Suzuki Grand Vitara 5dr - Adjust door hinge 'stiffness'

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Sat 9 Nov 2019 23:13
Suzuki Grand Vitara 5dr - Adjust door hinge 'stiffness' - mss1tw

Is it possible to adjust the stiffness of the drivers door hinge in the fully open position? I currently have to park uphill and the door just won't stay open. The passenger door does, I assume as it has had less wear. Fed up of getting squashed and looking undignified!

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Sun 10 Nov 2019 02:54
Suzuki Grand Vitara 5dr - Adjust door hinge 'stiffness' - elekie&a/c doctor
Sounds like you have a weak door check strap . That’s the part that holds the door in the open position.
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Sun 10 Nov 2019 10:09
Suzuki Grand Vitara 5dr - Adjust door hinge 'stiffness' - mss1tw

Thanks I will have a search now for how to adjust/replace

I just didn't know the anatomy of a car door well enough to even know what to look for hence the stupid question!

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Sun 10 Nov 2019 10:59
Suzuki Grand Vitara 5dr - Adjust door hinge 'stiffness' - Andrew-T

Thanks I will have a search now for how to adjust/replace.

You may well be able to replace, but I doubt that you can adjust. Car doors are now pretty heavy, so if they were able to resist falling shut on a slope, they would be hard work to open and shut normally. All you might do is lubricate (grease) which won't help your problem. Sounds as though yours is worn with use.

Edited by Andrew-T on 10/11/2019 at 11:02

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