I had my driver's door slightly open when a large lorry shot by and the wind slammed the door into the fully open position. Now when I open the door there is a loud thump from what I think is called the door checker ( a metal strap from pillar then through a slot in the door). Anyone else had this and any suggestions as to how to fix it. If it means removing the door card I could use some guidance on this. A search on the forum provided a link as to how but the link is no longer available.
Ron
driver's door check strap prob
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missfixit70
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Re: driver's door check strap prob
Removing the door card how to is on the factsheet on fitting remote central locking, may be worth having a look around on lushprojects to see if it shows what you need.
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Re: driver's door check strap prob
Thanks for the fact sheet direction Kirsty. I had found an illustration and part no on lush projects, I am hoping that something has not been damaged on the checker fixing inside the door. I'll take the card off tomorrow and see. I've also got failed window raising/lowering - that came on gradually, sometimes it worked and sometimes not so it looks like it might be the loom problem as described extensively on the forum.
Ron
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Re: driver's door check strap prob
Could be the loom, or the switch itself, as mine was, but it's a good time to track the fault if the door card's coming off anyway.
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Re: driver's door check strap prob
I had a similar problem years ago with the "Door check strap" thing on a Vauxhall combo van...
It used to groan & clonk about half way open... I greased the unit & it was fine ever since!
Hope this helps..?
It used to groan & clonk about half way open... I greased the unit & it was fine ever since!
Hope this helps..?
Cheaper by comparison to a race horse...
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ronhud
Re: driver's door check strap prob
The groan is coming from me - the thump is like a gunshot!
Ron
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Re: driver's door check strap prob
Hi Ron,ronhud wrote:The groan is coming from me - the thump is like a gunshot!
Ron
Have a look at the gap between the door and the wing,the door might be catching the wing when you open it.
It could sound like a 410..
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ronhud
Re: driver's door check strap prob
Rita you are right, that is what is happening. I've started a new thread re how to adjust the hinges but any advice on fixing is welcome.
Ron
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