01 Slk 320 Door Hinge Noise - Now What?

kcbimmer71 · 08-06-2006

Hey All, New To The Site Today, And Have Recently Purchased A 2001 Slk 320 And When You Open And Close The Doors, Especially The Passenger Side, You Get All Sorts Of Noise Out Of The Hinge, What Do I Do, Can I Replace Something To Stop The Noise? If So, Where In The Heck Can I Get The Parts, I've Spent Hours On The Web To See If I Can Find Something - No Luck.... Anything Anyone Has As Far As Info, A Website, Shop Or Whatever - In Fixing This Would Be Great! A Car This Nice Shouldn't Sound Like It's Got Yugo Doors Ya Know?

Regards,
Kc

ierax · 08-06-2006

It could need anything from lubricating the hinge to adjusting the door ... A visit to a workshop doing bodywork would be recommended.

Welcome to slkworld !!

**tungster** · 08-06-2006

Sounds like a good time to go with Lambo doors!!....

**DansSlk** · 08-06-2006

What noise does it make exactly metal on metal or?

kcbimmer71 · 08-06-2006

it does seem to make a sort of metal on metal, clicking type sound, ya know, one of those damn noises you can never describe right...

. What I'm wondering is if you can replace the hinge assembly, the doors don't sag or anything like that and they're not hard to close, just noisy as all hell when you open and close them, so it's more of an agro thing than something I have to do... but the car it totally perfect, except for that, has anyone else had that problem? if so, can you replace the hinge easily? I am very handy with autos. Any further help would be great, and thanks for the welcome to the site again!

Cheers,
Keith

**etyu** · 08-06-2006

My suggestion would be to lubricate the hinge well (try using a few drops only of motor oil). If this doesn't work, then ask your local MB for the parts nos.

You may want to make sure it is the hinge and nothing else causing the metal on metal sound.

**DansSlk** · 08-06-2006

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Originally Posted by kcbimmer71

it does seem to make a sort of metal on metal, clicking type sound, ya know, one of those damn noises you can never describe right...

. What I'm wondering is if you can replace the hinge assembly, the doors don't sag or anything like that and they're not hard to close, just noisy as all hell when you open and close them, so it's more of an agro thing than something I have to do... but the car it totally perfect, except for that, has anyone else had that problem? if so, can you replace the hinge easily? I am very handy with autos. Any further help would be great, and thanks for the welcome to the site again!

Cheers,
Keith

Try etyu's suggestion first and then like he say ask for part numbers it should not be too hard to do the job at all also look at the striker plate and check it for damage the door could be smacking it when its closed.

Cheers
Dan

bazzle · 08-10-2006

Have you oiled it yet???

Chain lube in a spray can works good as it goes in runny and sets like grease.

Bazzle

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kcbimmer71 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	01 Slk 320 Door Hinge Noise - Now What? Hey All, New To The Site Today, And Have Recently Purchased A 2001 Slk 320 And When You Open And Close The Doors, Especially The Passenger Side, You Get All Sorts Of Noise Out Of The Hinge, What Do I Do, Can I Replace Something To Stop The Noise? If So, Where In The Heck Can I Get The Parts, I've Spent Hours On The Web To See If I Can Find Something - No Luck.... Anything Anyone Has As Far As Info, A Website, Shop Or Whatever - In Fixing This Would Be Great! A Car This Nice Shouldn't Sound Like It's Got Yugo Doors Ya Know? Regards, Kc

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ierax Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Vehicle: Obsidian black SLK Posts: 293 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It could need anything from lubricating the hinge to adjusting the door ... A visit to a workshop doing bodywork would be recommended. Welcome to slkworld !! Last edited by ierax; 08-07-2006 at 10:01 PM.

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tungster Founding Member / Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Vehicle: 2002 C2DSLK32K Posts: 225 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sounds like a good time to go with Lambo doors!!.... __________________ C2D 2002 SLK32K C2Design and Kleemann Modified 360.0 rwhp 349.8 rwtq Check My vBGarage for all Modifications

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 228 Times in 179 Posts	What noise does it make exactly metal on metal or? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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kcbimmer71 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for info - he's more it does seem to make a sort of metal on metal, clicking type sound, ya know, one of those damn noises you can never describe right.... What I'm wondering is if you can replace the hinge assembly, the doors don't sag or anything like that and they're not hard to close, just noisy as all hell when you open and close them, so it's more of an agro thing than something I have to do... but the car it totally perfect, except for that, has anyone else had that problem? if so, can you replace the hinge easily? I am very handy with autos. Any further help would be great, and thanks for the welcome to the site again! Cheers, Keith

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	My suggestion would be to lubricate the hinge well (try using a few drops only of motor oil). If this doesn't work, then ask your local MB for the parts nos. You may want to make sure it is the hinge and nothing else causing the metal on metal sound. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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