Door Lock Problem

Hi All,

I just went out to my car to move it and when i pulled the outer door handle up to open the door i heard a rather worrying sound (like something plastic breaking). Now the door will not hold shut unless i slam it really firmly or push hard from the outside I have just checked the door striker plate and a piece of plastic seems to have snapped off from the top corner, would this cause the door not to shut properly as i thought the door lock closed over the cylindrical centre part of the striker plate ? Or has something broken inside the door lock itself ?


Any help appreciated.


Miles

-that bit doesn't look too bad to me. Unless it comes loose on the door frame, or breaks up altogether, it won't cause big problems. I think you have an internal problem of some kind in the door. Really the driver's door lock mechanism needs to be accessed for lubrication once every five years- otherwise they just go dry and wear out or break.

cheers

 

hi miles i once had to put p/t/f/e tape a round that plastic barrrel in order for my door to shut why i do not know has i could not see a problem with it, once i replaced it door shut has it should i think if only slightly worn it can cause problems