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R50/53 Where did this weird spring come from?

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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 10:44 AM
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Where did this weird spring come from?

My wife got into our 2006 MCS today, and when she closed the drivers side door this spring suddenly popped out of who-knows-where and hit her elbow and leg.



I have no idea what this belongs to! Where does this go?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 10:55 AM
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That actually looks like a spring out of a magazine of a handgun. Did you find it in the engine bay?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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You, sir, are brilliant. I have (well, had!) a spare magazine in the door pocket.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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Well at least you know that the spring is no longer compressed and getting weaker
 
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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Very true! Thanks again!
 
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