Yanki01

more more or no more?

andino

oops...no more haha fixed it

ixamxkevin

fix worked! sprayed the area with wd40 and it's gone! thanks for the info!

pminor87

I've been dealing with that horrible squeak for months now - ever since I put in my PIE-AUX for my IPod - I've tried everything; removing the door, tightening and spraying the screws with WD-40 and nothing worked. As soon as I saw this thread I was like - wtf I've tried everything else - lemme give this a try and IT WORKED!!!! WOOHOOOOO!!!!

lilmikcali

Thanks for the write-up.

I've hated that squeak for over a year now...

jef_46614

I've thoroughly read thru this thread and I'm so glad i did before i attempted to find the squeak. My first thought was the squeak (cricket noise) has to be coming from rubber tabs that the door rests against. I was wrong.

Once again, Thanks!

paul34

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jef_46614

It's easy to get caught up in the little noises when you sit and dwell on them. I've had many noisy cars and in the winter, when it's real cold out, i'd like to know a car the DOESN"T rattle, squeak or make some kind of noise. Over all I'm really happy with the tC. For the money who could ask for perfection. It's fun, pretty nimble, and the over all quality is great. Little noises are going to come with economy. That doesn't mean it cheap or poorly made. Where else can you get a car like the tC for the money? I dont think you can any where else. I used to be a nissan fan and still am. The most fun car I ever owned was a 300 zx, but it was impractical and then i went to a altima..... boring. The tC was a nice change... for me, it's a great car even with the little imperfections. Which reminds me... I can't WAIT until it's spring. I love the freshly waxed finish on my car. anyway.... it's time for another beer!
later everyone.
Go Scionlife!

Noodle

Guys, I've heard some noises from the dash on bumps, but I wouldn't classify them as squeeks. It sounds like if someone tab on the windshield. It goes "Tick, Tick, Tick.....". Is this the issue that everyone is facing? If not, does anyone have a solution for this type of noise? i know some of the SL members brought up this concern before.

jef_46614

Depending on where you live (i'm in northern Indiana) temperature plays a big factor in rattles and noises. when it's cold like today (24 degrees) i get little noises here and there. When it's warmer (40+ and sunny) my car is really solid, except for the little radio door squeak that i will be fixing in the spring.

krazyscion

can't wait to try this out

hope it works....

bebe2630

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I been hearing the squeak for 2 weeks arlready. ITS MAKING ME CRAZY ITS ANNOYING . It sounds sometimes like two mice fighting. I hit my steering wheel and hear it there, hit my glove compartment and hear it there too. I'll have to try putting the tape because it gets me so annoy even with the music all the way up I hear it .

jef_46614

Bebe, that is the noise we've all been hearing. it sounds like crickets to me. haha follow the fix-it guide and you should be fine.

Hsua

I recommend going to your local Dollar store and buy some self adhesive felt pads. They have two sizes in each pack, one the size of a dime and another size of a hole punch. Perfect fit, looks good, and can be used in many places in your tc to remove squeaks. I personally used it for my squeaking glovebox, best dollar I have every spent! enough pads for even furnitures around the house

Kvizzel

man i love my tC, but man does this mother f'er squeak like crazy!

its the worst right now cause its winter, every little bump i can hear tons of squeaks. i keep thinking my car is just gonna fall apart.

hardtraxx

Any way you can re-post this fix with images again? Seem the images have expired from photobucket.

Thanks!

electrongeek

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+1 I need help with this as well.

electrongeek

iTrader: (1)

Well I figured it out on my own. You will need to unscrew the four screws that hold the radio door assembly to the waterfall.


Afterwards you'll see 3 pointy plastic pieces that act as guides for the radio door assembly. These pins are below the air vents. I ended up using the electrical method mentioned by another member. Place the tap over the holes where the pins would go.


When you reassemble the radio door assembly, simply force the pins through so that they puncture the electrical tape. Also for extra measure I added some grease onto the pins as well.


Since then I haven't had anymore annoying squeaks from the radio door. Thanks!

hardtraxx

Thanks for the Reply -> electrongeek

I fixed this yesterday as well. I took some pictures in case anyone is interested.

Below is the image when you remove the 4 Screws. And the three points with "red" arrows pointing at them.



Here you can see how there is a bit of plastic dust on them where they were rubbing. Definite proof of this squeak happening.



I did the same and used some black electrical tape to add a softer place to rub against. It seemed to fix this issue.


I hope this is helpful.

Thanks,
TraxX

electrongeek

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Awesome! One noise down, 239487209547024570475 more other noises to go! :D