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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Omega-Galaxy on 14 February 2016, 14:15:34

Title: Door opens whilst driving
Post by: Omega-Galaxy on 14 February 2016, 14:15:34: Hi All,

I've got a problem with the drivers front door. It has started to suddenly ping open with no real warning whilst driving.

Its happened quite a lot now and is a bit scary. I used to think I hadn't closed the door properly but now I give it a proper slam shut. It starts off locked and cannot be pushed open from the inside but with no warning it will suddenly pop open.

I have tested the latch with the door open and it can't be budged then.

Cannot understand what can cause this and I am a little alarmed that it can actually happen even with wear.

Has anyone else had this problem?

I'm going to have to secure it from the inside with a rope or something until I've worked it out.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

Alan
Title: Re: Door opens whilst driving
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 February 2016, 15:20:30: Change the drivers latch mechanism. Be sure to thoroughly lubricate the old one upon refitting :y

There's a guide for changing the lock solenoid, follow that :y
Title: Re: Door opens whilst driving
Post by: robson on 14 February 2016, 15:25:38: Why lubricate the old one if changing?
Title: Re: Door opens whilst driving
Post by: Omega-Galaxy on 14 February 2016, 16:08:05: Hi everyone,

Guess it must be a spring in the lock mechanism or something that gives.

Just been on ebay to look if there is any second hand but no luck.

I may post on the forum in the wanted section.

I haven't had chance to look at it properly but wonder if the latch mechanism can be stripped / fixed.

Thanks

Alan
Title: Re: Door opens whilst driving
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 February 2016, 18:46:10: Quote from: robson on 14 February 2016, 15:25:38
Why lubricate the old one if changing?
Because they dry out and corrode, so not lubricating the new one is daft ;)
Title: Re: Door opens whilst driving
Post by: robson on 15 February 2016, 09:14:12: I am confused with old ones and new ones. Surely any body on this forum would not lubricate a lock mechanism prior to fitting?
Title: Re: Door opens whilst driving
Post by: Broomies Mate on 15 February 2016, 09:18:37: Quote from: robson on 15 February 2016, 09:14:12
I am confused with old ones and new ones. Surely any body on this forum would not lubricate a lock mechanism prior to fitting?

And why not? Do you not add a touch of copper-slip to the back of brake pads before fitting? :-\
Title: Re: Door opens whilst driving
Post by: Omega-Galaxy on 15 February 2016, 13:03:27: Hi All,

If I get a new lock the old one will go in to the bin.

Thanks

Alan
Title: Re: Door opens whilst driving
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 February 2016, 13:14:21: Quote from: Omega-Galaxy on 15 February 2016, 13:03:27
Hi All,

If I get a new lock the old one will go in to the bin.

Thanks

Alan
Good, as that's where it belongs :y

I was lucky as mine failed locked, but on removal, there was clearly more slop than really cheap porridge, causing it to jam.

This is caused by water draining down the back edge of the window, which has the double effect of washing away the lock grease and causing corrosion which allows the mechanism to wear rapidly. The seal across the lower outside edge of the window normally prevents this, but if the rear edge has lifted or is damaged, then the window rear channel delivers any water straight to the latch mechanism.

Any sign of stiffness when you open the door, inside or out, should be treated as a warning sign of potential issues :y
Title: Re: Door opens whilst driving
Post by: robson on 15 February 2016, 19:46:57: I am very sorry but I worded my post very badly, what I meant to say was that I thought that owners that are interested in doing their own maintenance would know that lubrication is very important.