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Anyone else got creaks?

I have one from somewhere near the drivers dash speaker and one from the glovebox.

Will mention when I get the recall done but thought I'd check in with others.
 
Yep exactly the same! Fixed both with some CC sticky back foam. Couple on either side of the glove box panel and then the speaker panel and A pillar cover. It all pops off easy enough, the clips holding the pillar cover on are flimsy and are tethered as part of the side curtain airbag is behind it so its designed to pop off easily. Mine is now rattle free from that part. There's still a rattle in the rear and annoying PS4 tyre whine/drone which is slowly driving me insane. Although that just leads me to trying to kill the tyres even faster... according to my Toyota health check yesterday 2.5mm gone after 1200 miles so far assuming they came with 8mm....
 
rdmsport said:
Yep exactly the same! Fixed both with some CC sticky back foam. Couple on either side of the glove box panel and then the speaker panel and A pillar cover. It all pops off easy enough, the clips holding the pillar cover on are flimsy and are tethered as part of the side curtain airbag is behind it so its designed to pop off easily. Mine is now rattle free from that part. There's still a rattle in the rear and annoying PS4 tyre whine/drone which is slowly driving me insane. Although that just leads me to trying to kill the tyres even faster... according to my Toyota health check yesterday 2.5mm gone after 1200 miles so far assuming they came with 8mm....
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Oh great thanks, well worth a try! Which size foam did you use?
 
jb1750 said:
What tyres would you change to??
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Not to sure at the moment, Goodyear AS6 would be at the top of the list. I'd be tempted to try a 225 40 18 but in theory that generates more noise.
PVGR said:
Oh great thanks, well worth a try! Which size foam did you use?
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I used 10mm as that's what I had lying around, works fine but 6mm would probably be best. The glovebox has a proper clunk to it now when you open it.
 
Two points from me:

1. I've only noticed very minor creaks a couple of times on really cold days before the cabin has reached a pleasant temperature.

2. @PVGR , respect to you for the thread title; I don't think you have received the commensurate credit!
 
PVGR said:
Like this? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225358283639?hash=item3478668377:g:5~YAAOSwFNRjxjUu&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAoHHuDDO3QJnh6dNcwn+DTdqhG91V8j5To6RVzP3n+tMUAQuoqwKb5f7kFxcmKN12plRZEJpbM4vxkFwAdbuHKEO9dgwHXV4fmw/6qiovvtoCygzY0qPDocy48JAHVL2pGcic3fyE9ke+7Mp0kgh25/fiS+5ZRsHM6xf+qR3ZHR9iSyh/onaDoWjApU/cFYdJr4P8QJc5vef9YOI6vWMeR10=|tkp:Bk9SR4Tr2IK9YQ
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This one - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283015328771?hash=item41e5073403:g:yNgAAOSwm4NbKSTo&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA4MtwVZlKGllicLTnDFezyqGyBPYf48Y+Qc+ZSotgOpyFI/oJNAOB7UagV323d+TSi33l9IMc+g5+ymRqhaPib8/cfFrY+dAMhh6V1rBkBG2WnoyC2sWUhS8lN0Sp6MEQRiDEiar1jggUO+DnBSWDWhLw5YzEL1NxZOObmvqh9EeX4tsMWhng7WbXHGVsZt7CIQ8rUNC28XactRUypWth2EYQsrYS6XSc7w9QOA/3w5XEgz1Xea/e3MVzLhmjzV4ayoF3txRbK2Vsfixx/fq18stzzDTi/PtpPbOl/8vp796g|tkp:BFBMsOSJg71h

Edit - not the double sided version though.

So this one -
www.ebay.co.uk

Single Sided Foam Tape Self Adhesive Extra Sticky Backed Gasket Seal Window Car | eBay

It is flexible with good tear and chemical resistance. Polyethylene is preferred to EPDM when oils and greases are present. Note:- The maximum working temperature is 60 degrees C. The backing peels away to reveal a high quality, extra sticky adhesive.
www.ebay.co.uk
 
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Silver Fox said:
Two points from me:

1. I've only noticed very minor creaks a couple of times on really cold days before the cabin has reached a pleasant temperature.

2. @PVGR , respect to you for the thread title; I don't think you have received the commensurate credit!
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Yeah mine is exactly the same, once the cabin is warmed up my creaks go away. But I believe for me they're coming from the left and right air vents.
 
Anything serious and obvious can be looked under warranty. Under 1.5 k miles i think. Don’t quote me as TC might have changed. This is what was the case with my gt86. I had creaks they wanted to charge me for fixing as I was above certain mileage already
So act early and ask your dealer guys and girls if you can’t sort it out
 
SmokingPancakes said:
Yeah mine is exactly the same, once the cabin is warmed up my creaks go away. But I believe for me they're coming from the left and right air vents.
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Had exactly the same on mine; I found (eventually) that it was the plastic A pillar that was creaking rather than the vents, and that it stopped if I put my finger between the dashboard and the pillar.

Got the dealer to look at it this morning when getting the recall work done, and hopefully the foam they’ve inserted will have sorted it.
 
Well if dealer and other fixes work please share seems like a common issue!

Glove drove me so mad the morning I left it open, haven't got round to trying foam yet
 
I too have a horrible creak coming from the drivers side somewhere near the vent.

I push on parts as I drive trying to work out what the hell it is.
The roads around here are terrible so it is very constant until the cabin gets warm enough.
I will investigate the a pillar next. Thanks for the suggestions on this thread.

If I can’t find it an email to the dealer will be next.
 
Mine is also back with vengeance, my percussive maintenance approach didn't work.
 
Dealer looked at it, booked in end of month to replace it. Did try and look quickly to see how it removes as you can buy carbon ones.
 
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