One of the doors of your Peugeot 308 no longer closes properly, but it's quite embarrassing for the safety of your car but also for your safety because if the door opens when you ride it can become dangerous. Especially if the locking is not done enough you run the risk of finding water infiltration and other. This is why in this article we will help you understand why closing the door gets stuck. And then we will send you tips for fix your worry.

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Why does the door of my Peugeot 308 no longer lock?

There can be various possibilities when the door of your Peugeot 308 no longer closes. As the components progressively, spoil et hinder a good lock of the car. This is why we will help you identifier What is your worry. You should know that if all of the doors no longer lock on your Peugeot 308, this could signal a centralization malfunction. If this is your case, do not hesitate to consult the following tutorial for more information: Peugeot 308 no longer closes.

Door that no longer locks on Peugeot 308: Stuck lock:

As it sometimes happens that the locking system seizes. Indeed to walk properly the latter is fat during the making of the car but this oil can clog et take dust. In general, a car lock is not a wearing part, it should normally be operational during the life of the car. However, if you are in a dusty area, in this case it may happen that the system is blocked.

For validate the diagnosis, you can verify the condition of the lock on the door of your Peugeot 308. If you see black residue, in this case you should degrease the lock.

Door that no longer locks on Peugeot 308: Deregulated striker:

It would also be possible for the malfunction to come a misalignment between the door and your Peugeot 308. Indeed if the door is heavy, she could end up stoop and therefore no longer be aligned with the car hook. When this is your case the door could bounce because the lock and the hook do not fit together properly. Sometimes only 2mm offset may jam the closure.

To confirm the offset, position yourself at the lock et slowly close the door, you may notice that the hook does not fit into the lock. Therefore, realigning the door in this case could be a bit complex, but it is however possible to adjust the hook and this method is quite simple.

Door that no longer locks on Peugeot 308: Damaged closing strike:

In the case where the door bounces, it also happens that the concern comes from the keeper positioned on the door. This should interlock with the hook and engage the lock when the door is closed. However if you have the custom of slamming the door it sometimes happens that the lock breaks.

To check if this is your case, use a screwdriver to simulate the hook. In case when you reach the end of the lock the latch does not engage this indicates that it is necessary to replace the lock of your Peugeot 308.

Door that no longer locks on Peugeot 308: Linkage problem

Finally when you notice that the handle is less resistant, in this case the malfunction may be comes from the door linkage. Effectively in order to connect the interior and exterior opening systems as well as the centralization, metal rods will enable the systems to be activated. In the event that a stems are loose or damaged this implies that the system will no longer be able to lock.

What should be done to fix a door that no longer locks on Peugeot 308?

Door that no longer closes on Peugeot 308: Unlock a lock:

You should equip yourself with a degreaser such as the WD40 found on the internet. Then the first step will be remove the door trim from your Peugeot 308 to access the device. You will need to bring a torx key and a flat screwdriver. Remove the handle et detach the trim gently so as not to break the clips. Loosen the torx screws arranged on the edge of the door. When the trim is removed you will then need to Using a clean cloth, dust the interior with the degreaser. So you can check if the mechanisms are deformed or if a link rod is loose.

Door that no longer closes on Peugeot 308: Adjust the hook:

You will have to equip yourself a torx key, in this case it will not be necessary to remove the trim. After that save the initial adjustment torx screws, and unscrew the fasteners. This will allow you to adapt the hook plate so that the door lock have the possibility to fit together correctly with the door. You will have to make the adjustment with great care because a millimeter of offset is going to be very important. You can adjust it from top to bottom or from right to left. When it’s properly adjusted, tighten the screws a little and try again, if the problem is resolved, fully tighten the screws.

Door that no longer closes on Peugeot 308: Replace the cylinder:

You will first need to buy a new barrel with the right dimensions, to do this we suggest you read the manufacturer's recommendations available on service book of your Peugeot 308. You will have to start with remove the door trim, as explained above. When you access the inside of the lock, you will need to remove the rod from the linkage by unclipping it. Then rotate the barrel seal in order to release it. Then remove the damaged barrel and replace it with the new one. Be careful when you will test the closure nous vous recommandons to use a screwdriver to prevent the door from getting stuck.

Conclusion: a concern door that no longer closes on Peugeot 308, could be problematic because you could have your car stolen but also it could open while driving therefore for your safety do not delay before carrying out the repairs.

To go further in the maintenance of your Peugeot 308, do not hesitate to consult the other pages on the Peugeot 308.