How do I fix a dashboard squeak?

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Sep 21, 2009 | 08:50 AM

gstern1994

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How do I fix a dashboard squeak?

The lower dash on my 02 squeaks, I think I've isolated the location to approx. the left lower dash - the coin holder region. I've tried to make it squeak myself when not moving, but I cannot seem to recreate the same kind of forces to duplicate it exactly. As the car is so quiet otherwise, it may cause me to pick up a drinking habit if I cannot fix it, it's driving me crazy.

Any tips on fixing dash squeaks? Thanks a million.

Sep 21, 2009 | 11:07 AM

qtrung909

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ive brought my gs back to lexus many time for a squeak in the dash and they took the dash out put extra foam by the speaker cover and i still get the squeak. sucks because its really annoying. I'd suggest seeing if you need to lubricate the spring behind the coin holder?

Sep 21, 2009 | 11:10 AM

caddyowner

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Can't be fixed, sorry. Trade in your LS for something like my 02 Dakota. My Dakota also has a dash squeak. But, since it doesn't have any more expensive noises from the engine or transmission, I welcome a little squeaking now-and-then. Given it's a Dakota with 92K miles and an unknown history, I know those more expensive noises are likely anytime.

Now, maybe someone can give you a meaningful answer to your question.

Sep 21, 2009 | 11:19 AM

gstern1994

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Thanks, I'll see if the lubricant will help.

Sep 21, 2009 | 02:17 PM

pacinitaly

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my dash squeaks too and the area by the nav, lexus wants to charge me shop time to check it out. I have the cert pre own but like all the other things I request to check, they want $$$ so I only bring it to them for warranty work and toyota for everything else.

Sep 21, 2009 | 07:39 PM

ancdmd

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From: McAllen, TX

Check out my post history for advice on dash squeaks, I've cured a bunch of mine. The worst offender was the nav surround panel, followed by the center air vent assembly. Basically any plastic-on-plastic that is snap-fit needs to be lubricated and/or isolated with felt pads or electrical tape.