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Mark Evans

Fri Mar 02 2007, 03:30am

Anyone else had this problem - get into the car and find the doors won't shut - get back out and find the door handle has stuck open and has to be pushed in!!

Just a blob of grease should sort it, but suprised it affects BOTH door handles????

BTW it's the 3 door coupe variety I have!!

Rich_Eason United Kingdom

Fri Mar 02 2007, 03:56am

Member No: #90

Joined: Jan 29 2007
Location: Bristol

This is a known fault.

I would recommend not using grease as dirt and grit has a tendency to stick to the compound and being in an exposed location may cause exsessive wear.

Use something like WD40, Nylon Lube in a spray can with straw nozel. Its more direct and reduces spray on body work. However dont go mental with the sraying as you run the risk of driving out the factory applied lube inside the door or at least the small ammount that was originally applied.

Hope this helps.

Mark Evans

Fri Mar 02 2007, 04:00am

Thanks for the reply - WD40 it is then!!!
As it's a known fault, has anyone approached their dealer about it to have it properly corrected??

flat2themat

Fri Mar 02 2007, 06:11am

yes i had mine fixed last week, there is a part inside the handle is wider at one end so when you pull the handle it sticks, the garage trimmed this down and greased it. Same thing was happening on my bosses new 3 series its a similar handle.

paulthomas

Fri Mar 02 2007, 09:23am

Yep i've had this aswell, thought i'd trapped the seatbelt buckle or something when the door just bounced open again,

unfortunately it's only one of a long list of faults i've had!

mikemullagh

Sat Mar 10 2007, 09:34am

myvts is doing the same thing but only the passenger side door. but thanks for the tip lads, i was think big bill but thanks

SwedishBob

Sat Mar 10 2007, 01:32pm

Yep.. Have had the same problem on both doors. I've got the whole lock replaced on the driver side.
The job was covered by warranty.

rcastillo

Mon Jun 23 2008, 08:51am

It's interesting to see that this was handled underwarranty. The first time I experienced this problem my passenger swung open, hit another car and creased the edge of my door! Thankfully there was no damage to the other car, and no paint loss on mine because I had fitted one of those rather ugly door edge protectors.

I wonder if I should claim for repair/replacement of the door given that this issue has been recognised by Citroen.

Welshguy United Kingdom

Mon Jun 23 2008, 11:30am

Member No: #77

Joined: Jan 17 2007
Location: Cardiff, Wales

I've also had the drivers door handle attended to by Citroen.

Rich_Eason United Kingdom

Mon Jun 23 2008, 12:12pm

Member No: #90

Joined: Jan 29 2007
Location: Bristol

My drivers door came open on a roundabout thanks to this luckily I managed to grab it but missed my turning

Easy enough to sort out though....

Diesel Dog

Mon Jun 23 2008, 02:11pm

rcastillo wrote ...

It's interesting to see that this was handled underwarranty. The first time I experienced this problem my passenger swung open, hit another car and creased the edge of my door! Thankfully there was no damage to the other car, and no paint loss on mine because I had fitted one of those rather ugly door edge protectors.

I wonder if I should claim for repair/replacement of the door given that this issue has been recognised by Citroen.

Try it mate but i'd imagine you have to prove this is how it happened

riccharnley

Mon Jan 04 2010, 12:27pm

I had the problem of my door handle sticking due to the cold this morning - had to get in via the passenger side - sucked! Anyway, i got a bit annoyed with the door and tried opening it from the inside and then i heard a click, but the door still wouldn't open.

However, the door will now open from outside, but the inside door handle doesn't work. I fear i may of broken the mechanism in my anger and i wondered if anyone knew how to fix/check the problem? Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Cheers

wozza

Mon Jan 04 2010, 01:00pm

Member No: #2

Joined: Aug 12 2006
Location: Manchester

If it is frozen not quite the same thing as everyone on here is talking about. There handles stick open so the doors can't close. Opening isn't an issue. Just the lubrication needs replacing as it has been taken away by weather conditions.

Sounds like the door has frozen shut (It happens with most cars) and in anger you have done damage to it. Not sure what to suggest other than taking the door panel off and inspecting the mechanism that way.

riccharnley

Mon Jan 04 2010, 01:43pm

Yeah, that's pretty much what happened. Just wondered if anyone else had broken the mechanism before and knew how to fix it. Think i will have to take the door panel off as suggested, and i think there are only about 4 screws to do this, but if you know how easy it is could you let me know? otherwise i'll just take it to kwik fit.

Cheers

Dave_Retired. United Kingdom

Mon Jan 04 2010, 01:57pm

Member No: #1

Joined: Aug 07 2006
Location: Northumberland

4 screws for the door panel, pull at the bottom till the clips pop and work around

Don't forget the one in the door pull that points down though.

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