Phil205 1 1 Cars Posted May 26, 2010 I have been getting an annoying rattling noise from the drivers door for a while. I always thought it was coming from where the door check strap meets the car body anchor point. The door check strap is anchored to the car body with a door check strap pin. I recently changed the door check strap pin to try to fix this. The pin is a pretty tight fit in the strap, but there is still quite a bit of play between the door check strap and the car body anchor point due to wear over the years. I am now thinking, however, that the rattling noise is not being caused by that, but is rather due to the door check strap vibrating up and down and rattling against the door. Is this a common problem and am I thinking along the right lines ? Is it best fixed with a new door check strap or is there an easier fix ? All comments appreciated ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,648 Posted May 26, 2010 fit a new strap, they aren't expensive (£12) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars Posted July 13, 2015 Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but my drivers door is swinging freely so I guess something has failed in my check strap. I'm not sure how they work. Is it likely I need just a new pin or the strap and pin? Does anyone know if they are still available from Peugeot? I think the pin is 918163 and the strap is 918146. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted July 13, 2015 I bought a complete unit off eBay last year, oe part. Mine failed when the pin rusted through and the door was then able to open very wide! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) I expect that's what has happened to mine. My door trim has a mark on it where it has hit the wing! Was it easy to replace? Edited July 14, 2015 by Pugleyrich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 328 1 Cars Posted July 14, 2015 Yes, easy to replace. Door car off and a few M6 nuts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks Craig. Don't suppose you know if I need both parts to fix the problem or whether it will be a new pin to fix? Are you also able to confirm whether they are NFP as I'm hopeless at finding parts on service box! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 328 1 Cars Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Both are still good. Sounds like the pin has failed but that doesn't mean the strap isn't tired as well. Put it this way new strap and pin say about 20 quid. Body shop to repair dented wing etc, a few extra £££ Edited July 14, 2015 by farmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars Posted July 14, 2015 Excellent, thanks for your help. I'll get myself to my local dealer for both parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 328 1 Cars Posted July 14, 2015 Packs of two on the pins, one for strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted July 14, 2015 You may need a pin removal tool more for getting pin back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars Posted July 14, 2015 Oh really? I was hoping to have a tap with a hammer and screwdriver to remove the old one and thought the new one would go in with a hit of a hammer too (carefully of course!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 328 1 Cars Posted July 14, 2015 Mine was as simple as that from memory 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,648 Posted July 14, 2015 would recommend a punch rather than a screwdriver, theyre for screws... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks Mei, got a set on order. My screwdrivers are safe, for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites