Pinpoint Test F : Squeak-Rattle-Chucking Noise From Door
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- Possible Sources
- Door alignment
- Door latch
- F1 CHECK FOR ANY LOOSE COMPONENTS
- Remove the door trim panel.
- For a front door trim panel, REFER to: Front Door Trim Panel .
- For a rear door trim panel, REFER to: Rear Door Trim Panel .
- For a tailgate trim panel, REFER to: Liftgate Trim Panel .
- Inspect inside the door for any loose components.
Are there any loose components inside the door?
Yes REPAIR as necessary. No GO to F2 - Remove the door trim panel.
- F2 CHECK THE DOOR ALIGNMENT
- Check the alignment of the door.
Is the door aligned correctly?
Yes GO to F3 No ADJUST the door as necessary. REFER to the appropriate door alignment procedure in General Procedure in BODY CLOSURES . - F3 CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION AFTER LUBRICATION
- Lubricate the door latch. REFER to: Door Latch Lubrication .
- Using a screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks).
- Operate the door latch and listen for the noise.
Is the original noise still present after the latch is lubricated?
Yes INSTALL a new door latch.* For a front door latch, REFER to: Front Door Latch . * For a rear door latch, REFER to: Rear Door Latch . * For the tailgate latch, REFER to: Tailgate Latch . No The concern was caused by an insufficiently lubricated door latch.