Driver door doesnt stay open

1. jdr Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sheffield Posts: 225 205 Rallye, S2 106 Rallye

   #1 7th August 2010, 14:00

   Its only a small but anoying problem, when I open the driver door It doesnt stay open if you let go it will swing back and shut. The passenger door stays in position when open.
   Anyone know whats broken or not tight enough? and is it an easy fix?
2. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

   #2 7th August 2010, 14:01

   Check strap, the bolts are either loose, or the strap has gone
3. jdr Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sheffield Posts: 225 205 Rallye, S2 106 Rallye

   #3 7th August 2010, 14:08

   Cheers man
4. RachBabyX Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Cheshire Posts: 441 furio ;)

   #4 7th August 2010, 14:49

   exacly same thing with mine i think my straps broke it you have a close look between the joints you will be able to tell if its broke if you compare it to your passenger side door
5. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #5 7th August 2010, 14:57

   Watch your knuckles changing them
6. AdamDougal Established Member Joined: Jun 2010 Middlesbrough Posts: 1673 2002 Quicksilver

   #6 7th August 2010, 14:59

   i got same problem on mine, thanks
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 7th August 2010, 15:02

   About £20.00/£22.00 off ebay mate.
   
   Steve.
8. Tink170292 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 birmingham Posts: 558 citroen saxo 1.4 furio seat leon

   #8 8th August 2010, 21:45

   pick one up from a scrapyard for about 5 quid max lol
9. laberridge Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 rotherham Posts: 1369 saxo westcoast

   #9 9th August 2010, 00:27

   scrappy best option. also be careful changing them, they tend to pull your fingers in and trap them lol
10. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #10 9th August 2010, 01:26

    seems very common problem...............
11. SR91 L-plater Joined: Jun 2010 Preston Posts: 88 Track Saxo VTS

    #11 9th August 2010, 02:33

    Mine and my mates saxo both do the same!
12. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #12 9th August 2010, 18:25

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tink170292 pick one up from a scrapyard for about 5 quid max lol

    Yeah & have the same thing happen 5mins after you`ve fitted it because you don`t know how worn it is
    
    
    Steve.
13. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

    #13 9th August 2010, 18:53

    mine's the same! so am i after the door hinge or do i just ask for a door strap?
14. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #14 9th August 2010, 20:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by holdawayt mine's the same! so am i after the door hinge or do i just ask for a door strap?

    Its called a check strap.
    
    
    Steve.