driver door making a loud click on opening and closing

[Bally]

hi my e30 convertible drivers door makes a loud click on opening and closing approx when half way , it is not the hinges it is the door retaining bar that stops the door once fully open what is this called anyone had this problem whats the fix is it easy or not thanks

[BenHar]

Try squirting lots of lubricant into it. WD40 to start with then oil once it has freed off.

Ben

[Brianmoooore]

The frame of the retaining strap inside the door has probably broken - common fault.
Easily changed, once the door card is off.

[BenHar]

If you take the door off, don't undo the hinge from the door as above, just remove the hinge pin. This will save all sorts of fun trying to realign the door when refitting.

Ben

[DanThe]

If you take the door off, don't undo the hinge from the door as above, just remove the hinge pin. This will save all sorts of fun trying to realign the door when refitting.

Ben

I am still amazed by the amount of people that remove the hinges to take a door off a BMW

[Bally]

Thanks Brian was right when i open the door i can see the metal strap jolt as it makes the noise thanks

[sweep]

If you take the door off, don't undo the hinge from the door as above, just remove the hinge pin. This will save all sorts of fun trying to realign the door when refitting.

Ben

I am still amazed by the amount of people that remove the hinges to take a door off a BMW

How do you remove dan with the 4 13mm nuts..

[Bally]

sorted , got part from pacer Pete (thanks ) and as Brian stated the bracket inside the door had snapped easy job to do replaced door cards and gromit for interior light which has sorted interior light , electric window light staying on and alarm issues thanks again Brian