Driver's door won't close...

[e24mpwr]

I washed the car today, and when I was wrapping up, I opened the drivers door and heard something fall. I initially wrote it off to something in the door pocket, but when I closed the door the thing won't fully close or latch.

It is dark in the driveway, so I'll have to give it a better look tomorrow (was planning on driving the thing :().

Other than the little plastic bumpers (which I suspect might be what I heard fall) can anyone give me any ideas/guidance? Thanks!

[mauryc]

+1 on little plastic latch bumpers

[e24mpwr]

Got some from the dealership and Presto! Replaced the one on the other side - it was cracking.

Bringing some to SharkFest to donate to the raffle. :)

[rlkrlk]

There was a thread on the 2002faq (2002s use the same kernel) stating that the pieces have a thick side and a thin side, and the thick side faces the car, allegedly.

Cheers,

Ray

[Sansouci]

+2 on the plastic bumpers.....

[e24mpwr]

There was a thread on the 2002faq (2002s use the same kernel) stating that the pieces have a thick side and a thin side, and the thick side faces the car, allegedly.

Cheers,

Ray

Hmmmm. That is interesting - will look and report back.

[flyfisherman]

It is mind boggling the difference the plastic door latch buffers make in closing the door. I thought my door latch must be out of alignment; I read an earlier thread referencing the buffers, ordered a pair and problem solved. Most inexpensive fix on a German car to date.

[e24mpwr]

I don't see any difference - here are the pix:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee158/e24mpwr/IMG_20150216_1827081102_zpsalrmkphj.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/e24mpwr/media/IMG_20150216_1827081102_zpsalrmkphj.jpg.html)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee158/e24mpwr/IMG_20150216_1827002732_zps14muzv0m.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/e24mpwr/media/IMG_20150216_1827002732_zps14muzv0m.jpg.html)

[six shooter]

Where would I get these plastic bumpers. Also where can I get hub centric rings? Thanks

[mauryc]

For anyone wanting to prove these things are completely necessary, if yours are gone and you don't want to wait, cut a 1/2" piece of fuel hose and slide it over the latch. Easy temp fix......

Maury

[flyfisherman]

Where would I get these plastic bumpers. Also where can I get hub centric rings? Thanks

www.bavauto.com $1.95 each for the buffers. hubcentric rings are on ebay motors.

[heathcliffe]

Love this F%$&*ng Forum. Working on my car yesterday suddenly drivers door wont shut without slamming . Check all the latches everything seems tight doesnt appear to be anything wrong. Read this thread today. Boom! Answered. Stuck a piece of fuel line on and... door closes perfectly! OK now who has a part name or part number so I can perma-fix this?!?

[e24mpwr]

Pretty sure it is #3 here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=5531&mospid=47202&btnr=41_0521&hg=41&fg=40

51211847767

But I'd check. Or just call your local dealer - they'll know how to look 'em up.

[rlkrlk]

@Lee, yeah I couldn't discern a difference either.

My LS door takes a tad more force to close than I'd like. I need to look closer at it; kernels are new...

Cheers,

Ray

[flyfisherman]

Pretty sure it is #3 here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=5531&mospid=47202&btnr=41_0521&hg=41&fg=40

51211847767

But I'd check. Or just call your local dealer - they'll know how to look 'em up.

It is actually #17 on this diagram: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=5531&mospid=47202&btnr=41_0552&hg=41&fg=40
It is referred to as a bump stop on this diagram, but most refer to it as a door latch buffer.

[mauryc]

When you buy, buy extras..........

[e24mpwr]

When you buy, buy extras..........

Thanks (so Part Number 51211809735)

I did grab some extras (for the SESF raffle), but they had 24. I ordered some of the little screw covers for the base of the A-pillar, too. They just came in - think I'll buy some more of the bump stops. ;)