Door Opening Creak
#1
Door Opening Creak
I have a 2006 2.4 LT and every time I open any of the doors I get a creak. I just purchased the vehicle before winter so haven't really had a chance to delve into it.
Quick sprayed it with some WD40 but to no avail.
I sounds like plastic creaking when you open any door. Its most definitely coming from the door hinge stopper that holds the door open but Im open to ideas as to how to fix it.
I actually watch a video of an HHR that does the exact same thing and its an '06.
LISTEN at :37 sec
http://youtu.be/fa15dExhGTk
None of the doors are hanging up on any of the body panels so maybe its just a random design quirk we'll have to live with.
Any ideas
Thanks,
HHR_carnatic
Quick sprayed it with some WD40 but to no avail.
I sounds like plastic creaking when you open any door. Its most definitely coming from the door hinge stopper that holds the door open but Im open to ideas as to how to fix it.
I actually watch a video of an HHR that does the exact same thing and its an '06.
LISTEN at :37 sec
http://youtu.be/fa15dExhGTk
None of the doors are hanging up on any of the body panels so maybe its just a random design quirk we'll have to live with.
Any ideas
Thanks,
HHR_carnatic
#2
All the hinge parts have to be greased, including the plastic slider bar that keeps the door from swinging open too far. WD40 just wont do it. Start off with spray lithium grease. Spray it into the bar opening. Open & close the doors several times to work it in-then do it again. WD40 will just wash any grease out that is left in the hinges.
Mike
Oh-and by the way-Welcome to the forum.
Mike
Oh-and by the way-Welcome to the forum.
#5
GM Owners Manual suggests using a product called Superlube. I've been using this product for a little over 20 years for various lubricating areas that I do not wish dust and dirt to collect on. Hinges are one of these area.
Oh, and it comes in a tube, spray can and a coffee can shaped tube.
As hyper mentions, whatever you select as a lube product, regular maintenance will prevent further aggravations.
Oh, and it comes in a tube, spray can and a coffee can shaped tube.
As hyper mentions, whatever you select as a lube product, regular maintenance will prevent further aggravations.
#8
I couldn't resist. I clicked it. It is youtube. Not sure why it has the funny looking address. Actually a good video for anyone who wants to replace an interior door handle without replacing the entire door panel.
#10
Thanks!
Thanks for the input and welcome.
HHR_carnatic
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