 Click here to return to the Prowler Online Board Main Page  Topic Closed
|
 ProwlerOnline, Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler Discussion Forum
 General Prowler Discussion
 Door Hinges...ahhhhhhhhh
|
| Bottom of Page | next newest topic | next oldest topic |
| Author | Topic: Door Hinges...ahhhhhhhhh |
Howler Cat  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Costa Mesa, California |
posted 07-01-2002 09:20 AM
    
This past Friday after cruisin the coast, I dropped off my brother at his friend's house. When he got out and shut the door, it made a loud bang noise and the door would not shut. I got out and check what was going on. And wouldn't you know, the pin on the upper hinges was missing and the door wouldn't shut correctly unless we lifted up about 1-1 1/2 inches. Did the pin break in half??? How long has it been missing? I couldn't figure it out because the pin was nowhere to be found. It was bout 4:30pm and I have decided to stop by the dealer. Well, of course, my car was out of warranty due to the custom paint. Jaime Garcia, the service gentleman, told me that they didn't have it in stock and has to be order. The bad news was not the cost, but I need to get a complete set of the hinge. I only need the pin. I had no choice but to ordered it.  Jaime told me the cost was about $145.00 plus. He was nice enough to offer me at dealer's cost, $84.00. That helped.  The next morning I called a friend who has a small body shop and asked if he can check out my door. No problem, and he said to bring it over. This time I got really lucky. He found the pin. I was located in the gap between the door and the sidewall. I jumped up and down like a kid!!! I swear, both my brother and I and Jaime, at the dealer, couldn't find it the day before. I took my friend to removed the door and put back the pin (bolt like). It was designed insert the pin upside down If you guys have the time, I suggest that you install the horseshoe like clips on top of the pins. I am sure that you have never had this problem before but it only cost less than 0.50 cents. I am glad it has a happly ending... |
ETMIDZT     POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Spring Lake, Mi. USA |
posted 07-01-2002 09:39 AM
Great ending! Thanks for the heads up! I'm going to check it out tonight!!!! |
Paul  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Cedarburg, WI USA |
posted 07-01-2002 10:27 AM
Agreed, thanks for the notice, I'll check mine out, too. |
CJ             POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 07-01-2002 12:49 PM
All's well that ends well!! Never heard of that happening before! Ouch! Thanks for the info! |
BOBS 57 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Bonita Springs, Florida |
posted 07-01-2002 07:48 PM
What does custom paint have to do with your problem that they would not warranty it? Sounds like a bull@#%$ to me. ------------------ |
|
Jim Evans Prowler Enthusiast From:Sterling, CT, US |
posted 07-02-2002 06:21 AM
The only warranty on your car that is voided by the custom paint, is the paint. The warranty on the rest of the car that is stock, is still in effect. Same if you put an aftermarket part on the car, for example an alternator. The engine would still be under warranty, but the alternator would not be. Or if you put an aftermarket fender on a car,it voids the warranty on the fender, not the rest of the car. I have rebuilt and repainted many a car and motorcycle, and if there is still a factory warranty left on the vehicle, it is still in effect as long as the oem parts were used//// Good Luck |
|
Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use |
posted 07-02-2002 02:24 PM
Tell that brother of yours to close the door easily...  |
. This time, my friend decided to installed the horse shoe clips at the top of the pins, both doors, to hold it if it decides to fall out again.
All times are CT (US) Top of Page Previous Page | Return to General Prowler Discussion next newest topic | next oldest topic |
  |
|
Contact Us | Prowler Online Homepage
All material contained herein, Copyright 2000 - 2012 ProwlerOnline.com
E-Innovations, LP
