2016 with a case of the window squeaks - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jarrid'sBRZ · 06-04-2017, 06:08 PM

Hello,

This morning I got into my car to find the window squeaking upon closing the door. It only seems to happen when the door is closed and the window auto rolls up. Otherwise I can open and close my window without any problem. I went through and cleaned the glass but the squeak is still there. Searched the forum and found some people who took theirs in for warranty work to have it fixed. But I would assume that the 2016 would of been equipped with a "updated" window fix. Any ideas?

navanodd · 06-04-2017, 08:09 PM

Can you hear if the squeak is coming from the window seal at the top? If so, pop into your Honda dealer and pick up a tube of Shin-Etsu grease. Its the best stuff for seal conditioning/lubrication and should resolve it.

If the sound is coming from inside the door itself, its probably something else. I haven't heard of any widespread window issues after the early 2013 models.

ztrevs · 06-04-2017, 09:06 PM

This is a problem with my car as well (2017 model).
Not only when it auto rolls up, but when doors are closed and u try to roll up the windows.

Will be bringing in the car for warranty to address a slew of other problems soon.

Jarrid'sBRZ · 06-06-2017, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrevs

This is a problem with my car as well (2017 model).
Not only when it auto rolls up, but when doors are closed and u try to roll up the windows.

Will be bringing in the car for warranty to address a slew of other problems soon.

What other problems are you having? Also I used some Armor all auto glass cleaner on the whole window and the rubber around the window to clean it and now the squeaks are gone!

ztrevs · 06-06-2017, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarrid'sBRZ

What other problems are you having? Also I used some Armor all auto glass cleaner on the whole window and the rubber around the window to clean it and now the squeaks are gone!

Rear deck is rattling (tried all the DIYs suggested on this forum), AC fan is whining really loud, a clunking sound when accelerating from low rpms.

I'll try giving the windows and the seals a good clean next though. Thanks!

stevesnj · 06-06-2017, 10:09 PM

Dirty window felts would make a squeal too.

humfrz · 06-07-2017, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarrid'sBRZ

What other problems are you having? Also I used some Armor all auto glass cleaner on the whole window and the rubber around the window to clean it and now the squeaks are gone!

Now, THAT is just waaaaaay too simple ..........

humfrz

Gforce · 06-07-2017, 10:25 AM

Try cleaning the rubber window scraper along the top of the door on the outside.

Work a cloth down between the scraper edge and the glass, with windex or whatever you like in the cloth. Slide it back and forth a couple of times. You'll be surprised how dirty that scraper can get.

SLVRSRFR · 06-07-2017, 01:26 PM

My driver's side window squeals like a stuck pig when it's even remotely damp outside. It's so loud that people standing near the car or walking close-by will turn their heads.

Now my driver's side window is deeply scored vertically, along the tracks where the window motor lifts/lowers it. They are deep enough to feel with your finger nail, and are visible from certain angles in certain lighting.

I'm well out of warranty so I doubt there's anything I can do now, but it's really annoying.

06-04-2017, 06:08 PM	#1
Jarrid'sBRZ Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2016 Black subaru BRZ limited Location: Wiconsin Posts: 30 Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2016 with a case of the window squeaks Hello, This morning I got into my car to find the window squeaking upon closing the door. It only seems to happen when the door is closed and the window auto rolls up. Otherwise I can open and close my window without any problem. I went through and cleaned the glass but the squeak is still there. Searched the forum and found some people who took theirs in for warranty work to have it fixed. But I would assume that the 2016 would of been equipped with a "updated" window fix. Any ideas? Last edited by Jarrid'sBRZ; 06-04-2017 at 06:26 PM.

06-06-2017, 10:09 PM	#6
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Dirty window felts would make a squeal too. __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

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SLVRSRFR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ 6MT, 2007 WRX Wagon 5MT Location: Caledon, Ontario Posts: 1,332 Thanks: 582 Thanked 534 Times in 377 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	My driver's side window squeals like a stuck pig when it's even remotely damp outside. It's so loud that people standing near the car or walking close-by will turn their heads. Now my driver's side window is deeply scored vertically, along the tracks where the window motor lifts/lowers it. They are deep enough to feel with your finger nail, and are visible from certain angles in certain lighting. I'm well out of warranty so I doubt there's anything I can do now, but it's really annoying. __________________ @bpennerz

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06-04-2017, 08:09 PM	#2
navanodd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Sport-tech WRB Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 308 Thanks: 95 Thanked 171 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can you hear if the squeak is coming from the window seal at the top? If so, pop into your Honda dealer and pick up a tube of Shin-Etsu grease. Its the best stuff for seal conditioning/lubrication and should resolve it. If the sound is coming from inside the door itself, its probably something else. I haven't heard of any widespread window issues after the early 2013 models.

06-04-2017, 09:06 PM	#3
ztrevs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 17' CWP BRZ ------- 15' GLA45 AMG Location: Toronto Posts: 275 Thanks: 52 Thanked 140 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is a problem with my car as well (2017 model). Not only when it auto rolls up, but when doors are closed and u try to roll up the windows. Will be bringing in the car for warranty to address a slew of other problems soon.

06-07-2017, 10:25 AM	#8
Gforce Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Alberta Posts: 519 Thanks: 39 Thanked 162 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Try cleaning the rubber window scraper along the top of the door on the outside. Work a cloth down between the scraper edge and the glass, with windex or whatever you like in the cloth. Slide it back and forth a couple of times. You'll be surprised how dirty that scraper can get.

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