Windows Squeaking
 

I had an issue where my passenger side window squeaked while closing at the very top. Everytime the door is opened and closed, it would squeak. It wouldnt squeak while using it normal, but would squeak while closing it even when the door is shut.

I oiled the top and it didnt seem to resolve the problem so I took it to the dealer service center today. They oiled the sides and that didnt help and told me they'd need to keep my car for a day just to fix a squeaky window!

I told them I'll bring it back tomorrow so I can arrange alternative transport to work. Right before I left the passenger side window started to squeak aswell.

After a short 20 minute drive, I get to work and both windows are NOT squeaking. I'm pretty sure this problem is going to come back. Is this happening to anyone else?

Any ideas on how to sort this out? I dont want to leave my car for a day if its a simple fix, especially since the problem comes and goes.

Not getting any squeaks from my windows.

Mines squeaks and I roll the window up and down sometimes :( my friend said cause its wet but idk...

I have/had the same problem. At first it only happened on the drivers side but it happened once or twice on the passenger side too. My windows would squeak when I roll them down. The squeak would start when the window gets to about 75% open to fully down.

Hasn't happened for a while, and hopefully it doesn't effect my tint that I just got done.

This has happened to me before when the dealer puts a rubber treatment on the weather stripping. Clean them off really good with just plain water. Don't use alcohol as that will dry it all out. Oils aren't good for this either, they should be completely clean of all chemicals.

Only use a rubber restorer every few years, and you RUB IT IN until it's almost completely gone, then wipe it down real good. If it looks wet, there is WAY too much on there.

Check the feltish like weather stripping on the door as well, if you get the squeek all the way down. Those can get all kinds of nasty stuff in them that scratches and streaks the windows.

Mine will make a ton of noise every now and then...

Yeah my window seals squeak BAD when the window is wet. I hate to think how bad this could be if the window gets frozen to the seal in winter. you probably won't be able to open the door then or risk damaging the rubber.

Which begs the question, has this car been winter tested at all? If anyone washes it in winter, I would leave the windows down a little when done OR ELSE!

Rob

I noticed squeaking on my passenger window a few days ago. The squeaking only lasted the final 2 or 3 inches until it was fully down. Rolling the window back up I had the same results; squeaked for the first couple of inches, then went silent.

Even though it hasn't happened again since, it got me wondering if anyone else experienced the same thing...and as it turns out, I'm not alone! :sigh:

Oh and my window was completely dry and cool to the touch (if that helps).

Maybe use Swissvax Gum Feed:
Let’s get it right: As rubber becomes brittle, cracked and unsightly over the years, regular care of all rubber parts is crucial. Swissvax Gum Feed was developed exclusively for rubber and keeps rubber seals pliable for years. Even hardened seals become soft and flexible again after several applications. And it also reliably prevents seals from freezing on in the winter.

Mine only squeaks when the window reaches the top where it has to slide into the rubber seal. It does not happen when the windows are dry or going down.

Rob

Mine only happens at the very top aswell.

I tried opening the door and pressing the side button that makes the door think its closed so the window goes up to the top and it didnt make any noise. So it is definitely coming from the window sliding on the rubber seal.

I tried very very lightly oiling it and it didnt change anything. Any other ideas to get this to stop?

The squeak comes and goes randomly on both windows.

I'm getting a little squeak on the window.. but not bad. I would recommend calling Scion support to get a case number and have it documented. I would also bring the car to the dealership and have them look at it (you just got the thing!). I had some minor issues with my FR-S and my dealer (Balise Scion) took care of them quickly and for free.

Never heard of this stuff, but I'm guessing it's similar to Shin Etsu. This stuff fixed a small air leak at the hardtop on my MR2. It makes rubber feel like brand new too. But I guess you guys have brand new rubber... Still might be worth a shot though.

I went to the local Honda dealer and asked them to price match this website (scroll down or search page for "etsu"):
http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000-03maint.html
(Later I found out that they ARE this website! The guy didn't even say anything!)

Alternate site
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Shin-Et...8798-9013.aspx

Here's a 50/50 of what it looks like after application
http://guysmily.com/gallery2/d/858-2/DSC_2232sm.jpg

My driver side just started to squeak today at all the way at the top about 2".
What's weird is, I thought it would slowly start to squeak, but it just started all of a sudden.

I too, only noticed this when the windows are wet. :iono:

Going to try cleaning the window on both sides as well as the rubber.

My driver's side window is a little squeaky when it hits the seal.

I don't really mind it.

No squeaks yet, but I am trying to preserve the rubber seal as much as I can. Reason for this is because seal between the window and the rubber is extremely thin. I can't imagine rubber material being more than 1/32" thick at that specific area, considering the amount of contact that area is exposed to, I am a little worried about the longevity there...

Currently using 303 Protectant on the rubber seals, so far so good (8 days haha)

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this is the area I am concerned about.

My driver side window made some noise twice this week and I'm not happy with that.

Mine only makes noise when its wet.

Mine has been doing this on and off too. Scares the crap out of me every time (like this morning). It's so loud! I'm hoping it'll go away with time. :/

yup 303 and this one is good as well.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...tick_p_77.html

Mine did this when my car was slightly dirty. After cleaning it, I opened the passenger side door and wiped the top of the window to remove any residue. Also did a quick wipe of the rubber part with distilled water. Doesn't squeak anymore.

My passenger window started squeaking today at 4000 miles. I didn't mind when my 8 year old WRX started doing this but a brand new car? Pretty unacceptable to me, I'll definitely be bringing it to the dealer for this if it keeps it up.

Mine does exactly this

same here only when its wet

Both sides of mine squeak when its cold and wet out. This winter will be interesting.

Exact same issue. Let me know how you fix it!

Mine just stared doing this on both sides in the morning but goes away after up and down 3 times.

+1

My passenger side window did this as well. There's a chance it may have been slightly wet however.

After a few minutes it stopped. Really loud though. Had me worried someone had closed the door with the window and done some damage.

Same here, only when its wet.

Yep same thing when wet. Lets out a horrible squeal. But I have to ask, is this normal for most cars? It's never happened to any other car I've driven before but it seems like there are a few people here who are having this problem.

Specific to our car that can be fixed or something we just have to deal with?

Mine started this in the rain this weekend. I can see where the rubber on the door sill, right at the curve to the front pillar starts, it pinches the rubber and pulls it away from the door frame.

go to your dealer to fix it, i just went today and theres a rubber piece that tends to fold .

Mine squeaks when it gets dirty... Never squeaks when it's super clean.
Now, I obsess over keeping my windows clean; Which isn't necessarily a bad thing?

When I find time, I'll try the rubber stuff and report back on how it turns out.

Any chance all of you guys have applied opti-coat to the window trim? I never noticed this until today, and it's the first time I've used the windows since opti-coat. It's a terrible squeal though, thinking I'll have to go to the dealership to have it checked out, hopefully there is a fix like MontrealFRS said.

Is the rubber trim deformed from the constant pinching? It is on mine now. I mentioned it to the dealer who stated that it was normal. :thumbdown:

Rob

My driver's side window makes a pretty awful squeak when going up past the 1/4 mark. Probably going to go to the dealer for this and I think I heard crickets today.

Mine does as well, but usually only if the window is wet, which of course is pretty much every morning.

my driver window squeaks when im rolling it up at the very top, only happens when its wet. Getting my oil change soon so when I got i'm going to tell them this for sure along with a rattle in passenger air bag (pillar)