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Amur73
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Doors not closing easily

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Anyone else needs to slam their doors hard? Why is it like that? What is the fix? Thank you.


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Re: Doors not closing easily

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Usually the cause is a missing rubber door buffer, available from the dealer (P/N 51 21 1 809 735) or WallothNesch

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Re: Doors not closing easily

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I will check. Thanks a lot.
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Re: Doors not closing easily

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Same ussue with mine, did this work?
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Works for me every time, and I see a few different classic BMW's throughout the year
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Re: Doors not closing easily

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I just ordered some... Let you know if they improve things per Jeroen's advice. :)
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Fingers crossed! :D
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