mk2:-stiff door handles

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous Technical Queries' started by DC75, Feb 7, 2010.

  1. DC75

    DC75 Forum Member

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    for some reason my passenger side doors seem to have very hard to open handles, can be a bit annoying when i have young ladies wrestling with the door, has anyone got any tricks to loosen these a bit, i have as yet tried nothing but i need somewhere to start.
     
  2. EZ does it Forum Member

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    I know the feeling :lol:

    You can remove the catch mechanism, soak it in degreaser of some kind them put a load of spray grease back in there. I can't actually remember if you can properly strip them down, do if it's possible.

    I did it for my rear doors and it made enough difference.
     
  3. DC75

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    nice one EZ, anything is worth a try.
     
  4. Jolfa

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    Remove > Strip down > Grease > Wiggle until they loosen up abit > Replace.

    The same applies for your door handles :)
     
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    Genuine LOL :lol:
     

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