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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Just looking for any info reference my drivers side window squealing. It only happens when the car has been parked outside baking under the intense Florida sunshine. I'm guessing the rubber molding that rests atop the door heats up and when I attempt to lower the window it makes a very loud squeal as the window lowers into the door. Might this be related to the molding wearing out over the past 6 years ? Do they replace it at the dealer and is it pricey ? Thank you for any info.
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My driver's side does this as well when you open the door. However, the other day when I washed my car it went away for a day or two.
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Originally Posted by JROCK747
Just looking for any info reference my drivers side window squealing. It only happens when the car has been parked outside baking under the intense Florida sunshine. I'm guessing the rubber molding that rests atop the door heats up and when I attempt to lower the window it makes a very loud squeal as the window lowers into the door. Might this be related to the molding wearing out over the past 6 years ? Do they replace it at the dealer and is it pricey ? Thank you for any info.
My wife's was squealing, and after several trips to the dealer.(lube, new motor and new regulator) it still squeals. She had it in about 6 or 7 times.
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