Sticky door handle

Joe M

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Jan 31, 2002
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Alrighty, the outer passenger door handle on my missus Ibiza occasionaly sticks out when opening the door, preventing the door from shutting properly if not noticed.
Its still under warranty, so could just take it to the garage, but if its as simple as spraying some WD into the handle or something it saves a trip.
 
Nov 23, 2010
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Dunfermline, Fife
Alrighty, the outer passenger door handle on my missus Ibiza occasionaly sticks out when opening the door, preventing the door from shutting properly if not noticed.
Its still under warranty, so could just take it to the garage, but if its as simple as spraying some WD into the handle or something it saves a trip.

Id probably use a light emulsifying oil..they type that dries white..
Its just dry, not worth a trip to the dealers unless its 5 mins away.
Just my 2p worth. ;)
 

jc_boc

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Jul 18, 2008
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+1, I had the same on the boc and just sprayed some penetrating lubricant into the handle and it was fine after that.
 
Aug 3, 2011
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Mines just started doing it, driver side perfect? even trying to make it stick it doesnt, but passenger side is more inclined to. werid. Will give the lube a go JC ;)


aha
 

jc_boc

Missing the CUPRA R!
Jul 18, 2008
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Desborough
Mines just started doing it, driver side perfect? even trying to make it stick it doesnt, but passenger side is more inclined to. werid. Will give the lube a go JC ;)


aha

:lol: I don't need to know about your wierd things mate hahahahahahaha
 
May 19, 2011
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to add my 10p worth got 5 door ibiza and they all do it tho drivers side not as much ill take advise from above. Is wd40 ok or bad?
 

G3K

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Aug 14, 2010
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Hatfield, Herts
My wife has a Nissan Micra and that was suffering with sticky door handles, used WD40 on that and it worked a treat. Bonus is it smells great but I know some people would agrue about that.....
 

Fusster

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Jul 19, 2011
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you can lube the handles for a temp fix but this is a recognised problem,there is technical info on it,there is a modification that can be made(remove the handle and shave a small amount of plastic from part of the handle).if one sticks they can all be modified under warranty F.O.C....
 
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