Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 2003 1.1 - Driver's side door wont shut

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Thu 1 Jan 2009 19:30
2003 1.1 - Driver's side door wont shut - ljjt
Hi, recently the drivers side door has become very difficult to shut. The saxo has central locking but when I go to slam the door shut it sometimes wont shut properly so I cant lock it! I originally thought the door had "dropped" and was not lining up properly but it seems to be an issue with the locking mechanism. Any one had anything similar or suggest any help. Ive tried the usual WD40 etc but just doesnt help.

Thanks

Edited by Pugugly on 02/01/2009 at 11:22

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Fri 2 Jan 2009 10:55
2003 1.1 - Drivers side door wont shut - Saltrampen
If hasnt dropped or misaligned or WD40 not helping then see if will lock will engage when door open and use screwdriver in place of metal loop on frame, ie so you can see what is happening. Check metal loop on body of car is OK as well.
If wd40 does not help then normally fixing involves opening the door skin and seeing what is going on.
Sometimes opening the door skin and spraying with WD40 on locking mechanism which is normally not accesible can help.
Check also wiring to door from bodywork is not frayed or damaged.
When you say sometimes, I guess it works other times?
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