Door closing-- NOT!
09-03-04, 08:56 AM
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Door closing-- NOT!
On my 97 sc400, I am having problems with my passenger side door closing properly. Everyone that gets in the car never gets it closed on the first try. When you open it, it almost seems like it will clunk and drop. If I leave the drivers side door open while they close the door it seems to help, sort of like its relieving the cabin pressure caused by the door closing fast. But this theory doesn’t pan out because the driver’s door closes just fine regardless. I wonder if there is some sort of adjustment in the hinge/striker that could be causing this. Any Ideas why it is doing this and how to fix it? It really gets annoying telling everyone their door didn’t shut all the way.
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Scott M.
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09-03-04, 10:30 AM
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Check the front edge of the door and the fender when you open the door to see if it made contact, that's will explain the clunk sound. The door hinge is worn and need replacing. there is a web site showing how to fix that with a use of machinist and welder (cost much less than new hinge).
As for the door not fully close, I have the same problem from time to time. I am lean toward that the passenger did not slam the door hard enough. And it shouldn't need to be slaming the door hard to close a luxury car door anyway.
I have no preoblem with the pass door hinge but my driver door hinge need to be fix for the last two years.
As for the door not fully close, I have the same problem from time to time. I am lean toward that the passenger did not slam the door hard enough. And it shouldn't need to be slaming the door hard to close a luxury car door anyway.
I have no preoblem with the pass door hinge but my driver door hinge need to be fix for the last two years.
09-03-04, 11:28 AM
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No the door doesn’t contact at the front. It actually has a very even gap all the way around when it is closed. It does however seem to drop slightly when you open it. Where is the website for hinge repair located? I have a mig welder, Bridgeport mill, and a large lathe in my shop at home so I am sure if the hinge can be repaired I have the tools to do it right. I wonder if there is some way of determining if the hinge is the actual cause of the problem I am experiencing?
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09-03-04, 06:45 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by VQT
[there is a web site showing how to fix that with a use of machinist and welder (cost much less than new hinge).
where is the web site?
later,
Scott M
[there is a web site showing how to fix that with a use of machinist and welder (cost much less than new hinge).
where is the web site?
later,
Scott M
09-03-04, 07:07 PM
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Did you check the bottom rubber piece on the door? Check the trim piece on the car as well, make sure it's not sticking out. tabs hold it in as well as two screws on the ends.
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Originally posted by Jc4dint
Did you check the bottom rubber piece on the door? Check the trim piece on the car as well, make sure it's not sticking out. tabs hold it in as well as two screws on the ends.
Did you check the bottom rubber piece on the door? Check the trim piece on the car as well, make sure it's not sticking out. tabs hold it in as well as two screws on the ends.
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09-04-04, 12:33 AM
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The clunk is from the pin that has slipped down in the hinge. either replace it or deal with it, a fix will only buy you little time until the worn hinge does it again.
try a salvage yard if you wanna cheap out.
try a salvage yard if you wanna cheap out.
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09-07-04, 08:01 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ScottURnot
http://www.jkwebdesign.co.uk/lexusclub/doors.htm
Originally posted by VQT
[there is a web site showing how to fix that with a use of machinist and welder (cost much less than new hinge).
where is the web site?
later,
Scott M
[there is a web site showing how to fix that with a use of machinist and welder (cost much less than new hinge).
where is the web site?
later,
Scott M
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Never did a thing with it. Found that if I still have the drivers door open when they close the passenger door it closes fine. The car is really air tight, I know it sounds crazy but it seems to be the case.
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Right many cars are like this and airtight. One is one thing and the other another though.
Im experiencing problems with the hinges on both doors. My doors often dont fully close, sure if the other door was open it would probably help to close since it's not airtight, but the real problem is the door hinges. Smooth hinges would make this a non issue
On my RX-7 you could close the door and watch the moonroof expand a little bit from outside the car.
Im experiencing problems with the hinges on both doors. My doors often dont fully close, sure if the other door was open it would probably help to close since it's not airtight, but the real problem is the door hinges. Smooth hinges would make this a non issue
On my RX-7 you could close the door and watch the moonroof expand a little bit from outside the car.
