145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   Noise from door during opening/closing   S123   


 

 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

DOOR ASSEMBLY CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Door

 

Check whether the door profile corresponds to the door surround and the side panels, and whether the seals are assembled correctly

 

Go to Step 2

 

Squeaking due to door surround seals rubbing against profile panels or other parts of the car

 

Grease the areas which are rubbing lightly with Krytox or silicone lubricant sprays

 

2

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

CABLE DUCT ASSEMBLY CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Cable duct

 

Check that the cable duct is assembled correctly

 

Go to Step 3

 

Squeaking due to cable duct and/or seals rubbing against panels or car parts

 

Grease the areas which are rubbing lightly with Krytox or silicone lubricant sprays

 

3

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

DOOR DETENT LINK OPERATION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Door detent link

 

Check that the door detent link is operating correctly

 

Go to Step 4

 

Squeaking due to stiffening of the door detent link system caused by dirt

 

Open the door of the vehicle as far as possible and grease the internal mechanism with BECHEM “Berulub palfluid” lubricating grease or MOLYKOTE “D96”.

Carry out 20–30 complete door operations.

 

4

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

DOOR DETENT LINK CONDITION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Door detent link

 

Check the condition of the door detent link

 

Go to Step 5

 

Squeaking due to door detent link seizing caused by dirt

 

If, after removing the door detent link from the car, sticking/stiffness is not detected when closing and opening the door, replace the door detent link

 Op. 7005A28 FRONT SIDE DOOR LIMITER - R.R.

 

5

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

DOOR DETENT LINK ALIGNMENT CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Door detent link

 

Check that the door detent link is aligned correctly

 

Go to Step 6

 

Conspicuous noise when changing between positions due to significant link misalignment

 

Loosen the detent link fastenings both on the door and body side. Carry out adjustments to realign the link with its correct operating axis, then tighten the fastenings to the prescribed torque again.

 

6

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

DOOR DETENT LINK FIXING CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Door check strap (door side)

 

Check that the door detent link is fixed correctly, in particular the correct tightening of fixing nuts and screws.

 

Go to Step 7

 

Knocking noise due to loosening of fixing nuts and screws

 

If the thread is worn out, carry out adjustments to realign the link and tighten to the prescribed torque

 

7

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

DOOR DETENT LINK FIXING CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Door check strap (body side)

 

Check that the door detent link is fixed correctly, in particular the correct tightening of fixing nuts and screws.

 

Go to Step 8

 

Knocking noise due to loosening of fixing nuts and screws

 

If the thread is worn out, carry out adjustments to realign the link and tighten to the prescribed torque

 

8

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

ANTI-FRICTION BUSH CONDITION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Anti-friction bush on car post and link connection

 

Check for the presence and condition of the anti-friction bush on the car pillar and link connection mounting/pin

 

Go to Step 9

 

Knock on car pillar and link connection mounting/pin caused by clearance due to absence or crushing of anti-friction bush

 

Replace the door detent link

 Op. 7005A28 FRONT SIDE DOOR LIMITER - R.R.

 

9

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

BODY CONDITION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Body (area near detent link fastening)

 

Check the condition of the body in the area near the door detent link to door fastening

 

End of diagnosis

 

Knock or creaking caused by breakage of door detent link mechanism due to loose fastenings or excessive door panel stress

 

Remove the door detent link and check for the presence of breaks, cracks or deformation of the mechanics. Replace the door detent link

 Op. 7005A28 FRONT SIDE DOOR LIMITER - R.R.

and repair the damaged parts of the bodywork