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intensifi · 01-24-2013, 04:01 PM

It's right behind my left ear. I hear it when the top is up and driving. When the top is down it does not squeak. Any ideas on how to fix this?

decepticon-vert · 02-10-2013, 11:51 AM

I had posted a thread on this before. But not sure how to post link. Anyway, Chevy has a TB on this. The installed an insulator kit to keep noise low. Someone suggested to use silicone lube to also fix it. Noise is from 5th bow and its louder when it's hotter outside. Good luck.

intensifi · 02-11-2013, 01:48 AM

Thanks! I'll have that looked at.

BlueRay-J · 02-11-2013, 11:39 AM

I have a similar sound, but its coming from between the rear and front windows. Put down either and the noise goes away.

CooG · 03-15-2013, 01:17 PM

Anyone know the TSB number for the squeak in the 5th bow?

Anyone have pics of where to shoot silicone/WD40/Opossum grease?

intensifi · 03-15-2013, 04:13 PM

Thanks for reminding me of my thread. My squeak was finally fixed. It's great to have the (relative) silence back.

The cause according to the master tech:

Loose suspension bolt.

Kind of scary. He told me it was always there even with the top down. He said the wind noise was just masking it.

01-24-2013, 04:01 PM	#1
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Squeak in top mechanism It's right behind my left ear. I hear it when the top is up and driving. When the top is down it does not squeak. Any ideas on how to fix this? __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

02-10-2013, 11:51 AM	#2
decepticon-vert Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern California, (IE) Posts: 166 View My Garage	I had posted a thread on this before. But not sure how to post link. Anyway, Chevy has a TB on this. The installed an insulator kit to keep noise low. Someone suggested to use silicone lube to also fix it. Noise is from 5th bow and its louder when it's hotter outside. Good luck. __________________ There's a difference between knowledge and wisdom..

02-11-2013, 01:48 AM	#3
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Thanks! I'll have that looked at. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

03-15-2013, 04:13 PM	#6
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Thanks for reminding me of my thread. My squeak was finally fixed. It's great to have the (relative) silence back. The cause according to the master tech: Loose suspension bolt. Kind of scary. He told me it was always there even with the top down. He said the wind noise was just masking it. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

02-11-2013, 11:39 AM	#4
BlueRay-J Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan Posts: 280	I have a similar sound, but its coming from between the rear and front windows. Put down either and the noise goes away.

03-15-2013, 01:17 PM	#5
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Anyone know the TSB number for the squeak in the 5th bow? Anyone have pics of where to shoot silicone/WD40/Opossum grease?