2000 Mercedes SL500 Door issue
kick99
Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 11 |
2012-01-11 182008
The driver side door of my car is making a popping sound as the door is opened and closed. It is typically two pops per open/close. The issue seems to be a bi-metal strip that is attached to the car and passes into the door. I suppose this is some means to aide in keeping the door at a certain position.
I attempted to oil/grease the area with no success. Noise is now louder than before. What should I do? Is there a "home remedy" that I can attempt?
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2000 Mercedes SL500 Door issue
kthompson
Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5275 South Carolina Pics |
2012-01-12 182053
No idea on your car but on most any brand I know would say you have either a sheet metal rub or even a screw catching. Possibly a lose hinge. ....
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2000 Mercedes SL500 Door issue
greg_g
Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1816 Western Kentucky Pics |
2012-01-13 182062
I've never had an S-Class, but assume the door engineering is similar to the E-classes I've owned. If true, I think that's the secondary hinge that holds the door half-way open (like in confined spaces). If it's a one-piece, it's likely bent - and the popping noise is from one of the pins, probably the one inside the door. If it's a two-piece, it's likely the center hinge pin is worn.
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