Suffering from squeaky windows? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RYU · 12-06-2012, 03:00 PM

I've had squeaky windows before but my driver's side window is really getting pretty annoying. My coworker heard my window roll up all the way from the other side of the parking lot this morning. Since I have to roll up/down my window for various key cards every morning this is becoming a huge annoyance.

This thread talks about the auto "crack" feature when opening/closing the door but mine and a few local friends are having this issue far beyond that.

number1Tango · 12-06-2012, 03:06 PM

i get the squeak when it rains out

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kopA0AnwqZI"]Scion FRS Window Squeak - YouTube[/ame]

chutrain · 12-06-2012, 03:08 PM

Just came up recently. I think it's when the window is damp for the few times it's happened, similar to the few other cases. It's obnoxiously loud.

Luke.Cariveau · 12-06-2012, 03:12 PM

I've had it happen but only recently, I've deduced that it was the seal inbetween the 2 windows on the door was forming oddly around the seal on the door frame.

Pake1 · 12-06-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RYU

I've had squeaky windows before but my driver's side window is really getting pretty annoying. My coworker heard my window roll up all the way from the other side of the parking lot this morning. Since I have to roll up/down my window for various key cards every morning this is becoming a huge annoyance.

This thread talks about the auto "crack" feature when opening/closing the door but mine and a few local friends are having this issue far beyond that.

Had this happening too, we just had a couple of weeks worth of rain here in SoCal so that explains it for the both of us.

Was going to WD-40 it like a noob. Stops squeaking when its sunny

RYU · 12-06-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pake1

Was going to WD-40 it like a noob. Stops squeaking when its sunny

I suspect this problem will start to bubble up for many people in the "wet/snow" states. Though, mine only happens when it's damp to dry. When it's completely wet it's gone. However, the problem is.. it's been dry for a week or so and the thing just seems to squeak louder now since it does get damp from the morning dew (parked outside).

I'm not sure if WD40 would be wise. It might coat the glass itself which would be kind of annoying seeing the streaks as you roll up, no? Let us know if does work for you though.

I think the compound of the rubber guides needs to be changed to something polyurethane or something along those lines. It's never been this bad in my other cars.

CircuitJerk · 12-06-2012, 07:05 PM

Only happens when it's wet.

twincamRob · 12-06-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CircuitJerk

Only happens when it's wet.

This...occasionally

CircuitJerk · 12-06-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by twincamRob

This...occasionally

Yeah, it's not ALL the time.

briang0901 · 12-06-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RYU

I've had squeaky windows before but my driver's side window is really getting pretty annoying. My coworker heard my window roll up all the way from the other side of the parking lot this morning. Since I have to roll up/down my window for various key cards every morning this is becoming a huge annoyance.

This thread talks about the auto "crack" feature when opening/closing the door but mine and a few local friends are having this issue far beyond that.

Happens when its wet, and is annoying for sure!!

Shagaliscious · 12-06-2012, 08:43 PM

Happens when it's wet, but not all the time. And it's certainly not as loud as the video posted. That would annoy me.

ggpaul · 12-06-2012, 08:44 PM

Damn this season!

RYU · 12-07-2012, 01:54 AM

It's hard to tell how loud this would be in person but it's very similar and mine can get pretty loud. Thanks for posting this.

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Originally Posted by number1Tango

i get the squeak when it rains out

Ryan86 · 12-07-2012, 02:35 AM

It only happens after a wash, windows squeak going up or down, but once dry, noise gone.

We are forced to fit smash and grab in South Africa, which like a VPS film on the inside of the driver and passenger windows, which could cause friction on the rubber housing.

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12-06-2012, 03:00 PM	#1
RYU Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: really slow... Location: Los Angeles (SGV) Posts: 737 Thanks: 340 Thanked 253 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Suffering from squeaky windows? I've had squeaky windows before but my driver's side window is really getting pretty annoying. My coworker heard my window roll up all the way from the other side of the parking lot this morning. Since I have to roll up/down my window for various key cards every morning this is becoming a huge annoyance. This thread talks about the auto "crack" feature when opening/closing the door but mine and a few local friends are having this issue far beyond that.

12-06-2012, 03:06 PM	#2
number1Tango Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silver FRS Location: Malibu Posts: 160 Thanks: 424 Thanked 48 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i get the squeak when it rains out [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kopA0AnwqZI"]Scion FRS Window Squeak - YouTube[/ame] __________________

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Luke.Cariveau "Fast Looking Slow Car" Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13' BRZ Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 298 Thanks: 62 Thanked 83 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had it happen but only recently, I've deduced that it was the seal inbetween the 2 windows on the door was forming oddly around the seal on the door frame.

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CircuitJerk Pull my finger... Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Silver Scion Slushbox Location: Illinois Posts: 996 Thanks: 476 Thanked 367 Times in 226 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Only happens when it's wet.

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Ryan86 Road Warrior Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Satin Pearl White Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 181 Thanked 544 Times in 359 Posts Mentioned: 59 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It only happens after a wash, windows squeak going up or down, but once dry, noise gone. We are forced to fit smash and grab in South Africa, which like a VPS film on the inside of the driver and passenger windows, which could cause friction on the rubber housing.

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