Door Trouble

[dave6666]

Gee, if Barry adjusts his (or her) door, does that mean this way to exciting thread will come to a screeching halt?

Barry... Wait... This has been fun. Don't ruin it for everyone. WHAT ABOUT THE RATTLE IN THE TRUNK???

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

hell my 63 still has the original hinges

What kind of lap times does it run?

 

[dave6666]

What kind of lap times does it run?

Don't confuse him. We're working our way through periodic maintenance issues now, not track slips.

 

[SoCal Rebell]

Don't confuse him. We're working our way through periodic maintenance issues now, not track slips.

Ohhhhh Davvvvveeeeey, 2 Viper Chuck was referring to road race times, real man racing and probably at Sebring

 

[dave6666]

Ohhhhh Davvvvveeeeey, 2 Viper Chuck was referring to road race times, real man racing and probably at Sebring

There's no Vipers in Kansas, there's no Vipers in...

 

[RichieSRT10]

I spent a year in Ft Riley Kansas and there was not much of anything except 3.2 beer.

 

[mike007]

Hey Whiner, get rid of the Viper

 

[Venomiss]

There's no Vipers in Kansas, there's no Vipers in...

You just need to know where to look Dave:complete with lots of pics.

http://forums.viperclub.org/showthread.php?t=579428&highlight=carbon+fiber+sleigh

This was the rendezvous that took place in Kansas a while back. We also had 300 kids from Big Bros/Big Sisters during the lunch portion and all the Vipers attending gave them rides on the Kansas Speedway. There are plenty of pictures from it and we had many nice comments from members who had a good time.

Now back to Barry, hopefully you will be right as rain and back to happy Viper driving.

 

[dave6666]

You just need to know where to look Dave:complete with lots of pics.

http://forums.viperclub.org/showthread.php?t=579428&highlight=carbon+fiber+sleigh

This was the rendezvous that took place in Kansas a while back. We also had 300 kids from Big Bros/Big Sisters during the lunch portion and all the Vipers attending gave them rides on the Kansas Speedway. There are plenty of pictures from it and we had many nice comments from members who had a good time.

Now back to Barry, hopefully you will be right as rain and back to happy Viper driving.

I so beg for your mercy during my most humble apology...

 

[Madduc]

Maybe Barry should ask this important question over on the Alley!?

 

[SoCal Rebell]

Maybe Barry should ask this important question over on the Alley!?

Shhhhhhh, you'll be "black bagged"!

Signed,
Mr. Creedy

 

[ViperTony]

Barry? How did you make out with all of this great advice? Keep us posted.

 

[dave6666]

I was thinking of sending flowers. This can't be healthy on Barry.

 

[RAYSIR]

Hey Whiner, get rid of the Viper

Heh Barry, please PM me !!! I am a broker of lemons!! a comodity that is on the rise right now. I know I could turn your lemon into something positive. I've been looking for one like yours.

 

[Barry]

Hay I like the towel idea. Now how do I fix the broken latch? The driver’s door release button no longer unlatches the door. I need to use the emergency lever to get in the car. I spoke to Chuck about this problem and he said that the wiring harness could have kinked the wire to braking. So I went under the dash to examine the wiring. I found the EEC and was unable to unplug the harness from it. So how much do I have to spend to get the plug removal tool?

I still believe that Dodge should fix this problem before one of these defective doors decides to open while traveling around a tight corner causing bodily injury to someone.

 

[GTSnake]

So I went under the dash to examine the wiring. I found the EEC and was unable to unplug the harness from it. So how much do I have to spend to get the plug removal tool?

I still believe that Dodge should fix this problem before one of these defective doors decides to open while traveling around a tight corner causing bodily injury to someone.

Try checking the wiring harness in the door hinge. That's where most of the wires will break. There are many posts on that as well.

Like Jon B said. You will never see a recall on this issue from Chrysler. It is NOT a safety issue and theres no way they could justify the expense.

Keep in mind the door is very heavy and it's cantilevered out 4+ feet with only two little closely spaced hinges holding it up. Yes it's a design issue but that's the sacrifice you make to have a unique style.

 

[ViperGTS]

Never heard that the doors open around tight corners ...that must be a new feature of the Viper? But, I heard that a number of drivers does not buckle up!

my 2 EUROs or cents, signed
ViperGTS (without a SPACE between Viper and GTS)

 

[ViperTony]

Hay I like the towel idea. Now how do I fix the broken latch? The driver’s door release button no longer unlatches the door. I need to use the emergency lever to get in the car. I spoke to Chuck about this problem and he said that the wiring harness could have kinked the wire to braking. So I went under the dash to examine the wiring. I found the EEC and was unable to unplug the harness from it. So how much do I have to spend to get the plug removal tool?

I still believe that Dodge should fix this problem before one of these defective doors decides to open while traveling around a tight corner causing bodily injury to someone.

Barry, if you have such a defect-ridden Viper and you're worried about the door opening while you're driving around a tight corner, why don't you give yourself peace of mind and get rid of it? This Viper has obviously caused you apparent emotional distress...screw the recall, I'd sue Dodge if I were you. How dare they make us maintain our cars. Those bastages!

 

[Venomiss]

I did a search using the words wiring harness and found this:

http://forums.viperclub.org/showthread.php?t=600186&highlight=wiring+harness

I don't know if this will help but there were quite a few threads/pages on this.

 

[dave6666]

Hay I like the towel idea. Now how do I fix the broken latch? The driver’s door release button no longer unlatches the door. I need to use the emergency lever to get in the car. I spoke to Chuck about this problem and he said that the wiring harness could have kinked the wire to braking. So I went under the dash to examine the wiring. I found the EEC and was unable to unplug the harness from it. So how much do I have to spend to get the plug removal tool?

I still believe that Dodge should fix this problem before one of these defective doors decides to open while traveling around a tight corner causing bodily injury to someone.

Tools... Parts... Effort...

 

[ViperTony]

Barry, if you're going to inspect the rubber grommet that feeds the wiring harness into the door, this thread has a close-up of what the wiring harness and grommet looks like. Perhaps there's a pinched wire there. You'll have to remove front door panel...don't worry, its only 4 screws. If you do remove this cover, watch for metal shims falling out. They're used as spacers behind some of the 4 screws that hold the cover in place.

 

[GTSnake]

Barry, if you're going to inspect the rubber grommet that feeds the wiring harness into the door, this thread has a close-up of what the wiring harness and grommet looks like. Perhaps there's a pinched wire there. You'll have to remove front door panel...don't worry, its only 4 screws. If you do remove this cover, watch for metal shims falling out. They're used as spacers behind some of the 4 screws that hold the cover in place.

Also when you replace the cover do NOT torque down too much or you'll crack the plastic.