PINPOINT TEST T : Squeak-Rattle-Chucking Noise From Door
- T1 CHECK FOR ANY LOOSE COMPONENTS
- Remove the door trim panel. REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .
- Inspect inside the door for any loose components.
Are there any loose components inside the door?
Yes REPAIR as necessary. No GO to T2. - T2 CHECK THE STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
- Check the adjustment of the striker.
Is the striker adjusted correctly?
Yes GO to T3. No ADJUST the striker as necessary. - T3 CHECK THE DOOR ALIGNMENT
- Check the alignment of the door. REFER to Body Closures .
Is the door aligned correctly?
Yes GO to T4. No ADJUST the door as necessary. - T4 CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION AFTER LUBRICATION
- Lubricate the door latch. Refer to Latch Lubrication .
- Using a screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks).
- Operate the door latch and listen for the noise.
Is the original noise still present after the latch is lubricated?
Yes INSTALL a new door latch. REFER to Front Door Latch or Rear Door Latch . No The concern was caused by an insufficiently lubricated door latch.