Picassio door 'clunk'

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Hi Guys,

Bought my C3 Picasso in August 18 as my new 'work horse'. Overall quite impressed.

However, a few days ago the drivers door started making a spring like clunking sound when about 30% opened.
Searched the forums (as you do) for an answer. Most seem to suggest the limiting strap could be the cause.
However..... when investigating there does not seem to be a limiting strap, but a circular device underneath the top hinge (but I guess it does the same function). I could not find any reference to this device on-line.

Any help appreciated.

Rex.
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Rex wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:13 pm Hi Guys,

Bought my C3 Picasso in August 18 as my new 'work horse'. Overall quite impressed.

However, a few days ago the drivers door started making a spring like clunking sound when about 30% opened.
Searched the forums (as you do) for an answer. Most seem to suggest the limiting strap could be the cause.
However..... when investigating there does not seem to be a limiting strap, but a circular device underneath the top hinge (but I guess it does the same function). I could not find any reference to this device on-line.

Any help appreciated.

Rex.
Hello Rex

The Picasso seems to have a cheaper, if not, improved version of the door control check strap. The early C3 version was overly complicated and failed quite often. The Picasso version looks much less engineered.


C3 Picasso door check strap
C3 Picasso door check strap

Part No. 3 is the door control by the looks, part number 9035.W0 up to production 25 January 2009. While 9035.EC is the part since this date.

C3 Picasso Hinge
C3 Picasso Hinge
The part is arrowed in white. This complete assembly shown is Parts available on eBay.

It would be worth looking at this to see if it is functioning correctly by comparing it with the working doors.
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My Name: Rex

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Model: C3 Picasso
Year: 2011 (11)
Engine Size: 1.6 i
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 47000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: Yes
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV6 16-valve diesel DPF-FAP (110 PS)
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Thanks C3CAR for the reply.

Problem now found and resolved.
I'm a bit red faced here.... but it turned out to be the door was hitting the wing panel when opened! I guess someone reversed into the front recently and caused the problem. It was just a case of opening the door and giving the wing panel a shove forward. Now all good.

I'm guessing he panels are bolted on, so can move slightly when hit. Well it's a relief the cure didn't cost money 😁
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Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
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Rex wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 6:34 pm Thanks C3CAR for the reply.

Problem now found and resolved.
I'm a bit red faced here.... but it turned out to be the door was hitting the wing panel when opened! I guess someone reversed into the front recently and caused the problem. The was just a case of opening the door and giving the wing panel a shove forward. Now all good.

I'm guessing he panels are bolted on, so can move slightly when hit. Well it's a relief the cure didn't cost money 😁
Thank you for the update

Great it wasn't an expensive repair :)
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