2004 Cayenne S Door Latch Stuck

[russak]

Last night, I went to close my driver side door and it just bounced back at me.  The door latch that attaches to the ring on the frame is somehow stuck in the closed position. I tried using the key and the door handles both inside and outside, but it is frozen.  Had to drive home with the door handle tied to the center console. Door locks work fine.

My question is: Is this door closing latch operated by a cable or an actuator or both? Is this an expensive repair?

[mihaipopa]

Grab the plastic hook and push it all the way down, it is attached to a spring and you will hear a click when it gets to the open position.

If it doesn't budge, try again but first pull the door handle and hold it in the open position, then press the tab down.

That way you will be able to close your door.

Next, spray some graphite lube down the lock vent and push the hook down, close door, open door, repeat. That should take care of any moisture that might be trapped in there and that usually cause this sort of problems. Wd40 works too, but it's messy and will collect dirt.

If that doesn't do it, it's the door latch.

$600-700 at the shop.

Around $170 for the part and not too bad DIY, just lots of stuff to remove.

Good luck!

[russak]

Thanks so much! Doing that I was able to get the plastic hook back into position and with the graphite it works fine now! :thumbup:

[mihaipopa]

You're very welcome, glad I could help.