As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has over 65 skilled technicians with a comprehensive understanding of those common problems that take up valuable garage time to investigate. In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through its technical helpline.
SEAT IBIZA – STICKING DOOR HANDLES
FAULT:
We’re having trouble stopping the door handles sticking open on a 2009 Seat Ibiza. Despite using a high amount of lubricant they continue to stick in the open position for a short period of time afterwards. Understandably, the owner is reluctant to have them replaced when they’re not broken or worn out. It sounds like a simple issue but the customer continues to bring the car back with the same complaint.
FIX:
This problem affects vehicles built up to VIN VSS***6J*DR178706 and can affect both the driver and passenger door handles. The cause is insufficient clearance between the driver’s door handle and lock barrel, and between the passenger’s door handle and door handle guide.
Using a file reduce the moulding edge of the driver’s door lock barrel by 0.5mm (see Fig 2.1). Similarly, reduce the edge of the passenger’s door handle guide by 0.5mm (see Fig 2.2). This should stop the door handles sticking in the open position.
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