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Why is my car making a noise when I open the door?

Why is my car making a noise when I open the door?

The hinge can rust over time, which will create a grating or squeaking sound. The rubber seal is located around the perimeter of the door and ensures a complete close to prevent water and air from getting inside the vehicle. It often collects grime and dust, which can create a noise when you open the door.

What makes a knocking noise when you open the driver door?

Truck has been sitting overnight, currently 40 outside. When I opened the driver’s door I heard what sounds like four knocking sounds coming from under the truck around the rear wheel. Never noticed this before. gsweave Yinz, blinkers are on, JACKWAD! Super Supporter Notice something similar with my 16 F-250…

Why does my car door make a popping noise when I open it?

Lately, I notice a cracking/popping sound every time I open or close it. I tried spraying some WD40 in the hinge areas but no luck. All of the other 3 doors are very quiet as the day I bought it. My gut says that something is breaking down in the hinges. Any idea what might be happening? Should I be concerned?

Why does my Ford F-150 make a weird noise when opening the door?

My ’18 F150 5.0 made the same noise. It also made a bunch of other weird noises. Ford bought it back recently due to them being unable to fix a tranny leak on the 10 speed. So the words, “fuel pump primes when the drivers door opens” makes sense.

What’s the loud clicking sound under the dash?

Hey everyone! Enter your ride HERE to be a part of MAY’s Ride of the Month Challenge! I have a 2011 JKU and when I open the driver’s door I hear a loud clicking sound under the dash. Any idea what this is?

Truck has been sitting overnight, currently 40 outside. When I opened the driver’s door I heard what sounds like four knocking sounds coming from under the truck around the rear wheel. Never noticed this before. gsweave Yinz, blinkers are on, JACKWAD! Super Supporter Notice something similar with my 16 F-250…

Why does my Ford F150 make a noise when I open the door?

This occurs just when and specifically upon opening the driver side door. Passenger doors don’t cause the sound to occur. Once the sound occurs it can’t be reproduced unless the truck sits off for about 30 minutes or more.

What to do when you hear a clicking noise when you open a door?

The location of the clicking and what HVAC control change makes it happen should help pinpoint which actuator needs replaced (there are up to 4 of them). Also, there is a “recalibration” procedure to reset the actuators – search the forum for it and maybe try that before doing anything else.

Lately, I notice a cracking/popping sound every time I open or close it. I tried spraying some WD40 in the hinge areas but no luck. All of the other 3 doors are very quiet as the day I bought it. My gut says that something is breaking down in the hinges. Any idea what might be happening? Should I be concerned?

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Ruth Doyle