Door pops when opening

superfing · Post by **superfing** » 21 Nov 2010, 18:35

Ive read various subjects on this matter, but short of welding (not doing) I havent gotten a response on how to fix it. I have had the door panel off and undone the pieces inside, they are broken. Where do I get a reliable fix?

KRUZNBY · Post by **KRUZNBY** » 21 Nov 2010, 19:04

I have the same problem with the passenger side door. I was able to tighten the bolts up a bit that allowed for less flex, but if you over tighten, you can snap it off. I'm just going to live with it for now.

Post by **jblackburn** » 21 Nov 2010, 19:23

Are you saying the screw mounts where it bolts to the frame of the car are broken, or the pieces of the door check itself are broken?

If it's just the door check, replace it with a new one and be done with it - very easy fix. Don't use a crap aftermarket one; I had one break within a few weeks of installing it.

VolvoTurbo850 · Post by **VolvoTurbo850** » 21 Nov 2010, 21:41

yup the door check/ anti swing arm is broken and could be 3 things

1. as mentioned above the screw mounts are ripped off on the door itself
2. the internal piece inside has come off its rocker is floating about
3. the part that attaches to the frame of the car is broken and might need welding (worst of 3 scenarios to fix)!

Post by **erikv11** » 22 Nov 2010, 07:21

This repair can be confusing until you have really checked it out and are used to the terms and the parts. There are some very good write-ups for how to deal with the problem, I would start by reading this thread and then go on to this one.

Post by **thecheat** » 22 Nov 2010, 08:43

If you aren't ready to fix it you can disconnect the check and avoid further destruction.

Unbolt the two bolts connecting it to the door and the one connecting it to the jamb. Now you can push the check into the door cavity and if you turn it 90 degrees, it should stay stuck in there without interfering with the closing of the door. I did this and would have of course removed it but after having already dealt with the destruction of every clip in the hatch from removing the top trim, I felt that I would properly address the door check all at once, when I was ready to replace the trim clips that would break and only remove the panel once. The less you remove the door panels, the better off you will be - and that goes for any make/model car.

Of course, the mount in the jamb promptly fell into the body of the car and I'm hoping I can fish it out when I remove the trim piece behind it. If yours is loose you may want to zip tie it so that it doesn't go away. Welding is the only way to fix this, don't bother with trying to bolt it back in.

So far I'm pretty satisfied with not fixing it as long as I remember to catch the door as it is prone to go out quite a bit further with the check disconnected.