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Toyota Camry Hybrid Rattles, Bumps, & Squeaks

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Hearing some strange noises and can't figure out whatthey are? This is the place to start your investigation.


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Re: Wind noise [pgrokkos] by wvgasguy
Aug 23, 2006 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: pgrokkos (Aug 23, 2006 6:47 am)

I have not notice wind noise as much as road noise. That is with the tires running on concrete and the noise coming into the cabin. I wish they has added even more soundproofing than what they did.
 
I did have my window down the other day while backing out of my garage and was surprised at how many "unfamiliar" or nontraditional noises this thing makes. I'm not sure some of the rattles and noises I hear while driving are squeeks and rattles but rather actually just all the gee-wizardry going on under the hood and some of that makes it back into the cabin. Obviously it was a concern for Toyota or they would not have made the windshield thicker.
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Re: Wind noise [wvgasguy] by terry92270
Aug 23, 2006 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Aug 23, 2006 1:34 pm)

I would suggest you start using your radio or CD player, and the whole thing will go away.
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Re: Wind noise [terry92270] by kirstie_h HOST
Aug 24, 2006 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: terry92270 (Aug 23, 2006 1:57 pm)

Pump up the volume
 
I wonder if better tires would make a noticeable difference?
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Re: Wind noise [kirstie_h] by terry92270
Aug 24, 2006 (7:15 am)
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Aug 24, 2006 5:36 am)

I've never heard of tires effecting the sound system, Kirstie, but anything is worth a try!
 
Seriously, if the tires are a bit overly inflated, they could cause a bit harsher ride, making for some additional squeaks and thunks.
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Re: Wind noise [terry92270] by wvgasguy
Aug 24, 2006 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: terry92270 (Aug 24, 2006 7:15 am)

if the tires are a bit overly inflated, they could cause a bit harsher ride
 
This thing is sprung so softly I can't imagine solid tires making it rough
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Re: Wind noise [pgrokkos] by headmaret
Aug 28, 2006 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: pgrokkos (Aug 23, 2006 6:47 am)

Do not despair!! Yes....the wind noise is bad and no....it cannot be easily masked with the radio. It is at least twice as loud as from my 06 Sienna. Last week, got a Corolla loaner. The Corolla was quieter at 80 mph than the Camry at 60 mph. The hybrid may have a Cd of less than 0.3, but Toyota has certainly made some compromises in wind noise level.
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Re: Wind noise [headmaret] by jbollt
Aug 28, 2006 (2:38 pm)
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Replying to: headmaret (Aug 28, 2006 2:28 pm)

I found that after I had my windows tinted, the tint shop had left the rubber at the bottom of each door window on the inside of the car ...folded down. They do this to aid in getting the tint on all the way inside the door panel. They told me to leave it this way for 2 days, then i could either pull it back up, or they would for me.
 
Is it possible that this is the case on your car? Also check the rubber weatherstrips all around each window for folded or bent sections. My brother in law bought a new Avalon, and one part was folded under glass on the drivers door. Rolled the window down, and unfolded it, and ran the winodow back up. Now it is fine.
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Re: Wind noise [headmaret] by tsy
Aug 28, 2006 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: headmaret (Aug 28, 2006 2:28 pm)

Our TCHs have special glass windshields to decrease noise. This is not a compromise on wind noise. I think you have something wrong and need to get it fixed. Perhaps the window was not installed correctly.
 
This car is quiet on the freeway. I have taken the car (briefly) up to some high speeds and haven't noticed any significant wind noise.
 
good luck.
 
tom
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Re: Wind noise [tsy] by flopshot
Aug 29, 2006 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: tsy (Aug 28, 2006 4:04 pm)

I would agree that the TCH (and 07Camry in general) does have more wind/road noise at highway speeds than other cars. But it is still very good level for a car in this price range. You cannot compare the wind/road noise of a $27k car against a Lexus or Cadillac. My 99CaddySTS with 19" 45-profile tires was much more quiet at 90mph than the TCH with stock tires is at 65mph, and you didn't even hear any wind in the STS, but the price of the car was double.
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Re: rattle in console [primo2] by heathinsd
Aug 29, 2006 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: primo2 (Aug 18, 2006 1:27 pm)

I'm having the same problem with my center console! It was fine until I popped out the little "doors" for the iPod cables to come through the right side of the console. Since then, its been squeeking like crazy when I drive. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one this is happening to.
 
I did take it all apart when I installed my XM Radio kit but that seemed to have only made it worse. hehe. Guess I won't tell the dealership about that when I take it in to get the squeeking looked at.

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