Doors Wont Close When Cold!!

husker1206 · 01-14-2008, 11:49 PM

Just wondering if anyone is having the same problem I am? When temp is in the low teens, something inside my door freezes up and they wont shut, unless its locked from the inside. After i lock the door it will shut, but then i cant get it back open until it warms up a bit. Any comments would be helpfull. Thanks

alaska_titan · 01-15-2008, 01:20 AM

It's the door handle to latch cables freezing...my passenger side door does this all the time after I wash my truck in cold temps.

You should be able to get it fixed under warranty, and until then let it warm up in the garage over-night.

This problem is by far my biggest problem with this truck since temps are below freezing here from October through April

AgTitan06 · 01-15-2008, 01:51 AM

There is a TSB for this:
TSB 05118

James Con · 01-15-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by husker1206

Just wondering if anyone is having the same problem I am? When temp is in the low teens, something inside my door freezes up and they wont shut, unless its locked from the inside. After i lock the door it will shut, but then i cant get it back open until it warms up a bit. Any comments would be helpfull. Thanks

Once it gets wet inside the door, from washing it in the cold weather. It is never the same all winter. I had the same problem. I hit it with a hair dryer for a good half hour to dry the internal mechanisms. You have to point the hairdryer at the latch mechanism on the door itself . It's been fine since.

54warrior · 01-15-2008, 05:06 AM

If you're over 36k, then the TSB is gonna cost ya!! I have the split bench seat, and ended up breaking my cupholder because I had to crawl across from the passenger side to get in one evening. It's the most annoying problem. I've found that if you can get in the truck and manually work the lock/unlock mechanism back and forth, it helps out some. Not the electronic lock/unlock button by the power windows, but the actual mechanical one on the inside of the door by your knee.

**giffordt** · 01-15-2008, 10:00 AM

I had the same problem when I had my 04. Nissan replaced all of the door cables under warranty.

Buildwonder · 01-15-2008, 07:54 PM

I'm taking mine in Monday to have that fixed under warranty, as well as several other issues. I'll let you know how it works out. It is the most annoying damn thing I've ever encountered. I actually have to pour hot water over the outside of mine around the handle to get it to latch. It usually only takes one full watering can to fix it, but it's still annoying to have to do it. Never in my life have I heard of or experienced anything like that. Frozen locks? Yes. But not this ridiculous problem.

Suave31 · 01-17-2008, 01:22 PM

Don't want to hijack your thread, but I just purchased a used 05 Tian Crew last week and this morning it was pretty cold out and I could not open the drivers door. All the others opened fine but not the drivers door. The truck has 44,000 miles on it and is no longer in warranty from Nissan. I have read all the posts about there being a TSB on this problem and it being well known. My question is what can I do to get it fixed?? I can't get it through warranty if I read all the other posts correctly, so is there a documented fix that I can do myself? How there was no recall issued for this problem is beyond me. What good is having a truck if you can't get in it? I am super frustrated and to this point I have still not been abole to open the door. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

**Kronos1965** · 01-17-2008, 03:08 PM

I bought some de-icer and AFTER I drove the truck and it was heated up, I sprayed it on the door latches/locks and have not had the problem since...

Tera'sTitan · 01-17-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Suave31

Don't want to hijack your thread, but I just purchased a used 05 Tian Crew last week and this morning it was pretty cold out and I could not open the drivers door. All the others opened fine but not the drivers door. The truck has 44,000 miles on it and is no longer in warranty from Nissan. I have read all the posts about there being a TSB on this problem and it being well known. My question is what can I do to get it fixed?? I can't get it through warranty if I read all the other posts correctly, so is there a documented fix that I can do myself? How there was no recall issued for this problem is beyond me. What good is having a truck if you can't get in it? I am super frustrated and to this point I have still not been abole to open the door. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I would try using a hair dryer to thaw it out enough to get it open and then try the de-icer like suave31 did above. I have a 2004 Crew Cab LE and I had the same problem with the driver door not opening or not wanting to shut. It never stayed locked up like yours is doing though. Once I thawed it out I also used the de-icer and have not had a problem since. You may want to spray a little on the latch itself as well, that is what I did and everything has been fine. I actually had this happen to my Ram that I used to have as well, so I don't think it is just a Titan problem.

Good Luck, It stinks to have problems with something you just bought even if it was used.

**Kronos1965** · 01-17-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tera'sTitan

I would try using a hair dryer to thaw it out enough to get it open and then try the de-icer like suave31 did above. I have a 2004 Crew Cab LE and I had the same problem with the driver door not opening or not wanting to shut. It never stayed locked up like yours is doing though. Once I thawed it out I also used the de-icer and have not had a problem since. You may want to spray a little on the latch itself as well, that is what I did and everything has been fine. I actually had this happen to my Ram that I used to have as well, so I don't think it is just a Titan problem.

Good Luck, It stinks to have problems with something you just bought even if it was used.

Us 04's and 05's have a TSB out on this.

They changed out the locking mechanism in '06 I believe.

James Con · 01-18-2008, 04:39 AM

Stop washing it in the freezing cold. lol

Suave31 · 01-19-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by James Con

Stop washing it in the freezing cold. lol

But I don't like my truck to be dirty

And the fact still remains that this should have been designed better in the first place. Regardless I have gotten it open and sprayed it down with deicer and all has been well since. If it happens again I think I might install a set of old mirror heaters that I have inside the front doors, that aught to solve the problem.

Thanks for all the help guys! This place is great.

Suave31 · 01-21-2008, 07:16 AM

Ok, So this morning here we go again. I am so tired of this and I have only had the truck a week. What parts do I need to order from Nissan to fix this myself? I am frustrated beyond belief, the dealer where I purchased it is of no help which is another reason that I am not very happy. Any help you guys can provide would be great as I am in for a very cold week. I am about ready to drive it off a cliff, but i won't be able to get the door open to get out!!! lol

husker1206 · 01-21-2008, 08:53 AM

It happened to me to again. Its only my two passenger side doors that do it, but ya, very frustrating