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Since I bought the car, I’ve had a problem with the driver’s door. The issue has been getting worse and now it happens almost all the time — when I try to close the door, it bounces back, and I have to try several times to get it shut. It’s getting harder and harder to close. Is this the fault of the latch in the pillar, or could it be something else? I once tested it with the battery disconnected, and when opening it with the emergency lever on the floor, it would close properly every time.
I would suggest you use WD 40 on latch's and striker's both doors, then grease them up a bit.
I’ve already done that, it didn’t help.
Originally Posted by jamieo
I was referring to the pad on the door itself.Sorry for the confusion.
Yes, I understood correctly. What I meant is that when pressing the button on the door panel it doesn’t always open. Since it’s keyless access, I thought it might be an issue with detecting the key. If the door panel button itself is the problem, the check should be simple — I just disconnect the button and when opening the door from the inside, they should always lock/unlock properly, right?
I tested the door switches and swapped them between the left and right doors, but unfortunately the problem is still on the driver’s side. After taking a closer look at the doors, I noticed that the driver’s door is not aligned properly (it sticks out a bit and there’s a slightly larger gap between the door and the fender). The car hasn’t been in an accident, so it’s probably just an adjustment issue — but how do I go about fixing it?
To adjust the door, you have to loosen the door hinge bolts on the upper and lower hinges and shift the door around as needed and then retighten the bolts. It is pretty much a two man job. You could just take it to a body shop and have them do it. They will probably do it while you wait and it won't cost much.
I understand that I can adjust the position of the door by regulating the hinges, but can the door sticking out also be adjusted with the hinges? They are clearly sticking out (not closing properly), as you can see in the third picture.
A new problem appeared: if the door doesn’t close properly, it can open while driving. I can also open it by hand without pressing the handle. If it latches well, it’s OK and holds. I’m still looking for a way to adjust the door that sticks out by the rear fender; it’s all visible in the video. https://streamable.com/w78sbl
Why not take it to a body shop that does this kind of stuff all the time? They will be able to fix it or tell you what is going on.
I’d love to, but I’m based in Poland, where this car is considered an exotic. There are no specialized shops nearby that know their way around it—most mechanics treat it like a spaceship and are afraid to even touch it. That’s why I’m flying solo and looking for answers online.
Problem with closing the door
