{"id":202,"date":"2014-12-15T16:51:12","date_gmt":"2014-12-16T00:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/?p=202"},"modified":"2015-05-25T02:48:47","modified_gmt":"2015-05-25T09:48:47","slug":"squeaking-noise-diy-cowl-removal-on-2006-scion-tc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/?p=202","title":{"rendered":"Squeaking Noise &#038; DIY Cowl Removal on 2006 Scion tC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I had a crack on the windshield that required replacement. I filed my claim with my insurance company and found an auto glass shop through Yelp. I wanted to get this resolved as soon as possible, but the weather forecast would make this extremely difficult. I don&#8217;t have a covered driveway, so I opted to get this replaced at the auto glass shop location.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_204\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215546.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-204\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-204\" src=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215546-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"crack on windshield\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215546-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215546-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215546-624x832.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-204\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">crack on windshield<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_205\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215552.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-205\" src=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215552-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"crack on windshield\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215552-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215552-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215552-624x832.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">crack on windshield<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_206\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215600.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-206\" src=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215600-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"crack on windshield\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215600-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141129_215600-624x467.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">crack on windshield<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_207\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141130_130716.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-207\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-207\" src=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141130_130716-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"long crack on windshield\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141130_130716-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141130_130716-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141130_130716-624x467.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The crack on the windshield is about 10.5&#8243; long<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Shortly after the install, I started hearing a high pitched squeaking noise. This is only really apparent on rough roads. There&#8217;s a lot of\u00a0construction going on near my home, so rough roads are more the norm than the exception.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/71LY66CSxSg?list=UUSS-QHY3x3rjrv1Ys0jrgXQ\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I thought this was due to the replacement glass. It could be rubbing on the frame or some other part of the cowl area (the perceived\u00a0location of the noise). I checked the cowl (pushed on in it from the outside) and it seemed to have some play\/movement. Could this be the cause?<\/p>\n<p>I called the auto glass shop. We scheduled to have an on-sight visit. The plan was to re-seat the replacement glass (Pilkington Solar Laminated AS-1 DOT177 M65).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_208\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/new_glass.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-208\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-208\" src=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/new_glass-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"Pilkington replacement windshield\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/new_glass-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/new_glass-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/new_glass-624x327.jpg 624w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/new_glass.jpg 1147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pilkington Solar replacement windshield<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I drove the technician around,\u00a0using the\u00a0same route as posted in the\u00a0previous video, so he could hear the noise first hand. When the windshield was removed,\u00a0there appeared to be no apparent wear; no unusual shavings, highlights, etc. The technician banged on all components near and around the windshield frame. He\u00a0was unable to replicate the noise. He reinstalled the windshield.<\/p>\n<p>I let the car sit for awhile so the adhesive could properly set and cure. Later that night, I heard the same noise, on the same road conditions. I did some searching and found a forum that suggested adding foam to the cowl area. The cowl\u00a0was left alone during the reinstallation of the windshield. This is the video of the foam installation on the cowl.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Dxm2tXxKKg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>That didn&#8217;t fix it. I then tried adding foam to the inside of the car, between the glass and the dashboard. Again, targeting the area where the noise is coming from. Still no fix.<\/p>\n<p>The noise is coming from the center part of the cowl area. We ruled out the cowl and the engine compartment in general. Therefore, the noise must come from the other side of the firewall. I checked the radio. I pushed on the upper part (as highlighted in yellow in the picture below). I drove the same route, and guess what?&#8230; that&#8217;s it! The radio housing and\/or the center vent is causing the noise. Something is loose back there.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_209\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141214_220609.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-209\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-209\" src=\"http:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141214_220609-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Scion tC stock radio\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141214_220609-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141214_220609-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eyedtentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_20141214_220609-624x467.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">highlighting where I pushed on the stock radio<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is good news. The noise is more of an annoyance. It doesn&#8217;t effect the running of the car, or the convenience of cabin (air, radio, etc). Nor does it effect the safety of the car; it&#8217;s not windshield related. This is an annoyance I&#8217;ll learn to live with. 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