Bmw Door Latch Grease

If so squirt the hinges with wd 40 to free them and move the door several times to work in.

Bmw door latch grease. Fixing a few stubborn locks might involve disassembling cleaning and then reassembling the lock. I have been having a hard time opening the drivers door lately the latch on the door is very stiff. The door catch needs to be dried then cleaned and lubed as well. White lithium grease and silicone spray.

How is this thing lubricated and do i need to pull the door apart to do it. I use wd40 here to remove water then clean then triflo to lube. Ironically by cleaning and oiling them you can fix most locks in a matter of minutes. Lubricate car door latch.

Lubricate nonmetallic latches like a car door latch mechanism with silicone spray. Many people put up with the aggravation of a sticking door lock for years. In general there are two steps that should be followed before lubricating hinges and locks. The door handle lifts fine but the plate that looks like two fingers and captures the pin sticking out of the b piller is very stiff when rotating so that i have to tug pretty hard to get the door open.

First clean the keyhole with a penetrating lubricant like wd 40. These two 8 ounce tubes will last you a while so for just 13. First clean the hinge or lock with a recommended solvent or an all in one lubricant such as a penetrating fluid like wd 40. If the door squeaks every time you open it the car door hinge could be bound by corrosion.

Forcing open a stuck door latch from an internal failure on a bmw with it stuck in double lock. When door is locked and lock is frozen hold the door handle up about 3 4 seconds not 30. The door lock heater is explained in your owners manual. Clean and lubricate door latches on other doors the exterior door latch is responsible for locking unlocking and latching the door shut.

The latch itself is pretty reliable however having the electronic lock solenoid integrated in the latch creates some problems. It will heat for maybe 30sec then shut off. The material of your door lock or hinge will determine the type of lubricants or cleaners that should be used to maintain them.