Why is it difficult to open the front door of Lavida from the inside?
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Solution: If the rear door of the car is difficult to open, it may be due to deformation or breakage of the pull wire inside the door handle. In this case, you need to go to a 4S shop to replace or reset the pull wire of the door handle. It could also be caused by internal rust or corrosion, in which case you should spray rust inhibitor or go to a 4S shop for repair. The specific reasons for the difficulty in opening the rear door of Lavida are as follows. Reasons related to the door handle: Some current vehicles may have door handles installed that rely on pull wires, such as the Bora, older Sagitar, and older Lavida models. If the pull wire is not properly positioned, it can make opening and closing the door more difficult. Reasons related to lubrication of the door lock pillar and door lock: It may be due to significant friction between the door handle lock and the lock pillar, making it harder to open and close the door. Prolonged use can lead to poor lubrication, resulting in difficulty in opening the door.
The other day when I was driving my friend's old Lavida, I encountered the same situation—the door just wouldn't budge no matter how hard I pulled. Actually, if a Lavida's front door is hard to open, it's mostly because the child lock is stuck. There's a small switch on the side of the door; just use a key to twist it back into position. If the lock isn't the issue, it might be that the door handle's cable has come loose. Last time, the cable end popped out of the plastic clip, and I just had to remove the door panel and clip it back in. Here's a lesser-known tip: in winter, frozen rubber seals can also make the door particularly stiff—using a hairdryer to blow air along the door gap will solve it immediately. Oh, and remember to dry the sealing strips after washing the car, or the water freezing will make things even worse.
I've fixed many Lavida door issues. The most common problem is dust accumulation and jamming inside the door lock mechanism, especially in cars that are seven or eight years old. The spring plates in German car lock blocks tend to deform over time, making the door exceptionally hard to pull open. Try wiggling the door while pulling the handle - if it opens, it indicates the lock tongue has shifted position. Additionally, water ingress and oxidation in the door lock motor connector can slow down the unlocking action, which requires removing the interior trim panel to inspect the contacts. I recommend spraying some WD-40 into the lock cylinder every two years - don't wait until it's completely stuck before addressing it.
I know the Lavida like the back of my hand. Nine times out of ten, difficulty opening the front door is due to an issue with the lock assembly – that crescent-shaped fork inside gets worn or deformed and jams. When you pull the handle from inside, do you noticeably feel the travel has lengthened without response? Here's another detail: if the plastic clips on the inner door panel are broken, even pulling the cable won't help. DIY replacing the entire lock assembly costs around 300 yuan, while getting it done at a 4S shop with labor will set you back over 800. Remember to unplug the wiring harness connector before removing the door panel, otherwise you risk blowing a fuse.
