633 Csi Driver door does not stay open (Door check / Door Stop)

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633 Csi Driver door does not stay open (Door check / Door Stop)

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Hi everyone,

My 1980 633 CSi is looking and driving pretty well. Just a few small issues now.

The main usability issue I have is that the driver's door does not stay open. It closes pretty heavily "on you" unless held open.

Passenger door is fine.

Is this a known issue? Does anyone have any pointers to what I think is the "door stop" or "door check" mechanism (I've also heard it referred to as a "detente" which can hold the door open in two or more positions). There seems to be a piece of metal from the frame into the door that might need adjustment, reattachment, or replacement all together.

Would be grateful for any guidance,

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Re: 633 Csi Driver door does not stay open (Door check / Door Stop)

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Sounds like you need a new one of these.
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Re: 633 Csi Driver door does not stay open (Door check / Door Stop)

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Thank you for this! I'll see if I can remove the door panel and get a sense for what's going on.

I appreciate the pointer to the parts diagram and the part ("Door Brake"). $48 is reasonable is my sense, but there's also a chance it's just some missing bolt or something :). I will take a look and follow up! Thank you!
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Plus 1 on Phil's assessment =D>

You will need to yank the door card anyway, so have at it, easy peasy, ask me how I know :wink:
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