Door latch problem....
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Door latch problem....
Does anyone else have this problem?: Drivers side door is sticky at times. (multiple button presses to get the latch to open). Yesterday, I was in a store parking lot and it just would not open! (I was going to call my wife and have her bring me a coat hanger to get me out!
) After pressing a number of times it finally opened (yeah, I know there is an emergency pull latch...but it did not get to that yet). So I wonder if anyone else has had this problem and did they add grease to the latch that pivots?
) After pressing a number of times it finally opened (yeah, I know there is an emergency pull latch...but it did not get to that yet). So I wonder if anyone else has had this problem and did they add grease to the latch that pivots?
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I find that as long as I apply a little outward pressure on the door when I push the button, I have no problems. The latch mechanism is inside the body of the car, not exposed as on most cars, so I'm not sure there's any easy access to grease something.
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Same here. Yes I had that happen, and I do what DSOMrulz said.
Melting Slicks
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From: Minnesota
The only time I have a problem opening the driver door is in my garage when I am concerned about opening the door too firmly and hitting my car parked on the left side with the oversized C8 door beak. If I try to open it too gently, the door will not fully open and I have to do it a second time. I have never had this problem in a parking lot when I can forcefully open the door.
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Melting Slicks
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From: MOUNTAIN HOME Arkansas
Melting Slicks
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From: Minnesota
I am 140 lbs. and 5'7", and work out at a gym at least three times a week, and still feel like a contortionist getting in and out of my C8 in my garage, never was an issue with my C6 and C7 Grand Sports.
I have my name on a Z06 list with my dealer but that car is three inches wider!
I may have to switch the Vette to the left side of the garage if the Z06 will not fit on the right side.
I will make this Z06 fit in my garage!
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