Clicking after door closes

hjs1971 · 04-19-2022, 03:55 PM

2012 M6 convertible- Door and window (soft close option) seem to work and close just fine but today it started making a loud clicking noise coming from inside the drivers door for about 2 seconds after I close the door. Everything seems to operate normally except for this new "noise". Any ideas?

M6Roar · 04-20-2022, 05:45 AM

It will be dead soon I had the same issue

hjs1971 · 04-20-2022, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by M6Roar

It will be dead soon I had the same issue

What will be dead soon?

Kamate · 04-20-2022, 02:31 PM

Your door lock actuator. Most likely the noise is from the plastic gears inside either the soft close motor or the lock actuator is broken/stripped.

Whipple · 04-25-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hjs1971

2012 M6 convertible- Door and window (soft close option) seem to work and close just fine but today it started making a loud clicking noise coming from inside the drivers door for about 2 seconds after I close the door. Everything seems to operate normally except for this new "noise". Any ideas?

Does your comfort access work perfectly? can you lock and unlock the car with every door handle ? check to make sure, then we can take it from there

TinCanSailor · 04-26-2022, 09:28 AM

I both love and hate the comfort access and soft close features. It is easy work and thanks to FCPEuro parts warranty I just buy the replacement, wait a few days, go to Publix Grocery for a Pressed Cuban Sub and beers, remove/install/ return for refund and enjoy my Cuban and beer. The hard part now is waiting at the deli for my sub

hjs1971 · 04-28-2022, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Whipple

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Originally Posted by hjs1971

2012 M6 convertible- Door and window (soft close option) seem to work and close just fine but today it started making a loud clicking noise coming from inside the drivers door for about 2 seconds after I close the door. Everything seems to operate normally except for this new "noise". Any ideas?

Does your comfort access work perfectly? can you lock and unlock the car with every door handle ? check to make sure, then we can take it from there

Everything seems to work perfectly on both doors and windows. I haven't dropped the soft top but can't imagine that's the problem since it's coming from inside the drivers door only. The noise hasn't changed/gotten worse after a week+ of daily driving (because my X5m blew the motor, but that's a different thread, lol).

C4SPR · 11-11-2022, 11:12 AM

I just happened to see this soft door close DIY last night. Sounds like the same issue.

04-19-2022, 03:55 PM	#1
hjs1971 Private First Class 4 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2017 x5m, 2012 m6 convertible Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (1)	Clicking after door closes 2012 M6 convertible- Door and window (soft close option) seem to work and close just fine but today it started making a loud clicking noise coming from inside the drivers door for about 2 seconds after I close the door. Everything seems to operate normally except for this new "noise". Any ideas? __________________ 2013 Alpine White X5 3.5xdrive Daily driver. 2012 San Marino Blue Metallic M6 convertible with silver stone interior. No mods. Weekend cruiser.
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04-20-2022, 05:45 AM	#2
M6Roar Second Lieutenant 86 Rep 242 Posts Drives: '14 M6GC Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bahrain iTrader: (0)	It will be dead soon I had the same issue
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04-20-2022, 02:31 PM	#4
Kamate Private 31 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BMW m6 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Bay area iTrader: (0)	Your door lock actuator. Most likely the noise is from the plastic gears inside either the soft close motor or the lock actuator is broken/stripped.
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04-26-2022, 09:28 AM	#6
TinCanSailor Fueled by Recycled Dinosaurs! 633 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: F06 M6 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: 813Bay, Fl iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW M6 Gran Coupe [9.83]	I both love and hate the comfort access and soft close features. It is easy work and thanks to FCPEuro parts warranty I just buy the replacement, wait a few days, go to Publix Grocery for a Pressed Cuban Sub and beers, remove/install/ return for refund and enjoy my Cuban and beer. The hard part now is waiting at the deli for my sub __________________ 2015 F06 M6 Silverstone Metallic II, Individual Full Leather, B&O, Night Vis, CCB, RKAutowerks (CP Rods/Pistons, DI Cams, CF Intakes, Coated DP's & Billet Diff Brace), InfinityAuto Turbo Inlets, Mishi Oil Cooler, JB4, XHP S3, BM S3
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11-11-2022, 11:12 AM	#8
C4SPR Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: BMW M6 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I just happened to see this soft door close DIY last night. Sounds like the same issue.
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