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BlissBignall Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2016 Posts: 72 Location: San Angelo, TX
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:51 am Post subject: Door opening randomly |
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I recently lubricated the door latch mechanisms with some spray moly grease, and they are all much smoother now. Unfortunately, my right rear door has now developed the habit of opening (and then slamming shut) at seemingly random times, though turning corners is probably the most common time.
The door latch appears to be working correctly, and if I pull on the door it doesn't open. It doesn't matter if the door is locked or not.
I didn't have this problem before lubricating the mechanism. Any thoughts? _________________ 1963 Beetle...My mom's car that got sold in 2012
1969 Beetle...That was fun!
1972 Beetle...Never ran right
1974 Thing....Daily driver on sunny days |
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Captain Spalding Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2005 Posts: 2519 Location: . . . in denial.
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Door opening randomly |
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Well, I have two theories. One is that body flex is the issue, and that a tiny adjustment of the striker plate will solve the problem.
The other theory is that your car is haunted. |
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911pickup Samba Member
Joined: March 06, 2004 Posts: 625 Location: Near Goats on the Roof
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Door opening randomly |
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Let's hope it's the striker plate, because getting rid of apparitions can be a long and painful process. |
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BlissBignall Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2016 Posts: 72 Location: San Angelo, TX
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:12 am Post subject: Re: Door opening randomly |
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When I adjust the striker plate, I'll light some candles and park in the middle of a pentagram...just in case.
_________________ 1963 Beetle...My mom's car that got sold in 2012
1969 Beetle...That was fun!
1972 Beetle...Never ran right
1974 Thing....Daily driver on sunny days |
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mondshine Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2006 Posts: 2765 Location: The World's Motor Capital
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: Door opening randomly |
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What...no mother-in-law jokes? |
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