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Possible Fix - Door Seal Noise

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Plain Jane Taco, Oct 23, 2015.

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  1. Oct 24, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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  2. Oct 24, 2015 at 3:54 PM
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  3. Oct 24, 2015 at 4:18 PM
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    Thanks.
     
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  4. Oct 25, 2015 at 8:40 PM
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    Just last week I was able to figure out that the source of my noise is coming from the exact same spot. Not sure how I'm gonna deal with it but I think there are two approaches. Lube, as you have done. Or making that deal tighter/stickier.
     
    NMTrailRider, Oct 25, 2015
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  5. Oct 26, 2015 at 6:13 AM
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    Subbed to yet another door squeak thread.
     
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  6. Oct 26, 2015 at 6:22 AM
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    Can't the door be adjusted so that it closes a little tighter?
     
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  7. Oct 26, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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    That was something I looked into early on. But striker in the door jamb is not adjustable.
     
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  8. Oct 26, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    The lubing really didn't work for me. In fact, I've not lubed anything in more than 2 weeks...since installing the tape. I'm not going to either. At this point I want to see how permanent the fix may be with the tape alone.
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2015 at 4:05 PM
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    i think the reason why the tape works is the semi gloss nature which allows it to slide.

    I use sil-glyde to lube the inner seal, lasts probably 3 ish months. But if i can throw some black electrical tape on the door where it meets the seal that would be awesome.
     
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  10. Oct 26, 2015 at 4:10 PM
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    Could be. But the white tape I'm using looks rather matte to me, though. No matter....I'm happy with the silence. :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Oct 26, 2015 at 4:15 PM
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    I've been having this problem since I bought mine too. Definitely a problem for sure. I'd eventually like to try the tubing inside the stripping solution.
     
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  12. Oct 26, 2015 at 4:32 PM
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    I was thinking the same thing. We want stickier, not slicker.
     
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  13. Oct 26, 2015 at 6:40 PM
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    yeah semi gloss / matte...... ie not the super gloss high friction to rubber surface of the painted door.
     
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    My driver's door started to squeak and squawk like hell, so I sprayed the rubber weather strips with silicone lubricant.

    Done.
     
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  15. Oct 26, 2015 at 7:53 PM
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    Silicone didn't work for me. I'm about ready to spread some blackberry honey on that som'bitch.
     
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  16. Oct 27, 2015 at 4:07 AM
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    I had to spray both the door and jam seals several times before the noise went away. Try lifting the rubber and getting the lube between the rubber and metal as well.
     
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    Did that many times...plus all other manner of lubricating all of the seals....inside, outside, both sides, on top, underneath, in between....you name it. Nothing fixed it completely and/or for very long. :(

    My tape fix is still quiet. I will continue to post the results. And I'm at 2 1/2 weeks with no lube at all. That's my goal.... maintenance-free fix. :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Oct 28, 2015 at 3:48 PM
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    Okay so squeezing the 1/4 tubing all the way around the outer door seal did not fix the issue. Maybe the 5/8 tubing will.
     
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  19. Nov 1, 2015 at 11:17 AM
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    Update: Today I bought some matte finish white vinyl at Michaels Crafts and replaced the white electrical tape I've had on for about 3 weeks now. It's a flatter finish than the tape. I will update how this is working out...though the temps are expected to warm up this week. I'll check back in about a week or so.....unless this fix does not work. Then I'll go back to the tape.

    IMG_6659_zpsduondjcn_140c68b29ce3318a29478cdd727ced68a33468df.jpg


    Very hard to see unless you know it's there and are very close to it.

    IMG_6665_zpskqrbam64_3fd2cf1154272168862406f705f8949b3b470717.jpg
     
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  20. Nov 8, 2015 at 7:26 AM
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    Update: Went back to the tape. The matte vinyl was about 80% effective....better than doing nothing (or lubing) but not good enough for me. The tape on the other hand is more like 99% effective. As I mentioned above, I wipe out the doors and jambs after I wash the truck. So any lube that was applied a few weeks ago is long gone.

    Just in case it matters....I'm using Scotch brand vinyl electrical tape, in white.
     
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