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Offline Willo

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Door opening problems
« on: 20 May 2012, 14:12 »
As above drivers door is very difficult to open have to really yank on the handle any guesses why or what I can do to sort it

Offline hill1975

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Re: Door opening problems
« Reply #1 on: 20 May 2012, 14:30 »
Mine were like this so i oiled up the actual door lock mechanisms on the side of the door as you open it. Now they open like a rolls royce!!  :wink:

Offline Willo

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Re: Door opening problems
« Reply #2 on: 20 May 2012, 14:39 »
I'll give that a try then first

Offline xAntiVenxm

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Re: Door opening problems
« Reply #3 on: 20 May 2012, 15:30 »
there's a guide on here showing how to replace the lock unit in the handle.. on mine it pops out when you put the key in, there's basically a little spring that holds it in and makes it work which snaps easily, the guide is very good in the maintenance section, shows you how to open the door handle up and then you can check its all together and oil it :)

Offline Willo

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Re: Door opening problems
« Reply #4 on: 20 May 2012, 15:42 »
Thanks I'll try and find it