Creedy Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Hi all, Ive got a problem that when i open both my doors they creak, crazy loud about 5 to 6 times till fully open.. The volkswagen garage told me it was the check straps in the doors that had gone.So i asked for a price:- £15 per strap, so i thought happy days, doors fitted for just over £30.Then they told me labor cost would be £140 to change them, "would you like to make an appointment Sir""fk off" na i sed no thanks.Is the any cheaper way i can get round to fixing my problem? are they hard to change? Has anyone else had this problem, and solved it?Many ThanksCreedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Its common fault and you have to enter through the door to access two nuts, so the door card has to come off etc.Mine was replaced under warranty at the time and took them about 45min to do the drivers door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Only £15? Group buy anyone!!?? I need 2, the wife needs another... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazilbrush Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I will take two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylupo Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I just had the same problem, I think. Mine was cluncking badly. I just tightened the 2 bolts where it connects to the door? Stopped the noise for now at least. I took off the strap connected to the wing, then took off the rubber seal, and used a socket to tighten them up.Maybe try this before purchasing a set? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazilbrush Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Can you not insert a PDF file Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creedy Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 I obviously need 2 aswell, that makes 6 from the Cardiff area straight away..LoopyLing, what car has your wife drive, seen a Pea lupo in Mujibs car park by the flyover yesterday.. Was it u~? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 More than likely! We're always in that place!Any updates? Mine are now ear splittingly bad!!Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake-VW Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 My drivers one is terrible! and the passenger one, the bolt snapped where it goes into the nut (where the thread of the bolt is) So not sure if mine will be a straight swap with that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Mine was really bad, but then it stopped completely. just have to be careful as the door doesn't open in stages.I'd be in for a pair.Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 id be up for it but that labour cost is insane! i dont want it to stop that much! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Simple job to do!!! i managed to get trade discount for mine which was only bout 70p but it all helps! im 18 with minimal vehicle mechanical skills but i did it in bout 15 mins. all you do is:undo the bolt holding it to the carremove the rubber bungremove the lower door cardundo the 2 bolts inside the door (which can only be accessed properly when it has been relesed from the frame)pierce the moisture barrier behind the lower door card and pull out the old check strapput the new 1 in and put it all back together.Hope this helps Kris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I need 1, so add me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 mine does this and my driver door has dropped down could this be the reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Driver Side Door Check StrapW6E0 837 249 C£12.70 + VATPin For Door Check StrapW6E0 837 257 A£0.34 + VAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Do you just need 1 pin? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunalupi Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Bikerz - step away from the toolkit! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> (Just kidding - it sounds very easy. I may be forced to do it myself too, although the new bits my dad made up are lasting very well) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 lol. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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