Sticking Door

Post by **bloodyank** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:34 am

Can't figure out why my passenger door sticks shut. It's not the latch.. in fact if it's closed gently it works fine. It's when the door is closed firmly it gets stuck really bad. It takes all my strength to get it open, banging from the inside with the heel of my hand.
I can't see where it's rubbing, if that's the problem.
Any ideas?
Thanks-
Dave

Post by **flusky101** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:51 am

What car is it you have? I have had problems like that with other makes of cars were it was a problem with the chassis or bodyshell esp on convertibles maybe this could be it or maybe i am way off the mark lol jack

Post by **newagetraveller** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:45 am

In order to solve this problem it would be most helpful if you could post a picture of the entire door in the shut position.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:12 pm

You need to decide if it's the latch that is not clearing - or is the door frame binding on the bodyshell after the latch has cleared ?

Post by **emmerson** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:05 pm

I'd take a guess that its the locating pin sticking in the eye on the door pillar. A spot of light grease on the pin may well cure it.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:00 am

Or - if it is the pin - loosen it off v slightly - open and close the door - then retighten!