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Super Annoying Door Seal Noise.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Colt4587, Jan 24, 2017.

  1. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:04 AM
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    Colt4587

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    I've got this terrible "clicking/ticking" noise coming from my drivers side door. So far I haven't been able to figure out the exact cause. I've been all over the forum, and have found a few older threads on it, but can't find exactly what the cause might be.

    Does anyone know of a surefire fix to stop the door seal clicking? Video below:

    https://youtu.be/Bbt6cVSwoZ4

    I've also got the dreaded Kazoo noise when driving into wind, or a cross wind is hitting me. Same for that, I've found a lot of threads, but it's been blamed on everything from the grill, to the mirror to the door. Any ideas? Here's the vid:

    https://youtu.be/K6RJ-o4U-9g?t=8

    Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:10 AM
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    the kazoo noise is the door seal
     
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  3. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Try the $1 bill test. Run a bill around the seal with the door closed and you should feel some drag on the bill; if you don't, that could be the problem
     
  4. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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    What does drag on the bill indicate?

    That the seal is bad or good?
     
  5. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    Yes, that the seal is complete.
     
  6. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:15 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Edited for your pleasure
     
  7. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    I feel pleased.
     
  8. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    and so you should
     
  9. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:20 AM
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    You need to get in the habit of cleaning those seals good with a wet rag when you wash your truck. Clean the seals and the metal where the seals touch. Then apply some sort of rubber treatment to them.
    I use aerospace 303 protectant and works well. It keeps the seals pliable and prevents them from drying out. When they dry out, they lose there flexibility and do not seal properly, thus the noise.
     
  10. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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    I hope the seal is good, it's a '15 with only 20k miles on it :(

    I'll try the dollar bill trick. Whats the fix, if it's bad? I have very little faith in my local stealership.
     
  11. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:22 AM
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    I will do that, where do you get the 303 at? Also they feel really pliable and new, truck only has 20k miles on it and is a '15, so it's not real old.

    Thanks!
     
  12. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Chapstick that bitch if you have to
     
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  14. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    There's a TSB for door seals. Good luck getting your dealer to actually do it for you. I've had no luck with mine, yet.

    In the mean time, I was using silicone spray on the door seal on the door, and also on the cab seal as well. Worked just fine for about 2 months, time to reapply
     
  15. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:28 AM
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    Same yr as mine, When I wipe mine I always get a lot of grit from under the door area. I bought mine on Amazon. After you clean and apply the 303 you will see a difference. There are other products, I just find that 303 can be used on different areas of the vehicle that has plastic.
     

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