2007-01-12 04:45:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The latch that holds the door could be sticking in the down position even after you open the door. I had this happen on a vehicle and all I could do, even with a whole bunch of lubricant is keep a screw driver in the car. when it sticks, just slide the screw driver into the latch and pull the door handle while trying to pull the screw driver out. Then just shut the door and it will latch.
2007-01-12 04:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by Ron Porkmore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your latches are dry, and in need of lubrication. The freezing cold causes them not to pivot. When it is in an open state, the latch will not catch. This can cause some curse words used, as you continue to slam the door over and over. Buy a small spray bottle of white lithium grease. You can spray the latch on the inside of the door, and on the receiver on the door frame. Spray it liberally while operating the door button/handle.
2007-01-12 12:57:21 · answer #2 · answered by GFerrera7893 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally this is due to moisture freezing components and linkages. WD-40 Spray, applied to the moving lock parts on the door (use paper towels to clean drips and overspray) will get rid of the moisture.
However, if your window weather seal is shot, then the linkages are likely frozen as well. For this you must remove the inner door panel to get at these to apply the spray. After spraying you could coat the linkages in a heavy grease to hold off new moisture for a little while, but you really have to get the weather seal replaced.
A quick squirt of WD-40 into the keyhole in the fall and maybe mid-winter really helps prevent the lock itself from getting frozen as well.
2007-01-12 12:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by check the rubber seal around your door to making sure
it seals properly. Check that ice isn't forming to prevent closure.
I know the following works for preventing locks from freezing.
Try spraying/squirting liquid graphite on the hinges and any other moveable parts. Just becareful it can be kind of messy and you don't want to get it on your clothes.
2007-01-12 12:56:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy_cruzir 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a silicon based lubricate and spray the hinges and the latch that should fix the problem
2007-01-12 12:51:29 · answer #5 · answered by Frank J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋