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Old 06-14-14, 05:35 PM
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Default Croaking sound from passenger side front panel

All of a sudden, I started hearing a croaking sound (just like a tiny frog's!) from somewhere on the passenger side front panel. Took out the items in the glove box, but the sound does not go away and drives me nuts...
Anyone experienced this?
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Add a little vaseline to the rubber door seals with a cloth, very light coat.
A known issue with a squeek is the rubber stopper on the inside of the door. Less than 1" diameter, mounted on the inside panel aft of the armrest. Vaseline here too as well as the lower one.
This will eliminate any rubber on painted surface squeeks & help you resolve if it's something else.
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Or an electrical lubricant spray with a plastic nozzle if it is hard to reach.
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Originally Posted by SteveCraig
Add a little vaseline to the rubber door seals with a cloth, very light coat.
A known issue with a squeek is the rubber stopper on the inside of the door. Less than 1" diameter, mounted on the inside panel aft of the armrest. Vaseline here too as well as the lower one.
This will eliminate any rubber on painted surface squeeks & help you resolve if it's something else.
Some folks recommend Sil-Glyde Lubricating Compound. I have a tube of it, but haven't needed it as of now.
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Thank you all for the advices!!!
Let me give it a try and report back.
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