[R129 SL] Re: R129LIST Digest, Vol 3, Issue 13 Driver's door

[Adam Gage]

checked it and the two bolt were loose  - tightened them and it stopped the first "crack" noise - and muffled the second one considerably (when the door is fully opened.)  I'll have to find the part to replace it.
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  Probably the door check...Inexpensive part...Not difficult to replace yourself.
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    Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 19:47:43 -0700
    From: "Adam Gage" <ADAPL12 at ADELPHIA.NET>
    Subject: [R129 SL] Driver's door
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    When I open the driver's door in my '99 SL, it makes a terrible noise, sort of a loud pop or something.  The passenger door does not do this.  Are there hinges worn out?  It's kind of embarrassing.  Anyone have any info?

    Thanks
    Adam
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    Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 21:52:25 EST
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    I think you'll find it's the door detente - - a thin, vertical piece just  
    over 1/2" in width about the center of the door that bridges the body and door.  
    Reasonably inexpensive to replace (under $100 as I recall) unless it's  
    important to you to have it painted the same color as the body - - then it get's  a 
    bit more involved . . . . 
    regards-
    CQRT in AZ
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    Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 09:16:27 -0500
    From: "George Jenner" <gjenner at nc.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: [R129 SL] Driver's door
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    It can be a simple matter to check the door hinges.  Open each door to the first stop, lift up on the door while open and there should be zero play felt.  Any play at all is excessive wear.  Wider, heavier doors are more prone to early wear.  It appears CQRT has your problem located.

    Happy Motoring,
    George Jenner
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