Very Stiff car door

[robathome]

Hi - I have a 2001 Peugeot 206, and the driver door is getting very difficult to shut - sounds like metal on metal as it crunches back from fully open. Any
idea where to start without taking the door off - or does it come off
easily?
thx - Rob

 

[jonnyfishing]

Try "white grease" aerosol spray on the hinges and the bar that stops the door from opening too wide - spray along the bar inside the door where the spring is then work the door "to and fro".This should cure it,if not you will have to take out the bar and spring and spray it with the grease.

 

[darkarius]

the bar that stops the door from opening too wide

That be one of them there check straps.

 

[robathome]

OK will give that a go. If I undo the check strap (and spring?) is it simple to get back in again....
rgds
Rob

 

[jonnyfishing]

Thanks for your input "Dark". I thought it would be easier and less confusing if I described what it was rather than what it is called in the trade.

Rob, it's not that difficult to take it out and put it back but try reaching inside the door first and spraying it as described.