Squeaky refresh falcon wing door trim panel

[everydaychris]

Hello!
So I know if the issue where the actual falcon wing door runs on the body and seal causing squeaking.
For me however it seems the issue is the door panel inside.

I tried lookin on how to remove the piece in the service manual but it seems to only show how to remove the wood trim.

I tried spraying the cracks with silicone spray and I tried putting a piece of paper in between the white trim and black trim but it still squeaks like crazy.

Has anyone tried removing the trim? I’m scared to open a service ticket because they seem to always do more harm then good haha.

 

[everydaychris]

Actually now that I’m inspecting it closer it does seem to be a similar issue with the door rubbing against the interior trim piece. Going to try the lube method

 

[nauticax]

I have a squeak on my FWD too. Not sure if this is the same one you have or not.

 

[everydaychris]

I have a squeak on my FWD too. Not sure if this is the same one you have or not.

similiar. I found it not only squeaks there but the actual trim piece when I tried pushing it with the falcon wing door. I'm trying a few things but right now its some felt tape on the trim to see if provides some cushion

 

[mhdelarosa]

I put a strip of electrical tape to be a barrier between the FWD and trim surfaces that were rubbing. About 1ft of 1/2” tape. It worked!

 

[mhdelarosa]

similiar. I found it not only squeaks there but the actual trim piece when I tried pushing it with the falcon wing door. I'm trying a few things but right now its some felt tape on the trim to see if provides some cushion

Did the felt tape work? I thought my electrical tape worked but it was a fail. Going to try felt tape next.

 

[everydaychris]

Did the felt tape work? I thought my electrical tape worked but it was a fail. Going to try felt tape next.

Worked! I used the soft side of velcro tape along the edges of the falcon wing door near the trim but not on the paint and it stopped the squeaking

 

[mhdelarosa]

Worked! I used the soft side of velcro tape along the edges of the falcon wing door near the trim but not on the paint and it stopped the squeaking

Just did it and seems to have worked. Yessss

 

[GoVols!]

Worked! I used the soft side of velcro tape along the edges of the falcon wing door near the trim but not on the paint and it stopped the squeaking

Would you mind sharing a photo of exactly where you placed it. Thanks

 

[everydaychris]

Here you go:

 

[jb401]

I had this problem and it was really bad. Chicago Elston SC was able to completely fix it with a FWD adjustment. Just FYI

 

[jasonhr13]

@everydaychris link to that felt tape?

 

[everydaychris]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BNPHCZX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[kriskros91]

Hey @everydaychris. I enjoy your YouTube videos. I have this super annoying creaking/squeaking noise on my 2022 Model X Plaid that I have taken to the Dallas SC at least 3 times for. The last time clips were broken and they took a while to get parts in to repair. Each time it seems to improve for like MAAAAYBE 24-48 hours before the problem returns.

Have you been able to keep the squeaking away since March 2023 with your felt tape solution? I'm considering applying some silicone grease as per another thread on squeaking from Refresh Model X FWD from this thread Rubbing noise from falcon wing doors when driving.

 

[oldsport]

driver side fwd seems to have tight tolerance spec

 

[kriskros91]

driver side fwd seems to have tight tolerance spec

Does this comment mean that the driver side fwd is good or bad? My issue seems to be originating from the passenger side FWD more than drivers side

 

[redbar]

Hello!
So I know if the issue where the actual falcon wing door runs on the body and seal causing squeaking.
For me however it seems the issue is the door panel inside.

I tried lookin on how to remove the piece in the service manual but it seems to only show how to remove the wood trim.

I tried spraying the cracks with silicone spray and I tried putting a piece of paper in between the white trim and black trim but it still squeaks like crazy.

Has anyone tried removing the trim? I’m scared to open a service ticket because they seem to always do more harm then good haha.

@everydaychris how’s this holding up?

 

[everydaychris]

@everydaychris how’s this holding up?

zero squeaks with the felt tape or the soft side of velcro. Its the whole falcon wing door rubbing against the plastic part near the rear wheel. You don't notice the tape because its black and its on the falcon door side

 

[Jons1234]

This has been driving me mad as well. It began to sound like someone was making balloon animals in the back of my wife's car.

I followed @everydaychris location but with a slight modification that is less noticeable and still works for me.

In the same general area I stuck a piece of friction tape (bought it to stop the back seats ratting on my Model S!) along the door edge but tucked it under the black plastic trim.

It's barely noticeable and stops the balloon animals being made.

 

[everydaychris]

This has been driving me mad as well. It began to sound like someone was making balloon animals in the back of my wife's car.

I followed @everydaychris location but with a slight modification that is less noticeable and still works for me.

In the same general area I stuck a piece of friction tape (bought it to stop the back seats ratting on my Model S!) along the door edge but tucked it under the black plastic trim.

It's barely noticeable and stops the balloon animals being made.

haha balloon animals is EXACTLY how I felt. Glad you got it fixed. Now to fix the random weird creaking of interior trim the car makes when it starts to move.