Plastic Squeak
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Drifting
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From: Whittier CA
Plastic Squeak
Okay Guys and Gals...
I'm getting a plastic squeaking noise coming from the dash. It seems to be coming from the instrument cluster area, but I cannot pin it down. I get the squeak when I hit slight bumps in the road, like lane markers. It is a consistent squeak and it is driving me nuts.
I'm sure people have experienced squeaks in the past. I would like to know what squeaks you have experienced from the driver's side area (around the instrument cluster) and what you did to fix those squeaks.
My plans are to look under the dash today to see if the squeak is possibly coming from there, but I really don't expect to find anything.
Thanks
I'm getting a plastic squeaking noise coming from the dash. It seems to be coming from the instrument cluster area, but I cannot pin it down. I get the squeak when I hit slight bumps in the road, like lane markers. It is a consistent squeak and it is driving me nuts.
I'm sure people have experienced squeaks in the past. I would like to know what squeaks you have experienced from the driver's side area (around the instrument cluster) and what you did to fix those squeaks.
My plans are to look under the dash today to see if the squeak is possibly coming from there, but I really don't expect to find anything.
Thanks
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Dash pod is held on with spring clips. Try pushing on pod while driving over a area that causes the noise. Might need to pull pod and spread the clips for a tighter fit. Gl
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Another possibility to try and rule out is just outside the windshield.....
When I had our brand spanking new 2013 GS to the local dealer to get a PA inspection ( since we bought our's at Kerbeck in NJ) the dealer pointed out to me that there is a service bulletin out ( at least on our model) for replacement of the plastic piece that sits just below the windshield wipers and goes across the full width of the windshield. They showed me the pics of it.
Since I am not hearing any squeaking yet, I will let it ride. Should one develop, I'll at least know where to start looking and have a solution.
When I had our brand spanking new 2013 GS to the local dealer to get a PA inspection ( since we bought our's at Kerbeck in NJ) the dealer pointed out to me that there is a service bulletin out ( at least on our model) for replacement of the plastic piece that sits just below the windshield wipers and goes across the full width of the windshield. They showed me the pics of it.
Since I am not hearing any squeaking yet, I will let it ride. Should one develop, I'll at least know where to start looking and have a solution.
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Drifting
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From: Whittier CA
Another possibility to try and rule out is just outside the windshield.....
When I had our brand spanking new 2013 GS to the local dealer to get a PA inspection ( since we bought our's at Kerbeck in NJ) the dealer pointed out to me that there is a service bulletin out ( at least on our model) for replacement of the plastic piece that sits just below the windshield wipers and goes across the full width of the windshield. They showed me the pics of it.
Since I am not hearing any squeaking yet, I will let it ride. Should one develop, I'll at least know where to start looking and have a solution.
When I had our brand spanking new 2013 GS to the local dealer to get a PA inspection ( since we bought our's at Kerbeck in NJ) the dealer pointed out to me that there is a service bulletin out ( at least on our model) for replacement of the plastic piece that sits just below the windshield wipers and goes across the full width of the windshield. They showed me the pics of it.
Since I am not hearing any squeaking yet, I will let it ride. Should one develop, I'll at least know where to start looking and have a solution.
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Drifting
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From: Whittier CA
I have pushed on the instrument cluster (I'm assuming this is what is referred to as the dash pod???) and it does seem to stop the squeak, but I need to test a little further.
Thanks
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Okay Guys and Gals...
I'm getting a plastic squeaking noise coming from the dash. It seems to be coming from the instrument cluster area, but I cannot pin it down. I get the squeak when I hit slight bumps in the road, like lane markers. It is a consistent squeak and it is driving me nuts.
I'm sure people have experienced squeaks in the past. I would like to know what squeaks you have experienced from the driver's side area (around the instrument cluster) and what you did to fix those squeaks.
My plans are to look under the dash today to see if the squeak is possibly coming from there, but I really don't expect to find anything.
Thanks
I'm getting a plastic squeaking noise coming from the dash. It seems to be coming from the instrument cluster area, but I cannot pin it down. I get the squeak when I hit slight bumps in the road, like lane markers. It is a consistent squeak and it is driving me nuts.
I'm sure people have experienced squeaks in the past. I would like to know what squeaks you have experienced from the driver's side area (around the instrument cluster) and what you did to fix those squeaks.
My plans are to look under the dash today to see if the squeak is possibly coming from there, but I really don't expect to find anything.
Thanks
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Drifting
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From: Whittier CA
Okay... Taking the Corvette to West Coast Corvette tomorrow (Saturday) for the squeak. It appears to be coming from under the dash somewhere around the instrument cluster. If I bang near the truck/fuel door release buttons, the dash/instrument cluster squeaks. If I pull up slightly on the dash and away from the instrument cluster, or press down on the top of the dash above the instrument cluster , the squeak stops.
Since I can replicate the squeak without the car moving, I'll bring it to them and let the experts pull the dash apart.
Wish me luck...
Since I can replicate the squeak without the car moving, I'll bring it to them and let the experts pull the dash apart.
Wish me luck...
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Drifting
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From: Whittier CA
**UPDATE** The squeak is gone. As stated above, took the Corvette to West Coast Corvette. The technician, Scott, spent an hour on the car taking the dashboard apart. The squeak was caused by a label (sticker) attached inside the dash above instrument cluster and air conditioner duct that connects to the vent near the driver's door.
The label started to peel and the edges of the label were making contact with the top of the air conditioner duct. When the duct would move, the label against the duct would cause the squeaking sound.
I know... We were surprised. Initially, we actually thought it was something with the HUD.
Anyway, special thanks to Scott. He did a great job and cared for my vehicle like it was his. He let me watch and I learned a lot....
Thanks to everyone who provided input.
The label started to peel and the edges of the label were making contact with the top of the air conditioner duct. When the duct would move, the label against the duct would cause the squeaking sound.
I know... We were surprised. Initially, we actually thought it was something with the HUD.
Anyway, special thanks to Scott. He did a great job and cared for my vehicle like it was his. He let me watch and I learned a lot....
Thanks to everyone who provided input.
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Glad we could help, have a great week. 
