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Clunking sound when opening and closing doors

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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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Clunking sound when opening and closing doors

Have any of you experienced a "clunking" sound when opening or closing either the driver or passenger doors? Both doors on my G make a soft clunking sound twice as the door opens wider and wider. It sounds like it's behind the door panel.

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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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Re: Clunking sound when opening and closing doors

maybe a loose clip?

 
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 02:07 AM
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Re: Clunking sound when opening and closing doors

I also have heard this clunking sound whenever I open the driver's door. I can't really locate where exactly it is but there seems to be nothing loose, just the hinges making sounds I guess? I have yet to see if my passenger door makes the same sound.

 
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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Re: Clunking sound when opening and closing doors

I have this problem also, i think its the gas tank lock. When you unlock your gas door unlocks and i think it might be that. Correct me if im wrong.

 
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 01:23 PM
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Re: Clunking sound when opening and closing doors

There is a "strap" in the middle of the door at the hinges that has varying thicknesses. This allows you to have tension on the door at a couple of places so it'll stay put. That may need lubrication. More likely, the hinges are creaking, which could cause the noise/vibration to actually come from the door skin. Lube it or have your dealer lube it next service.

If you think it's the windows, which should only be at the point of open/close, just put the windows in the completely down position and test it.

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