Sticky Door Latches
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5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2024
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From: Texas
Sticky Door Latches
When I open the door, passenger or driver, sometimes the latch stick and only partway opens, I have to press the door button again to get it to release. Sometimes it opens with just one press. Is this normal?
2024 C8
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Melting Slicks
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The important thing to know is that you need to press and hold the button until after you have opened the door. Do that and your problems will disappear.
Pro
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From: Charlotte NC
One thing that I read on here a long time ago is that you need to get your hand in the proper position. If you plant your hand forward on the release handle you will feel an indentation for your end finger (index finger on left hand for driver's door, pinky on left hand on passenger side) and then pull up with all four fingers, and it releases completely. I thought this was bull until I tried it and it works.
Melting Slicks
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2022 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I think we are talking about the button inside the car, not the exterior door release. And yes, you did read that here but if you just pull and hold the outside lever it works every time. No need to put a finger in the indentation - that just makes sure you get a firm grip on the release.
