Squeaking in the center console???
#71
Re: Squeaking in the center console???
Originally Posted by lem144
I could have tried to fix it myself too, because I want my things to be perfect..but I also want quality that I buy to be perfect, and I expect no less from Toyota.
Originally Posted by lem144
A missing clip is not excusable, and Toyota should be well aware of it.
Originally Posted by lem144
I'm glad I was one of the people to get a detailed survey from Toyota in the mail on the quality of the car. I actually filled it out quite completely.
#72
Re: Squeaking in the center console???
Even when it comes to minor repairs, the less time my car is at the mercy of someone else's hands, the better. I worked for high-end car dealers for too many years to think otherwise. I wouldn't even let my Toyota dealer do my pre-delivery wash, 'cuz I didn't want towel abrasion. Geez, I even cringe at how tightly the underpaid lot attendants (politically-correct term?) will park cars before and after service. If you ask, they'll tell you how many accidental door dings they've had to fix. No, thanks... I'll try to fix any squeak myself. Save the grease on my leather seats for someone else!
#73
Re: Squeaking in the center console???
Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro
Even when it comes to minor repairs, the less time my car is at the mercy of someone else's hands, the better. I worked for high-end car dealers for too many years to think otherwise. I wouldn't even let my Toyota dealer do my pre-delivery wash, 'cuz I didn't want towel abrasion. Geez, I even cringe at how tightly the underpaid lot attendants (politically-correct term?) will park cars before and after service. If you ask, they'll tell you how many accidental door dings they've had to fix. No, thanks... I'll try to fix any squeak myself. Save the grease on my leather seats for someone else!
When I owned my Infiniti and Acuras the dealrs woudl wash the car when they woudl do service, I woudl always tell them not to tocuh the car, I wash my own car. My TCH dealer is a buch of fools, I am only letting them do what they need to do, I fixed my squeak and as soon as i figure out how to get the back deck out I will pad it to stpo the vibrations, but th efew minor things I needed dealer to do they abused the car, put 14 miles on it to determine if the alignment was off, why not just put it on the machine, then they woudl sit itn eh car witht he car runninga nd AC on MAX while they worked on the Sirius radio. So I am done with them as soon as they fix the Sirius.
#74
Re: Squeaking in the center console???
I live on a red brick road (think cobblestones) and my center console was a cornucopia of crickets hyped on pheromones. Now it is silent.
Thank you for this guide. $1.50 at Home Depot, lovekills directions, and 5 minutes was all it took. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Thank you for this guide. $1.50 at Home Depot, lovekills directions, and 5 minutes was all it took. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
#76
Re: Squeaking in the center console???
Originally Posted by lovekills
Your case is isolated, probably happened during assembly. The squeak is not related to missing clips but to the plastic material used and design. Eventually, Toyota will make the necessary adjustments. Like adding the felt dots themselves.
Originally Posted by lovekills
So did I. Most customers do get one in the mail or email these days. Mine was all positive. I do not mind minor issues, but I do mind much bigger troubles I got in more expensive cars in the past.
#77
Re: Squeaking in the center console???
Originally Posted by lem144
My squeak was similar to everything everyone else talks about on here. After the clips were fixed, there has been no squeak. If the plastic is what is causing the squeaks then everyone should have them, including me.
Regarding minor issues vs biggies: well, if I get upset with all minor issues I may not live too long.
#79
Re: Squeaking in the center console???
A few days after installing the 3 felt pads (which was simple) my squeak is back slightly but not so bad as before. I think I will try the silicone grease and a few more felt pads.
I did bring this to the attention of my dealer, as everybody should, however, I wanted it fixed NOW because the squeak was driving me nuts. I even sent a copy of this forum to the dealer; and will also have them look at it when I take it in for the first oil change. Toyota does need to be aware of the problem but I agree with everyone else, taking it in and leaving the car is too much of a hassle when it is so simple.
I did bring this to the attention of my dealer, as everybody should, however, I wanted it fixed NOW because the squeak was driving me nuts. I even sent a copy of this forum to the dealer; and will also have them look at it when I take it in for the first oil change. Toyota does need to be aware of the problem but I agree with everyone else, taking it in and leaving the car is too much of a hassle when it is so simple.
#80
Re: Squeaking in the center console???
Originally Posted by GreenHawaii
A few days after installing the 3 felt pads (which was simple) my squeak is back slightly but not so bad as before. I think I will try the silicone grease and a few more felt pads.