| The Duke | 06-14-2012 08:34 AM |
I've got a rattling/creaking from the 04 STi driver's door. It's worse when the window is down. It sounds like the window is bouncing around in the frame, but when I hold the window, it doens't seem to affect it. Anyone know of common failures in the doors? If it wasn't right next to my ear I'd chock it up to the STi being the STi, but now it's all I can hear.
<p>[quote=subimp6u08;36803348]I get rattles from the front passenger window when it's partially down and when I drive over little bumps on the road. And now, my driver side is doing it too. it's really annoying. I opened up the passengers door card awhile back, but couldn't find a solution.[/quote]</p>
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This is exactly what my car is doing now. Something in my window is rattling, but I don't believe it's the window itself in the frame (Holding the window doesn't seemt o aleviate it).
[quote=theoutbackdream;36805145]Did you look at the wiring? Mine had the same issue and I just ziptied/taped the wire to the door. Rattle gone.
Also, the metal bracket that holds the window/lock switches will sometimes "bounce" around and rattle[/quote]
Maybe. I'll tape up/foam up anything that looks like there's contact to see what it does. I ahve to re-adjust the upper window felt guides anyways. In my quest to stop the noise, I adjusted them pretty tight, but now I get a nice clunking noise at the very top when the window is rolling up. Doens't really drag though, but tis' the only thin g I changed.
<p>[quote=subimp6u08;36803348]I get rattles from the front passenger window when it's partially down and when I drive over little bumps on the road. And now, my driver side is doing it too. it's really annoying. I opened up the passengers door card awhile back, but couldn't find a solution.[/quote]</p>
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This is exactly what my car is doing now. Something in my window is rattling, but I don't believe it's the window itself in the frame (Holding the window doesn't seemt o aleviate it).
[quote=theoutbackdream;36805145]Did you look at the wiring? Mine had the same issue and I just ziptied/taped the wire to the door. Rattle gone.
Also, the metal bracket that holds the window/lock switches will sometimes "bounce" around and rattle[/quote]
Maybe. I'll tape up/foam up anything that looks like there's contact to see what it does. I ahve to re-adjust the upper window felt guides anyways. In my quest to stop the noise, I adjusted them pretty tight, but now I get a nice clunking noise at the very top when the window is rolling up. Doens't really drag though, but tis' the only thin g I changed.
| xBeetlex | 06-14-2012 10:20 AM |
I've got a 2012 WRX and something is rattling in the passenger dash area... I've had it to the dealer twice to fix the A pillar TSB but something is still wiggling around.
Has anyone found any rattle culprits in the vents or dash area that I should be focusing on?
Has anyone found any rattle culprits in the vents or dash area that I should be focusing on?
| The Duke | 06-14-2012 06:34 PM |
So I took the door apart. 1 bolt spun off completely and another was loose, both on the window track/mounting. I tightened, and reinstalled. Still have that ****ing light pinging! it's like a metal rattling/ping over bumps. I can't think what else is loose!
| The Duke | 06-16-2012 12:54 AM |
Ok, I've had the door off 6 times in 3 days. I can't figure out what it is. I've tapped down wires, tightened every bolt I could touch, and greased the track, etc. It's still making the noise. I'm giving up. The only thing I know is that holding the window doens't help and i drove with the door panel off and it was louder, so it's something in the door. I imagine it's a part that I cannot reach/the linkages are stretched just enough to amke noise.
I need a louder exhaust...
I need a louder exhaust...
| armyssoldierboy | 06-16-2012 01:48 PM |
[quote=stewjones42;37108384]I just did Group N tranny mount today. Getting some vibration from the midpipe heat shield behind the transmission crossmember. Got back under it and tightened those heat shield bolts as much as possible but it's still making a little noise.
Going to try to find some rubber spacers or something to see if I can get it to stop. If not I'll probably end up ripping it off. Anybody else have the same issue? Might have been mentioned but I haven't read all 31 pages[/quote]
I wonder if that's my rattle. It only rattles @ 2200rpm under load. If I'm going up hill, it can be prolonged as I'm not really trying to increase speed but I cruise at 2k-2200rpm :sadbanana: VERY annoying. I always thought it was maybe a loose cat internals or something but I've taken a rubber malet to my whole exhaust. I didn't think to try the cross member or tranny mount. Mine sounds like it's coming from the rear though....
Going to try to find some rubber spacers or something to see if I can get it to stop. If not I'll probably end up ripping it off. Anybody else have the same issue? Might have been mentioned but I haven't read all 31 pages[/quote]
I wonder if that's my rattle. It only rattles @ 2200rpm under load. If I'm going up hill, it can be prolonged as I'm not really trying to increase speed but I cruise at 2k-2200rpm :sadbanana: VERY annoying. I always thought it was maybe a loose cat internals or something but I've taken a rubber malet to my whole exhaust. I didn't think to try the cross member or tranny mount. Mine sounds like it's coming from the rear though....
| IceWilly | 07-16-2012 11:43 AM |
Had a rattle come up recently and its driving me insane. It sounded originally like it was coming from the passenger side [B]rear[/B] seat belt area (top part of it)
Took out EVERYTHING. seats/Seat belts/brackets/buckles/rear seat/trim molding/back deck.
Still rattles. Its a very high sound. There's really not much left that can move at all inside the cabin though. I guess its time to start looking in the trunk or the rear passenger door.
Also, there is another one coming from the rear drivers side now, but it sounds a lot higher. Almost more like the top of the back/window or the roof. Its not as severe and there seems to be less movement to it because the rattle is faster and less severe but equally as annoying.
Thoughts?
Took out EVERYTHING. seats/Seat belts/brackets/buckles/rear seat/trim molding/back deck.
Still rattles. Its a very high sound. There's really not much left that can move at all inside the cabin though. I guess its time to start looking in the trunk or the rear passenger door.
Also, there is another one coming from the rear drivers side now, but it sounds a lot higher. Almost more like the top of the back/window or the roof. Its not as severe and there seems to be less movement to it because the rattle is faster and less severe but equally as annoying.
Thoughts?
| xBeetlex | 07-18-2012 03:02 PM |
I traced a similar rear passenger side noise to the airbag canister behind the c-pillar. I tightened it down a bit and it went away. Sadly, it seems to have come back as of yesterday. It drives me nuts.
I still can't believe I've had to deal with this many rattles on a car with 5k that's two months old. Ridiculous.
I still can't believe I've had to deal with this many rattles on a car with 5k that's two months old. Ridiculous.
| IceWilly | 07-18-2012 03:09 PM |
I think maybe it is the trunk lid spring bars. I will be removing them and the trunk entirely this weekend and driving around without it to test. I have another vibration squeak behind me in the rear drivers side roof area. I pulled down the ceiling and put some foam in there, still seems to be happening. May drop the roof entirely and test that, but I am starting to question the rear window.
mine has 70k miles, so obviously I am not too surprised at a few of these :)
mine has 70k miles, so obviously I am not too surprised at a few of these :)
| IceWilly | 07-30-2012 12:42 PM |
Removed the trunk and it was gone. Put the truck back on but took out the springs and it was mostly gone as well. 2005 sti.
It would seem that the springs may be my culprit. May look into some thin leather to go in between some of the parts to dampen the area. Will update if i manage to get rid of it.
It would seem that the springs may be my culprit. May look into some thin leather to go in between some of the parts to dampen the area. Will update if i manage to get rid of it.
| WRXLTD | 07-30-2012 12:56 PM |
I have this slight rattle which seems to be coming from the overhead dome light in back of the sunroof. At first I though it was coming from the back seat area, but it's not.
Driving me batty!
:diaf:
Driving me batty!
:diaf:
| my name is joe | 07-30-2012 02:36 PM |
[quote=Zonker92;36986544]I'm going insane trying to find a squeak that seems to be coming from inside of hatchback area (2011 five-door WRX) when I'm going over bumps. It just started, at about 5,000 miles. It sounds like styrofoam or rubber rubbing. And it's pretty bad. :furious: Searching here and elsewhere has not helped.
I have removed the roll-up cargo cover, OEM accessory rubber trunk liner, spare tire storage area cover, spare tire jack holder styrofoam insert, trunk lid interior trim pieces and the spare tire. None of those helped.
I also put some padding under the plastic piece that holds the lower edge of the fabric covering the rear seat backs. No help.
I have pushed and pulled on the interior trim pieces, but they seem quiet.
All that I can think of now are the styrofoam tool holders to either side of the spare, but I can't figure out how to remove them without damaging the plastic pins holding them in place. However, bracing them in place does not seem to help.
Any other ideas? My next plan to is to ride around in the back and press on things while my wife drives the car. Oh, and back out the rubber trunk lid bumper / stops a hair.
Thanks![/quote]
my sway bar bushings squeak. almost impossible squeezing more grease in there.
I have removed the roll-up cargo cover, OEM accessory rubber trunk liner, spare tire storage area cover, spare tire jack holder styrofoam insert, trunk lid interior trim pieces and the spare tire. None of those helped.
I also put some padding under the plastic piece that holds the lower edge of the fabric covering the rear seat backs. No help.
I have pushed and pulled on the interior trim pieces, but they seem quiet.
All that I can think of now are the styrofoam tool holders to either side of the spare, but I can't figure out how to remove them without damaging the plastic pins holding them in place. However, bracing them in place does not seem to help.
Any other ideas? My next plan to is to ride around in the back and press on things while my wife drives the car. Oh, and back out the rubber trunk lid bumper / stops a hair.
Thanks![/quote]
my sway bar bushings squeak. almost impossible squeezing more grease in there.
| CarTuned | 07-30-2012 04:57 PM |
[quote=blessthekellen;37100774]02 wrx, rattle coming from what seems like the upper dash sort of behind the glovebox.
no it's not contents in the glovebox as it is empty.[/quote]
I found that is was my glovebox door that was rattling. Try wrapping the latch to which the glovebox door locks to with some electrical tape. That made my rattle go away.
no it's not contents in the glovebox as it is empty.[/quote]
I found that is was my glovebox door that was rattling. Try wrapping the latch to which the glovebox door locks to with some electrical tape. That made my rattle go away.
| lminmychair | 07-31-2012 06:39 AM |
Its probably buried in here somewhere, but I figured I'd bring it up again since it was my moment of victory.
I heard a banging/creaking/whatever sound that seemed like it was coming from the rear passenger door (this is a hatch btw). Took the whole door apart and still didn't resolve it.
Turns it it was the rear seats making noises over the latches (for folding up & down).
I just put a piece of electrical tape around the piece the seat latches onto in the upright position and that seemed to stop it.
I heard a banging/creaking/whatever sound that seemed like it was coming from the rear passenger door (this is a hatch btw). Took the whole door apart and still didn't resolve it.
Turns it it was the rear seats making noises over the latches (for folding up & down).
I just put a piece of electrical tape around the piece the seat latches onto in the upright position and that seemed to stop it.
| Big-E | 07-31-2012 08:50 AM |
2006 WRX Sedan: Glove box door rattle
I tried the tape on the striker and that was ok. I also tried a piece of rubber vacuum tubing, and it was ok.
My solution was to go to Radio Shack and purchase a set of 'rubber feet' for stereo and other electronic equipment cases.
These are rather large, approximately 3/4" square at the base and approximately 1/2" tall. Think of it as a pyramid with the top cut-off, if you're in Egypt. Otherwise, think of it as a Mayan temple pyramid.
I stuck one on each side on the box-side, just below the existing rubber stops and no more noise.
*******
Riddle me this Batman.
My driver's side seat, with the seat lowered all the way down, will 'click' sometimes when I'm braking or shifting myself in the seat.
Is this because the seat is all the way down and the adjuster is at or just ever so slightly beyond it's normal range?
I've tried where I put the seat all the way down and then lift the adjuster handle once to effectively 'position' it. It works, but then I'm up just that much more and for me it's noticable.
So, what is the clicking sound? An adjuster that's effectively out of its range? A loose bolt/fastener holding the assembly together?
If you have a solution, please PM me. I would appreciate it.
I tried the tape on the striker and that was ok. I also tried a piece of rubber vacuum tubing, and it was ok.
My solution was to go to Radio Shack and purchase a set of 'rubber feet' for stereo and other electronic equipment cases.
These are rather large, approximately 3/4" square at the base and approximately 1/2" tall. Think of it as a pyramid with the top cut-off, if you're in Egypt. Otherwise, think of it as a Mayan temple pyramid.
I stuck one on each side on the box-side, just below the existing rubber stops and no more noise.
*******
Riddle me this Batman.
My driver's side seat, with the seat lowered all the way down, will 'click' sometimes when I'm braking or shifting myself in the seat.
Is this because the seat is all the way down and the adjuster is at or just ever so slightly beyond it's normal range?
I've tried where I put the seat all the way down and then lift the adjuster handle once to effectively 'position' it. It works, but then I'm up just that much more and for me it's noticable.
So, what is the clicking sound? An adjuster that's effectively out of its range? A loose bolt/fastener holding the assembly together?
If you have a solution, please PM me. I would appreciate it.
| sans meaning | 07-31-2012 12:36 PM |
[quote=Zonker92;36990835]OK, fixed it with lithium grease on the latch. Damn.[/quote]
This got rid of a ton of squeaks on my 12 wrx hatch. It was driving me nuts! the squeaks were really hard to isolate, they sounded like they were coming from everywhere!
This got rid of a ton of squeaks on my 12 wrx hatch. It was driving me nuts! the squeaks were really hard to isolate, they sounded like they were coming from everywhere!
| The Duke | 07-31-2012 01:24 PM |
[quote=Big-E;37713161]
*******
Riddle me this Batman.
My driver's side seat, with the seat lowered all the way down, will 'click' sometimes when I'm braking or shifting myself in the seat.
Is this because the seat is all the way down and the adjuster is at or just ever so slightly beyond it's normal range?
I've tried where I put the seat all the way down and then lift the adjuster handle once to effectively 'position' it. It works, but then I'm up just that much more and for me it's noticable.
So, what is the clicking sound? An adjuster that's effectively out of its range? A loose bolt/fastener holding the assembly together?
If you have a solution, please PM me. I would appreciate it.[/quote]
I haven't gotten this one either. What pisses me off is it doens't always do it, so I can't replicate it under controller conditions. I want to say it has osmething to do with movement in the seat, but I don't know. I do know it's annoying as ****!
*******
Riddle me this Batman.
My driver's side seat, with the seat lowered all the way down, will 'click' sometimes when I'm braking or shifting myself in the seat.
Is this because the seat is all the way down and the adjuster is at or just ever so slightly beyond it's normal range?
I've tried where I put the seat all the way down and then lift the adjuster handle once to effectively 'position' it. It works, but then I'm up just that much more and for me it's noticable.
So, what is the clicking sound? An adjuster that's effectively out of its range? A loose bolt/fastener holding the assembly together?
If you have a solution, please PM me. I would appreciate it.[/quote]
I haven't gotten this one either. What pisses me off is it doens't always do it, so I can't replicate it under controller conditions. I want to say it has osmething to do with movement in the seat, but I don't know. I do know it's annoying as ****!
| Ashr | 07-31-2012 01:43 PM |
Not sure if this is just mine or all 09 wrx hatchbacks.. I always hear creaking coming from the back window area.. Im sure its all the panels but not sure.. drives me insane.. every bump I hear this..
| msdss | 08-04-2012 11:40 AM |
My rear view mirror rattles whenever my bass hits. It's annoying as hell and makes my stereo sound like dog ****. Anyone know how to fix this?
I read in an earlier post that someones was coming apart so they glued it together, but mine seems to be intact. If I press the base of the mirror mount against the windshield all of the vibration goes away.
I read in an earlier post that someones was coming apart so they glued it together, but mine seems to be intact. If I press the base of the mirror mount against the windshield all of the vibration goes away.
| blessthekellen | 08-04-2012 11:43 AM |
Take it off. ;)
| msdss | 08-04-2012 04:18 PM |
[quote=blessthekellen;37746533]Take it off. ;)[/quote]
Yeah, they aren't required (in Texas any way). But I'd like to keep it if at all possible.
Yeah, they aren't required (in Texas any way). But I'd like to keep it if at all possible.
| IceWilly | 08-22-2012 06:05 PM |
[quote=IceWilly;37602347]Had a rattle come up recently and its driving me insane. It sounded originally like it was coming from the passenger side [B]rear[/B] seat belt area (top part of it)
Took out EVERYTHING. seats/Seat belts/brackets/buckles/rear seat/trim molding/back deck.
Still rattles. Its a very high sound. There's really not much left that can move at all inside the cabin though. I guess its time to start looking in the trunk or the rear passenger door.
Also, there is another one coming from the rear drivers side now, but it sounds a lot higher. Almost more like the top of the back/window or the roof. Its not as severe and there seems to be less movement to it because the rattle is faster and less severe but equally as annoying.
Thoughts?[/quote]
[quote=IceWilly;37706666]Removed the trunk and it was gone. Put the truck back on but took out the springs and it was mostly gone as well. 2005 sti.
It would seem that the springs may be my culprit. May look into some thin leather to go in between some of the parts to dampen the area. Will update if i manage to get rid of it.[/quote]
Still battling this.
It definitely seems to go away with the trunk lid off. I do not believe it is the trunk itself though. The wing is secure to the WRX trunk lid. I put new rubber gasket between them and checked the bolts/washers etc. There is no sound there, nor is it inside the wing/trunk lid.
I put fabric sleeving around the trunk springs themselves, so that anywhere they touch something there is a layer of fabric between them enough to dampen potential sound.
I am starting to question the trunk lid mounts themselves. Either the connection to the frame (3 bolts and seems super solid) or the pivoting piece that the spring interfaces with. Maybe it is moving side to side and hitting the mounts? Seems like a stretch, but there is literally nothing left in that area.
It's very close to the top of the strut mount. I am close to dropping the strut just to inspect it. Besides the spring's seating on the top mount... what else is there besides the nuts/stud's and center strut bolt that could even be rattling that high? It's not like I want to take apart the strut just to check, but I suppose I could shake it around and see if it makes noise. It's def a high pitched sound, like metal against glass or something. The rear window seals seem solid and it looks like its far from coming loose. Only 70k miles on the car...
Still the fact that it totally goes away without the trunk on is the biggest piece of info... the logical conclusions it leads me too don't seem to be doing much though.
Took out EVERYTHING. seats/Seat belts/brackets/buckles/rear seat/trim molding/back deck.
Still rattles. Its a very high sound. There's really not much left that can move at all inside the cabin though. I guess its time to start looking in the trunk or the rear passenger door.
Also, there is another one coming from the rear drivers side now, but it sounds a lot higher. Almost more like the top of the back/window or the roof. Its not as severe and there seems to be less movement to it because the rattle is faster and less severe but equally as annoying.
Thoughts?[/quote]
[quote=IceWilly;37706666]Removed the trunk and it was gone. Put the truck back on but took out the springs and it was mostly gone as well. 2005 sti.
It would seem that the springs may be my culprit. May look into some thin leather to go in between some of the parts to dampen the area. Will update if i manage to get rid of it.[/quote]
Still battling this.
It definitely seems to go away with the trunk lid off. I do not believe it is the trunk itself though. The wing is secure to the WRX trunk lid. I put new rubber gasket between them and checked the bolts/washers etc. There is no sound there, nor is it inside the wing/trunk lid.
I put fabric sleeving around the trunk springs themselves, so that anywhere they touch something there is a layer of fabric between them enough to dampen potential sound.
I am starting to question the trunk lid mounts themselves. Either the connection to the frame (3 bolts and seems super solid) or the pivoting piece that the spring interfaces with. Maybe it is moving side to side and hitting the mounts? Seems like a stretch, but there is literally nothing left in that area.
It's very close to the top of the strut mount. I am close to dropping the strut just to inspect it. Besides the spring's seating on the top mount... what else is there besides the nuts/stud's and center strut bolt that could even be rattling that high? It's not like I want to take apart the strut just to check, but I suppose I could shake it around and see if it makes noise. It's def a high pitched sound, like metal against glass or something. The rear window seals seem solid and it looks like its far from coming loose. Only 70k miles on the car...
Still the fact that it totally goes away without the trunk on is the biggest piece of info... the logical conclusions it leads me too don't seem to be doing much though.
| draco159 | 08-25-2012 05:33 PM |
For those interested in the little square padded things to fix the glove box rattle, this is them:
P/N: 64-2342
[IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w213/draco159/IMAG0107.jpg[/IMG]
P/N: 64-2342
[IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w213/draco159/IMAG0107.jpg[/IMG]
| NaturallyAspirated | 08-26-2012 03:20 PM |
Over the past few months, there seems to be a rattling sound coming from the front of the car when I'm coming to a stop or when I'm creeping to a stop. The sound seems to be caused by the vibration of the engine, as the frequency is pretty high.
It occurs after I press on the brakes and slow down. If I let go of the brakes completely and creep up, the rattling still occurs for a few seconds. BTW I have a 4EAT.
I did my pads a few months ago, but I don't think they would be the culprit. Heat shields perhaps?
It occurs after I press on the brakes and slow down. If I let go of the brakes completely and creep up, the rattling still occurs for a few seconds. BTW I have a 4EAT.
I did my pads a few months ago, but I don't think they would be the culprit. Heat shields perhaps?
| g34343greg | 08-27-2012 03:17 PM |
ugh...
i have 3 that drive me crazy in my 2011 hatch:
1) passenger A-pillar squeak. this seems to be common??
2) plasticky rattling/ something bouncing around noise coming from cargo area
3) high pitched metallic rattle in driver side B-pillar
i have 3 that drive me crazy in my 2011 hatch:
1) passenger A-pillar squeak. this seems to be common??
2) plasticky rattling/ something bouncing around noise coming from cargo area
3) high pitched metallic rattle in driver side B-pillar
| IceWilly | 08-27-2012 06:57 PM |
[img]http://i.imgur.com/bKXEk.jpg[/img]
Stuck my camera up into the fender to see what a towel jammed in there might dampen to get rid of my back window/trunk/rear deck sound.
This is the rear passenger side back panel, just in front of the fuel spout, looking forward and up. Any idea what the clip'ish thing is?
Stuck my camera up into the fender to see what a towel jammed in there might dampen to get rid of my back window/trunk/rear deck sound.
This is the rear passenger side back panel, just in front of the fuel spout, looking forward and up. Any idea what the clip'ish thing is?
| Devon | 09-04-2012 04:19 PM |
After installing an 2009 STI rear sway bar on my 2010 OBS I started hearing squeaks as I would drive when there was any shift in the car at all. I found that the sway bar was actually rubbing on a little "box" connected to the rear axle. I threw some grease on it and problem solved, although I may want to just bend that little "box" forward slightly.
| IceWilly | 09-09-2012 09:01 PM |
Rear Deck Trunk Hinge Window Rattle
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Rear Deck Rattle
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Let me say that I finally figured out my rear deck rattle. Its quite possible that many of the unsolved rear deck rattles are this, hence my obligation to post it. Also, since I scoured the forums for ideas, I figure I will summarize all my findings here in hopes that it helps out others in the future.
I can't say what models this effects, but considering many of the people who contributed my solutions had older model wrx's. (2002 - 2007 I believe) Take that for what its worth.
Here is everything I found that could have been my problem, [COLOR="Red"]skip ahead for my final solution.[/COLOR]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11946642&postcount=1[/url]
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2. Rear window rattle - This seems to be the seat bracket
Solution - Take the reat seat back out. The center latch on the seat rattles against the hook bolt. Put some dynamat or some durable thick rubber on top of the bolt head. *note* i put dynamat, it worked for a few months.. but it wore through.. and started ratteling again.. next will be piece of thick leather.
7. Rear deck area rattle where third brake light is "Flat4 STI"
Solution - center seat belt plastic cover in trunk was loose,the piece that covers the retract part,Silicone around top edge to hold it in place.
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[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12697446&postcount=109[/url]
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On the STi there is a chintzy tin shield up and over the rear yoke/driveshaft area and exhaust to protect the gas tank. Contoured up into the tranny tunnel. It's held in with 4 10mm nuts nad a couple of plastic pins. And it's not removeable without destruction or removal of a lot of the drivetrain... and I didn't want to expose the fuel cell to god-knows-what reason it was put there in the first place. Heat?
Anyway, those plastic pins are now loc-tite'ed 14mm bolts with huge shoulder washers on them. And several square feet of a thermo-wrap sheet has been threaded between the shield, the tank, and the drivetrain, pinched and RTV'd into place. The 10mm nuts are in place at 51 ft/lbs.
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[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13778351&postcount=128[/url]
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2. rear deck panel - wow is this thing a pos. I pretty much took it out and fixed stuff as I went, the antenna booster, some clips, the seatbelt plastic black cover thing (rattels on rear metal cuz it clips in like crap). To fix this stuff pretty much invest in some sort of padded tape, pretty much tape anything that moves. Worked for me no rear deck rattle anymore.
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[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1228643[/url]
Thread on rear window glass and possible gaps
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After trying many things, I have found some comfort, thus far. While I cannot be sure I feel I traced my rattle to the clips holding the rain channel strips that start on the roof and go down the sides by the rear glass. I shot a little bit of silicone lube on the clips and have not had a rattle since.....going on over a week. Not sure what happens after multiple car washes/rain, but I am happy for now. Thought this might help anyone experiencing a similar problem.
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[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19576540&postcount=406[/url]
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The sound - Its coming from the trunk/gas lid door cable vibrating against the inner fender.
The Fix - Pop the trunk open and loosen the inner trunk liner on the right side and you will find the trunk/gas lid cable. Rap the cable up in some electrical tape to absorb the vibration and tape the cable up to the wire harness next to it. This will not affect the cable's operation at all.
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[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19619143&postcount=409[/url]
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check the trunk latch. It is adjustable. It slides up and down for engagement/tightness.
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[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21510592&postcount=497[/url]
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Just let you know I fixed rear window rattle......
What it is you put the wd-40 on the rubber between ceiling and rear window...
you use unused credit card to lift up the thin rubber and put straw into it and apply wd-40....
with couple of apply rattle's gone....
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21645993&postcount=502[/url]
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While this isn't a rattle, I think this might be helpful to someone out there. I currently have approx. 40k miles on my '05 STi and I've had a bad squeak from the trunk/wing area while driving. It's loud enough to hear in the cabin. This has been going on for 20k miles or so. I've simply assumed it was because the gasket was getting squeezed out from under the wing and it was noise from the wing rubbing the trunk lid.
The rear trunk squeak is directly related to the lift mechanism for the trunk lid. Simply lube all the points under there = squeak eliminated.
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26309171&postcount=536[/url]
[quote]
Well, I found a fix for my rear window rattle.....a temporary one at least. It was coming from the rear passenger side, around where the glass meets the sheet metal. There are some clips right there on the outside, and the rattling will cease by lifting up the rear glass moulding and spraying a silicone lubricant all along the channel. This is a temporary fix....but last time I did it, it lasted about 8 months. Sprayed it again the other day, and hopefully should be good until around x-mas.....Hope this helps anyone with a similar dilemna.
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26480661&postcount=540[/url]
[quote]
Rear driver's side seat belt area rattle:
I removed everything from the rear of the car back to find this one. Rear seats, pillar cover, seat belt, rear dash (don't know what it's called) and gutted the trunk. The rattle was coming from right where the seat belt connects to the side of the car, above the strut. I siliconed clips, stuck foam everywhere, nothing worked. Finally I figured that it was coming from somewhere above the wheel well between the inside and outside metal body of the car. So, I took a towel and shoved it through the trunk (having it gutted) up above the wheel well of the driver's side rear wheel. Drove around a bit, rattle was gone. I then removed the towel and took some 1" thick high density foam strips and shoved them up where the towel was. Drove around a bit, no rattle. Put the entire back end back together and haven't heard it since. Now the other side rattles a bit..
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=27314114&postcount=544[/url]
[quote]
i'm having loud annoying sounds coming from the rear deck/window. i checked the deck and it was loose around the center car-seat anchor so i tried stuffing some socks from inside the trunk. it decreased the amount of noise but it is not gone altogether.
i checked my rear window while keeping the trunk open i grabbed the very bottom of the rear window from the outside (where the "AWD" sticker is) and i lifted it up to see if it would move and it moved almost to the point where i can stick my fingers through the gap.
so basically i need to know how to fix this, do i need to do something with the plastic molding strip that runs the length of the top of the car and down each side and remove them and put silicone to seal it up? or are there going to be any screws once i get in there?
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=34986627&postcount=679[/url]
[quote]
Did the 'stuff the shirt trick' from inside the trunk at first, which worked pretty well until I installed a pair of subs. I then noticed most of the rattling was coming from the child lock covers. I used double-sided tape both where the covers contact the rear deck, and on the latches so that they are wedged shut (don't ever plan on using them). Intended as a temporary fix, but seems to be holding up well after a few months.
--My best solution so far though that I haven't yet read about (the above solutions can be found on other threads), is using 1/2" backing rod and tucking it between the rear windshield and the plastic deck. You can find the backing rod at the hardware store with the weather stripping stuff. It tucked in perfectly with a plastic squeegee. And the color even matches well, although barely visible. Best $3.50 I've spent so far on this car.
[/quote]
Okay, that's everything I've found, and most of them I tried to no avail.
[COLOR="Red"][SIZE="6"]MY PROBLEM/SOLUTION:[/SIZE][/COLOR]
After going through all of that, I had reassembled many things with foam in between them. Last of which was removing my trunk lift assembly (3 bolts on either side) and putting foam in between them. During this I discovered...
[COLOR="Red"][SIZE="5"]A spot/tack weld that held my back deck together had vibrated enough to break.[/SIZE][/COLOR] It was very close to the central child seat bracket (2 spot welds in front and slightly to the left) The leftish one had broken. With the seat belt bracket and the trunk lift mechanism removed, it was easier to tell it had broken. I used a screwdriver to pry it apart a little more, and jammed some 1/8" foam strip in there (as you can see in the picture, behind the blue welded nut). I also put some to the right and made sure it was underneath the broken weld. I suppose you could really tighten down the saftey seat bolt and it might hold it together, but it didn't work for me.
So far, its quiet as a mouse. and I couldn't be happier. I was considering selling the car if I didn't figure it out, so good thing I did.
Pics of the area and the fix.
[img]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p244/IceWilly/STI/IMAG0057.jpg[/img]
Thanks all. Hopefully anyone finding this can figure out their rattle. And if you haven't solved your rear deck/window rattle.... look around for broken spot welds. It was STUPID loud and constant and sounded like glass on metal... but it appears it was in fact metal on metal.
Rear Deck Rattle
Trunk Rattle
trunk Hinge Rattle
rear Window Rattle
rear seatbelt Rattle
Let me say that I finally figured out my rear deck rattle. Its quite possible that many of the unsolved rear deck rattles are this, hence my obligation to post it. Also, since I scoured the forums for ideas, I figure I will summarize all my findings here in hopes that it helps out others in the future.
I can't say what models this effects, but considering many of the people who contributed my solutions had older model wrx's. (2002 - 2007 I believe) Take that for what its worth.
Here is everything I found that could have been my problem, [COLOR="Red"]skip ahead for my final solution.[/COLOR]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11946642&postcount=1[/url]
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2. Rear window rattle - This seems to be the seat bracket
Solution - Take the reat seat back out. The center latch on the seat rattles against the hook bolt. Put some dynamat or some durable thick rubber on top of the bolt head. *note* i put dynamat, it worked for a few months.. but it wore through.. and started ratteling again.. next will be piece of thick leather.
7. Rear deck area rattle where third brake light is "Flat4 STI"
Solution - center seat belt plastic cover in trunk was loose,the piece that covers the retract part,Silicone around top edge to hold it in place.
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12697446&postcount=109[/url]
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On the STi there is a chintzy tin shield up and over the rear yoke/driveshaft area and exhaust to protect the gas tank. Contoured up into the tranny tunnel. It's held in with 4 10mm nuts nad a couple of plastic pins. And it's not removeable without destruction or removal of a lot of the drivetrain... and I didn't want to expose the fuel cell to god-knows-what reason it was put there in the first place. Heat?
Anyway, those plastic pins are now loc-tite'ed 14mm bolts with huge shoulder washers on them. And several square feet of a thermo-wrap sheet has been threaded between the shield, the tank, and the drivetrain, pinched and RTV'd into place. The 10mm nuts are in place at 51 ft/lbs.
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[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13778351&postcount=128[/url]
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2. rear deck panel - wow is this thing a pos. I pretty much took it out and fixed stuff as I went, the antenna booster, some clips, the seatbelt plastic black cover thing (rattels on rear metal cuz it clips in like crap). To fix this stuff pretty much invest in some sort of padded tape, pretty much tape anything that moves. Worked for me no rear deck rattle anymore.
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1228643[/url]
Thread on rear window glass and possible gaps
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After trying many things, I have found some comfort, thus far. While I cannot be sure I feel I traced my rattle to the clips holding the rain channel strips that start on the roof and go down the sides by the rear glass. I shot a little bit of silicone lube on the clips and have not had a rattle since.....going on over a week. Not sure what happens after multiple car washes/rain, but I am happy for now. Thought this might help anyone experiencing a similar problem.
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[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19576540&postcount=406[/url]
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The sound - Its coming from the trunk/gas lid door cable vibrating against the inner fender.
The Fix - Pop the trunk open and loosen the inner trunk liner on the right side and you will find the trunk/gas lid cable. Rap the cable up in some electrical tape to absorb the vibration and tape the cable up to the wire harness next to it. This will not affect the cable's operation at all.
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[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19619143&postcount=409[/url]
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check the trunk latch. It is adjustable. It slides up and down for engagement/tightness.
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[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21510592&postcount=497[/url]
[quote]
Just let you know I fixed rear window rattle......
What it is you put the wd-40 on the rubber between ceiling and rear window...
you use unused credit card to lift up the thin rubber and put straw into it and apply wd-40....
with couple of apply rattle's gone....
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21645993&postcount=502[/url]
[quote]
While this isn't a rattle, I think this might be helpful to someone out there. I currently have approx. 40k miles on my '05 STi and I've had a bad squeak from the trunk/wing area while driving. It's loud enough to hear in the cabin. This has been going on for 20k miles or so. I've simply assumed it was because the gasket was getting squeezed out from under the wing and it was noise from the wing rubbing the trunk lid.
The rear trunk squeak is directly related to the lift mechanism for the trunk lid. Simply lube all the points under there = squeak eliminated.
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26309171&postcount=536[/url]
[quote]
Well, I found a fix for my rear window rattle.....a temporary one at least. It was coming from the rear passenger side, around where the glass meets the sheet metal. There are some clips right there on the outside, and the rattling will cease by lifting up the rear glass moulding and spraying a silicone lubricant all along the channel. This is a temporary fix....but last time I did it, it lasted about 8 months. Sprayed it again the other day, and hopefully should be good until around x-mas.....Hope this helps anyone with a similar dilemna.
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26480661&postcount=540[/url]
[quote]
Rear driver's side seat belt area rattle:
I removed everything from the rear of the car back to find this one. Rear seats, pillar cover, seat belt, rear dash (don't know what it's called) and gutted the trunk. The rattle was coming from right where the seat belt connects to the side of the car, above the strut. I siliconed clips, stuck foam everywhere, nothing worked. Finally I figured that it was coming from somewhere above the wheel well between the inside and outside metal body of the car. So, I took a towel and shoved it through the trunk (having it gutted) up above the wheel well of the driver's side rear wheel. Drove around a bit, rattle was gone. I then removed the towel and took some 1" thick high density foam strips and shoved them up where the towel was. Drove around a bit, no rattle. Put the entire back end back together and haven't heard it since. Now the other side rattles a bit..
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=27314114&postcount=544[/url]
[quote]
i'm having loud annoying sounds coming from the rear deck/window. i checked the deck and it was loose around the center car-seat anchor so i tried stuffing some socks from inside the trunk. it decreased the amount of noise but it is not gone altogether.
i checked my rear window while keeping the trunk open i grabbed the very bottom of the rear window from the outside (where the "AWD" sticker is) and i lifted it up to see if it would move and it moved almost to the point where i can stick my fingers through the gap.
so basically i need to know how to fix this, do i need to do something with the plastic molding strip that runs the length of the top of the car and down each side and remove them and put silicone to seal it up? or are there going to be any screws once i get in there?
[/quote]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=34986627&postcount=679[/url]
[quote]
Did the 'stuff the shirt trick' from inside the trunk at first, which worked pretty well until I installed a pair of subs. I then noticed most of the rattling was coming from the child lock covers. I used double-sided tape both where the covers contact the rear deck, and on the latches so that they are wedged shut (don't ever plan on using them). Intended as a temporary fix, but seems to be holding up well after a few months.
--My best solution so far though that I haven't yet read about (the above solutions can be found on other threads), is using 1/2" backing rod and tucking it between the rear windshield and the plastic deck. You can find the backing rod at the hardware store with the weather stripping stuff. It tucked in perfectly with a plastic squeegee. And the color even matches well, although barely visible. Best $3.50 I've spent so far on this car.
[/quote]
Okay, that's everything I've found, and most of them I tried to no avail.
[COLOR="Red"][SIZE="6"]MY PROBLEM/SOLUTION:[/SIZE][/COLOR]
After going through all of that, I had reassembled many things with foam in between them. Last of which was removing my trunk lift assembly (3 bolts on either side) and putting foam in between them. During this I discovered...
[COLOR="Red"][SIZE="5"]A spot/tack weld that held my back deck together had vibrated enough to break.[/SIZE][/COLOR] It was very close to the central child seat bracket (2 spot welds in front and slightly to the left) The leftish one had broken. With the seat belt bracket and the trunk lift mechanism removed, it was easier to tell it had broken. I used a screwdriver to pry it apart a little more, and jammed some 1/8" foam strip in there (as you can see in the picture, behind the blue welded nut). I also put some to the right and made sure it was underneath the broken weld. I suppose you could really tighten down the saftey seat bolt and it might hold it together, but it didn't work for me.
So far, its quiet as a mouse. and I couldn't be happier. I was considering selling the car if I didn't figure it out, so good thing I did.
Pics of the area and the fix.
[img]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p244/IceWilly/STI/IMAG0057.jpg[/img]
Thanks all. Hopefully anyone finding this can figure out their rattle. And if you haven't solved your rear deck/window rattle.... look around for broken spot welds. It was STUPID loud and constant and sounded like glass on metal... but it appears it was in fact metal on metal.
| The Duke | 09-10-2012 11:12 PM |
[quote=draco159;37904030]For those interested in the little square padded things to fix the glove box rattle, this is them:
P/N: 64-2342
[IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w213/draco159/IMAG0107.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
Just about to go look for those tomorrow. Thanks.
P/N: 64-2342
[IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w213/draco159/IMAG0107.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
Just about to go look for those tomorrow. Thanks.
| The Duke | 10-17-2012 04:12 PM |
I'm getting a sort of "click" that seems to be from the left side driver's front of the car. Happens mostly during weight transfer and hard bumps, but can happen even if the road seems "smooth". It's not the VIN plate, I've taken care of that. It sounds like a piece in the dash is pressed against another, and the force of the car moving will cause it to slip past the other, making this "click" noise. I've taken the cluster out and all that's behind it is the cluster mount, horizontal steel bar, and ducting for HVAC. I couldn't feel/replicate it at all. Hitting the dash doesn't do anything and I found notihng loose behind the cluster. I'm at a loss as to what this noise is, all I know is it's picking away at my brain
| SparkSilver10NM | 10-17-2012 04:27 PM |
[quote=The Duke;38293115]I'm getting a sort of "click" that seems to be from the left side driver's front of the car. Happens mostly during weight transfer and hard bumps, but can happen even if the road seems "smooth". It's not the VIN plate, I've taken care of that. It sounds like a piece in the dash is pressed against another, and the force of the car moving will cause it to slip past the other, making this "click" noise. I've taken the cluster out and all that's behind it is the cluster mount, horizontal steel bar, and ducting for HVAC. I couldn't feel/replicate it at all. Hitting the dash doesn't do anything and I found notihng loose behind the cluster. I'm at a loss as to what this noise is, all I know is it's picking away at my brain[/quote]
This sounds similiar to the click/rattle I get from my dash. I have found it is the A-pillar coming to the dash. These parts seems to rub past each other (its worse when it's cold outside) and I am gonna try pressing something into the joint where they meet and see what happens. Give this a look and see if that might be your problem
This sounds similiar to the click/rattle I get from my dash. I have found it is the A-pillar coming to the dash. These parts seems to rub past each other (its worse when it's cold outside) and I am gonna try pressing something into the joint where they meet and see what happens. Give this a look and see if that might be your problem
| The Duke | 10-18-2012 08:25 AM |
I don't think its that but ill pull the apillar and see of thats it. I hope it is...
| cynet2k | 10-18-2012 09:02 AM |
Its the pillar. Pull it and put some stuffing behind it you can get it from walmart in the arts and crafts sections for like 4$. It'd the wires and airbag lines hitting the plastic. I had the same problem
| The Duke | 10-18-2012 11:11 AM |
Drove without the pillar. Still noise. Damn!
| kgrander | 11-01-2012 09:07 PM |
seat belt screech . take trim off and cut the plastic fin braces down so the belt cant rub on it anymore.
| 2gnt2wrx | 11-01-2012 09:23 PM |
I'm getting a pretty bad creak from under the driverside dash of my 02. It's the worst when going down rough roads. It's driving me nuts, Any ideas?
| KManZ | 11-06-2012 10:19 AM |
2012 STi... rear dash/windshield rattle. I've had the area apart 5 or 6 times now, have foam taped EVERYTHING, and the rattle is HORRENDOUS. It seems like it appears when the seats are folded up, so I'm thinking it may be the latches rattling, but it sounds more like a "metal on glass" rattle. I'm going to try taping the male part of the latches and see if it corrects the issue. After that, going to follow IceWilly's path and see if I stumble upon a fix, but seeing as he has an '05, not sure if it will be applicable, but at this point I will attempt anything.
I took the car to the dealership, and they did nothing to fix it. If this rattle can't be fixed, not sure what I am going to do, as I don't think I can live with it. :mad:
[quote=IceWilly;38011211]
[COLOR=Red][SIZE=6]MY PROBLEM/SOLUTION:[/SIZE][/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red][SIZE=5]A spot/tack weld that held my back deck together had vibrated enough to break.[/SIZE][/COLOR] It was very close to the central child seat bracket (2 spot welds in front and slightly to the left) The leftish one had broken. With the seat belt bracket and the trunk lift mechanism removed, it was easier to tell it had broken. I used a screwdriver to pry it apart a little more, and jammed some 1/8" foam strip in there (as you can see in the picture, behind the blue welded nut). I also put some to the right and made sure it was underneath the broken weld. I suppose you could really tighten down the saftey seat bolt and it might hold it together, but it didn't work for me.
Thanks all. Hopefully anyone finding this can figure out their rattle. And if you haven't solved your rear deck/window rattle.... look around for broken spot welds. It was STUPID loud and constant and sounded like glass on metal... but it appears it was in fact metal on metal.[/quote]
I took the car to the dealership, and they did nothing to fix it. If this rattle can't be fixed, not sure what I am going to do, as I don't think I can live with it. :mad:
[quote=IceWilly;38011211]
[COLOR=Red][SIZE=6]MY PROBLEM/SOLUTION:[/SIZE][/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red][SIZE=5]A spot/tack weld that held my back deck together had vibrated enough to break.[/SIZE][/COLOR] It was very close to the central child seat bracket (2 spot welds in front and slightly to the left) The leftish one had broken. With the seat belt bracket and the trunk lift mechanism removed, it was easier to tell it had broken. I used a screwdriver to pry it apart a little more, and jammed some 1/8" foam strip in there (as you can see in the picture, behind the blue welded nut). I also put some to the right and made sure it was underneath the broken weld. I suppose you could really tighten down the saftey seat bolt and it might hold it together, but it didn't work for me.
Thanks all. Hopefully anyone finding this can figure out their rattle. And if you haven't solved your rear deck/window rattle.... look around for broken spot welds. It was STUPID loud and constant and sounded like glass on metal... but it appears it was in fact metal on metal.[/quote]
| Zaya | 11-06-2012 11:12 AM |
Hello everyone! I am not sure if it's okay to post a question on this topic but do all the new 2012-2013 Impreza to STI models all come with this many problems? Just curious seeing it's a new car and I'd think it shouldn't. But curious! If it's not the right place for this sorry.
| WRXGOBerserk | 11-11-2012 05:03 PM |
Before the winter, I took my seats out of my 04 WRX. I cleaned the tracks on the seats partially with degreaser. Now, a few months later, I'm getting a creaking noise when I get in the car and when I move around.
I'm wondering if the degreaser ate away at the rail grease (which is probably the most likely situation) or if there is another problem?
Any recalls/history of this problem?
I'm wondering if the degreaser ate away at the rail grease (which is probably the most likely situation) or if there is another problem?
Any recalls/history of this problem?
| eurospek | 11-22-2012 01:14 AM |
I'm trying to track down a rattle (sort of a clicking noise) that's behind my gauge/instrument cluster. Had that sucker out a few times already and nothing seems loose, nothing is rubbing against the air vents, and all the cables/harnesses are also good and secure.
I'm running out of ideas what it could be and I'm getting quite annoyed with it. Even shook the instrument cluster when it was out hoping to replicate the sound and nothing.
It will also rattle at the most randoms times meaning on smooth roads, diff temps, etc.
I'm running out of ideas what it could be and I'm getting quite annoyed with it. Even shook the instrument cluster when it was out hoping to replicate the sound and nothing.
It will also rattle at the most randoms times meaning on smooth roads, diff temps, etc.
| eurospek | 11-22-2012 01:23 AM |
[quote=The Duke;38293115]I'm getting a sort of "click" that seems to be from the left side driver's front of the car. Happens mostly during weight transfer and hard bumps, but can happen even if the road seems "smooth". It's not the VIN plate, I've taken care of that. It sounds like a piece in the dash is pressed against another, and the force of the car moving will cause it to slip past the other, making this "click" noise. I've taken the cluster out and all that's behind it is the cluster mount, horizontal steel bar, and ducting for HVAC. I couldn't feel/replicate it at all. Hitting the dash doesn't do anything and I found notihng loose behind the cluster. I'm at a loss as to what this noise is, all I know is it's picking away at my brain[/quote]
Ever remedy this?
Ever remedy this?
| All4bSpinnin | 11-22-2012 10:39 AM |
[quote=eurospek;38548491]I'm trying to track down a rattle (sort of a clicking noise) that's behind my gauge/instrument cluster. Had that sucker out a few times already and nothing seems loose, nothing is rubbing against the air vents, and all the cables/harnesses are also good and secure.
I'm running out of ideas what it could be and I'm getting quite annoyed with it. Even shook the instrument cluster when it was out hoping to replicate the sound and nothing.
It will also rattle at the most randoms times meaning on smooth roads, diff temps, etc.[/quote]
Euro, I know this sounds dumb, but look under your hood. When I had my GTO, I had a braided clutch line that ran close to the driver side shock tower. It would occasionally bump the strut tower... it drove me nuts for a day or so then my girlfriend remembered I had been playing with my clutch line. It sounded like it was the gauge cluster the entire time.
Cliff Notes, Check around the driver side shock tower, any lose hoses, debris, etc
I'm running out of ideas what it could be and I'm getting quite annoyed with it. Even shook the instrument cluster when it was out hoping to replicate the sound and nothing.
It will also rattle at the most randoms times meaning on smooth roads, diff temps, etc.[/quote]
Euro, I know this sounds dumb, but look under your hood. When I had my GTO, I had a braided clutch line that ran close to the driver side shock tower. It would occasionally bump the strut tower... it drove me nuts for a day or so then my girlfriend remembered I had been playing with my clutch line. It sounded like it was the gauge cluster the entire time.
Cliff Notes, Check around the driver side shock tower, any lose hoses, debris, etc
| eurospek | 11-23-2012 05:36 PM |
^ Thanks, that's my next step of attack.
Just came back from a drive now, I had the gauge cluster (and surrounding bezel) pulled out and a passenger was holding it. The clicking/rattling is still there, driving me bonkers. It's definitely coming behind the air vent piping that's ran behind the gauge cluster. I tried holding onto stuff and in random places to narrow down what's making the noise but nothing still.
I have a feeling it won't be easily accessible and I really don't feel like ripping the whole dash apart only to find nothing. :(
So over all these rattles on these cars. :sadbanana:
Just came back from a drive now, I had the gauge cluster (and surrounding bezel) pulled out and a passenger was holding it. The clicking/rattling is still there, driving me bonkers. It's definitely coming behind the air vent piping that's ran behind the gauge cluster. I tried holding onto stuff and in random places to narrow down what's making the noise but nothing still.
I have a feeling it won't be easily accessible and I really don't feel like ripping the whole dash apart only to find nothing. :(
So over all these rattles on these cars. :sadbanana:
| 2gnt2wrx | 11-24-2012 11:21 AM |
Could the air vent be rubbing or tapping on the large metal pipe that runs through the dash?
| eurospek | 11-24-2012 12:23 PM |
[quote=2gnt2wrx;38559449]Could the air vent be rubbing or tapping on the large metal pipe that runs through the dash?[/quote]
Nope, it's behind the piping and lower. I've held the piping together tightly, away from the cross brace that runs through the A-pillars, and it's still there.
Crawled under the dash as well, everything looks in place and grabbing wires/components didn't replicate anything. Nothing under the hood as well.
Nope, it's behind the piping and lower. I've held the piping together tightly, away from the cross brace that runs through the A-pillars, and it's still there.
Crawled under the dash as well, everything looks in place and grabbing wires/components didn't replicate anything. Nothing under the hood as well.
| 2gnt2wrx | 11-24-2012 12:32 PM |
Possibly the windshield wiper assembly? I'm having an awful squeak coming from that spot. I can't figure it out.
| borderguy | 11-30-2012 04:46 PM |
Like a lot of people here my sedan had HORRIBLE rattles coming from the rear dash area due to the low tones of the SPT exhaust. I tried putting rubber tubing around the trunk rods, stuff pieces of a shirt into the rear dash from the underneath and nothing fixed it. If I had a passenger sitting in the back press hard on the center of the rear dash the sound went away. I took me car into the dealer for an oil change and told them about the rattles and they put a thin strip of foam between the rear window and the rear dash and BAM it's finally gone! One happy Subaru owner here!!
| Subie FA20 | 12-09-2012 10:39 AM |
Fixed dash rattle yesterday coming from my pillars.
Ordered felt tape 3/4" x 75' for about $12 on amazon. Taped up the pillars where it would rub. Also my dash defroster vents too. Noise seems to have stopped or atleast minimized to a minimum.
Gonna attempt to do rear deck pillars today. I dynonated the deck itself but the plastic itself still squeaks.
Ordered felt tape 3/4" x 75' for about $12 on amazon. Taped up the pillars where it would rub. Also my dash defroster vents too. Noise seems to have stopped or atleast minimized to a minimum.
Gonna attempt to do rear deck pillars today. I dynonated the deck itself but the plastic itself still squeaks.
| icantdotreflips | 12-30-2012 03:10 PM |
Anyone experience a rattle coming from the inside of the passenger side dash. Ive checked every piece on the exterior and have come to the conclusion it is coming from inside right under the defroster vent. It is a very annoying scratchy metal noise that occurs constantly when driving. I am about to pull the dash cause its driving me insane, before I do so just want to see if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks.
| nightdown fox | 12-30-2012 03:23 PM |
[quote=icantdotreflips;38802804]Anyone experience a rattle coming from the inside of the passenger side dash. Ive checked every piece on the exterior and have come to the conclusion it is coming from inside right under the defroster vent. It is a very annoying scratchy metal noise that occurs constantly when driving. I am about to pull the dash cause its driving me insane, before I do so just want to see if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks.[/quote]
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| S1CkWrx | 12-30-2012 05:14 PM |
ditto on my 12.... i think and i THINK its the side defroster vent it self.
| Subie FA20 | 12-30-2012 08:15 PM |
I fixed a lot of rattles on my A and C pillars also my rear deck (2012 wrx sedan). Ordered felt tape via Amazon. Also added the felt tape to the dash defroster vents.
| theoutbackdream | 01-03-2013 04:16 PM |
Is anyone getting rattle from the headunit region?
Im getting rattles, from what sounds like behind the headunit All cables tied down, so i took that out of equation.
Im getting rattles, from what sounds like behind the headunit All cables tied down, so i took that out of equation.
| nightdown fox | 01-05-2013 03:12 PM |
Anyone figure out how to stop the dead pedal squeak? :furious: My top plastic pushpin is causing the squeak, but I can't find a replacement anywhere... :mad:
| VictorOfHavoc | 01-05-2013 06:48 PM |
[quote=nightdown fox;38842071]Anyone figure out how to stop the dead pedal squeak? :furious: My top plastic pushpin is causing the squeak, but I can't find a replacement anywhere... :mad:[/quote]
I have the same issue. I just got a crap ton of felt from joann fabrics for 7 bucks...58" x 36" piece. It seems to be coming from the movement of the dead pedal back and forth. When i wedged a small stick it stopped being loud...unless i really stepped on it hard. I'm going to attempt to put the felt behind it when i get a chance and i'll let you know how much it quiets down...
I have the same issue. I just got a crap ton of felt from joann fabrics for 7 bucks...58" x 36" piece. It seems to be coming from the movement of the dead pedal back and forth. When i wedged a small stick it stopped being loud...unless i really stepped on it hard. I'm going to attempt to put the felt behind it when i get a chance and i'll let you know how much it quiets down...
| Vater | 01-08-2013 06:42 PM |
[quote=icantdotreflips;38802804]Anyone experience a rattle coming from the inside of the passenger side dash. Ive checked every piece on the exterior and have come to the conclusion it is coming from inside right under the defroster vent. It is a very annoying scratchy metal noise that occurs constantly when driving. I am about to pull the dash cause its driving me insane, before I do so just want to see if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks.[/quote]
Yes I hear a scratchy metal noise coming from the passenger footwell area, behind the glove box area in my '11 STi.
I only hear it on the rougher roads, not on the smooth pavement roads.
At first I thought it might have been the rally armor mudflap but it sounds like it's coming from under the dash.
Yes I hear a scratchy metal noise coming from the passenger footwell area, behind the glove box area in my '11 STi.
I only hear it on the rougher roads, not on the smooth pavement roads.
At first I thought it might have been the rally armor mudflap but it sounds like it's coming from under the dash.
| VictorOfHavoc | 01-08-2013 06:46 PM |
[quote=VictorOfHavoc;38843247]I have the same issue. I just got a crap ton of felt from joann fabrics for 7 bucks...58" x 36" piece. It seems to be coming from the movement of the dead pedal back and forth. When i wedged a small stick it stopped being loud...unless i really stepped on it hard. I'm going to attempt to put the felt behind it when i get a chance and i'll let you know how much it quiets down...[/quote]
I placed some felt back there and it no longer squeaks...unless i put a lot of pressure on it, which i don't because it's just a foot rest. hope it helps!
I placed some felt back there and it no longer squeaks...unless i put a lot of pressure on it, which i don't because it's just a foot rest. hope it helps!
| S1CkWrx | 01-08-2013 07:48 PM |
my silver trim peice on my drivers and possibly passenger door rattles. i put slight pressure on it and on the black section above it and it goes away... any idears?
| nightdown fox | 01-08-2013 09:23 PM |
[quote=VictorOfHavoc;38865389]I placed some felt back there and it no longer squeaks...unless i put a lot of pressure on it, which i don't because it's just a foot rest. hope it helps![/quote]
Thanks a lot, I'll give it a try!!
Thanks a lot, I'll give it a try!!
| Legend STI | 01-09-2013 10:43 AM |
[quote=IceWilly;37882151]Still battling this.
It definitely seems to go away with the trunk lid off. I do not believe it is the trunk itself though. The wing is secure to the WRX trunk lid. I put new rubber gasket between them and checked the bolts/washers etc. There is no sound there, nor is it inside the wing/trunk lid.
I put fabric sleeving around the trunk springs themselves, so that anywhere they touch something there is a layer of fabric between them enough to dampen potential sound.
I am starting to question the trunk lid mounts themselves. Either the connection to the frame (3 bolts and seems super solid) or the pivoting piece that the spring interfaces with. Maybe it is moving side to side and hitting the mounts? Seems like a stretch, but there is literally nothing left in that area.
It's very close to the top of the strut mount. I am close to dropping the strut just to inspect it. Besides the spring's seating on the top mount... what else is there besides the nuts/stud's and center strut bolt that could even be rattling that high? It's not like I want to take apart the strut just to check, but I suppose I could shake it around and see if it makes noise. It's def a high pitched sound, like metal against glass or something. The rear window seals seem solid and it looks like its far from coming loose. Only 70k miles on the car...
Still the fact that it totally goes away without the trunk on is the biggest piece of info... the logical conclusions it leads me too don't seem to be doing much though.[/quote]
Does your trunk sit perfectly aligned? I was getting a very high pitched metallic sound and I'm sure it was the fact that I was using the wrong trunk tension springs (wrx instead of sti) I ended up sound deadening my entire car so most of my squeaks and rattles went away.
It definitely seems to go away with the trunk lid off. I do not believe it is the trunk itself though. The wing is secure to the WRX trunk lid. I put new rubber gasket between them and checked the bolts/washers etc. There is no sound there, nor is it inside the wing/trunk lid.
I put fabric sleeving around the trunk springs themselves, so that anywhere they touch something there is a layer of fabric between them enough to dampen potential sound.
I am starting to question the trunk lid mounts themselves. Either the connection to the frame (3 bolts and seems super solid) or the pivoting piece that the spring interfaces with. Maybe it is moving side to side and hitting the mounts? Seems like a stretch, but there is literally nothing left in that area.
It's very close to the top of the strut mount. I am close to dropping the strut just to inspect it. Besides the spring's seating on the top mount... what else is there besides the nuts/stud's and center strut bolt that could even be rattling that high? It's not like I want to take apart the strut just to check, but I suppose I could shake it around and see if it makes noise. It's def a high pitched sound, like metal against glass or something. The rear window seals seem solid and it looks like its far from coming loose. Only 70k miles on the car...
Still the fact that it totally goes away without the trunk on is the biggest piece of info... the logical conclusions it leads me too don't seem to be doing much though.[/quote]
Does your trunk sit perfectly aligned? I was getting a very high pitched metallic sound and I'm sure it was the fact that I was using the wrong trunk tension springs (wrx instead of sti) I ended up sound deadening my entire car so most of my squeaks and rattles went away.
| LUMBERZACK | 01-10-2013 01:42 AM |
[B]TO FIX THE MIRROR RATTLE[/B], It happened on my father's car and my car, what happens is, if you let the dealership guys put the home link mirror on, they will almost ALWAYS strip the VERY SOFT aluminum bracket under the black metal plate that supports the mirror.
What I did was went to my local Subaru Parts department and bought a new home link mirror mounting kit. It was about $10 and it came with all the necessary pieces and then some.
Just uninstall the old mounting hardware. What you want to do is the NEW soft aluminum bracket is NOT threaded already, so what you do is tap it with the new screw very carefully. Make sure it goes all the way through. Then install the mounting kit using all the new hardware and use thread lock on all of the screws. Be very careful when screwing the screws into that bracket and DO NOT over tighten, because they will strip, which is why your mirror was rattling in the first place. Now both of our mirrors are firm as fake titties and don't make any noises and don't rattle out of position anymore.
[B]ALSO TO FIX MY BACK WINDOW RATTLE/TAPPING[/B], I tried EVERYTHING, taking off the seats, the trunk latch, the seat belt, Etc. So I came to the conclusion that it was the window. I got Safelite to replace it, and what do you know, no more tapping/rattling sound.
What I did was went to my local Subaru Parts department and bought a new home link mirror mounting kit. It was about $10 and it came with all the necessary pieces and then some.
Just uninstall the old mounting hardware. What you want to do is the NEW soft aluminum bracket is NOT threaded already, so what you do is tap it with the new screw very carefully. Make sure it goes all the way through. Then install the mounting kit using all the new hardware and use thread lock on all of the screws. Be very careful when screwing the screws into that bracket and DO NOT over tighten, because they will strip, which is why your mirror was rattling in the first place. Now both of our mirrors are firm as fake titties and don't make any noises and don't rattle out of position anymore.
[B]ALSO TO FIX MY BACK WINDOW RATTLE/TAPPING[/B], I tried EVERYTHING, taking off the seats, the trunk latch, the seat belt, Etc. So I came to the conclusion that it was the window. I got Safelite to replace it, and what do you know, no more tapping/rattling sound.
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