Member Since: 18 Oct 2016
Location: Telford
Posts: 46
Is this a user modification
Hi,
On my D3 I have two plastic prongs sticking out of the drivers door hinge.
Is this a proper thing or is it a user mod? It sort of stops the door slamming, but I can't really see the use in it myself. Also the door want stay 'open' as it doesn't seem to get to the point where it 'latches' open. Could it be this thing is the cause?
There isn't one on any of the other doors.
All help appreciated
Ian
16th Dec 2016 3:29 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26744
No, it's knackered! That's the plastic coating peeling away.
16th Dec 2016 3:32 pm
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1936
Looks like the plastic coating on the hinge has split for some reason
16th Dec 2016 3:32 pm
ian-b
Member Since: 18 Oct 2016
Location: Telford
Posts: 46
Ahhh, OK.
So is it replaceable do you think?
16th Dec 2016 3:37 pm
Fender 90
Member Since: 08 May 2016
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 12
It's a check strap rather than a hinge, loads on eBay.
16th Dec 2016 3:43 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26744
Yes. I'm guessing you will have to take the door trim panel off, undo the two bolts on the door post, and undo the 2 nuts in the door, then swap it from inside the door.
Looks simple enough for a diy
16th Dec 2016 3:44 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10485
try pulling those bits out, you never know, it might latch again
16th Dec 2016 5:15 pm
Alphamale
Member Since: 28 May 2014
Location: Belfast
Posts: 497
Front door check strap Pt. Nº BDH780070 around £26.
Need to remove the door card and the speaker. Access to strap via hole left by speaker.
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