03-21-2020, 12:29 PM | #1 |
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I8 driver door squeaks when closing
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I have a 2016 I8 with 19K miles under warrant but I don't think it has to go in for something like this. The passenger door is quiet, like it is brand new still. Driver door has developed a minor squeak when closing but is still smooth and no extra resistance to close the door. Can i use wd-40 or something similar or just take in to BMW and have it repaired by the dealer under warranty? thanks, MJ |
03-22-2020, 12:13 AM | #3 |
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There are some threads on here about that. Bring it to the dealer. They'll replace the door struts. They did it on mine (out of warranty) for free as part of the service. Twice!
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03-22-2020, 05:09 PM | #4 |
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Not sure if it's the same thing, mine is kind of a creak, as opposed to a squeak. I always thought it was the hydraulics, or that plastic coil protector around the wires. A little annoying but just dealt with it instead of having the dealer sit on it for a day and prbly do nothing. |
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03-25-2020, 06:22 AM | #6 |
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03-25-2020, 10:21 AM | #7 |
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Someone here suggested rotating the sleeve by hand to stop the creaking. It worked for me, saving a trip to the dealer.
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Yes that's it exactly!, lol My niece and her friends used my car for this last weekend, I see where they got the idea now. |
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03-26-2020, 06:15 PM | #11 |
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Definitely going in now for service. I may have another issue with the radio, it no longer downloads song and album data after I turned on the AM radio. |
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Going in for service today, I will post the results here. |
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04-01-2020, 12:42 PM | #14 |
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Service adviser stated this is a known issue and would be replaced under warranty at 9,000 more miles or January 2021. If I wanted it replaced now I would have to pay for it. He further stated mine is rather quiet compared to others and is within operational tolerance.
So I will wait. |
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The place is immaculate! To say they are complying with CDC cleanliness recommendations is an understatement! the defective strut was replaced under warranty. Very nice service experience. Last edited by MTI8; 04-09-2020 at 09:51 PM.. |
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