Odd Clicking Sound from Passenger Door

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • llll1l1ll
    Mod Crazy
    • Dec 2003
    • 782

    #1

    Odd Clicking Sound from Passenger Door

    Since I'm too lazy to fix my driver's side door lock, I have to open up the passenger side door, reach across, and lock the driver's side door. Now my passenger side door makes a clicking sound when it hits each joint on the door jamb. The clicking comes from the shutting mechanism area. It also does it after I lock and shut the door. Is my car going to explode?
    Me: "I can't wait to redline my car!"
    Mark: "Didn't you just break a rocker arm?"
    Me: "Yeah, I don't think I've learned my lesson."
    Mark: "You never will."
  • gearheadE30
    No R3VLimiter
    • Jun 2007
    • 3734

    #2
    I doubt it will explode, but is this like central-locking clicking or just a metallic noise? And what do you mean by joints on the door jamb?

    Project M42 Turbo

    Comment

    • llll1l1ll
      Mod Crazy
      • Dec 2003
      • 782

      #3
      Well, you open the door and it stops once at a particular degree, then once more, then once more and it's wide open.

      This is more of a metallic noise, like someone tapping a key on your car.
      Me: "I can't wait to redline my car!"
      Mark: "Didn't you just break a rocker arm?"
      Me: "Yeah, I don't think I've learned my lesson."
      Mark: "You never will."

      Comment

      • Stevie30
        E30 Mastermind
        • Apr 2007
        • 1534

        #4
        sounds like the door brake. Lubrication will make the noise go away. Consult owners manual for lube type.

        1991 325ic and 1991 318is

        Comment

        • llll1l1ll
          Mod Crazy
          • Dec 2003
          • 782

          #5
          I shall check that. Thanks!
          Me: "I can't wait to redline my car!"
          Mark: "Didn't you just break a rocker arm?"
          Me: "Yeah, I don't think I've learned my lesson."
          Mark: "You never will."

          Comment

          • gearheadE30
            No R3VLimiter
            • Jun 2007
            • 3734

            #6
            Also, if you are in a place that is cold right now, the rubber seals can make noise when the frame twists slightly over bumps. It wouldn't hurt to apply some silicone lubricant to it; it will also condition the rubber a bit. it really does sound like the door brake, though.

            Project M42 Turbo

            Comment

            Working...