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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Front doors creaking

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Noisy'' / vibrations › Front doors creaking
Fault diagnosisFront doors creaking

FRONT DOORS CREAKING

When the car is moving, especially on rough ground or during acceleration or braking, there is noise from one of the front doors

Results of the tests
1DASHBOARD/DOOR PANEL MATCHING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the door panel and facia fit together properlyContinue to Step 2Fascia fastening faultyRestore the correct fixing to the dashboard Op. 7040A01
2DOOR FASTENINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check fastening

  • Of the hinges (upper and lower)
  • Of the lock
Continue to Step 3Hinge fastening faulty

If necessary, lubricate the hinge pin. Repair the fastening Op.

Op. 7005A14 FRONT SIDE DOOR - ADJUST CENTERING AND MOULDING - INCLUDES ADAPTATION OF HINGES AND SEALS ON DOOR COMPARTMENT

Lock fastening faulty

Refit the lock correctly Op.

Op. 7005N21 FRONT SIDE DOOR LOCK MOTOR-LOCK ASSEMBLEY-R R

Striker faulty

Refix the striker correctly Op.

Op. 7005B14 FRONT SIDE DOOR CATCH STRIKER R R

3CHECKING DOOR PANELAll OKProblems metOperation

Remove the door panel Op.

Op. 7005E08 FRONT SIDE DOOR INTERIOR PANEL R R

and check for foreign bodies inside the door

Continue to Step 4Presence of foreign bodiesRemove foreign bodies
4DOOR FASTENINGS INTERNAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check fastening

  • Of the window opening mechanism;
  • Of the moving window glass guides
  • Of the element fixing the moving window;
  • Of the door opening/closing linkage;
Continue to Step 5Window opening mechanism fastening faulty

Restore the correct fastening of the window opening mechanismi Op.

Op. 7005M20 FRONT SIDE DOOR ELECTRIC WINDOW SYSTEM - R R WITH DOOR PANEL/SUPPORT FRAME REMOVED

Guide fastening faultyRestore the correct guide fastening Op. 7005D22
Fastening element faultyReplace the fastening element Op. 7005D16
Link fastening anomalies

Renew the linkage fastening springs Op.

Op. 7005C54 FRONT SIDE DOOR INTERNAL OPENING RETURN MECHANISM (WITH HANDLE) - R R FOR REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH DIFFERENT VERSION

5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT

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