Kia Ceed front door(s) not unlocking

Jan 15, 2016 2 Replies

Kia Ceed (Vr7) 2012 just about to get its MOT.



Yesterday (frost on ground) neither front door would unlock - rear doors operating ok. Climbed over seat and ran engine to get internal temperature up to about 12 degrees and eventually could open drivers door. Drove 20 yards and re-parked with passenger door in weak sun and left for 1/2 hour. Passenger door then would unlock.



This morning it's zero degrees again (no rain overnight) but drivers door unlocks ok - passenger side still not working even after intenal temperature up to 20 C.



Google shows others with same /similar fault back in 2009/10 but I have not found a clear resolution.



Does anyone have any knowlwdge of the fault? It is not frozen water sticking the rubbers. The door mechanism does not clunk when the internal/external handle is pulled.


Probably frozen condensation, when defrosted spray liberally with water disperser (wd40) follow up with light lubricant like GT85

Thanks - did that and drivers side has unlocked ok last two mornings - today had to scrape snow off. Passenger side did not unlock yesterday but was ok this morning - will maybe have to remove door panel and look at rest of mechanism. Could do with a Haynes manual...

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