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SL/R231: Squeaking Drivers Door

Old Feb 1, 2023 | 04:15 PM
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Squeaking Drivers Door

When opening and closing, my drivers door has developed a squeak. Can I just hit the hinges with WD40 or would something else be preferred? Anyone else with a squeaky door?
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Old Feb 1, 2023 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by griza
When opening and closing, my drivers door has developed a squeak. Can I just hit the hinges with WD40 or would something else be preferred? Anyone else with a squeaky door?
I would go with spray white lithium grease over WD40 if possible
There have been a few door hinge issues:
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...oor-creak.html

Good Luck
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Old Feb 2, 2023 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by griza
When opening and closing, my drivers door has developed a squeak. Can I just hit the hinges with WD40 or would something else be preferred? Anyone else with a squeaky door?
WD40 is a degreaser. As suggested, use white lithium (the makers of WD40 also make it).
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Old Feb 3, 2023 | 02:23 AM
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you can try to lube the hinges and hope it works.

our doors have magnetic system to hold it where you leave it open and it has gears i believe situated in the door panel. it might also be cause of the sound.
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Old Feb 3, 2023 | 03:28 PM
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Thank you, I ordered some white lithium grease. I appreciate the help and recommendation to not use wd40.
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by griza
Thank you, I ordered some white lithium grease. I appreciate the help and recommendation to not use wd40.
Use a cloth around where you are spraying - it can be messy.
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 09:18 AM
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Thank you Rory, yes I had planned to do that. Appreciate the help!
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Old Feb 6, 2023 | 06:10 PM
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It is not an instant fix and takes some time for complete penetration. You want to work it in the joints, etc with a gloved hand. Opening and shutting the door numerous times will also get things started, but it takes a bit to work its magic.



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Thank you Rory, yes I had planned to do that. Appreciate the help!
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