damn door decided it wont close

[djinuk]

well , after having no probelms before, my passenger door has decided it will only close onto the first latch today, no matter how much slamming you do..

I presume its going to be the catch inside the door thats at fault, is this a common problem, and would i be right in saying replacing that is the solution

[Robbo]

door pins maybe??

[modfather]

if you do go down the road of needing another door catch i got 1 sat in a door in my garage :)

[rat1]

it might be the pin on the door pillar has moved (the bit it locks on to ) loosen it an move it out a bit . my driver door had something similar,remove the lock clean it with carb cleaner or something cover it in oil,worked a treat for me:laugh::laugh:

[Brigsy]

Spray a load of wd40 into the latch and work it open/closed with a screwdriver, will sort it.

[Smokey]

As Brigsy said loads of wd40 and work the lock in and out and it will free it up, mine did this not to long back I'd gone and got a new lock and before I fitted It I tried It so i now have a spare.

Mat

[Tony Walker]

Check the door hasent dropped either.

[J$£5GTT]

its well worth actually taking the lock totally off an submerging it in degreaser,then fresh grease/oil etc (helps the solenoids to),you can do all this and it will help but id be looking at the door pins/hinge and the locater on the piller for wear and movement.
:)

[jonnyshaw49]

mine did the same, after hours of messing around still no joy, i just fit a new lock easy to do and was sorted,