Door Knock

[dubs_17]

I've started to notice that when I break fast or go diagonally (torquing car body) over speed bumps or curbs, there is a distinct 'knock' in my driver's side door. Has anyone else had this issue? What fixes it?

[snipa_mini85]

Re: Door Knock

I'm starting to get the same sound out of my Jetta, and would be interested to know the solution to this.

[The_Stig]

Re: Door Knock

I had that. A quick spray of wd40 on the door hinges and its gone! Hose down the hinges with the wd40, open and close the door a bunch to work it in. And you should be good!

[stefan]

Re: Door Knock

lithium grease is a better option, it won't break down any rubber/plastic components in the latch and hinges. WD40 will, over time.

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: Door Knock

lithium grease is a better option, it won't break down any rubber/plastic components in the latch and hinges. WD40 will, over time.

True. Dont forget that wd40 is a DEgreaser. Pick up a tube of lithium grease for a few bucks and you should be good.

[RONDAL]

Re: Door Knock

it is in fact your door hinge slightly unlatching and relatching itself due to the stress. Easy cure for this is to relube, proper solution is a stress bar to help stiffen the chassis up. Part of one of my panels began to seperate due to this kind of stress.