T6 sliding door - power close ‘difficult’

edocali · Dec 14, 2020

Hi
my T6 Ocean sliding door has become increasingly difficult to close properly.
If closed gently, the power mechanism that brings ‘in’ the door at then never engages. It can be nudged to close from the exterior, by pushing.
Or, from the inside, a hard slam is required.

Does it should like a warranty issue I hope ?

kurienp · Dec 14, 2020

edocali said:
Hi
my T6 Ocean sliding door has become increasingly difficult to close properly.
If closed gently, the power mechanism that brings ‘in’ the door at then never engages. It can be nudged to close from the exterior, by pushing.
Or, from the inside, a hard slam is required.

Does it should like a warranty issue I hope ?

A bit of silicone grease to the mechanism that pulls it in should do the trick. It does get sticky.

edocali · Dec 14, 2020

Thanks! Errrm ... where is it ? Would WD14 work similarly

ArunAlec · Dec 14, 2020

edocali said:
Thanks! Errrm ... where is it ? Would WD14 work similarly

I find silicon or PTFE spray is best as they are dry so tend not to attract dirt. I think WD is best for shifting ceased bits but not great as a lubricant...... but that’s just my opinion!

edocali · Dec 14, 2020

Can anyone please kindly post a pic of the parts to lubricate ? Thanks

kurienp · Dec 14, 2020

@edocali , here we go. Two pics, including one closeup. If you don't have silicone grease right now, It will help to clean up first with WD40 and then apply silicone grease later. A squirt of WD40 will definitely help clean up whatever is jamming up the mechanism.

edocali · Dec 14, 2020

Many thanks !

edocali · Dec 15, 2020

Thanks @kurienp and @ArunAlec
I tried WD40 followed by silicon spray and it has improved. I should try a perfect door as I still feel it's not as it was when new but this will save me an immediate trip to a van center. cheers

kurienp · Dec 15, 2020

edocali said:
Thanks @kurienp and @ArunAlec
I tried WD40 followed by silicon spray and it has improved. I should try a perfect door as I still feel it's not as it was when new but this will save me an immediate trip to a van center. cheers

Awesome.

Repeat after a few days - wd-40 followed by some ptfe or silicone dry lube and it will improve further.

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geotim · Dec 23, 2020

What is the correct term for the socket / tool needed to undo those screws on the door catch? One f mine is loose and just needs tightening up, but its not a Torx or Allen key, so what is it I am trying to find?
Thanks

geotim said:
What is the correct term for the socket / tool needed to undo those screws on the door catch? One f mine is loose and just needs tightening up, but its not a Torx or Allen key, so what is it I am trying to find?
Thanks

Also, does anyone know the torque setting for this?

kurienp · Dec 24, 2020

geotim said:
What is the correct term for the socket / tool needed to undo those screws on the door catch? One f mine is loose and just needs tightening up, but its not a Torx or Allen key, so what is it I am trying to find?
Thanks

Also, does anyone know the torque setting for this?

Hi @geotim , that looks like a secure torx. A standard torx should fit but be careful to get a snug fit. If it is loose, I would use some medium strength loctite and just tighten it as much as possible without stripping the head. Accessibility to that screw is not easy and maybe that is the reason why they have used a different torx type.

That fixture does not take the door vertical load. It is keeping the door in place but has horizontal load when the door is locked. If a screw is loose, is it keeping your door closed?

Give me some time and I will step out to take a closer look at it and suggest.

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kurienp · Dec 24, 2020

kurienp said:
Hi @geotim , that looks like a secure torx. A standard torx should fit but be careful to get a snug fit. If it is loose, I would use some medium strength loctite and just tighten it as much as possible without stripping the head. Accessibility to that screw is not easy and maybe that is the reason why they have used a different torx type.

That fixture does not take the door vertical load. It is keeping the door in place but has horizontal load when the door is locked. If a screw is loose, is it keeping your door closed?

Give me some time and I will step out to take a closer look at it and suggest.

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Ok. just had a lookie. It is more like a triple square. The reason why I suspect it is a Triple square (and not a double hex) is that TSq are used in high torque situations. This having to take a high vertical load, especially in case of a collision, it will be a. The only option if you want to tighten is to get a full set of TSq bits and see which one fits. May still be cheaper than getting it into a dealer to fix (and, hey ho, it is Christmas, a reason to add to all your existing bits and sockets :thumb

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