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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: CookieMonsterGTi on 29 February 2020, 21:45
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Anyone had any issues with door handles not returning to their normal position after opening the door? A few times both passenger and drivers side doors have stayed stuck out now.
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I am interested in this too, my mums also has this on one of the rear doors. Haven't had time to look at it yet.
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Yes I have also had this issue (only at week as it happens). I had 2 door handles sticking, the passenger door and the rear offside door. I pulled them open and sprayed some WD40 onto the innards, wiped off the excess and they are OK again for the time being.
Hope this helps.
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I thought about some WD40 maybe but wasn’t sure if it was just covering up a problem. Certainly been worse over last couple of weeks (maybe due to weather?)
Also the passenger door doesn’t always shut from the inside. Not sure if this is related at all, but twice this week i had to pull over as the door alarm went off as it wasn’t shut properly (two different passengers).
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they get gunged up with dirt...either pull door handle open & use a soft long bristle detailing brush & foam to clean out...or remove (one bolt on door edge)…& clean
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My front passenger door handle does this, i just worked it with WD40, seems fine again..
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they get gunged up with dirt...either pull door handle open & use a soft long bristle detailing brush & foam to clean out...or remove (one bolt on door edge)…& clean
Yeah, but only had the car 5 months. Would expect it or needing to spray with wd40.
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they get gunged up with dirt...either pull door handle open & use a soft long bristle detailing brush & foam to clean out...or remove (one bolt on door edge)…& clean
Yeah, but only had the car 5 months. Would expect it or needing to spray with wd40.
I’ve got a 19 plate R, and have same problem. Agreed it shouldn’t need oiling already.
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Sticking door handles was a common problem back on the Mk2 Golf
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they get gunged up with dirt...either pull door handle open & use a soft long bristle detailing brush & foam to clean out...or remove (one bolt on door edge)…& clean
I've had this happen a few times on mine, rear doors. No way can they be gunged up dirt, that's for sure!
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Slightly off topic but while we are talking about things sticking out.....
My last 7R had an issue when it got really cold of the headlight washes sticking out, now I'm not talking about after I used them, it did it over night during a frost! I never did figure it out as when the temperatures returned to slightly more normal levels they went back to normal, after a few days driving round looking stupid! Just for my curiosity anyone any ideas why? :undecided:
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Slightly off topic but while we are talking about things sticking out.....
My last 7R had an issue when it got really cold of the headlight washes sticking out, now I'm not talking about after I used them, it did it over night during a frost! I never did figure it out as when the temperatures returned to slightly more normal levels they went back to normal, after a few days driving round looking stupid! Just for my curiosity anyone any ideas why? :undecided:
Yep been there done that.....screenwash frozen.....they are "pumped" out by the pressure of the screenwash being pushed through the hoses & they are on a spring retractor....screenwash freezes..& the mech goes solid...
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Slightly off topic but while we are talking about things sticking out.....
My last 7R had an issue when it got really cold of the headlight washes sticking out, now I'm not talking about after I used them, it did it over night during a frost! I never did figure it out as when the temperatures returned to slightly more normal levels they went back to normal, after a few days driving round looking stupid! Just for my curiosity anyone any ideas why? :undecided:
Yep been there done that.....screenwash frozen.....they are "pumped" out by the pressure of the screenwash being pushed through the hoses & they are on a spring retractor....screenwash freezes..& the mech goes solid...
Makes sense... has there been a redesign on the 7.5 then because we've had some really cold temps and my current car has never done it, thankfully? :whistle:
oh and as a side note to my side note..... sorry. I saw my old 7R being driven by a woman last night and she was absolutely hammering it, big dent in the rear quarter and it looked like it hadn't been cleaned since I part chopped it 8 months ago.... it was kind of heart breaking to see it like that, but at least the screen washers weren't poking out! :grin:
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Ahhh yes, headlight washer prolapse... :laugh:
Not seen that on the 7.5, the 7 definitely did it.
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Do 7.5s have headlight washers? I thought they didn't need them.
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Do 7.5s have headlight washers? I thought they didn't need them.
Yes they do have them.
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Booked in for Wednesday to look at the handles. Hope the fix is something more long term than WD40.
Bit disappointed with this and the leaking door already after only a few months. Hopefully this will be the last issue and I can get back to enjoying it...
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Do 7.5s have headlight washers? I thought they didn't need them.
They definitely have them but I'm not sure why.... they do bugger all for the headlights but are pretty thorough at covering your bonnet and emptying washer bottle!! :shocked:
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Do 7.5s have headlight washers? I thought they didn't need them.
They definitely have them but I'm not sure why.... they do bugger all for the headlights but are pretty thorough at covering your bonnet and emptying washer bottle!! :shocked:
Easy fix with Carista. Set screw wash pull time to 2.5 seconds and frequency to every pull. Even MOT friendly.
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Do 7.5s have headlight washers? I thought they didn't need them.
They definitely have them but I'm not sure why.... they do bugger all for the headlights but are pretty thorough at covering your bonnet and emptying washer bottle!! :shocked:
Easy fix with Carista. Set screw wash pull time to 2.5 seconds and frequency to every pull. Even MOT friendly.
sounds like all I need is Carista and a 'screw wash' now..... :grin:
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Been advised I need a new door handle on the one side.
This is fine, but it needs painting. Not feeling too comfortable with this to be honest. Not just colour matching but also longevity of the finish.
Unfortunately not a lot I can do.
Hoping its done well...
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they get gunged up with dirt...either pull door handle open & use a soft long bristle detailing brush & foam to clean out...or remove (one bolt on door edge)…& clean
This. Clean your cars, you dirty buggers! :laugh:
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they get gunged up with dirt...either pull door handle open & use a soft long bristle detailing brush & foam to clean out...or remove (one bolt on door edge)…& clean
This. Clean your cars, you dirty buggers! :laugh:
Haha.
Only had it professionally detailed and ceramic coated a few months ago and it’s cleaned religiously every week so it’s definitely not dirt that was the problem :grin:
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Fair dos 👍
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Same Issue here, never had this problem on any other car. Does anyone have any other suggestion than WD 40?
Cheers
Al :rolleyes:
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Guess it depends how bad it is.
They fixed my drivers side one (not sure on what was done) and replaced the passenger side one - during same booking.
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Thanks CookiemonsterGTI :tongue:
I am having some transmission / wheel bearing grumbling as well so will ask them to have a look prior to it running out of warranty.
I was wondering about the 'dry' graphite spray as it might be a bit more friendly to the paintwork and not attract the dust like WD40 does?
Cheers
Al
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WD40 seemed to work on my mums car.