Posted by Paul Drawmer on 31-Dec-2001 at 10:16:

In Reply to: Drivers door won,t go up posted by Sandra Dee on 30-Dec-2001 at 20:22:

Hi Sandra - the belts do not last forever - I wonder how long the previous belt had lasted?

The most common causes of premature belt failure are: (not in any order)
1. malfunction of the window lift mechanism, causing greater strain on the door belt.
2. incorrect tightening of the belt post installation and door hanging.
3. misalignment of the belt guides. These are convex rollers which the belt runs on. If they are not correctly aligned, the belt will run off to the side of them and rub on their tin bracket. Correct alignment is by bending them on their brackets until the belt stays central. This should be done after the fitting of a new belt by running the door mechanism whilst still off the car.

Follow the link below for details: go to - workshop / doors

• Door belt replacement notes and pictures.

Follow Ups:

• Re: I presume the door works now? sandra dee 31-Dec-2001 at 21:12 (4)
  • Humm..warranty won't pay?? Paul Drawmer 1-Jan-2002 at 11:23 (3)
    • Re: Humm..warranty won't pay?? sandra dee 1-Jan-2002 at 20:36 (2)
      • I wonder if... Paul Drawmer 3-Jan-2002 at 10:09 (0)
      • Re: Humm..warranty won't pay?? Ray 2-Jan-2002 at 00:33 (0)