The Rattle Thread
12-16-2013, 07:39 PM
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I have a rattle.
Almost every time I stop (light, stop sign, etc). Take the trans out of gear I hear a rattle. Sort of a shudder/rattle. Couldn't figure it out.
Weeks later, driving by my lonesome, windows down, I stop next to a window replacement truck where you can see yourself in the almost vertical plate glass on the sides. I look over, the rear spoiler begins to descend...ra-da-da-da-da-da-da-da. Shudder rattle.
I've seen the posts on RL and the P-Car fix (DIY and about $5-$8). Something about a gear. Need to fix it soon. Drives me nuts. I'm cruising with the wing fixed. I like the look. =)
Almost every time I stop (light, stop sign, etc). Take the trans out of gear I hear a rattle. Sort of a shudder/rattle. Couldn't figure it out.
Weeks later, driving by my lonesome, windows down, I stop next to a window replacement truck where you can see yourself in the almost vertical plate glass on the sides. I look over, the rear spoiler begins to descend...ra-da-da-da-da-da-da-da. Shudder rattle.
I've seen the posts on RL and the P-Car fix (DIY and about $5-$8). Something about a gear. Need to fix it soon. Drives me nuts. I'm cruising with the wing fixed. I like the look. =)
12-16-2013, 08:36 PM
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Great thread idea!
My seat sometimes rattles, or really it's more like a squeak. I notice it usually just after I stop at a light. I figure there's really not much I can do about it.
I have another that might be the left muffler. I hear it when the rear wheels go over small bumps at low speed. If I kick the left exhaust tip I hear it. Some day I'll get under the car with a rubber mallet and try to figure it out.
My seat sometimes rattles, or really it's more like a squeak. I notice it usually just after I stop at a light. I figure there's really not much I can do about it.
I have another that might be the left muffler. I hear it when the rear wheels go over small bumps at low speed. If I kick the left exhaust tip I hear it. Some day I'll get under the car with a rubber mallet and try to figure it out.
12-17-2013, 12:43 AM
#21
Drifting
When I first got the car I had a rattle that was driving me insane. I deduced it happened more on hills, up or down. Or sharp turns. After weeks of trying to narrow down its location and by having my wife drive around with me upside down in the back seat replicating the noise I finally decided to remove the seats. Eventually I took out the seats and most of the interior. Finally, with half the car on the floor of my garage I found it. There was a small fuse in a boxed chassis section directly under the ECU box under the drivers seat. Apparently at some time someone dropped the fuse through an access hole. As I drove the car it would roll from one area to another and clunk.
It took about a day of fishing blind with lights and various grabber tools to get at the fuse. Finally a long stiff wire dabbed with sticky grease nabbed it.
The car has been quiet as a mouse for the last 11 years after that!
It took about a day of fishing blind with lights and various grabber tools to get at the fuse. Finally a long stiff wire dabbed with sticky grease nabbed it.
The car has been quiet as a mouse for the last 11 years after that!
12-17-2013, 12:45 AM
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I remember when you posted your find a few years back, and was reminded of it a few weeks ago while removing the rear liner on my cab.
The speed nuts for the liner are designed differently than others. They have an arch built in to keep the screw point from damaging the underneath fender.
Regards,
The speed nuts for the liner are designed differently than others. They have an arch built in to keep the screw point from damaging the underneath fender.
Regards,
12-17-2013, 05:06 AM
#23
Racer
Rear fender liner rattle - Solved
I cut along the length of a bit of 10mm soft plastic tubing and placed it over the edge of the fender liner at the wheel arch and tucked it all in. I did both sides.
Bingo, rattle is history.
Hope yours is as simple.
Merry Christmas and Happy 2014 to all.
Cheers
Alan
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12-17-2013, 09:19 AM
#24
Three Wheelin'
I've been on a witch hunt with this since last spring.
Once I removed the supercup mufflers and went back to stock cans, I've been on a mission to fix rattles and noises.
Last edited by justin993; 12-18-2013 at 08:20 PM.
12-17-2013, 09:50 AM
#25
Three Wheelin'
Per the OP -
this thread could be a great future reference
We should compile a list of the obvious and not so obvious, and I can start...
-Shift ****
-Sheet metal bracket that secures stereo head unit... tabs can be bent down with screw driver or pliers for snugger fit
-Too much change or other miscellaneous items in door pockets
-Missing fasteners; rear bumper, interior rear deck
-Glove box
....
this thread could be a great future reference
We should compile a list of the obvious and not so obvious, and I can start...
-Shift ****
-Sheet metal bracket that secures stereo head unit... tabs can be bent down with screw driver or pliers for snugger fit
-Too much change or other miscellaneous items in door pockets
-Missing fasteners; rear bumper, interior rear deck
-Glove box
....
12-17-2013, 12:22 PM
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I had a rattle on the dash that turned out to be the usual glove box latch. Did the DIY on pcarworkshop, along with going over every screw, and allen key in the car/ dash. Now the car makes no noise at all, which works for me as even a little noise drives me up the wall.
12-17-2013, 01:51 PM
#27
Three Wheelin'
I have a rattle.
Almost every time I stop (light, stop sign, etc). Take the trans out of gear I hear a rattle. Sort of a shudder/rattle. Couldn't figure it out.
Weeks later, driving by my lonesome, windows down, I stop next to a window replacement truck where you can see yourself in the almost vertical plate glass on the sides. I look over, the rear spoiler begins to descend...ra-da-da-da-da-da-da-da. Shudder rattle.
I've seen the posts on RL and the P-Car fix (DIY and about $5-$8). Something about a gear. Need to fix it soon. Drives me nuts. I'm cruising with the wing fixed. I like the look. =)
Almost every time I stop (light, stop sign, etc). Take the trans out of gear I hear a rattle. Sort of a shudder/rattle. Couldn't figure it out.
Weeks later, driving by my lonesome, windows down, I stop next to a window replacement truck where you can see yourself in the almost vertical plate glass on the sides. I look over, the rear spoiler begins to descend...ra-da-da-da-da-da-da-da. Shudder rattle.
I've seen the posts on RL and the P-Car fix (DIY and about $5-$8). Something about a gear. Need to fix it soon. Drives me nuts. I'm cruising with the wing fixed. I like the look. =)
12-17-2013, 02:30 PM
#28
Drifting
I found my cigarette lighter rolling around under the passenger seat as well as a few bucks worth of loose change. Other than that I just have the usual suspension and occasional windshield creak. Stage IIIs do help mask most things out however.
12-19-2013, 08:17 PM
#29
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This is the type of speed nut used on the fender liners. One of mine was missing in the right rear.
Notice how the arch prevents the screw tip from eroding the underside of the fender.
Regards,
06-01-2014, 10:08 PM
#30
Three Wheelin'
I came across this thread in search for my cabin noise issue I have. It happens on the highway when I go over 80 MPH and its a rattle that sounds like something flapping on metal from the drivers side dash, anyone else have this issues?