Question on rear cargo cover.
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Question on rear cargo cover.
Anyone have a problem with squeeking their rear cargo cover? At high speed over rocky road, it squeeks like crazy. Anyone know how to diffuse the problem?
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Originally Posted by Funneldown
Anyone have a problem with squeeking their rear cargo cover? At high speed over rocky road, it squeeks like crazy. Anyone know how to diffuse the problem?
A few owners have had a problem with the rear hatch itself squeaking under these conditions. Two ideas here: first be sure that the rubber seals are engaging properly by closing the hatch on a dollar bill. You should be able to pull the dollar bill through the gasket with a good bit of resistance being felt. Try the same test in several places around the opening. Clean both the rubber and the seating surface carefully, and treat the rubber with a preservative like Armorall to be sure it remains soft and supple. That should relieve the squeak in the hatch seal.
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Found the problem...
So, turns out that it wasn't the rear cargo cover or the cabin, but the armrest in the back seat. Apparently the leather to leather contact caused the really loud and annoying squeek. When having the armrest down, the ride is so nice and quiet.
I must now figure out what to do so I can keep the armrest up and not have it squeek.
Thank you all for the advice and input. It took me a while to find a decent Lexus message board. I was an owner of a 02 Land Rover Freelander, but now am a proud owner of a 05 RX 330 Thundercloud Edition. Hope to be around this message for years to come...
I must now figure out what to do so I can keep the armrest up and not have it squeek.
Thank you all for the advice and input. It took me a while to find a decent Lexus message board. I was an owner of a 02 Land Rover Freelander, but now am a proud owner of a 05 RX 330 Thundercloud Edition. Hope to be around this message for years to come...
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