Squeaking sound
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Squeaking sound
My 2012.5 991CS has a squeaking sound coming from the driver side dash area behind the steering wheel. I have the electrically operated steering wheel, power up/down in/out. I have tried playing with the control but that doesn't help. Any one have this problem?
#2
If you can not reproduce or attenuate the squeak by pushing on panels around the steering column/dash/footwell there is a good chance it is from the gas tank pads. There is a technical service bulletin (#1403) about this and new felt and foam is put around the tank. I had a similar squeak and had the fix done at the dealer and it did the trick. It sounds like a mouse or like styrofoam and may vary with the fuel load and with temperature. I had to tell the dealer about this service bulletin (thanks to rennlist!). They wanted to try all kinds of other things first.
#3
Try this, pop up the frunk. Get inside and try to simulate the conditions of driving by making the shock bounce up and down using your body weight. Turns out my driver "dash squeak" came from the top rubber portion of the front shocks/struts rubbing against the medal support near the frunk area. I sprayed some silicone spray in there and boom no more squeaks. For about 4 months it drove me nuts! Now I'm in love with my car again.
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If you can not reproduce or attenuate the squeak by pushing on panels around the steering column/dash/footwell there is a good chance it is from the gas tank pads. There is a technical service bulletin (#1403) about this and new felt and foam is put around the tank. I had a similar squeak and had the fix done at the dealer and it did the trick. It sounds like a mouse or like styrofoam and may vary with the fuel load and with temperature. I had to tell the dealer about this service bulletin (thanks to rennlist!). They wanted to try all kinds of other things first.
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If you can not reproduce or attenuate the squeak by pushing on panels around the steering column/dash/footwell there is a good chance it is from the gas tank pads. There is a technical service bulletin (#1403) about this and new felt and foam is put around the tank. I had a similar squeak and had the fix done at the dealer and it did the trick. It sounds like a mouse or like styrofoam and may vary with the fuel load and with temperature. I had to tell the dealer about this service bulletin (thanks to rennlist!). They wanted to try all kinds of other things first.
Had same issue.
Full fuel tank. Warmer temps. A bumpy road to "break it loose". Then it's a miserable squeaking that goes on no matter what road you drive on.
It fixes itself with less fuel and a chance to sit.
Dealer confirmed and is fixing. I sent my service guy the YouTube video below b/c this is what mine sounded like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z26lIDxDhOY&feature=youtu.be
Then we had unexpectedly warm weather and they filled up the tank and went driving and I lucked out because they heard it too.
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Had same issue.
Full fuel tank. Warmer temps. A bumpy road to "break it loose". Then it's a miserable squeaking that goes on no matter what road you drive on.
It fixes itself with less fuel and a chance to sit.
Dealer confirmed and is fixing. I sent my service guy the YouTube video below b/c this is what mine sounded like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z26l...ature=youtu.be
Then we had unexpectedly warm weather and they filled up the tank and went driving and I lucked out because they heard it too.
Full fuel tank. Warmer temps. A bumpy road to "break it loose". Then it's a miserable squeaking that goes on no matter what road you drive on.
It fixes itself with less fuel and a chance to sit.
Dealer confirmed and is fixing. I sent my service guy the YouTube video below b/c this is what mine sounded like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z26l...ature=youtu.be
Then we had unexpectedly warm weather and they filled up the tank and went driving and I lucked out because they heard it too.
What is the best way to get the problem to rear it’s head?
Thanks!
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OMG, thank you so much for posting this video! I have read many threads on this infamous tank pad issue, and that’s exactly what mine sounds like! I had no idea it sounded so much like interior trim! I’ve been living with this for two years since I bought the car. Been gummy pfledging the seals, pushing on trim, etc. Can’t believe all along it was tank pads?!
What is the best way to get the problem to rear it’s head?
Thanks!
Best way to describe the sound is a squeaking like two pieces of Styrofoam rubbing on each other. Comes and goes. The video above is great! Sounded to me like it was coming from behind the vent to the left of the steering wheel.
Thank you for posting this thread OP!!
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I was able to get some great videos of the noise, and my dealer confirmed it was the tank pads. Just picked up this morning and oh, it's so nice and quiet!
Best way to describe the sound is a squeaking like two pieces of Styrofoam rubbing on each other. Comes and goes. The video above is great! Sounded to me like it was coming from behind the vent to the left of the steering wheel.
Thank you for posting this thread OP!!
Best way to describe the sound is a squeaking like two pieces of Styrofoam rubbing on each other. Comes and goes. The video above is great! Sounded to me like it was coming from behind the vent to the left of the steering wheel.
Thank you for posting this thread OP!!
How do the dealers treat this issue, if the car is out of warranty is it down to the owner or is it a design /safety defect and Porsche picks up the cost.