Creaking trim

General Mazda MX-3 Discussions
Post Reply
kration
Junior Member
Posts: 12
Joined: July 30th, 2001, 2:01 am
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Creaking trim

Post by kration »

Apologies for this very basic query.<P>However, the plastic trim around the rear hatchback window of my 10-year old MX-3 is constantly and loudly creaking. It is soooo f###ing annoying!<P>Has anyone got any tips to fix this before I get the vaseline out (no dirty jokes please).<P>Any constructive suggestions gratefully received.<P>kration.
fender bent
Regular Member
Posts: 30
Joined: September 16th, 2001, 2:01 am
Location: mundelein,illinois,usa

Re: Creaking trim

Post by fender bent »

hi<BR>i had the same problem but i found out it wasnt the plastic trim. when i drove over bumps it squeaked like crazy and i found out its the wood in the trunk the closes off spare tire area. try taking it out and driving and see what happens. all you might need to do is lube the sides up a tiny bit.<P>92 GS baby rocket red
92 1.8L V-6 red baby rocket
jdag112
Junior Member
Posts: 21
Joined: June 26th, 2001, 2:01 am
Location: Tacoma, WA, United states

Re: Creaking trim

Post by jdag112 »

I had this problem and don't worry in 5 minutes it will be gone, (If you have some electrical tape) Take about 6 inches of black tape and wrap it around the U shaped latch on your hatch, and all will be well. I know the sound seems like its coming from all over the place but nearly everytime this little bit of tape is all it takes. <BR>Good Luck<BR>JG
Post Reply

Return to “General Mazda MX-3”