Sticky Boot Handle

[Paulo_G]

Hi all,

I've got a Mk3.5 Leon ST FR. I've noticed that when I open the boot, the SEAT badge/handle stays pulled out and I have to push it back in each time after closing the boot to be able to open it again. I'm guessing this is not normal? Has anyone else had this? Going to give it a quick squirt with WD40 to see if that loosens it up, but if anyone has any other ideas I'd gladly give them a go.

 

[RUM4MO]

Well that normal for Ibizas back in 2009, how can these problems return so easily? My older daughter's Nov 2009 Ibiza needed a standard action to be carried out on her car when it was quite new - ie a TPS which replaced the badge/handle with a revised version.

 

[LR231998]

Hi all,

I've got a Mk3.5 Leon ST FR. I've noticed that when I open the boot, the SEAT badge/handle stays pulled out and I have to push it back in each time after closing the boot to be able to open it again. I'm guessing this is not normal? Has anyone else had this? Going to give it a quick squirt with WD40 to see if that loosens it up, but if anyone has any other ideas I'd gladly give them a go.

Mine does the same very annoying


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[RUM4MO]

So my daughter might have that as well as a sticking petrol flap door lock to look out for, nice, I'll need to suggest that she refuels a bit earlier than she previously did!

 

[Seastormer]

Mine did that too when it was about 3 years old, sprayed with WD40 and and opened and shut the lock a few times to lubricate all parts. Has never stuck in the 2+ years since.

 

[Rooster]

As you've already guessed, WD40 is your friend, it's a common issue on a lot of different makes, not just Seat.

 

[LR231998]

Mine did that too when it was about 3 years old, sprayed with WD40 and and opened and shut the lock a few times to lubricate all parts. Has never stuck in the 2+ years since.

Where did you spray the WD40?


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[Paulo_G]

Thanks for the responses I’ll get the WD40 out in the morning and set to.

 

[Seastormer]

Where did you spray the WD40?


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Opened the boot a third approx, and lifted the badge handle and spayed above and below the chrome lever bit.

 

[LR231998]

Opened the boot a third approx, and lifted the badge handle and spayed above and below the chrome lever bit.

Thanks buddy great help


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[NotificatorZeth]

WD40 works a treat for cleaning it, but it disappears quite quickly. I would suggest a silicon spray after you have washed it with WD40.

 

[zeffania]

Mine sticks, but I did the boot pop mod so don't tend to bother using the badge anymore

 

[Scottrick]

Wouldn't be using WD40, it's not a lubricant. Use the likes of 3 in 1 oil.

 

[SRGTD]

Wouldn't be using WD40, it's not a lubricant. Use the likes of 3 in 1 oil.

Or use white lithium grease - the type that many dealers apply to car door hinges.

Used this on my up and over garage door rollers a few times and it makes the door operation much easier and smoother, and the effects last much longer than with any other product I’ve used. It comes in an aerosol can with one of those little plastic pipes to insert into the nozzle on the can so you can direct the product accurately into confined spaces.

 

[Seastormer]

Wouldn't be using WD40, it's not a lubricant. Use the likes of 3 in 1 oil.

Not according to the maker, my can has on the back "lubricates and protects power tools" and also "cleans, lubricates and protects engine parts" among many other uses. I have been using the stuff on everything from locks to cars and motor bikes for most of my life and it is great stuff.

 

[RUM4MO]

I’d use WD40 for cleaning and very short term lubing like while using a hedge trimmer, but never for longer term stuff, in door locks all its doing is washing out the proper aged grease and replacing it with WD40.

 

[Rooster]

I had to take our last Golf back to the dealers after they sprayed that much white grease on the door hinges it was running down the sill! And the door check strap STILL groaned. A quick spray with WD in the right spot and then some lube did the trick. It's great for freeing stuff off and cleaning rust etc but not a good long term lubricant.

 

[Mr Pig]

The handle is basically two bits of plastic with the inner part pivoting on a steel pin that goes through both. The steel pin rusts, which is why the handle sticks. Well, one of the reasons. In the winter water freezes in there and that jams it as well.

WD40 will loosen it off but will wash out very quickly. If you remove the handle you can work vaseline or lithium grease into the holes in the sides where the pin locates and hopefully keep it moving for longer.

 

[RUM4MO]

I spotted a MK2 Leon with a "raised" hatch button today!

 

[wati25]

Happened to mine. Mentioned it to the dealer when it was in for a service and they replaced it under warranty.