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Roy - 29 Apr 2006 15:20 GMT
Drivers pw is making a bunch of noise when being raised or lowered. I
suspect that what lube that was on the rollers has been worn off. Now for
the question. On my earlier trucks the damn door clips were a one time item,
is that still the case? Have they changed the power window operation much
from the 2K  to the 05? If so I'll let the dealer do it under warranty. tia

Roy
azwiley1 - 29 Apr 2006 16:22 GMT
Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that holds
the door lever on.  Then it should just lift up.

> Drivers pw is making a bunch of noise when being raised or lowered. I
> suspect that what lube that was on the rollers has been worn off. Now for
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>
> Roy
Roy - 29 Apr 2006 17:40 GMT
> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
> corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that holds
> the door lever on.  Then it should just lift up.

Thanks Larry. It is moot now. The regualtor has to be changed. So, the
dealer is ordering it. As a aside, have you folks been noticeing that just
about everything has to be ordered? They stock next to nothing for parts.

Roy
FMB - 29 Apr 2006 17:49 GMT
>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
>> corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that holds
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> Roy

Having a large inventory is just having your money sitting on the shelf not
working for you.  I'm just glad McD's doesn't work that way.

FMB
Ron Webb - 29 Apr 2006 18:28 GMT
>>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
>>> corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that
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> FMB

I understand that line of reasoning, but I've been waiting 4 weeks for a new
drivers seat. Tysinger Dodge says they had to order it from a vendor. Is
this normal? I sure wouldn't wait 4 weeks for a Big Mac.

Ron W.
TBone - 29 Apr 2006 21:57 GMT
The parts that you guys are mentioning seldom need to be replaced so why
would they stock them?  That is just killing money and  valuable space that
can be used stocking more needed and / or faster selling items.

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> >>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
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> Ron W.
Ron Webb - 29 Apr 2006 22:21 GMT
> The parts that you guys are mentioning seldom need to be replaced so why
> would they stock them?  That is just killing money and  valuable space
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>> Ron W.

I don't have a problem with the dealership not stocking them - what I have a
problem with is waiting 4+ weeks for a part. If Dodge makes a deal with a
vendor for parts, I'd hope they'd have some something in the contract that
specifies a delivery time of less than a month.

Ron W.
Marsh Monster - 29 Apr 2006 22:56 GMT
> The parts that you guys are mentioning seldom need to be replaced so why
> would they stock them?  That is just killing money and  valuable space that
> can be used stocking more needed and / or faster selling items.
>
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yeah.......
like t-shirts, caps, jackets, and floor mats.

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mm
~takes a toke.......ponders the consulting fee charged for figuring out
the stocking level quanities and better utilization of space......~
Roy - 29 Apr 2006 23:14 GMT
> The parts that you guys are mentioning seldom need to be replaced so why
> would they stock them?  That is just killing money and  valuable space
> that
> can be used stocking more needed and / or faster selling items.

Iift pumps and fuel pumps are seldom replaced ????????? Point is Tom, the
things that are common failures and/or cause the lose of use should be
stocked imo.

Roy
> If at first you don't succeed,  you're not cut out for skydiving
>>
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>> Ron W.
TBone - 02 May 2006 17:42 GMT
> > The parts that you guys are mentioning seldom need to be replaced so why
> > would they stock them?  That is just killing money and  valuable space
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> things that are common failures and/or cause the lose of use should be
> stocked imo.

I was talking about window regulators and seats but with the possible
exception of diesel pumps, fuel pumps can be gotten just about anywhere so
if they are a high cost item that is not often sold, it does kill their
money stocking them.  When my truck broke down a few months ago on the way
to NJ, the dealer said he had the pump if it needed it so some do stock
them.

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Joe Brophy - 30 Apr 2006 15:23 GMT
>>>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
>>>> corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that
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>
>Ron W.

When my Durango's driver seat started "rocking" and I discovered it
was NOT due to the mounting bolts coming loose, I was enlightened by
the dealer parts people that the smallest replaceable assembly in the
seat unit is:  THE ENTIRE SEAT!  I vowed not to give in and buy one
new instead I retrieved one from a junk yard for 90$ then just swapped
on my leather from the broken one.  They quoted over $500 for the new
seat, uninstalled!  On top of it all, I am convinced that the issue
with mine was mostly due to poor design.  I guess that complements a
poor design that won't allow the owner or repair people to be able to
remove and replace assemblies within the seat unit, why am I not
surprised.  I would have shoehorned in a ford or Chevy truck seat
before I'd buy a new one on my nickel when I'd only had the car less
than a year from the factory.  Must have been designed by the same
person who thought a good place to mount the ignition coil was "upside
down"  push on connectors on the bottom, with the coil mounted
slightly in front of the exhaust manifold, likely the farthest place
one could be located from the distributor too!  Looks like my abs
speed sensor is crapping out now, I get several dash warning lights
sometimes when I apply the brakes.....oh well, maybe Toyota will buy
Daimler Chrysler next week.   regards, Joe.
Roy - 29 Apr 2006 18:40 GMT
>>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
>>> corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that
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> FMB

Well if your selling big money trucks it would be nice to have the parts to
keep them on the road. If your fuel pump or lift pump fails and the dealer
doesn't have it on the shelf you are screwed for about 5 day's. That sucks
if you are on vacation or a 100 miles from home.

Roy
FMB - 29 Apr 2006 19:55 GMT
>>>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
>>>> corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that
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>
> Roy

Yeah, it does suck.  Big time.  But, the dealer makes more $ because his
money isn't tied up in inventory.  You (or I) will buy it from him if it
were on the shelf or if we had to wait 5 days anyway (dealer only items).

FMB
Mike Simmons - 30 Apr 2006 09:15 GMT
>>>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
>>>> corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that
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> dealer doesn't have it on the shelf you are screwed for about 5 day's.
> That sucks if you are on vacation or a 100 miles from home.

Roy

As a point of info, the rule of thumb is a 90 day turn on inventory.  Thus
if you don't sell two of 'em in six months, you don't stock it!  It's just
doesn't make economic sense to stock stuff that doesn't sell. Since most D/C
dealers are on a dailly DDS (Dealer Delivery System) and the parts depot has
a 98% fulfillment rate you usually have the part the next day anyway.

We have over $750,000 in our parts inventory and are forever ordereing
parts.  The parts inventory is paid for by the dealer's cash money.  Unlike
the new car inventory, the parts inventory is not floor-planned thus the
dealer principal is highly "motivated" to pressure the parts manager to
stock only what is moving.

I know it doesn't help you Roy, but least now you know why.

Mike
Roy - 30 Apr 2006 12:59 GMT
>>>>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
>>>>> corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that
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> Mike

Thanks Mike. Bet they stock parts for those heated seats though.<G>

Roy
Christopher  Thompson - 30 Apr 2006 13:19 GMT
> >>>>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
> >>>>> corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that
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> Thanks Mike. Bet they stock parts for those heated seats though.<G>

im sure mike puts pressure on them to keep parts for the heated seats
instock, just in case *grin*

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-Chris
05 CTD
99 Durango
06 Liberty CRD

> Roy
Roy - 30 Apr 2006 14:02 GMT
>> >>>>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the
> upper
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> im sure mike puts pressure on them to keep parts for the heated seats
> instock, just in case *grin*

Yup, gotta keep the tush warm.

Roy
>> Roy
Christopher  Thompson - 29 Apr 2006 21:47 GMT
> > Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
> > corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that holds
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>
> Roy

damn Roy, you expect a "parts department" to have parts????
what world do you live in?

<BFG>

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05 CTD
99 Durango
06 Liberty CRD

Roy - 29 Apr 2006 23:15 GMT
>> > Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
>> > corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that
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> damn Roy, you expect a "parts department" to have parts????
> what world do you live in?

I know. Silly me.<G>

Roy

> <BFG>
RamMan@dodgecity.cc - 30 Apr 2006 01:40 GMT
>Thanks Larry. It is moot now. The regualtor has to be changed. So, the
>dealer is ordering it. As a aside, have you folks been noticeing that just
>about everything has to be ordered? They stock next to nothing for parts.

Makes sense to me. That's a fairly uncommon part to need replaced. When I
had both cylinder heads replaced on my '97 Ram they had to order them too,
and I live in Houston, 4th largest city in the USA. According to their
parts locator computer, not a single one of the 23 Dodge dealerships (yes,
23) in the greater metro area showed any cylinder heads in stock for the
extremely common 5.2L (318) V8.

Any inventory of unsold parts sitting on the stockroom shelves longer than
about 45 days is costing the dealership money. Money that's tied up in
inventory that isn't moving. It's a whole new mindset today than it was 20
years ago.

If the parts aren't immediately on hand it's no sweat off the dealer's
brow, merely an inconvenience for the customer.
azwiley1 - 30 Apr 2006 02:13 GMT
No worries Roy.

>> Should be two small screws on the bottom of the door, one in the upper
>> corner, one large one in the center near the handle and a 10mm that holds
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>
> Roy
 
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