So usually only me in the car, but the wife mentioned the other day that sometimes her door handle sticks open.  Has anyone else had this and is it a bit of wd40 or a dealer trip? 

 

Ta all 

WD40 I'd say.........

WD40 isn't a lubricant - use a bit of teflon / PTFE spray.

I have suffered the same issue with my nearside rear door handle which is rarely used. I tried self lubrication with no success and took it to the dealership who assure me they had to dismantle it in order to effect a repair. When I finally get my car back ( DSG issues ) I will have to check my car carefully as they have damaged it in the past. It looks as if this is a common issue as I have only just passed 12000 miles.

Had the same problem with the passenger side door handle, gave it squirt of WD40 silicone spray and it cured the problem.

On 16/11/2021 at 19:15, Seymansey said:

WD40 isn't a lubricant - use a bit of teflon / PTFE spray.

 

What an odd statement. WD40 is a brand, a brand which supplies lubricants amongst other things.

 

 

I tried silicone spray and WD40 but could not get to the problem. Neither could the dealership which is why they had to dismantle. Just hope they havent damaged the door in the process. 

12 hours ago, kodiaqsportline said:

 

What an odd statement. WD40 is a brand, a brand which supplies lubricants amongst other things.

 

 

Berisford said "WD40" (not WD 40 PTFE Dry, WD40 PTFE {Wet} or WD40 Silicone). I think most will agree that when someone says just "WD40" people will reasonably assume they are referring to the original WD40 penetrating spray which is not a good lubricant at all and will likely cause more harm than good.  There are literally 1000's of posts on the subject all over the internet. 

 

A wet PTFE (that can seep into the gaps / pinch points) would be my personal choice. It will then dry off and create a slippery dry layer that should last.  WD40 maufacture a dry and a wet PTFE spray. The dry spray needs direct contact with the problem area (that you will likely not be able to see.

 

Edited 26 January, 20224 yr by smipx

My interpretation as well!

14 hours ago, kodiaqsportline said:

 

What an odd statement. WD40 is a brand, a brand which supplies lubricants amongst other things.

 

 

The original WD40 was the 40th attempt (and successful one) at finding a Water Dispersant spray. 

 

tom

We have this occasionally on our Kodiaq on the drivers door but a quick knock of the handle usually cures it.

 

I seem to recall seeing a 'fix' on a Seat forum that involved removal of the lock 'barrel' (one screw to undo in the door jamb) and minor filing of two ridges on it on the side where it meets the part of the handle that pulls out...   the theory being that the manufacturing tolerances meant that these 'ridges' were catching and preventing the moving part of the handle moving. 

Edited 26 January, 20224 yr by skomaz

18 hours ago, kodiaqsportline said:

 

What an odd statement. WD40 is a brand, a brand which supplies lubricants amongst other things.

 

 

 

spot the kid.

Found the article:

 

 

How to fix an issue with sticking door handles on a Seat Ibiza - Professional Motor Mechanic.pdf

8 minutes ago, skomaz said:

Found the article:

 

 

How to fix an issue with sticking door handles on a Seat Ibiza - Professional Motor Mechanic.pdf 487.16 kB · 0 downloads

IMHO - Fair enough if its over 3 years old. For a new car - A bit of wet PTFE spray, pump the handle in and out for 30 seconds to disperse around, leave for a day and then see if its better and if not... Dealer Visit.

If you file/grind parts and other problems arise then the DIY will likely void the warranty on any other issues with the handles

 

 

 

Edited 26 January, 20224 yr by smipx

Just now, smipx said:

IMHO - Fair enough if its over 3 years old. For a new car 1. A bit of wet PTFE spray, pump the handle in and out for 30 seconds to disperse around, leave for a day and then see if its better and if not... Dealer Visit.

If you file/grind parts and other problems arise then the DIY will likely void the warranty on any other issues with the handles

 

yep noted and agreed!  Just some people p[refer to sort it themselves in one go rather than having to visit the dealer multiple times and / or get fobbed off when it works perfectly when takenin  😉 

30 minutes ago, skomaz said:

 

yep noted and agreed!  Just some people p[refer to sort it themselves in one go rather than having to visit the dealer multiple times and / or get fobbed off when it works perfectly when takenin  😉 

Fobbed off when taking it in, having to visit the dealer 5 times and being made to look a pra*t when it works as it should the first 4 times - no it can't be true  -  😆😆

 

@DazmWhen it's taken in do everything you possibly can to make sure the handle is stuck out when you go. When you get there - very very slowly pull out the handle to its fullest extent (some force - almost hyper extend it) - hold the door slightly ajar with your knees if necessary (to give you extra purchase) and then very very slowly and gently let go of it. It will probably stick 1 time in 3. You can then clearly demonstrate to the technician that it does indeed stick (backed up with some photo's).  Don't rely on Photo's only (or video) - they don't normally belive it until they can replicate it - for intermittent issues it can be really really frustrating!!

 

I had this issue but the PTFE trick did work for me - not stuck for over 2 years since.

 

Not sure if its the case for anyone else but I also noticed my handle and both front windows froze really easily the other week and it was only about -3C. The handle I could force a bit but the windows did not want to lower for a good 1.2 hour.

 

 

Edited 26 January, 20224 yr by smipx

48 minutes ago, smipx said:

Not sure if its the case for anyone else but I also noticed my handle and both front windows froze really easily the other week and it was only about -3C. The handle I could force a bit but the windows did not want to lower for a good 1.2 hour.

 

Never experienced it bad on the Karoq or Kodiaq but certainly sounds familiar with my previous Skoda. Same solution really, applied some silicon to a rag and rubbed around the door seals - problem solved. Same story with the fuel filler - they place the ice scraper inside the fuel cover, trouble is the cover froze in winter so I could never access it.

 

Edit - scrub that - that's for sticking doors, a tad useless for sticking windows. Never had window mechanism freeze on any of my cars.

Edited 26 January, 20224 yr by kodiaqsportline

Thanks for everyones comments