Driver's Door Doesn't Stay Propped Open!
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1998 XJR...drivers door doesn't stay propped open. Hasn't since I got the car, so I'm not sure exactly what to try and fix. All other doors stay open as they should. I am fairly certain it has to do with the black "rod" in the middle of the door between the hinges, but not sure where to even start with that. Also, when I close the door, it sounds as if there is something loose/rattling inside the door. Maybe the black rod piece? Not sure.
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The "black rod" piece you're referring to is known as the door check arm. It seems it is common for these to fail on these cars. If you take the door panel off you can see it, and where it mounts to the car. The common places for it to break is for it to literally break the metal on the door that it attaches to, the fix for this is simply some big washers and new nuts/bolts.
The other common spot for it to break, as it did on mine is the joint that attaches to the frame of the car.
I will upload some photos later on today and show you what it is I mean.
The other common spot for it to break, as it did on mine is the joint that attaches to the frame of the car.
I will upload some photos later on today and show you what it is I mean.
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The "black rod" piece you're referring to is known as the door check arm. It seems it is common for these to fail on these cars. If you take the door panel off you can see it, and where it mounts to the car. The common places for it to break is for it to literally break the metal on the door that it attaches to, the fix for this is simply some big washers and new nuts/bolts.
The other common spot for it to break, as it did on mine is the joint that attaches to the frame of the car.
I will upload some photos later on today and show you what it is I mean.
The other common spot for it to break, as it did on mine is the joint that attaches to the frame of the car.
I will upload some photos later on today and show you what it is I mean.
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The arm is still attached to the frame side, and it is still inside the hole on the door itself. The door just doesn't stay propped. I assume it is broken where it mounts to the inside of the door.
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You will probably find the Check Arm has torn the metal of the door - it's a weak spot. This is the driver's door on my RHD X308:
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Usually an easy repair using large flat washers.
Graham
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Usually an easy repair using large flat washers.
Graham
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The door 'popped,popped,popped' for a while and you ignored the noise. It is a common fault and there are repairs for both the sheet metal and the check arm.
My 1999 XJ8 did this a few weeks ago. The check arm broke and the sheet metal cracked/broke within a few days.
I replaced the check arm and placed several large washers on the studs/nuts BEFORE the sheet metal was completely torn. All is well now BUT..........................................
If the sheet metal tears out and large portions of the check arm mount area is GONE, then a body shop might be needed for proper repair.
You will need to asses the damage and decide.
bob gauff
My 1999 XJ8 did this a few weeks ago. The check arm broke and the sheet metal cracked/broke within a few days.
I replaced the check arm and placed several large washers on the studs/nuts BEFORE the sheet metal was completely torn. All is well now BUT..........................................
If the sheet metal tears out and large portions of the check arm mount area is GONE, then a body shop might be needed for proper repair.
You will need to asses the damage and decide.
bob gauff
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The door 'popped,popped,popped' for a while and you ignored the noise. It is a common fault and there are repairs for both the sheet metal and the check arm.
My 1999 XJ8 did this a few weeks ago. The check arm broke and the sheet metal cracked/broke within a few days.
I replaced the check arm and placed several large washers on the studs/nuts BEFORE the sheet metal was completely torn. All is well now BUT..........................................
If the sheet metal tears out and large portions of the check arm mount area is GONE, then a body shop might be needed for proper repair.
You will need to asses the damage and decide.
bob gauff
My 1999 XJ8 did this a few weeks ago. The check arm broke and the sheet metal cracked/broke within a few days.
I replaced the check arm and placed several large washers on the studs/nuts BEFORE the sheet metal was completely torn. All is well now BUT..........................................
If the sheet metal tears out and large portions of the check arm mount area is GONE, then a body shop might be needed for proper repair.
You will need to asses the damage and decide.
bob gauff
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xjrjag - this thread should help. It give a very good description of the door check and how to repair. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...art-how-36075/
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xjrjag - this thread should help. It give a very good description of the door check and how to repair. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...art-how-36075/
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It indeed took about 2 hours. This was due to me having to go to 2 different auto parts stores after realizing I bought too big of washers and one of the nuts on the arm bracket was actually missing.
Parts needed are 4 M6 fender washers and 2 M6 flange nuts (if yours are missing) Biggest obstacle was bending the metal back and getting it semi lined up again. All is good now!
Parts needed are 4 M6 fender washers and 2 M6 flange nuts (if yours are missing) Biggest obstacle was bending the metal back and getting it semi lined up again. All is good now!
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1998 XJR...drivers door doesn't stay propped open. Hasn't since I got the car, so I'm not sure exactly what to try and fix. All other doors stay open as they should. I am fairly certain it has to do with the black "rod" in the middle of the door between the hinges, but not sure where to even start with that. Also, when I close the door, it sounds as if there is something loose/rattling inside the door. Maybe the black rod piece? Not sure.