IS250 squeak sound behind dashboard driver side

[spagboll]

Hi all, 

I own a 2009 (58) Lexus IS250 SR. Recently a squeaking sound has developed whenever I drive over potholes/uneven road surfaces. It seems to be coming from within the dashboard driver side, more toward the corner/pillar.

I’ve tried pushing against the dashboard while driving over uneven surfaces to see if it was loose but that doesn’t work. 
 

Any ideas/opinions are most welcome! It’s driving me nuts.

If you can’t see the video, let me know.

Cheers
 

 

[spagboll]

Sorry, here's a youtube link to the video so you don't have to download the attached file: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tZG9kVL3fgo

[spagboll]

Resolved it - turns out my windscreen seal is broken. I had it replaced back in June so it seems like it was a bit of a shoddy job - my other cars didn’t have this issue while driving through the same areas.

 

[sabrina5zunoi3]

On 12/25/2023 at 3:05 PM, spagboll said:

Hi all, 

I own a 2009 (58) Lexus IS250 SR. Recently a squeaking sound has developed whenever I drive over potholes/uneven road surfaces. It seems to be coming from within the dashboard driver side, more toward the corner/pillar.

I’ve tried pushing against the dashboard while driving over uneven surfaces to see if it was loose but that doesn’t work. 
 

Any ideas/opinions are most welcome! It’s driving me nuts.

If you can’t see the video, let me know.

Cheers
 

 

IMG_7143.mov 16.88 MB · 2 downloads

 

Check the fixation of the instrument panel:

Make sure the instrument panel is securely fastened. Perhaps some element has weakened or lost stability. Try gently shaking the dashboard to determine if there are any loose or loose parts.