RyboNashy02 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Hi Guys, Just a quick one for you all, my car door doesnt always shut when I close it. It will just bounce back as if the seatbelt is there, but it isnt... Basically assuming its the latch getting stuck in the up position so it wont be able to catch the bar to keep it closed? Would this be a simple hairdryer and WD40 trick and be done with it for the time being or should i just get the latch replaced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agraham Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Might also be that the 'catch bar' on the car body is a little too far inwards and the compression of the door seal makes it harder for the door to reach the latch position. See if it always latches with a hard slam or always doesn't with a gentle one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyboNashy02 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 if I pull the door after it doesn't catch, it then locks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyboNashy02 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 the latch does seem a little stiff too.... i can move it with my finger and it'll stay in the position it leave it at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Yes, lubricate latch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Please note the WD40 is a water dispersant / penetrating release fluid. Excellent to get things free and moving again but it is not a lubricant. After getting the latch moving again use 3in1 oil to fully lubricate the lock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 As above although I tend to use GT85 as the lubricant (which is made by WD-40, lol). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizer Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 31 minutes ago, alexp999 said: I tend to use GT85 as the lubricant It's got a great smell too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyboNashy02 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 ill have a look at both, because i could use this on my bonnet latch too! why is it always my latches..... xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I've noticed my dealer tends to put vaseline looking stuff on my car's bonnet latch when it's serviced. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Lucas White Lithium Grease Water Resistant and Heat Resistant 226g - 10533 Other products are available 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyboNashy02 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 too many to choose from! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I use spray white grease for latches personally. But any excess does leave an unsightly mess so try to wipe that off straight away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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