2001 9-3 squeeky tailgate

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

Keith - 26 Jul 2005 15:40 GMT

Hi This creaking noise coming from the rubber seals around the hatch
back has started to bother me so much that I thought I would ask if anyone
else has had the same problem.
It can be noticed when turning corners or going over bumps. It seems that
the body twists (or the tailgate) and rubs against the seals. I have tried
treating the rubber seals with sillicon but it did not help and may have
made the noise worse.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to try next?

thanks, keith

Reply to this Message

MH - 26 Jul 2005 16:04 GMT

> I have tried... sillicon but it did not help
> ...
> Does anyone have any suggestions on what to try next?

baby powder

(not the one made of babies, but talcum powder - you know...)

Signature

MH
'72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96
'91 900i

Reply to this Message

PAPAGENE4JACK - 26 Jul 2005 18:28 GMT

Get use to the squeeks and raddles you own a saab. best regards papa

Reply to this Message

Pooh Bear - 26 Jul 2005 23:53 GMT

> Get use to the squeeks and raddles you own a saab. best regards papa

Maybe he'd be better off with an older Saab. They don't squeak or rattle.

Graham

Reply to this Message

Grunff - 26 Jul 2005 18:41 GMT

> Hi This creaking noise coming from the rubber seals around the hatch
> back has started to bother me so much that I thought I would ask if anyone
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> made the noise worse.
> Does anyone have any suggestions on what to try next?

I don't know whether the 9^3 has them, but I'll post this anyway. Most
cars have some kind of rubber stops either on the tailgate or on the
body. The purpose of these is to support the tailgate when it's closed.
They are usually adjustable, often by turning in/out.

If your car has them, you need to adjust them so that the tailgate is
better supported, equally on both sides.

Signature

Grunff

Reply to this Message