What to Do When Car Doors Are Hard to Open or Close?
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Solutions for car doors that are hard to open or close: 1. Spray liquid lubricant on the hinges of the car door; 2. Clean grease and dirt from the limiter arm, limiter pin shaft, and connecting bracket surfaces, and apply an appropriate amount of grease to the upper and lower surfaces of the arm; 3. Wrap some tape around the door latch; 4. Replace the door seal. Reasons for car doors being hard to open or close: 1. High friction between the vehicle's door handle lock and lock post, leading to poor lubrication due to prolonged use; 2. Misaligned door lock post; 3. Rust or deformation of door hinges over time. The car door consists of the door skin, door anti-collision beam, window regulator, regulator motor, door switch cable, door lock, door wiring harness, door speaker, glass seal strip, window glass, window trim panel, door sealing membrane, door frame sealing strip, and collision sensor.
Ah, this is such a common issue, especially with older cars that tend to act up the most. I've dealt with plenty of cases where doors are hard to open or close: most of the time, it's due to lack of lubrication or rust in the door hinges, or the door lock getting stuck. You can usually handle it yourself—just spray some WD-40 or grease into the hinges and latch to lubricate them, and it’ll smooth out a lot. If that doesn’t work, check if the door trim is warped by gently pressing along the door edge to see if there’s any resistance. Don’t underestimate this problem—if left unfixed, at best it’ll increase fuel consumption and wind noise, and at worst, you’ll get drafts and leaks during rain, which is a real headache! My advice is to set aside time each month for inspection and maintenance, spraying some oil to prevent rust. If you really don’t have the tools on hand, just head to a local repair shop for help—it won’t cost much but will save you a lot of hassle.
