Sticky door handle.

JeST · Thu, Mar-12-2009, 03:37:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatthewRyan

Can anyone give better directions to this screw? Lol, sorry but I'm not sure where the actuator is... would I have to remove the door panels?

No need to remove anything. Just open the door and look at where the mechanism (door lock actuator) holds the door shut.

Red arrow is pointing at the rubber grommet that's hiding the alan screw.

kktvr4 · Thu, Mar-12-2009, 01:50:05 PM

Its working like a charm now.

Thanks guys and JeST.

MatthewRyan · Thu, Mar-12-2009, 04:52:18 PM

JeST, you are the MAN.

The Nebulizer · Thu, Mar-12-2009, 05:11:50 PM

Thanks for the info Jest.
Mine just started doing this and was planning to search (I knew I had seen something like this long ago.) Thanks for the reminder and picture.

loayoweis · Wed, May-06-2009, 06:08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeST

Each door has a alan screw that can remedy this. You can find this alan screw under a rubber grommet, about the size of your pinky nail, near the door lock actuator. Remove the grommet and tighten the screw down snug. This should take care of the problem but you can also add some spray lube (HHS2000 is a good one I use). I believe the driver side is clockwise and the passenger side is counterclock wise to tighten down (or vice versa).

I have screwed mine snug but it still requires a long pull before the door unlocks. I also lubricated around the latch. Any other ideas? A local indy shop recommended perhaps they can remove the door panel and inspect the latch?

Should I try loosening the alen screw?

Thanks,
Loay

ClutchKickChris · Wed, May-06-2009, 11:23:05 AM

WD40 isn't a lubricant at all. It stands for water displacement and is used to rust proof metal.

loayoweis · Wed, May-06-2009, 07:47:12 PM

I went and purchased a can of silicone spray lubricant and applied it and it did not make much of a difference.

I took it to an indy shop and without removing the door panel they were able to adjust the latch and also clean it so as to apply only a little bit of lubricant. I was told too much of this can make this worse.

At any rate, it feels much better now. Thank God !

Regards,
Loay

anomaly · Wed, May-06-2009, 09:14:22 PM

too funny I had this problem the other day and I was thinking I need to post about it on the forum!!! I also noticed that when I unlock using the transmitter I can't pop the door knob down with the door open.. is it supposed to be this way? I will need to try the allens key method when I get home tonight!! thanks people!

kmow · Mon, Jun-15-2009, 01:32:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeST

The only problem I have with WD40 is it's really weak. It'll work well for a little bit but it wont address the issue especially if there's extra slack, caused by repeated use over time, in the door lock actuator. Tightening down the alan screw I posted above removes the slack which makes opening the door normal again.

took 3 minutes (2 for finding right allen wrench and 1 to tighten n clean up)

+1...

itchyn · Mon, Jun-15-2009, 10:17:13 PM

BTW, the allen key in the OEM trunk toolkit fits perfectly.

Wed, May-06-2009, 11:23:05 AM	#16
ClutchKickChris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,580 Reputation: 0 Location: Tampa	WD40 isn't a lubricant at all. It stands for water displacement and is used to rust proof metal. __________________ 05 M3 ZCP

Wed, May-06-2009, 07:47:12 PM	#17
loayoweis Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 218 Reputation: 0 Location: Columbia	I went and purchased a can of silicone spray lubricant and applied it and it did not make much of a difference. I took it to an indy shop and without removing the door panel they were able to adjust the latch and also clean it so as to apply only a little bit of lubricant. I was told too much of this can make this worse. At any rate, it feels much better now. Thank God ! Regards, Loay Last edited by loayoweis; Wed, May-06-2009 at 07:50:48 PM.

Wed, May-06-2009, 09:14:22 PM	#18
anomaly Vert Crew Represent Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 845 Reputation: 0 Location: Gaithersburg	too funny I had this problem the other day and I was thinking I need to post about it on the forum!!! I also noticed that when I unlock using the transmitter I can't pop the door knob down with the door open.. is it supposed to be this way? I will need to try the allens key method when I get home tonight!! thanks people! __________________ 04 M3 Convertible 6 Speed Manual <HRE> <Eisenmann> <Active Autowerke> <BSW> <KW> <SPC> <Prosport> <AutoSolutions> <Vornsteiner> <Z06 Brakes>

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