S70 Door Spring Failure - Anyone Else?

Discussion in 'Volvo S70' started by Joe landy, Jun 29, 2004.

  1. Joe landy

    Joe landy Guest

    No ooooo ooooo.
    You can fix it yourself easily. You just have to unscrew/unclip the door
    panel (screws under tiny cover in handle e.t.c, remove handle surround), and
    then unbolt the door check strap.
    A new one costs £13 if I remember correctly. My dealer had one in stock, so
    they must be a common fault !!
    The new check strap requires some wriggling into place, but it's not
    difficult.
    If you're anywhere near Peterborough, UK, I'll do it for free! I replaced
    mine one lunchtime at work.
    Don't get robbed for an hour's labour by the dealer!
    Cheers.
    Joe.
    Peterborough
    UK.
    V70 TDI 1997.
    243,233 miles to date!
    p.s reply via group in first instance.
    All E-mail to me get's deleted, except if from those someone in my address
    book.
     
    Joe landy, Jun 29, 2004
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  2. Joe landy

    John Ellison Guest

    Weird thing happened tonight - I opened the (drivers side) door of my 1997
    S70, to be greeted with a loud "crack" and the check-strap spring failing
    (it's now rattling round in the bottom of the door). Anyone else experienced
    this? I suppose it'll mean a trip to the dealer...

    J.
     
    John Ellison, Jun 29, 2004
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  3. I had a similar problem, but it seemed like the whole inside piece
    that is welded to the frame of the car came undone. I heard a horrible
    metal popping sound for months everytime I opened and closed the door.
    It took two trips to a body shop to fix. He seemed to think it is a
    design defect.
    Where else can we find out about volvo repairs. I think there are some
    defects in these cars that are under reported.
    My car blew a head gasket at 80K. See
    post.http://groups.google.com/groups?dq=
    Who else can help out there?
    alan
     
    Alan Mushnick, Jun 30, 2004
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