Anyone have issues with the doors sticking?

dchartier · 01-03-2013, 12:29 AM

I just got a 2013 550i and noticed an annoying little problem: After it rains, the passenger-side front door sticks when you try to open it. Basically, when I pull on the handle and apply a normal amount of force to open the door, it stays stuck closed. When I pull much harder (quite a bit more than I would normally pull), it opens. It feels like this is an issue with the rubber seals between the door and the frame sticking together. I haven't had this issue with the other doors, and this only seems to happen after it rains.

Anyone else experienced this, and any advice how to fix it?

Many thanks!

Doug

OzDriver · 01-03-2013, 01:42 AM

Sounds like the door isn't properly aligned. If the fit isn't tight enough, water gets between the seal and the frame you have to break the suction to open the door. Get the dealer to check it for you.

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 01-03-2013, 02:50 AM

Wow, I just got my 535 last month and the other day, after not driving it for a few days, I came to open my drivers door and it was stuck. Gave it a tug and it sounded like tape peeling. Only happened once so far!

AP · 01-03-2013, 03:20 AM

My passenger sticks a littl, its not bothered me though.
Maybe some gummifledge might help a bit.
Pu it down to not being used much.

dchartier · 01-03-2013, 01:02 PM

Thanks, guys. I read online that applying some Armor All to the seals can prevent sticking. I applied some this morning and will report back whether it fixes the problem. If it doesn't, I'll have to follow OZDriver's advice and have the dealer look at it (hopefully, it doesn't come to that!).

dchartier · 01-06-2013, 07:06 PM

So I Armor-alled my door seals, and then my car sat outside in some rain for a couple days. Tried the door today and there was no sticking at all. So -- fingers crossed -- the problem might be solved.

NYCE90DRIVER · 01-08-2013, 01:43 AM

Both my passenger and drivers side door have stuck after hot or wet weather since day 1.

01-03-2013, 12:29 AM	#1
dchartier Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 BMW 550i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Anyone have issues with the doors sticking? I just got a 2013 550i and noticed an annoying little problem: After it rains, the passenger-side front door sticks when you try to open it. Basically, when I pull on the handle and apply a normal amount of force to open the door, it stays stuck closed. When I pull much harder (quite a bit more than I would normally pull), it opens. It feels like this is an issue with the rubber seals between the door and the frame sticking together. I haven't had this issue with the other doors, and this only seems to happen after it rains. Anyone else experienced this, and any advice how to fix it? Many thanks! Doug
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01-06-2013, 07:06 PM	#6
dchartier Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 BMW 550i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	So I Armor-alled my door seals, and then my car sat outside in some rain for a couple days. Tried the door today and there was no sticking at all. So -- fingers crossed -- the problem might be solved. __________________ _____________________________ 2013 550i (6-speed, MSport)

01-08-2013, 01:43 AM	#7
NYCE90DRIVER Lieutenant Drives: 2012, 535i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Island, NY, USA Posts: 530 iTrader: (0)	Both my passenger and drivers side door have stuck after hot or wet weather since day 1. __________________ 2012 535i xDrive. Sparkling Graphite Metallic ll, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Wood Trim, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Technology Package, Sat Radio, BMW Apps. Built 9/2011 Dingolfing. Delivered 11/29/11. Member BMW CCA Since 2008

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01-03-2013, 01:42 AM	#2
OzDriver Private First Class Drives: '13 535i & '08 530i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the door isn't properly aligned. If the fit isn't tight enough, water gets between the seal and the frame you have to break the suction to open the door. Get the dealer to check it for you.

01-03-2013, 02:50 AM	#3
MELLOWYELLOW06 First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 535 MSport & 2012 650i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 326 iTrader: (0)	Wow, I just got my 535 last month and the other day, after not driving it for a few days, I came to open my drivers door and it was stuck. Gave it a tug and it sounded like tape peeling. Only happened once so far!

01-03-2013, 03:20 AM	#4
AP Lieutenant Drives: F10 530d Msport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Posts: 416 iTrader: (0)	My passenger sticks a littl, its not bothered me though. Maybe some gummifledge might help a bit. Pu it down to not being used much.

01-03-2013, 01:02 PM	#5
dchartier Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 BMW 550i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, guys. I read online that applying some Armor All to the seals can prevent sticking. I applied some this morning and will report back whether it fixes the problem. If it doesn't, I'll have to follow OZDriver's advice and have the dealer look at it (hopefully, it doesn't come to that!).