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Old 07-17-2022, 06:38 PM
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I think this has been addressed prior. I have a 2020 HSE - and the doors constantly squeak. Have tried various sprays mentioned on here, silicone lubricant, etc. Dealer sprayed something on them too. Squeaks come back always. Any better remedies than sprays - anyone understand if LR fixed this in later model years with new seals, etc?
 
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Old 07-18-2022, 06:27 AM
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It's important to clean the door seals with rubbing alcohol before applying the grease. This works for me:

You can buy it on Amazon or at a Honda dealer. Same grease a Honda dealer gave me in the 80's o stop a rubber sunroof gasket from squeaking. Lasts for a couple of months then I have to clean the door seals and reapply.
 
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Old 07-18-2022, 06:31 AM
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Squeak when opening or squeak when driving? All the doors or some of the doors? If when opening, at what point do they squeak - all the time, at the beginning, at the end? Not trying to be a pita, but more details would help me and the other unpaid wrench turners give you some ideas. Hasn't happened to my Defender, but with more details I'll throw out my suspicions.
 
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Old 07-18-2022, 09:03 AM
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Mine were squeaking when driving off road or on rough paved roads. The body/doors must flex just enough to cause the rubber door gaskets to rub and squeak.
 
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Old 07-18-2022, 02:39 PM
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The seals I don't think have changed... same parts 2020 to present. Just clean them VERY well (I use a light all purpose cleaner followed by rubber treatment like wurth rubber care). I notice mine make noise when they're dirty... your mileage may vary.
 

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