Passenger door sticks
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Passenger door sticks
Took delivery of my VR convertible on 7/13. Everything is great except the passenger door sticks. We get the flashing light on the top of the door. The latch sounds like it is releasing. But when you try to push the door open, it won't open. Sometimes if you pull it back toward you and push again, it will open. Is this an easy fix or must I visit the dealership? Anyone else have this problem?
I'd like to thank the people who responded. I sprayed silicone onto the body side door latch mechanism a couple of times and the problem has gone away. Thanks again.
I'd like to thank the people who responded. I sprayed silicone onto the body side door latch mechanism a couple of times and the problem has gone away. Thanks again.
Last edited by MAJESTICMAGNETIC; Jul 29, 2005 at 10:17 PM. Reason: Problem solved
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I notice that I really have to slam the passenger door hard to get it to close.
Originally Posted by MAJESTICMAGNETIC
Took delivery of my VR convertible on 7/13. Everything is great except the passenger door sticks. We get the flashing light on the top of the door. The latch sounds like it is releasing. But when you try to push the door open, it won't open. Sometimes if you pull it back toward you and push again, it will open. Is this an easy fix or must I visit the dealership? Anyone else have this problem?
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Originally Posted by MAJESTICMAGNETIC
Took delivery of my VR convertible on 7/13. Everything is great except the passenger door sticks. We get the flashing light on the top of the door. The latch sounds like it is releasing. But when you try to push the door open, it won't open. Sometimes if you pull it back toward you and push again, it will open. Is this an easy fix or must I visit the dealership? Anyone else have this problem?
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Originally Posted by shopdog
It may require an adjustment, or it may just need a bit of lubrication. Try a bit (small bit) of spray lube on the latch mechanism first (it is in the door *frame* not the door). If that doesn't fix it, off to the dealer for an adjustment.
I've noticed, unlike most other GM vehicles I've owned, that the Corvette doesn't come with lithium grease (or some other lubricant) literally "slobbered" all over the hinge/latch mechanisms. On all my other vehicles, I'd had those parts lubed at every oil change. Personally, I like the "cleaner" appearance, especially since these are more "visible" - that is to say that the latch is in a painted "pretty" area that see's polish just like other areas of the car.
What's the recommendation on general lubrication of latches/hinges on the doors, and is there a "cleaner" way to do it without white grease or other lube "drooling" of these parts? Spray on then wipe off? On my trucks I didn't really care (they're TRUCKS for gods sake), but I'm a little more "appearance obsessive" on my vette (go figure)...
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Originally Posted by SickRick
Shopdog;
I've noticed, unlike most other GM vehicles I've owned, that the Corvette doesn't come with lithium grease (or some other lubricant) literally "slobbered" all over the hinge/latch mechanisms. On all my other vehicles, I'd had those parts lubed at every oil change. Personally, I like the "cleaner" appearance, especially since these are more "visible" - that is to say that the latch is in a painted "pretty" area that see's polish just like other areas of the car.
What's the recommendation on general lubrication of latches/hinges on the doors, and is there a "cleaner" way to do it without white grease or other lube "drooling" of these parts? Spray on then wipe off? On my trucks I didn't really care (they're TRUCKS for gods sake), but I'm a little more "appearance obsessive" on my vette (go figure)...
Rick
I've noticed, unlike most other GM vehicles I've owned, that the Corvette doesn't come with lithium grease (or some other lubricant) literally "slobbered" all over the hinge/latch mechanisms. On all my other vehicles, I'd had those parts lubed at every oil change. Personally, I like the "cleaner" appearance, especially since these are more "visible" - that is to say that the latch is in a painted "pretty" area that see's polish just like other areas of the car.
What's the recommendation on general lubrication of latches/hinges on the doors, and is there a "cleaner" way to do it without white grease or other lube "drooling" of these parts? Spray on then wipe off? On my trucks I didn't really care (they're TRUCKS for gods sake), but I'm a little more "appearance obsessive" on my vette (go figure)...
Rick
Since most of us don't want to take the lock mechanism apart to properly lubricate it, we might consider alternative lubricants, something we can just spray on and will penetrate. There are a number of teflon impregnated spray products, such as Tri-Flow used by the gun industry, that work pretty well, and are clean.
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Lube
Had similar probs.
Silicone spray the bejesus out of the latch mechanism. Open & close several times - then spray again. Repeat the next day.
If that doesn't work, drink heavily
Quote Mr Dog, "over-lubricate". I love to overlube
Silicone spray the bejesus out of the latch mechanism. Open & close several times - then spray again. Repeat the next day.
If that doesn't work, drink heavily
Quote Mr Dog, "over-lubricate". I love to overlube
