weird sound upon opening door

jgprather · 10-09-2008, 10:51 PM

Sometimes when I go to open my door, it makes this weird sound. I can't find the words to describe it, but it's like a 2-second long, loud clicky sound. I have comfort access. Sometimes it opens like 1 inch and sometimes it opens fine. Anyone experience this?

Robert · 10-10-2008, 02:13 AM

sounds like machine gun cocking?

it usually happens when the door is already unlocked and you pulled the door open too fast.

esscolab · 10-10-2008, 05:52 AM

Friction somewhere? Try spraying WD40 or a silicon spray on the hinges.

Crowley · 10-10-2008, 09:18 AM

I have this same thing ... keep me posted if you figure it out ...

Crowley

Tom K. · 10-10-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

I have this same thing ... keep me posted if you figure it out ...

Crowley

Same here - it seems to be the CA getting confused and rapidly going through a few lock-unlock cycles.

Tom

neteagle · 10-10-2008, 02:14 PM

I figured out what causes it...

If the door is unlocked and you grab the handle but accidentally have your thumb on the lock area as well, it does it once in a while..if you grab the handle without your thumb, it should not happen...

I think the noise is the car trying to lock an open door and failing...

modbargains · 10-10-2008, 03:37 PM

In all seriousness though, just use some WD and you will be fine.

neteagle · 10-10-2008, 04:36 PM

Not a solution...the sound is made by the servo motor locking and unlocking the door...it has nothing to do with not being lubricated...

Robert · 10-10-2008, 05:26 PM

Don't use WD40... it is not a problem....

jgprather · 10-11-2008, 11:24 AM

Yeah, I'll leave it alone.thanks

Tom K. · 10-11-2008, 03:59 PM

As neteagle said, just make sure you aren't inadvertently touching the serrated "locking" area when you grasp the handle to open the door.

Tom

RomanPD · 10-12-2008, 07:17 AM

I had an odd noise too, but found out it was the power window dropping the window a 1/4 inch or so as the door opened and then closing the window when the door closed. I have a convertible so maybe it seals better this way...

mkvigli · 11-26-2008, 07:09 PM

I have that, too. I think it comes from the fuel lid latch on mine...

It's like it's unlocking the fuel lid because I'm exiting the vehicle or something.

BTW, I don't have CA.

Mad Dragon · 11-26-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert

Don't use WD40...

...ever.

tnawab · 11-27-2008, 12:56 PM

I have the same noise. Its nothing to do with your thumb on the handle etc.. it happens with me occaisonally when i open the door from inside too.

I have comfort access also.

untouchableE82 · 11-27-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jgprather

Sometimes when I go to open my door, it makes this weird sound. I can't find the words to describe it, but it's like a 2-second long, loud clicky sound. I have comfort access. Sometimes it opens like 1 inch and sometimes it opens fine. Anyone experience this?

i have had the same problem many times. and i have comfort access as well. cant really explain why it happens.

shodanusmc · 03-26-2009, 11:50 PM

It happened to me tonight on a new 135 Vert. Any resolution, or still an open problem"

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Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	sounds like machine gun cocking? it usually happens when the door is already unlocked and you pulled the door open too fast. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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10-10-2008, 02:14 PM	#6
neteagle Private First Class 1 Rep 149 Posts Drives: MBM 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The ATL iTrader: (0)	I figured out what causes it... If the door is unlocked and you grab the handle but accidentally have your thumb on the lock area as well, it does it once in a while..if you grab the handle without your thumb, it should not happen... I think the noise is the car trying to lock an open door and failing... __________________ NetEagle '11 335i Le Mans Blue, Saddle, Dark Glacier, Manual, M-Sport, Premium, CA, Harman Kardon, Heated Seats, iPod, High Beam assist, 35% tint, Stone-X, BMW Performance Exhaust, Shadow Grill, CF competition spoiler
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modbargains Brigadier General 170 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	In all seriousness though, just use some WD and you will be fine.
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neteagle Private First Class 1 Rep 149 Posts Drives: MBM 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The ATL iTrader: (0)	Not a solution...the sound is made by the servo motor locking and unlocking the door...it has nothing to do with not being lubricated... __________________ NetEagle '11 335i Le Mans Blue, Saddle, Dark Glacier, Manual, M-Sport, Premium, CA, Harman Kardon, Heated Seats, iPod, High Beam assist, 35% tint, Stone-X, BMW Performance Exhaust, Shadow Grill, CF competition spoiler
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Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Don't use WD40... it is not a problem.... __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	As neteagle said, just make sure you aren't inadvertently touching the serrated "locking" area when you grasp the handle to open the door. Tom
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RomanPD New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	I had an odd noise too, but found out it was the power window dropping the window a 1/4 inch or so as the door opened and then closing the window when the door closed. I have a convertible so maybe it seals better this way...
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mkvigli Add1ct 5 Rep 40 Posts Drives: E85 Z4 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	I have that, too. I think it comes from the fuel lid latch on mine... It's like it's unlocking the fuel lid because I'm exiting the vehicle or something. BTW, I don't have CA.
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11-27-2008, 12:56 PM	#15
tnawab Private First Class 11 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 135i Graphite, Coral Red Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	I have the same noise. Its nothing to do with your thumb on the handle etc.. it happens with me occaisonally when i open the door from inside too. I have comfort access also.
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03-26-2009, 11:50 PM	#17
shodanusmc Captain 20 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 09 135 Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago burb iTrader: (0)	It happened to me tonight on a new 135 Vert. Any resolution, or still an open problem"
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