Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 2000 1.3 The driver's door won't fully open

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Mon 3 Nov 2008 11:59
2000 1.3 The driver's door won't fully open - Jvb
I have suddenly found that the drivers door on my Ka does not fully open. It opens up about half the 'travel distance' it used to (enough to get in and out of), but once it reaches this point it refuses to open any further.

This must have happened on other makes of Ford, however, is it something that is limited to the 2-door variety - which all Ka's are - and more to the point how, if you've had this problem, were you able to resolve it.

Any advise and help would be greatly appreciated,


John

Edited by Pugugly on 15/11/2008 at 23:14

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Sat 15 Nov 2008 22:51
2000 1.3 The drivers door won't fully open - mfarrow
You must be very unlucky to own both a Fiesta and Ka with this problem. Do you lean on your doors excessively (i.e. to get in and out?)

Have you got enough room to take the door card off and disconnect the check strap? Apart from the hinges this is the only likely point of failure, and the easiest to check.
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