please help! doors flying open!
10-06-14, 10:05 AM
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please help! doors flying open!
So it all started about two weeks ago when the drivers side door wont open although unlocked. Then it was the passengers door that doesnt open no more. The windows dont go down all the way. I really dont know what to do my damn driver flew open on me when i was making a right turn and it wouldnt close without me turning off the car. My husband drove the other day and the passenger door opened he almsot crashed. So now we have to make sure all the doors are locked before we leave but im scared to death case i have two little ones in the back and im scared there doors would open when we are on the freeway. Any ideas or experiences would help!! Thanks
10-06-14, 05:33 PM
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First I recommend that you don't drive the car until this issue is sorted out. It's dangerous!!! I don't understand how the door could come open unless it was not completely closed in the first place or the door actuators are broken. Get in the car and close the door but don't lock it. See if you can push the door open.
10-07-14, 02:59 AM
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Are you sure that the latches weren't tripped before the door is closed? Then they wouldn't latch or close all the way. There is nothing electrical I know of that would do that, they are mechanical.
10-07-14, 03:19 AM
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the faster you go, the more wind will be pushing them closed. Just dont stop for anything..............
but seriously. All four doors?? do what sha4000 recommended, and let us know how it goes
but seriously. All four doors?? do what sha4000 recommended, and let us know how it goes
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10-07-14, 09:51 AM
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Definitely don't drive the car.
Prior was there any problem with the doors? Is it only the driver an passenger doors or the back ones as well?
My first thought would be to check the striker and door latch to verify that the mechanism is completely closing. It probably isn't. These are torqued quite snug and if they have moved, the screw position will have signs that the position is different. May be a simple re-adjustment or more investigation is necessary.
Prior was there any problem with the doors? Is it only the driver an passenger doors or the back ones as well?
My first thought would be to check the striker and door latch to verify that the mechanism is completely closing. It probably isn't. These are torqued quite snug and if they have moved, the screw position will have signs that the position is different. May be a simple re-adjustment or more investigation is necessary.
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