How to Solve the Squeaking Sound of Car Doors?
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The solutions for squeaking car doors are as follows: 1. Lubricate the hinges: The door and body are connected by hinges, similar to household doors. It's normal for hinges to make noise after prolonged use. To ensure smooth and quiet operation, apply lubricating oil every 2-3 months for maintenance. 2. Clean the dirt from the door stopper and apply an appropriate amount of grease to the upper and lower surfaces of the arm rod: Another component connecting the door and body is the door stopper. Open the door to its maximum angle, clean the grease and dirt from the arm rod, stopper pin shaft, and connecting bracket surfaces, then apply an appropriate amount of grease to the upper and lower surfaces of the arm rod. 3. Wrap tape around the door latch: Although it may not look aesthetically pleasing, wrapping tape around the door latch can perfectly solve the problem. 4. Check if the door seal is aging: Since seals are made of rubber, they can gradually age and deteriorate over time, leading to noticeable wind noise and friction sounds for passengers.
My old car had the same issue, the squeaking was really annoying. I tried spraying lubricant on the door hinges, which worked quite well – just two sprays of WD-40 and it went quiet. If it still makes noise after lubrication, it might be due to aging weatherstrips. Buying a new one online and replacing it yourself isn't expensive. Once I found the door latch was loose, and tightening the screws with a wrench fixed it. If none of these work, I'd suggest checking the internal door components – it might be something like a loose window regulator bracket that requires removing the door panel to fix. Remember to clean out sand and small stones from the weatherstrip gaps when washing your car, as these little things can make the door squeak even more.
