ok i recently reinstalled a new system in my car. 2 12 inch solo l5 anyway. when i have my system turned off (most of the time, its too loud) i can hit a bump and i hear a squeek sounds like it could be the window for back dash. i was wondering if theres anything i could check or repair.

Thanks


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Did you check to see that your third brake light housing isn't hitting the rear glass? That's one of the problems in my '95 and I've just been too lazy to fix it yet. I've fixed most of the others, but haven't gotten that far yet. I've started at the front and have been working my way towards the rear. Maybe when I get to fabricating the sub cabinet and the amp rack.....

how would you fix that kind of problem?


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The only way I know of to do that is to completely remove the rear dash (deck) of the car and reinstall it, paying close attention to how close the housing is to the rear window. In my case, I think I'm going to have to use some black foam tape between the housing and the window, though it's hard to find a foam tape that doesn't look ghetto when installed on the housing, because it'll compress to some extent when pressed against the glass. As to removing the rear desk, I've not done that in one of these cars yet, but it can't be too difficult...I've removed many others. Check out this link: http://www.teamforwardmotion.com/tfmtech/j-body/audio/rear_dash_removal.htm

I think it should get you what you need to get it out so that you can get it checked. One major word of caution, though....I've not verified the instructions, though many others do swear by their validity. I'd think they should be pretty good. You work at your own risk here, dude. Don't blame me if something goes wrong, it's your car....be plenty careful, and work at a pace that suits you.

Ok, enough disclaimer-type stuff. Good luck, hope this helps!

Ive noticed when I pulled out my stocker stereo out, And added my aftermarket one, I notice with the stereo off, I can hear my dash squeek.

True enough. When I put my dash and assorted plastic back in on mine, I put a little pressure on the plastic, especially around the mounting locations to try to give it a little tension and try to remove as much of the squeaking as possible. I also noticed that when I cleaned my dash after removal/cleaning (with teflon cleaner)/reinstallation, it squeaked for a few days until the cleaner wore away.