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Rear door hinges seized or door dropping

Annoying rather than dangerous.

Symptoms

Rear door stiff to open, drops on its hinges and catches on the striker, hinge pins rusted.

Likely cause

Steel hinge pins corrode in the aluminium and steel hinges.

Suggested fixes

Listed roughly in the order most owners try them.

  1. 1

    Free and lubricate the hinges

    Apply penetrating oil over several days, then work the door gently. Grease the pins once free.

    Difficulty:
    Easy DIY
    Cost:
    £ (Under about £50 in parts)
  2. 2

    Fit new hinges and stainless pins

    Replacement hinges with stainless steel pins stop the problem coming back.

    Difficulty:
    Moderate DIY
    Cost:
    £ (Under about £50 in parts)

This is general guidance gathered from owner experience and workshop practice, not a substitute for a workshop manual or a qualified mechanic. Costs are rough parts-only guides. Brakes, steering and suspension work affects safety, so if in doubt have it checked professionally.

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