Hey all,
I have a couple of problems on me 480es,
First one and most annoyin is that the drivers door doesnt stay open does anyone know what could cause it? and how i can rectify the problem cos its startin to annoy me!
also just lately the passenger window needs a little help to make it open could this be the electric window motor on its way out?
Hope someone can help
Thanks Matt
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take of the door panels. You will find a big odd twisted spring, which gets a grip on the opener rod. replace this one. If your problem is serious, the braket that holds the spring has been broken out of the bodywork. this is a known problem. Have it welded. (this is not visible from the outside/front)
I feel its a bit normal, the doors fall back. you can get used to.... but.. take care of the ladies feet and leggs.
But than again... If their not fast enough, they don't belong in this car....
luck
JPF
PS : grease the window guiders and the mecannics behind the panel. Maybe ajust the window guide rails.
I feel its a bit normal, the doors fall back. you can get used to.... but.. take care of the ladies feet and leggs.
But than again... If their not fast enough, they don't belong in this car....
luck
JPF
PS : grease the window guiders and the mecannics behind the panel. Maybe ajust the window guide rails.
luck,
JPF
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If your problem is serious, the braket that holds the spring has been broken out of the bodywork. this is a known problem
I had the bracket shear off from the inside of the door, found that it had already been welded once, my dad managed to bolt it back together and it's been fine since.
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