ArosaCal Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hi Guys and Girls,I'm having two problems with my drivers side door, on my 1998 arosa if anybody could help it would be a great help,Number 1, the door pin to lock the car will not push down, the only way you can move it is by turning the key, is there anything i can do to make it work again?and the slightly more important number 2, the door, when shutting it, goes stiff at 3 points, like it catches on something, my friend says the hinges are gone, but i think its a different part, i know what it is, but don't know how to describe it so I've taken a photo, please could you tell me its technical name and if anyone knows it, its part number. also if anyone else has had door hinge problems, please shareThanksCallum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigg!! Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 It's quite a common fault. I'm sure someone else will go into detail as im not to sure on what goes wrong but I think there's a easy fix in the 'how to' section. It's technical name is the door check strap. If you replace it your stiffness will be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaCal Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 awesome thanks so much, will go down to my seat parts shop this week and probably get ripped off, may as well buy new as I don't want it to happen again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewrssll Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I have one of these for sale but I have never priced it new...cant cost too much I wouldn't have thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hit up Lupoboz in the traders section rather than heading to the stealers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaCal Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thats brilliant! Thanks Koop, found out today that my first problem is actually meant to do that so you cant lock your keys in the car! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I thought so but wasn't sure & didn't want to give you duff info lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaCal Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Haha, im not used to this car yet :L I'll probably make alot of amateur mistakes in the next few months haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I didn't realise I had a rear washer til someone posted on here about theirs not working haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashh Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 When you say it goes stiff do you mean holds its own weight at 3 points? or is it actually difficult to shut... because its meant to be able to hold its own weight at 3 points lol, its broken when it doesnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaCal Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 it stops when it holds its weight and takes alot more effort to properly close it, really difficult to shut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupoboz Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi ArosaCal, It sounds to me that a new check strap is required, as they do become tired, especially upon the drivers's side. A new check strap from me is £20.00 including the VAT and postage. Which are in stock and ready to post.l can include a fitting guide, if you fancy fitting it yourself. It's a 10 minute job for a competant mechanic.Let me know if you'd like to order one of these. Payment is made via Paypal, with payments being sent over as 'a gift' please to my account (as it saves on fees this way) to include your mailing address.The Paypal email address is; dalespiers@hotmail.comRegards, Dale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WightmanMk2 Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 i need a new check strap aswell , but the problem is the bolt in the middle ( shown in arosacal's picture ) has threaded and wont tighten or loosen ... kinda wondering what the feck im going to do ? any help for me would be apprieciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupoboz Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) Hi WightmanMk2,You could try a new pinch bolt, as the bolts are made of an alloy, which do wear so tightening the one you have will only wear it even more, lol. As the pins have a dual thread upon them. Is the check strap upon your Arosa still performing okay? As you may as well replace both if it's not.Let me know as and when. Or if you'd like to order one, as the straps l sell all come with the bolts, or l can sell just the bolt on it's own if you like. The payment details are as above. Thanks!Regards, Lupoboz. Edited May 8, 2012 by Lupoboz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renard27 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Sorry to resurrect this old thread but I'm also having door grief, the bottom hinge pin is badly worn allowing the door to drop, reading through the threads on here I've decided I need a new hinge but rather more worrying is the U shaped bracket on the door post, mine is detached and makes a horrid noise when the door is opened/closed. Can someone tell me if this is supposed to be welded in place or if there's some way of fixing it. It's driving me potty! Thanks.Oops! Just noticed this is in the Arosa section, mines a Lupo but I guess it's the same! Edited February 27, 2013 by Renard27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeprk Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Sorry to resurrect this old thread but I'm also having door grief, the bottom hinge pin is badly worn allowing the door to drop, reading through the threads on here I've decided I need a new hinge but rather more worrying is the U shaped bracket on the door post, mine is detached and makes a horrid noise when the door is opened/closed. Can someone tell me if this is supposed to be welded in place or if there's some way of fixing it. It's driving me potty! Thanks.Oops! Just noticed this is in the Arosa section, mines a Lupo but I guess it's the same! I have the same problem that the U shaped bracket is detached. Have you ever found out how to fix the bracket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyechronic Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) I've got driver door problems too, a gust of wind took a linking to my drivers door and the u shaped hinge/bracket that holds the check strap in place snapped clean off! The check strap is still there (inside the door) but the door is just floating at the min.... Anyone know if there's a replacement part/part number for this or do I need to get the welder out? Thanks Edited May 2, 2013 by eyechronic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeprk Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I don't think there is a replacement for it as there is no way to get at the bracket! It will have to be welded.I just had the detached driver's side bracet welded today and now opening and closing the door is completely silent! The passenger side bracket is fine and after I fitted a new door check strap (I did put a lot of grease on the strap though) the noise disappeared.The noise the new strap made was real bad I took it out and only fitted it back a couple of days before getting the bracket welded. The mechanic actually called me to ask if I had fitted a new strap to the driver's side before he starting welding because it was making a hell of a noise!The guy welded the bracket onto the body from the outside. It is not pretty but it is out of sight but I think it is a small price to pay for smooth opening and closing of the door!Good Luck with the welding but if you want the noise to go away the only way is to replace the door check strap. It costs just over £20 from the stealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3ggo Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Is there a guide anywhere on how to remove the check strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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