Door Mis-Aligned

[Raymonndo]

Anyone had this problem before?

Basically my drivers door is mis aligned. It closes absolutely fine but you have to slam it. The door has like dropped down when it is opened. When it is closed its fine and is aligned etc. however that's because it's on the lock metal part.

Any common problems?

Thanks!

 

[Jordanwaterhous]

Try tightening the bolts that hold the door to the car, may just need tightening up. Lift the door up (support the weight) while you do it too and it should bring it up.

 

[diggerbycroft]

had the exact same problem, i had to move the hinge on the b pillar slightly. However the door doesnt quite sit flush (from side view) but its shut, since this you can hear the wind noise really bad. Think i need to adjust on the front hinge now.

 

[Raymonndo]

Gonna have a good look at the hinges once free then

 

[Raymonndo]

Tried the bolts to no avail

 

[Shamrockez]

I have the same problem, but to a lesser extent. The door closes without too much effort, but if you get out and close the door whilst walking away, it often doesn't close fully.

 

[krussel]

If you grab the bottom of the door at the lock end and lift it does it rock, can you feel play.

 

[Raymonndo]

Not noticeable play :/

 

[Martin_FR]

Seems to be a common fault, I have noticed my latch (on the car, not door) as signs of wear where its been catching the latch on the door so something is up there. Wasnt like that before either, will try some of the things mentioned in this thread. I didnt think anything of it when I noticed it

 

[krussel]

Not noticeable play :/

Not the hinge pins then.

 

[mgrays]

Just bend them...

Only just open door (so only open by say 4-6") then put both hands under the bottom rear edge of the door.. and lift. You may want to have a rag or gloves on to reduce the pain .. but you can bend the hinges enough to realign the door. This works on most cars unless you are in G Wagons, Rollers, old Lancias etc. .. and certainly would work on the Ibiza. And be gradual.. i.e. bend and try, bend and try.

Probably a bad driver/passenger who leans on door as they get out...

 

[Raymonndo]

Just bend them...

Only just open door (so only open by say 4-6") then put both hands under the bottom rear edge of the door.. and lift. You may want to have a rag or gloves on to reduce the pain .. but you can bend the hinges enough to realign the door. This works on most cars unless you are in G Wagons, Rollers, old Lancias etc. .. and certainly would work on the Ibiza. And be gradual.. i.e. bend and try, bend and try.

Probably a bad driver/passenger who leans on door as they get out...

Sounds good...will give that a try