Tailgate squeak
#1
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Tailgate squeak
Noticed this morning what sounds like a tailgate squeak has developed when on rough roads.
Before taking it in to the dealer, I thought I'd ask if there are places to clean, check or lube easily that I can do myself. It's still under warranty, so I'm not worried, but if there's an easy/common rub point, that I can just take care of, I will.
Thanks!
Before taking it in to the dealer, I thought I'd ask if there are places to clean, check or lube easily that I can do myself. It's still under warranty, so I'm not worried, but if there's an easy/common rub point, that I can just take care of, I will.
Thanks!
#2
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I'd start by lubricating all the rubber door and hatch seals with Gummi Pflege
#3
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Mine was doing it but only right when opening and right when closing. I mentioned it to the dealer when I had it there for something else. When I got it back it was fixed, they said they cleaned something(I will see if i can find my paper work) out because on both sides had a bit of dirt packed in them.
#4
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strange.
In my 2012, I have had no squeak, nor ever had one over the years, but I did have a 2016 Titanium Edition as a loaner last week, and noticed a BIG difference in the open & shut noises coming out of that thing. Wow what a CLUNK every time I opened & shut it. Seemed like the locking mechanism. My 2012 is so quiet comparatively.
In my 2012, I have had no squeak, nor ever had one over the years, but I did have a 2016 Titanium Edition as a loaner last week, and noticed a BIG difference in the open & shut noises coming out of that thing. Wow what a CLUNK every time I opened & shut it. Seemed like the locking mechanism. My 2012 is so quiet comparatively.
#5
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strange.
In my 2012, I have had no squeak, nor ever had one over the years, but I did have a 2016 Titanium Edition as a loaner last week, and noticed a BIG difference in the open & shut noises coming out of that thing. Wow what a CLUNK every time I opened & shut it. Seemed like the locking mechanism. My 2012 is so quiet comparatively.
In my 2012, I have had no squeak, nor ever had one over the years, but I did have a 2016 Titanium Edition as a loaner last week, and noticed a BIG difference in the open & shut noises coming out of that thing. Wow what a CLUNK every time I opened & shut it. Seemed like the locking mechanism. My 2012 is so quiet comparatively.
Mine was doing it but only right when opening and right when closing. I mentioned it to the dealer when I had it there for something else. When I got it back it was fixed, they said they cleaned something(I will see if i can find my paper work) out because on both sides had a bit of dirt packed in them.
#6
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My noise isn't when opening or closing, just when closed and on rough roads. It's more of a squeaking noise. It could be movement against the seals, but sounds like something else and the seals are all clean.
Guess I'll make an appointment.
Guess I'll make an appointment.
#7
Instructor
Mine was squeaking but only when the top of the hatch had some bind to it, easily repeatable when opening/closing but happened also on bad roads. And looking back I see I said just when opening/closing the thing in my first post, I must been lacking coffee that day.
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#8
Did you ever find out the cause of the squeak? I have a similar noise - I haven't pinpointed it to the hatch (I need to ride in the trunk and list), but it sounds like its coming from the far rear. When I open the trunk and push down to "bounce" the suspension I don't hear the noise so I feel like its probably something to do with the hatch