Curious "Fault" with doors

iamholam · 29th April 2008, 07:42

Hi there

Had my 5 door Civic for about 2 weeks now and have noticed that the doors do not "pop" open when you pull the door handle from the inside but you have to pull the handle and then push the door manually.

I have no problems with this really but I have noticed more than one passenger in the car who has gone to pull the handle but then think that the door has not been unlocked because it didn't "pop" open. This leads to much confusion by them because they think I've got the child locks or something!

Is this a Civic trait?

Woette · 29th April 2008, 08:27

it think its a civic feature, but i havent really noticed that. The doors open very smooth in my car... Allthough the civic doors are quite heavy so they need a good push when opening them.

allan40alt · 29th April 2008, 08:32

The door rubber sealing strip sometimes needs a little light lubricant rubbed around, particularly on the rear.

They do shut very tight. Stops any draughts though.

fraze1974 · 29th April 2008, 08:42

Funny enough had the same thing happen when giving a mate a lift to work he thought he was childproof locked in. Whether its because we don't use the rear doors that much and they tend to stick closed unless you giv'em a tug or harder push to open.

morten · 29th April 2008, 08:43

The doors are like that on mine too - doesn't "pop" - need to push to open.

iamholam · 29th April 2008, 09:41

Oh good! Not just me then!

It is a little strange but for me it's happened a handfull of times that it has become a minor annoyance.

I guess I will just have to live with it and i'm sure my passengers will catch on eventually!

mrh339 · 29th April 2008, 09:43

The doors do close very tight indeed and in a few years when well worn you will be glad of it.

ghowarth · 29th April 2008, 10:35

Mine are the same, but don't find it an issue.

Funniest thing is when people are trying to get in the back seat and can't find the door handle, it's quality!

M88RKE · 29th April 2008, 12:42

Ha Ha yes..

about 2 weeks after getting mine I asked my 18yr old son to put my nephews car seat in the rear..

went out a few mins later and he was struggling behind the front passenger seat

I said 'why dont you open the back door?'

He looked at me and asked me if i was stupid, as the car doesnt have any £$%^&* back doors..

Hmm dad one that argument..

iamholam · 29th April 2008, 13:32

Yeah, it's funny when me and a friend all pile into the front and the ppl who are too slow feel like we aren't letting them into the back....

"There are back doors! DOH"

allan40alt · 29th April 2008, 13:54

I tell people getting in/out "You don't have to slam these doors, they make them to fit!".

Speedy471 · 30th April 2008, 07:43

Yes the 'slamming doors' issue. Don't get me started on that one! Drives me insane!

Al Stirling · 1st May 2008, 22:46

Yea me too I had sticky back doors on ma civic. Passengers used to pull the handle then have to put the shoulder into them to get them open..!

Solution... Wipe round the rubber seals with some furniture polish on a cloth.. Sorted..!

Hey presto.. they open with ease now.

civicfan · 2nd May 2008, 04:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Stirling

...Solution... Wipe round the rubber seals with some furniture polish on a cloth..

Furniture polish? I would be a bit concerned what the sealing will look like in 2-3 years. One can use silicone spray, works even with frost and is safe for the rubber I would suggest

iamholam · 2nd May 2008, 14:49

Is this all types of silicon spray? I have some but is intended for a different purpose...

Al Stirling · 2nd May 2008, 23:24

Well at least the door seals will be nice n shiny

while the rest of the paint is stone chipped off the front of ma civic..!

civicfan · 3rd May 2008, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamholam

Is this all types of silicon spray? I have some but is intended for a different purpose...

If it is just silicone without any petroleum derivatives it will be OK I guess. There are several dedicated products but they are all much more expensive and I've never seen a lot of difference to plain silicone spray

29th April 2008, 07:42	#1 (permalink)
iamholam Wheelnut Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Livingston Posts: 70	Curious "Fault" with doors Hi there Had my 5 door Civic for about 2 weeks now and have noticed that the doors do not "pop" open when you pull the door handle from the inside but you have to pull the handle and then push the door manually. I have no problems with this really but I have noticed more than one passenger in the car who has gone to pull the handle but then think that the door has not been unlocked because it didn't "pop" open. This leads to much confusion by them because they think I've got the child locks or something! Is this a Civic trait?

29th April 2008, 08:27	#2 (permalink)
Woette Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 227	it think its a civic feature, but i havent really noticed that. The doors open very smooth in my car... Allthough the civic doors are quite heavy so they need a good push when opening them. Last edited by Woette : 29th April 2008 at 08:29.

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Al Stirling Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd August 2007 Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Posts: 90	sticky back doors on the civic..! Yea me too I had sticky back doors on ma civic. Passengers used to pull the handle then have to put the shoulder into them to get them open..! Solution... Wipe round the rubber seals with some furniture polish on a cloth.. Sorted..! Hey presto.. they open with ease now.

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29th April 2008, 08:32	#3 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 1,874	The door rubber sealing strip sometimes needs a little light lubricant rubbed around, particularly on the rear. They do shut very tight. Stops any draughts though.

29th April 2008, 08:42	#4 (permalink)
fraze1974 Valve Cap Join Date: 24th October 2007 Posts: 5	Funny enough had the same thing happen when giving a mate a lift to work he thought he was childproof locked in. Whether its because we don't use the rear doors that much and they tend to stick closed unless you giv'em a tug or harder push to open.

29th April 2008, 08:43	#5 (permalink)
morten Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 21	The doors are like that on mine too - doesn't "pop" - need to push to open.

29th April 2008, 09:41	#6 (permalink)
iamholam Wheelnut Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Livingston Posts: 70	Oh good! Not just me then! It is a little strange but for me it's happened a handfull of times that it has become a minor annoyance. I guess I will just have to live with it and i'm sure my passengers will catch on eventually!

29th April 2008, 09:43	#7 (permalink)
mrh339 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th September 2007 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 290	The doors do close very tight indeed and in a few years when well worn you will be glad of it.

29th April 2008, 10:35	#8 (permalink)
ghowarth Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th February 2008 Location: Aylesbury UK Posts: 105	Mine are the same, but don't find it an issue. Funniest thing is when people are trying to get in the back seat and can't find the door handle, it's quality!

29th April 2008, 12:42	#9 (permalink)
M88RKE Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd January 2007 Posts: 29	Ha Ha yes.. about 2 weeks after getting mine I asked my 18yr old son to put my nephews car seat in the rear.. went out a few mins later and he was struggling behind the front passenger seat I said 'why dont you open the back door?' He looked at me and asked me if i was stupid, as the car doesnt have any £$%^&* back doors.. Hmm dad one that argument..

29th April 2008, 13:32	#10 (permalink)
iamholam Wheelnut Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Livingston Posts: 70	Yeah, it's funny when me and a friend all pile into the front and the ppl who are too slow feel like we aren't letting them into the back.... "There are back doors! DOH"

29th April 2008, 13:54	#11 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 1,874	I tell people getting in/out "You don't have to slam these doors, they make them to fit!".

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30th April 2008, 07:43	#12 (permalink)
Speedy471 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 4th February 2008 Location: Cheam,Surrey Posts: 36	Yes the 'slamming doors' issue. Don't get me started on that one! Drives me insane!

2nd May 2008, 14:49	#15 (permalink)
iamholam Wheelnut Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Livingston Posts: 70	Is this all types of silicon spray? I have some but is intended for a different purpose...

2nd May 2008, 23:24	#16 (permalink)
Al Stirling Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd August 2007 Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Posts: 90	Well at least the door seals will be nice n shiny while the rest of the paint is stone chipped off the front of ma civic..!