Pinpoint Test U: Squeak/Rattle/Chucking Noise From Door
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- U1 CHECK FOR ANY LOOSE COMPONENTS
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Inspect inside the door for any loose components.
- Are there any loose components inside the door?
- Yes: REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: GO to U2 .
- U2 CHECK THE STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
- Check the adjustment of the striker. Refer to BODY CLOSURES .
- Is the striker adjusted correctly?
- Yes: GO to U3 .
- No: ADJUST the striker as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
- U3 CHECK THE DOOR ALIGNMENT
- Check the alignment of the door. Refer to BODY CLOSURES .
- Is the door aligned correctly?
- Yes: GO to U4 .
- No: ADJUST the door as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
- U4 CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION AFTER LUBRICATION
- Lubricate the door latch. Refer to 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. REFER to DOOR LATCH . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: The concern was caused by an insufficiently lubricated door latch.