02 Drivers Window Squeak

Steve, I have been plagued with a very similar problem that the dealership fixed yesterday in my 04 Camry. The same noise by my ear quit when I applied pressure on the window so I thought something in the window mechanism was the cause. The mechanic pulled the plastic trim cover that covers the upper seat belt slot and we took a drive. Noise did not occur. He then applied a sound reduction fabric over the metal tabs that hold the trim piece in place (5 minute job) and sent me on my way. I put about 65 miles on the car today and no noise or "crackle" so far. He didn't admit it but I get the feeling he has encountered this problem many times before. Hope this helps. Bob

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Bob - this happens exactly. If I use my elbow to gently push the top corner of the window (near my ear), it stops. So, I was thinking the glass is vibrating within the rubber channel.

Bob - I have noticed that that piece sometimes makes a little noise, too.

Please keep me posted as to how the fix works. I've been living with this for years as the dealer does not notice it.

Steve

I had a crackling noise coming from my 02 Camry since I bought it new. I took it to Toyota three times and they could never fix it. I finally fixed it myself by removing wipers, removing plastic cowling, and taping the fork-like fasteners with masking tape.