Door Handle/Latch Issue
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Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Chicago, IL
Door Handle/Latch Issue
I am having an issue with the door latch sticking, here is the scenario: I use the fob to unlock the car, grab the door handle and pull the small lever in the handle to open the door. The door unlatches and opens but the small lever sticks and does not release (it moves but there is no feedback, it is just loose). So, when I try to shut the door the latch is in the wrong position and bangs/bounces off the door stricker plate.
I looked at the exploded view on Auto Atlanta and I cannot really tell what might be causing the latch to hang up. Could it be the lock mechanism or some cable/rod that does not seem to be shown. Anyone have this happen? Any thoughts? I would prefer not to have to start getting in the passenger side an crawling over the console
I looked at the exploded view on Auto Atlanta and I cannot really tell what might be causing the latch to hang up. Could it be the lock mechanism or some cable/rod that does not seem to be shown. Anyone have this happen? Any thoughts? I would prefer not to have to start getting in the passenger side an crawling over the console
Drifting
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,074
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From: Paris
You know that whilst passing all the gears on the track, the higher you go, the more air goes
into the lock mechanism.
On the longer run, gunk accumulates there.
One (1) x can of WD40 and an old t-shirt.
Do this door open, and t-shirt placed vertically under door.
Place the WD40 straw tip on the small black lever upper and lower swivel points and spray a good thrust on the joints. Any excess oil inside is good, no worry.
Tap the lever in out so that it liberates and move freely.
It will liberate.
Only happens on fast cars, sorry ...
Regards
into the lock mechanism.
On the longer run, gunk accumulates there.
One (1) x can of WD40 and an old t-shirt.
Do this door open, and t-shirt placed vertically under door.
Place the WD40 straw tip on the small black lever upper and lower swivel points and spray a good thrust on the joints. Any excess oil inside is good, no worry.
Tap the lever in out so that it liberates and move freely.
It will liberate.
Only happens on fast cars, sorry ...
Regards
Racer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 492
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From: Allentown, PA
WD40 may provide a short-term fix. On my car the trigger swivel points were fine; the interior components were sticking.
For more permanent relief, remove the inside door panel, access and loosen the bolts/nuts holding the exterior handle and lube the mechanism with grease. IIRC, there's a rod that's actuated by squeezing the trigger. There's probably a DIY somewhere on this forum if you search.
For more permanent relief, remove the inside door panel, access and loosen the bolts/nuts holding the exterior handle and lube the mechanism with grease. IIRC, there's a rod that's actuated by squeezing the trigger. There's probably a DIY somewhere on this forum if you search.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,413
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From: San Diego, CA
I recall seeing a thread less than a year ago about a very similar issue with pics of the innards of the door handle...
Here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ith-key-4.html
Here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ith-key-4.html
Racer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 445
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From: Boston, MA
It's worth taking them apart and using grease on the internals. I had the same issues and while wd40 will loosen things up my greased handles have a light and smooth action that is heavenly. While you're in there change your lock actuators and you'll be good for another 15 years. Makes for a good winter project.
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