I couldn't tell whether there was also tape on the side of the silver latch plate (the vertical surface where the side of the latch makes contact with the frame). The tape worked best for me when it was on both surfaces.Here is where I placed my tape...you can see it covers the entire area where the pin would slide into place on the latch.
No tape on the side for me. I didn't have any issues there. It is still squeak free.
Lucky! The dealer has ordered a new side panel for me that is going out to get painted. Hopefully this will fix it. I placed the tape on both the top and vertical side of the latch plate with no luck. Anytime I remove the panel the sound is better either less or gone for a few minutes and then comes back as I drive. With tape in both locations on all 4 plates the sound came back just as bad.
Given the recent lack of response from Jeep Wave and my dealer I have started looking into this process, however, rattles/squeaks do not qualify for lemon. Given I have now been in 3 going on 4 times for the water leak this may be the approach as water leads to mold. I am starting the process for a BBB complaint given the amount of time I have had to spend following up with Jeep Wave and my dealer and no resolution to date. I do understand that a Wrangler will have some rattles but the sound in my video is unacceptable for a car less than 6 months old.
Did they fix it? My $61k 2020 wrangler JLU sky one touch is doing the same. I've taken it to the dealer 3 times and problem hasn't been resolved. Jeep corporate is worthless and they dont know how to fix the issue. Sad!
No, I have been waiting 3 weeks for the dealer/Jeep to figure out a loaner car as they want the Jeep for 3 days. I call 2-3 times/ week with no update other than “we are working on it” so the whole situation is disappointing.
Curios- were your rear quarter windows screwed down with screws when you took delivery of your jeep? Mine are and I'm afraid to remove them in case that opens pandora's box to a rattle
They were not screwed down. As I was looking at the Jeep the sales guy pulled them out by using the two latches to show how easy it is to remove.
Good luck and keep us informed on how it works out! I’ve not removed the windows from my 2020 in fear of begging trouble!Thank GOD for this forum! I bought a 2020 Sahara with power top in October, and I’ve loved it except for that annoying chirping noise coming from my rear window. It has almost literally driven me insane. I took it back to the dealership and they said once I take it out the sealant never goes back in properly so that’s why it squeaks (which sounded like a load of BS to me). I’ve tried everything ... and after finding this thread I’ve now put the Starbucks straw on... and have ordered the special tape that arrives Friday. I will update you guys on how it works for me.
One thing I did notice is that the 2020, it’s not a metal tip... it’s a black plastic. But I’m sure that’s still causing the sound I’m hearing. Did they go from metal to plastic from 2019 to 2020?
