Technical Door replacement

[Jf1977]

Any tips on where to find a new door for my 2008 fiat panda ? It has damage, a scrape/gouge into the panel and the motor for window is shot! Will possibly be cheaper to find a new door and have it fitted. I know the wiring is behind the panel and can re connect for the window motor but hoping to get one intact otherwise

 

[koalar]

eBay would be my choice

And wait until one came up in the correct colour

The colour on a barcode at the bottom edge of the door

 

[irc]

As above.
Some breakers will strip out the door completely, even before advertising it. Many don't like to ship complete doors.

If you want a complete one with motor, glass, etc. then you may have to make some calls. With luck you can find a local breaker and collect it (fits in a Panda OK!). Then you get what you paid for without arguments.

Then its just hinges and the electrics connector, which is a bit fiddly, but much less hassle than trying to re-fit everything inside the door. Requires taking off an interior plastic panel (and the bonnet release if passenger side) and fiddling an odd-shaped plug through an odder shaped plastic bung. Makes more sense when you can see it.
Can all be done solo, but much easier with two people.

 

[Jf1977]

eBay would be my choice

And wait until one came up in the correct colour

The colour on a barcode at the bottom edge of the door

Thanks this is great advice

 

[Jf1977]

As above.
Some breakers will strip out the door completely, even before advertising it. Many don't like to ship complete doors.

If you want a complete one with motor, glass, etc. then you may have to make some calls. With luck you can find a local breaker and collect it (fits in a Panda OK!). Then you get what you paid for without arguments.

Then its just hinges and the electrics connector, which is a bit fiddly, but much less hassle than trying to re-fit everything inside the door. Requires taking off an interior plastic panel (and the bonnet release if passenger side) and fiddling an odd-shaped plug through an odder shaped plastic bung. Makes more sense when you can see it.
Can all be done solo, but much easier with two people.

Thanks this is useful to know. I possibly have someone to help me fit, so will make some calls .