What Causes the Rattling Noise in Magotan's Door?
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There are four detailed reasons for the rattling noise in Magotan's door: 1. Check if there are small objects inside the door trim panel, such as lighters, coins, or other items. 2. The interior trim panel or audio system may be loose. This issue can be detected by simply shaking them with your hand. 3. Poor contact in the door lock mechanism, which may have gaps or insufficient lubrication. Applying grease to the lock mechanism or wrapping waterproof tape around the lock pin a couple of times can resolve this. 4. Poor lubrication in the door hinge. This issue is usually noticeable when opening or closing the door. Cleaning the hinge and applying some grease should help. If the noise persists, it might be due to excessive dust particles near the hinge on the door side, and a thorough cleaning is recommended.
Last time I drove an old Passat, I also encountered the issue of squeaky car doors. Upon inspection, I found that the door limiter grease had dried up—that thing is located at the hinge position, and over time, lack of lubrication causes the noise. Additionally, hardened door seal rubber strips can create squeaking sounds when closing the door. The most unexpected issue was the rear seatbelt buckle not being properly stowed, causing it to rattle against the B-pillar trim when driving over bumps. I’ve also had a half-empty water bottle in the door storage compartment making sloshing noises. In German cars, loose wiring harnesses inside the door panel can produce clicking sounds, especially in cold weather—it’s best to have a mechanic remove the door panel to check.
