Fridge Latch Not Working

X4 VWC · Nov 21, 2016

Second minor issue with a new T6 Ocean, the fridge latch doesn't close properly most of the time. It seems to get a little stuck and not want to come out / engage fully when the lid is down, so it takes a few attempts to close the fridge. Has anybody seen this before and found a fix? Dealer has offered to sort it out but would be nice to avoid a long drive.

WelshGas · Nov 21, 2016

X4 VWC said:
Second minor issue with a new T6 Ocean, the fridge latch doesn't close properly most of the time. It seems to get a little stuck and not want to come out / engage fully when the lid is down, so it takes a few attempts to close the fridge. Has anybody seen this before and found a fix? Dealer has offered to sort it out but would be nice to avoid a long drive.

On mine I had a similar problem but it is basically due to it being new. Close lid and press firmly over the catch until it pops out. You can gently rub the leading edge of the pop out clip with a nail file emery board if you wish.

X4 VWC · Nov 21, 2016

Thank you, WelshGas. I'll try that!

Teejay · Nov 21, 2016

Mine and Mike's is the same (@t6cfo) a gentle push over the handle makes it click into place. I'm not doing anything to fix yet as it might very well settle of its own accord once it gets bedded in, I'd suggest leaving it for now if it does not bed in to you liking then do something about it?

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Hotel California · Nov 22, 2016

Realy , thats odd....

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/how-does-your-fridge-close.9033/

Teejay · Nov 22, 2016

hotel california said:
Realy , thats odd....

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/how-does-your-fridge-close.9033/

Interesting, reading that it appears to be a "feature" rather than a fault. Must be quite tight tolerance. I'd rather have it as it is rather than rattling.

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2CV67 · Nov 23, 2016

Our fridge needed a very firm push to close every time for 2 years.

I spent a couple of minutes on the catch with a thin file (like a nail file) and it now closes "normally".

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/fridge-door-not-locking.10419/#post-98384

Grumposaur68 · Nov 29, 2016

If you remove the 2 x small round rubber thingies under the front of the lid it closes normally and without any pressure. It doesn't rattle either.....if you're wondering :-D