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[Omega-Galaxy]

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

[05omegav6]

Change the drivers latch mechanism. Be sure to thoroughly lubricate the old one upon refitting

There's a guide for changing the lock solenoid, follow that

[robson]

Why lubricate the old one if changing?

[Omega-Galaxy]

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

[05omegav6]

Why lubricate the old one if changing?

Because they dry out and corrode, so not lubricating the new one is daft

[robson]

I am confused with old ones and new ones. Surely any body on this forum would not lubricate a lock mechanism prior to fitting?

[Broomies Mate]

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? 

[Omega-Galaxy]

Hi All,

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

Thanks

Alan

[05omegav6]

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

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

[robson]

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.