Subject: sliding door sticking Thu May 16, 2024 12:38 pm
The sliding door of our van has started sticking. The left side opens a tiny bit and, if you can get your fingernails in, you can just about open it.
Any suggestions for what we should lubricate/replace/adjust?
Thanks
LR PS If this turns up twice, sorry. I typed it in before but no idea where it went
daveb101
Cabin : Club Location : South West Posts : 270 Join date : 2018-03-06
Subject: Re: sliding door sticking Fri May 17, 2024 1:09 pm
If its only just started doing it use some silicone spray as it does not stain or discolor. Just watch out if you plan to get any paintwork done soon, as it makes it a little harder for a bodywork shop to get the paint to stick. Use something to catch the spray before it ends up on bodywork. There are guide blocks in the runners, lock mechanism etc. Should be a non intrusive way to see if lubrication helps. If it moves give it a little spray.
Just a thought if it has not quite failed yet or leads you down the right path.
When open does the door move as expected, or is it not tracking right? If not maybe its a similar issue to the following https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=642199
Little Rob
Cabin : Club Posts : 21 Join date : 2020-10-29
Subject: Re: sliding door sticking Fri May 17, 2024 1:57 pm
Good idea. I've got some silicone spray, but the nozzle is broken so it sprays everywhere ;-)
Once open the door is fine. Its just that first half-inch of movement that I need.