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    Default closing the door noise

    Saw a 1990 525 today and I noticed when I closed the doors they were so quiet On close investigation I noticed that the latches and locks were coated with plastic. My 1989 535i it is metal on metal. Any way of fixing this?

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    There were a lot of problems with the early '89 doors, including not staying shut. I remember driving to work in the winter using my right hand to hold the door shut while I steered with my left. Shifting was a problem! At some point they redesigned the latches and BMW told me they wouldn't fit my early 525i without new doors! I thought that was so we ordered a full set of latches and installed them, under warranty, in the old doors, with no problem.

    It's also possible yours are just worn out. I've used electrical tape over the cylindrical part of the latch to keep the latches from rattling and mine is a 1995 model.

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    Same here. I have used tape. It seems that someone had an even better solution. Not sure what it was or where I saw it. wish i could find it.
    Thanks,

    1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment

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