my drivers door was a bit sticky to open so i was using some ptfe spray to clean and lubricate the moveable parts

 

i pushed the one that clicks over the car anchorage up a bit too far it seems as it wont come down...

 

how can i do this to get the door to close...

 

i leave the key in the ignition to stop the alarm going off and the car is in the garage overnight...

 

hope somebody can help...soon.

 

dohhh...went to put it in the garage and pulled the door with the door opening handle...click and shut

still stiff to open though but i can live with that

 

who's a dumbo?

Edited 10 July, 20205 yr by mrcrow

Hi Geof. It sounds like you sort of closed the lock/latch mechanism, with the door open? So then, it would not close due to the latch being in the way. Or was it the complete opposite?

On 11/07/2020 at 11:53, mrgf said:

Hi Geof. It sounds like you sort of closed the lock/latch mechanism, with the door open? So then, it would not close due to the latch being in the way. Or was it the complete opposite?

 

yes no 1...i pushed up the lock/latch to clean it with a spray cleaner...i thought it was sticking as the door at times was hard to open

i really panicked as it was getting late and i was tired...and thought it might be a case of taking off the door trim..

the car was in the drive and the door not closing...had to get it into the garage so i got in and knew i would have to hold the door tight against the locked latch

i pulled the door opener to do this and the thing was released....thats why i felt so stupid and relieved

 

the door opens ok now...

 

thanks for asking

cheers

geof