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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: jacko on 11 August 2021, 11:28:54

Title: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: jacko on 11 August 2021, 11:28:54

Hi all, have a very annoying problem with my drivers door,

Basically, I unlock car get in shut door when I reach my destination, pull catch to open door nothing happens, can’t get out, but if I lock car then unlock it again it works, should add now and then it works but mostly I have to lock it and unlock it again, central locking is working fine, I have same problem getting in sometime I unlock fine button pops up with central locking but door won’t open lock and unlock again it’s fine, now I am thinking door catch, any thoughts🙂

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2021, 11:32:09

Take the latch out, clean it and lubricate it.

Then start looking for a replacement  :y

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: jacko on 12 August 2021, 10:15:43

On doing a search the front drivers door  catch seems to be a bit sparse,
Any one any ideas best place to look maybe😟

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2021, 11:48:03

German ebay for a Vornebeifahrer one ;) needs to be an Omega B one...

Or the US for a front right one from a Cadillac Catera...

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: jacko on 14 August 2021, 09:19:47

Hi guys, 
Am trying to find how to change drivers door catch
Can I find it no I’m sure there  is one any one have a link thanks

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2021, 10:39:30

It's in the guide for changing the central locking motor :y

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: jacko on 14 August 2021, 11:39:14

Okay thanks for that very helpful job done now, all good working as it’s meant to, except door panel to put back on  :)

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: jacko on 14 August 2021, 20:37:13

Hi chaps, does Vauxhall still do the front check strap bushes do you no and maybe the part number 🙂

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: STEMO on 14 August 2021, 20:44:16

Quote from: jacko on 14 August 2021, 20:37:13

Hi chaps, does Vauxhall still do the front check strap bushes do you no and maybe the part number 🙂

https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=148599.msg1986677#msg1986677

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: jacko on 20 August 2021, 18:03:52

Hi all have managed to fix replaced catch have the old catch Olson several non working central
Locking motors free to any one who can maybe refurb them there nothing broken on the catch just a little dry and corroded🙂thanks for you help chaps :y

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: ronnyd on 21 August 2021, 12:24:51

Quote from: STEMO on 14 August 2021, 20:44:16

Quote from: jacko on 14 August 2021, 20:37:13

Hi chaps, does Vauxhall still do the front check strap bushes do you no and maybe the part number 🙂

https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=148599.msg1986677#msg1986677

Quote from: STEMO on 14 August 2021, 20:44:16

Quote from: jacko on 14 August 2021, 20:37:13

Hi chaps, does Vauxhall still do the front check strap bushes do you no and maybe the part number 🙂

https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=148599.msg1986677#msg1986677

Are you my agent Steve?  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: Enceladus on 21 August 2021, 12:41:54

Quote from: jacko on 20 August 2021, 18:03:52

Hi all have managed to fix replaced catch have the old catch Olson several non working central
Locking motors free to any one who can maybe refurb them there nothing broken on the catch just a little dry and corroded🙂thanks for you help chaps :y

How many have you got?
I've got some of the ZF microswitches here (somewhere), which are the usual culprit when the motors don't work. I'll try and refurb the motors if you wish. Thanks,

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: jacko on 21 August 2021, 22:57:42

I have 3 here if your interested

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: jacko on 25 August 2021, 12:11:31

Replaced the check strap bush, thanks to ronnyd/omega lord thank you.
There was only half of a bush left so good job done.
Opens like a new car now silent  :y

Title: Re: Drivers door door catch problem
Post by: ronnyd on 25 August 2021, 20:34:24

Quote from: jacko on 25 August 2021, 12:11:31

Replaced the check strap bush, thanks to ronnyd/omega lord thank you.
There was only half of a bush left so good job done.
Opens like a new car now silent  :y

They weren't doing much in my toolbox  :D So glad to be of help.  :y