Doors will not close shut
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Doors will not close shut
Hello all
Please help!! Two of my doors will not close shut! The drivers side and the rear passenger on my vehicle.
I have been able to click the lock mechanism around and then it does not close shut! It is as if there is something not allowing the lock to work correctly.
Anyone else had this issue?
Thanks
Darren
Please help!! Two of my doors will not close shut! The drivers side and the rear passenger on my vehicle.
I have been able to click the lock mechanism around and then it does not close shut! It is as if there is something not allowing the lock to work correctly.
Anyone else had this issue?
Thanks
Darren
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Re: Doors will not close shut
If the door will not shut (closing sounds like the door hit metal) after the roller-like device in the door latch was moved, then that roller should be moved around.
Pull the door opener and that mechanism will then be free to move around. This information is recalled from very long-term memory as I also did this long ago.
Pull the door opener and that mechanism will then be free to move around. This information is recalled from very long-term memory as I also did this long ago.
Chai
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Re: Doors will not close shut
Yes if the door is open and you pull the handle (inside or out) then that lock you rotated should release and open. They can get stiff though and might need a little help with a screwdriver or even pull off and lubricate lock.
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Re: Doors will not close shut
Thank you, will try these suggestions.
Regards
Darren
Regards
Darren
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Re: Doors will not close shut
Maybe the plastic bit broke on the striker mounted on the pillar, that has happened on my W123 is W116 similar? If so then replace striker.
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Lance Smart
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Re: Doors will not close shut
Thanks Lance
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Re: Doors will not close shut
Are these still available? Are they the same for Front, Rear, Left and Right?
What are they worth? What do they cost? (LOL)
What are they worth? What do they cost? (LOL)
Life is a journey, with problems to solve, lessons to learn, but most of all, experiences to enjoy.
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'84 W123 300D replaced good OM617 912 with OM617 952 and enjoyed having good acceleration for the first time since first driving a 300D in 2002 - became engine and trans donor for 300CD Turbodiesel conversion. Now parted out.
'86 W124 300D sold (Wife's old car - sold )
'85 W123 300CD, 275 000km (Fatmobile) rebuilt turbodiesel from previous Fatmobile transplanted into 280CE (occasional tourer)
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'83 W123 300D 325000km (Wife's car Josephine - sold).
'84 W123 300D replaced good OM617 912 with OM617 952 and enjoyed having good acceleration for the first time since first driving a 300D in 2002 - became engine and trans donor for 300CD Turbodiesel conversion. Now parted out.
'86 W124 300D sold (Wife's old car - sold )
'85 W123 300CD, 275 000km (Fatmobile) rebuilt turbodiesel from previous Fatmobile transplanted into 280CE (occasional tourer)
'99 W202 C250 Turbodiesel (my darling Wife's car - Sold)
'98 W202 C250 Turbodiesel (my car - Sold)
'06 Ssanyong Musso Crew Cab 2WD Ute (OM662 diesel and Auto Transmission)
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Re: Doors will not close shut
Gday Tony, I found out today that they can be ordered, brand spanking new!!!! That’s great!!
Problem is,..........they are $180.00 EACH!!!
Problem is,..........they are $180.00 EACH!!!
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Re: Doors will not close shut
That's ridiculous - similar aftermarket item for landrover defender, but good quality and work because i bought some - $15. I know thats different quantities etc etc, but even from dealer in the past there was some logic with pricing - now it seems to be 'pick a number' and then they must roll around on the ground laughing about how ridiculous it is!
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Re: Doors will not close shut
I got a good second hand one from Merc bits in huntingdale.
Regards,
Lance Smart
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W123 280E
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Re: Doors will not close shut
Genuine MB stuff is available for reasonable prices from MB classic USA or Pelican Parts.
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Lance Smart
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Re: Doors will not close shut
I had this quote of 180.00 + GST from Silver Star Spares at Kingsgrove. They are quite reasonable regarding their prices.
I would hate to think what a Mercedes Benz stealership would charge!
I would hate to think what a Mercedes Benz stealership would charge!