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Drivers door "dropped".
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:28 pm
by chrissyr32
Guys,
It seems my drivers door has dropped slightly.Noticed tonight that silver trim along top edge doesnt line up with rear door and door crease also lower than rear door.I would say we are taking approx 3 to 4 mm.
Any one else had this.
Any one know how to sort out.
Car is out of warranty two weeks ago..
Ideas????
RE: Drivers door "dropped".
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:34 pm
by lengster1
My boss has a fleet a4 tdi on a 57plate it has done this but hes obviously not arsed on a loan car,the very crude way of doing it is open the door a little grab it at the bottom and yuck it up,believe me this is what they do in the bodyshops when there is no other adjustments!!!!!!!!
RE: Drivers door "dropped".
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:25 am
by crispy
Yep, happened on mine. Noticeable not only on the trim line, but when the door was opened it dropped noticeably.
Mentioned and fixed at the last service. My car is still in warranty, so was never an issue................
RE: Drivers door "dropped".
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:36 am
by chrissyr32
Come on guys someone must have had the same issue?? Apparently its very common our B7 A4,s. Someone else must have a "dropped" trim line below the glass!!!
Anyone???
RE: Drivers door "dropped".
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:39 am
by lengster1
Is it out of warranty?
RE: Drivers door "dropped".
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:40 am
by lengster1
Sorry just read origonal post oops
RE: Drivers door "dropped".
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:51 pm
by ArthurPE
most hinges (and latches) are slotted/shimmed for alignment/adjustment...
the manual has gap specs also
any body shop worth it's salt ought to be able to do this easily...
I did it on my M3...long heavy doors sag after time/usage...easily fixed
procedure
http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_ ... tml?page=1