Sticky Side Door

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by livetohike, Feb 6, 2008.

  1. livetohike

    livetohike Guest

    Hello,
    My 2000 Odyssey has developed very hard to open side (sliding) doors.
    Both sides are affected but the door we use most is much worse. I
    have cleaned and lubed all visible moving parts/springs.

    The latch seems to work, but it takes a very hard yank to open. We
    discovered that if some one inside the van pushes/bangs out on the
    rear of the door it will open better. It seems as if whatever makes
    the back pop out when you first turn the handle is not working
    properly.

    The dealer 'adjusted' it a few months ago and it helped a bit, but it
    is back worse than ever.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks
     
    livetohike, Feb 6, 2008
    #1
  2. livetohike

    motsco_ Guest

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    You might have to sign in and SEARCH at www.odyclub.com

    You aren't putting OIL on those linkages / rollers, are you?

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Feb 7, 2008
    #2
  3. livetohike

    motsco_ Guest

    -----------------------

    You might have to sign in and SEARCH at www.odyclub.com

    You aren't putting OIL on those linkages / rollers, are you?

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Feb 7, 2008
    #3
  4. livetohike

    livetohike Guest

    No, I am using white lithium grease out of a spray can. OK?
     
    livetohike, Feb 8, 2008
    #4
  5. livetohike

    livetohike Guest

    No, I am using white lithium grease out of a spray can. OK?
     
    livetohike, Feb 8, 2008
    #5
  6. livetohike

    motsco_ Guest

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    I've used liquid silicone on several vans and it worked OK to -40 F.
    That white lithium sometimes gets pasty when cold. It might be gumming
    up the latch at the back edge of the door.
    You could try spray silicone with the long nozzle and put a bit on every
    moving part.

    Anything helpful at www.odyclub.com ? Please post good links you find. I
    haven't been there in years.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Feb 8, 2008
    #6
  7. livetohike

    motsco_ Guest

    ---------------------------

    I've used liquid silicone on several vans and it worked OK to -40 F.
    That white lithium sometimes gets pasty when cold. It might be gumming
    up the latch at the back edge of the door.
    You could try spray silicone with the long nozzle and put a bit on every
    moving part.

    Anything helpful at www.odyclub.com ? Please post good links you find. I
    haven't been there in years.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Feb 8, 2008
    #7
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