Hello Fellows,

I've got two squeaks I'm tracking down that I really need some help on.

The first is coming from the latches that hold the rear seat seat-backs up and locked in the wagons. The latch seems to be rubbing when the car twists (on bumps, etc) and makes a squeaky/chirpy noise. I have thus far managed to tame it by first coating the latch striker with black window/door silicone and then wrapping with black nylon tape (ie: electrical tape).

This seems to fix the noise, but I'm sure it won't last, esp when it starts to get cold here. Opening/closing that latch (ie: lowering the seatback) a few times will surely chew that all to bits. I'm really looking for a more permanent solution.


The second noise is almost identical both in terms of the character of the noise and the cause. It's coming from the latch on the tailgate. I'm sure it's exactly the same thing - the car flexes and the latch rubs on the striker and makes a squeak. It's terribly annoying.

I haven't pulled the striker out to do the tape wrapping method yet, mostly because I KNOW it won't last long in there and I'll be doing it again in a month.

Even slightly more permanent solutions to these problems would be greatly appreciated.

I have thought about using the paint/brush on plastic coating products (like this:http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip ) but I can't buy them here so I'd have to order it in.

Any thoughts?
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1998 V70 AWD Turbo 195k+

I did the same thing with the rear seat. I covered both ends with electrical tape, but not the part of the latch that points front to back. It worked for several years and the tape is cheap.

For the rear hatch, it can be adjusted with the 2 T40 blots holding down the striker. But be very careful! If you make it too tight, you will brake the lock. Just move the plate forward about 1/8", the dirt around the plate should help you judge the distance. There are also "rubber" bumbers at each bottom corner, for lack of another word, that get old and hard as a rock. Consider replacing these.

Klaus
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Mistakes make us learn. Beer is for a job well done.

thanks for the advice - any idea on where to source these rubber bumper things?
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1998 V70 AWD Turbo 195k+

I picked them up at the dealer, not one of the break the bank items :)

Klaus
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Mistakes make us learn. Beer is for a job well done.

Hello, I guess white grease is no good for the seat catches. There'd be exposed grease when the seat was down. Too bad.

You can use white grease on the latch itself, but that won't stop the squeeking.

Klaus
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Mistakes make us learn. Beer is for a job well done.