Tahoe vent vibration noise
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Printed Date: June 04, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Topic: Tahoe vent vibration noise
Posted By: proBe32k
Subject: Tahoe vent vibration noise
Date Posted: June 04, 2005 at 8:02 PM
I apologize in advance if there is already a post on this subject…
I have a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe with two 12” subwoofers in the rear cargo area. If anyone if familiar with the Tahoe/Suburban they know that on the two rear corners of the vehicle there are cap vents. When you play deep bass at high volumes they make an annoying flutter noise that can only be heard on the outside of the vehicle. Does anyone know of a solution to this problem without sealing off the vents?
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*1997 Chevy Tahoe LT
*Clarion VRX935 7" LCD.
*XBOX with controller molded into console.
*Viper 791xv Security
*StreetGlow Gold Series wired into security system
*and more, all self-installed
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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: June 04, 2005 at 9:06 PM
You might try propping them open with something, running a bead of silicone along the inside of the flaps, and when it dries, let them back down.
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My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.
Posted By: proBe32k
Date Posted: June 04, 2005 at 11:19 PM
Thanks for the suggestion, I will check out the idea tomorrow.
One quick question though:
Wouldn't the bead of silicone make a more air-tight seal when they are closed, making the flapping worse?
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*1997 Chevy Tahoe LT
*Clarion VRX935 7" LCD.
*XBOX with controller molded into console.
*Viper 791xv Security
*StreetGlow Gold Series wired into security system
*and more, all self-installed
Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: June 05, 2005 at 8:55 AM
I would think the noise is from the plastic to plastic contact, which the silicone would remedy. If not, you can always take it back off with a razor knife.
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My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.
Posted By: proBe32k
Date Posted: June 06, 2005 at 10:01 PM
I pulled the vent shells off tonight and took a closer look at the vents. I doubt the silicone will work. The vent that opens and closes is a very thin latex type material that the silicone probably wouldnt stick to. By the looks of the water and dirt paths behind the shell, if I were to open them or remove them the water would roll right into the vent opening and into the body panels. I guess I'll just have to live with it.
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*1997 Chevy Tahoe LT
*Clarion VRX935 7" LCD.
*XBOX with controller molded into console.
*Viper 791xv Security
*StreetGlow Gold Series wired into security system
*and more, all self-installed
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