| IceWilly | 01-10-2013 10:29 AM |
[quote=Legend STI;38869836]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.[/quote]
If you read my updates (admittedly very long winded) you'll find that it wasn't the trunk at all. It was a separation of the metal in the back deck below the rear window. The trunk off only got rid of the problem because the lack of weight there allowed the metal to spread and thus not be close enough together to make the sound.
If you read my updates (admittedly very long winded) you'll find that it wasn't the trunk at all. It was a separation of the metal in the back deck below the rear window. The trunk off only got rid of the problem because the lack of weight there allowed the metal to spread and thus not be close enough together to make the sound.
| eurospek | 01-10-2013 12:22 PM |
Guys I need some insight here, been going nuts for the past few weeks. Out of nowhere there's a creaking noise coming from behind the gauge cluster/instrument panel right in front of you (at least it sounds like it's coming from there). I haven't touched anything in the area to cause it and it will come and go, mostly come, it's not really temperature dependent either, it will creak well above 32 F and below too. Driving on the highway, smooth pavement, partial throttle, it will creak, even coasting it will creak sometimes.
And it definitely sounds more like a creaking noise (then for example loose interior trim piece clips).
Here's what I eliminated so far as I drove without these for a few days trying to locate the area. This is definitely not the source:
- both A pillars, took them off and drove around, so it's not the clips in them
- took off the vent cover along the windshield (the long plastic piece running along the glass) and it wasn't those clips either, and there's a bunch on it
- steering column plastic cover, both pieces, top and bottom, were removed from the car and it's not that
- even drove around a few times with someone actually holding the gauge cluster as I pulled it out of the opening in the dash and something was still creaking
- holding down to the HVAC piping behind the gauge cluster didn't do it either
- holding down the circular vent cover on the dash left of the cluster isn't it either
- doesn't sound like it's the clock surround piece as you hold it down and still creaking coming from the dash area in front of you
- [URL="http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=441517"]also this wasn't it[/URL], tried that and I was creaking too
Quite annoying, and I have no idea where else to look really, all loose cable bunches under the dash have been zip tied as well, anything that looked like it may be rubbing or touching was tied to something to eliminate movement.
And it definitely sounds more like a creaking noise (then for example loose interior trim piece clips).
Here's what I eliminated so far as I drove without these for a few days trying to locate the area. This is definitely not the source:
- both A pillars, took them off and drove around, so it's not the clips in them
- took off the vent cover along the windshield (the long plastic piece running along the glass) and it wasn't those clips either, and there's a bunch on it
- steering column plastic cover, both pieces, top and bottom, were removed from the car and it's not that
- even drove around a few times with someone actually holding the gauge cluster as I pulled it out of the opening in the dash and something was still creaking
- holding down to the HVAC piping behind the gauge cluster didn't do it either
- holding down the circular vent cover on the dash left of the cluster isn't it either
- doesn't sound like it's the clock surround piece as you hold it down and still creaking coming from the dash area in front of you
- [URL="http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=441517"]also this wasn't it[/URL], tried that and I was creaking too
Quite annoying, and I have no idea where else to look really, all loose cable bunches under the dash have been zip tied as well, anything that looked like it may be rubbing or touching was tied to something to eliminate movement.
| grimmz29 | 01-10-2013 04:31 PM |
I get a rattle off my spoiler where its screwed into the trunk. Ive tried silicon in there and that worked for awhile but then it must have worn off. Any ideas?
| MotorOilMcCall | 01-11-2013 01:01 PM |
More silicone. lol
Actually, have you tried pulling it and throwing double sided tape there? Or foam weatherstripping? Might last longer.
Actually, have you tried pulling it and throwing double sided tape there? Or foam weatherstripping? Might last longer.
| MrTiles | 01-11-2013 04:05 PM |
I searched this thread for wagon rattles and didn't find a match for my issue. this is sort of a weird one. I have a 2002 wagon that I bought a couple months ago. When I'm gearing down/coasting in gear around 2500-2700rpm I get this vibration/rattle that sounds like it's coming from the rear quadrant of the car. There is absolutely no vibration when I'm accelerating. The car has a 3" SPT exhaust and a hidden hitch. I've been systematic in trying to find this rattle so the first thing I noticed was that the exhaust tip was resting against the hidden hitch. I automatically figure the exhaust was resonating up thru the back (since the hitch is mounted to the frame) of the car, namely the hatch door. I fabricated a relocation bracket to get the exhaust off the hitch. Still rattles/no change. The next place I looked was the spare tire cover as mentioned in the very first page. I took all that stuff out to where there was nothing in the hatch, only the spare tire. Still rattles.
In my observation, it almost sounds like it's a heat shield rattling underneath the car. I've jacked it up and they all seem tight. I'm sort of at a loss at this point.
Anyone have any insight?
In my observation, it almost sounds like it's a heat shield rattling underneath the car. I've jacked it up and they all seem tight. I'm sort of at a loss at this point.
Anyone have any insight?
| Mishmosh | 01-11-2013 05:51 PM |
Check the hatch bracket that is behind the plastic--I think it is for the brake light. It is isolated on rubber but the screws come loose--you get a popping or a rattle depending on how loose it is.
| icantdotreflips | 01-11-2013 07:39 PM |
Almost have the whole dash out, searching for the rattle. Can't take it anymore! Hope I have some good info that could help others with dash rattle tomorrow after I dig a little deeper!
| MrTiles | 01-11-2013 10:23 PM |
[quote=Mishmosh;38889153]Check the hatch bracket that is behind the plastic--I think it is for the brake light. It is isolated on rubber but the screws come loose--you get a popping or a rattle depending on how loose it is.[/quote]
I checked it per your advice. All tight. I decided to pull the spare out and all the trim in the cargo area. I found a penny under the spare. I also found a rattle around the back of the cargo area behind the DS tail light. going to pull that int. trim off and see if I can find what's loose. Thanks for help. I sure I can find this rattle, it's driving me nuts....and that's a short drive
I checked it per your advice. All tight. I decided to pull the spare out and all the trim in the cargo area. I found a penny under the spare. I also found a rattle around the back of the cargo area behind the DS tail light. going to pull that int. trim off and see if I can find what's loose. Thanks for help. I sure I can find this rattle, it's driving me nuts....and that's a short drive
| flk | 01-14-2013 02:22 AM |
I have fixed every rattle except for that metal clicking / Geiger counter noise from inside the front dash that is driving everyone crazy. It's noticeable when the steering wheel is turned right or i'm braking down hill. Can't figure it out! Anyone have any ideas based on elimination?
| Mahane | 01-14-2013 03:14 AM |
I thought i read somewhere it just pops out, but from prying on it a little mine doesn't want to come out, i'm afraid to break it. Does it actually pop out without dash removal[img]http://imgshine.com/imagess/images/aragonc.gif[/img]?
| grimmz29 | 01-14-2013 04:38 PM |
[quote="MotorOilMcCall;38886875"]More silicone. lol
Actually, have you tried pulling it and throwing double sided tape there? Or foam weatherstripping? Might last longer.[/quote]
Great minds think alike haha I've resiliconed twice and I do have foam weatherstripping in there. Just wondering if someone else may have a different thought process or somethin strange
Actually, have you tried pulling it and throwing double sided tape there? Or foam weatherstripping? Might last longer.[/quote]
Great minds think alike haha I've resiliconed twice and I do have foam weatherstripping in there. Just wondering if someone else may have a different thought process or somethin strange
| LeodCeb21 | 01-15-2013 02:17 AM |
seriously...super huge thanks for this thread...ever since i got my cat back my car has been rattling like crazy...trying out the spare tire (since i have a wagon) and passengers side wiring problem tomorrow...thanks again! :D :D :D
| icantdotreflips | 01-15-2013 02:00 PM |
So after chasing my dash rattle for weeks, and finally deciding to remove the dash I have found the culprit! The rattle/scratchy noise was actually coming from the outside of the car. In the photo below you can see the weather-stripping at the bas of the windshield. The plastic tabs on the passenger side cracked slightly and were sitting incorrectly in the holes. They were moving around and creating this awfully annoying scratchy sound. As of now I just removed the two tabs until I can find some new ones.
[IMG]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r521/Icantdotreflips/2013-01-15134141_zps8e73f3b7.jpg[/IMG]
Although removing the dash was a complete waste of time, at least it led me to where I had to be! Hope this helps someone experiencing this terrible rattle at getting it fixed.
[IMG]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r521/Icantdotreflips/2013-01-15134141_zps8e73f3b7.jpg[/IMG]
Although removing the dash was a complete waste of time, at least it led me to where I had to be! Hope this helps someone experiencing this terrible rattle at getting it fixed.
| 2gnt2wrx | 01-15-2013 02:19 PM |
I think I have the same problem and it sounds like it is coming from the same spot only the driverside. Where are the plastic tabs?
| icantdotreflips | 01-15-2013 06:00 PM |
Check out the picture i posted above, pull on the whole piece and the tabs will just pop out. If you look closely in the photo you can notice that there is a small gap between the windshield and plastic piece at the base of the windshield(thats because I did not put the tabs back in on the car). That is what will separate, the plastic tabs are what holds that piece in as well as makes lots of terrible noise. Good luck and hope that takes care of a rattle!
| Mahan | 01-16-2013 02:08 AM |
I thought i read somewhere it just pops out, but from prying on it a little mine doesn't want to come out, i'm afraid to break it. Does it actually pop out without dash removal[img]http://imgshine.com/imagess/images/aragonc.gif[/img]?
| calisonic | 01-21-2013 08:33 AM |
Searched here and not sure if someone has described this one.
It's a '12 wrx sedan, rattle is from steering column area. happens at most any speed, can be eliminated by applying downward force on the steering wheel, and can be increased by pushing the steering wheel to the right.
Took off cluster cover, no fix
replaced fuse box door
no fix
crawled under there and stimulated the rattle by hitting the steering wheel and cannot pin point it
If I press down on the dash just against the windshield in line with steering wheel, it will go away. Maybe its the plastic dash hitting the windshield ?
It's a '12 wrx sedan, rattle is from steering column area. happens at most any speed, can be eliminated by applying downward force on the steering wheel, and can be increased by pushing the steering wheel to the right.
Took off cluster cover, no fix
replaced fuse box door
no fix
crawled under there and stimulated the rattle by hitting the steering wheel and cannot pin point it
If I press down on the dash just against the windshield in line with steering wheel, it will go away. Maybe its the plastic dash hitting the windshield ?
| Scoob_Noob | 01-26-2013 12:48 AM |
[quote=Vigher;37115315]I have that same rattle in my 2012, taking it into the dealer Monday for it. I'll let you know what it is so it might help you track it down[/quote]
I have a 2012 WRX hatch as well and I think I have the same thing you are describing. It's only happened over the past month or two that it's been really cold here in Mass. When I hit bumps in the road (even small bumps), I hear a squeak from the bottom of the passenger A-pillar. I guess it could be from somewhere behind the glovebox too. It's coming from somewhere in that corner of the interior and near the dash rather than the floor or ceiling. Let me know if you resolve it.
This post [URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=38915360&postcount=853[/URL] on page 35 of the thread might be our squeak/rattle. Tomorrow will try to unclip that piece and see if the sound goes away.
I have a 2012 WRX hatch as well and I think I have the same thing you are describing. It's only happened over the past month or two that it's been really cold here in Mass. When I hit bumps in the road (even small bumps), I hear a squeak from the bottom of the passenger A-pillar. I guess it could be from somewhere behind the glovebox too. It's coming from somewhere in that corner of the interior and near the dash rather than the floor or ceiling. Let me know if you resolve it.
This post [URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=38915360&postcount=853[/URL] on page 35 of the thread might be our squeak/rattle. Tomorrow will try to unclip that piece and see if the sound goes away.
| Scoob_Noob | 01-26-2013 12:51 AM |
[quote=xBeetlex;37372644]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?[/quote]
A-pillar TSB? What does it resolve? I have a 2012 WRX hatch and I'm getting some squeaking in the passenger dash area too. Has only happened while it's been really cold her in Mass the last month or two.
Has anyone found any rattle culprits in the vents or dash area that I should be focusing on?[/quote]
A-pillar TSB? What does it resolve? I have a 2012 WRX hatch and I'm getting some squeaking in the passenger dash area too. Has only happened while it's been really cold her in Mass the last month or two.
| xDRAN0x | 01-26-2013 08:45 AM |
You guys are patient, I have given up on my 11 WRX for rattles... especially after a week under -20c. Really feels like my 1996 (RIP) Tercel in there.
| VictorOfHavoc | 01-27-2013 04:15 PM |
[quote=Scoob_Noob;38998738]A-pillar TSB? What does it resolve? I have a 2012 WRX hatch and I'm getting some squeaking in the passenger dash area too. Has only happened while it's been really cold her in Mass the last month or two.[/quote]
I had a rattle/squeak from that area in my 2010 wrx. I had someone press different areas of the a-pillar while i was driving and it was creaking. I discovered at the base of the pillar where it hides behind the dash is where my noise was coming from. A piece of felt neatly stuffed in there keeps it from moving and has since eliminated my noise. Might be different for you guys, but on my 2010 sedan it worked like a charm :ritz:
good luck figuring it out!
I had a rattle/squeak from that area in my 2010 wrx. I had someone press different areas of the a-pillar while i was driving and it was creaking. I discovered at the base of the pillar where it hides behind the dash is where my noise was coming from. A piece of felt neatly stuffed in there keeps it from moving and has since eliminated my noise. Might be different for you guys, but on my 2010 sedan it worked like a charm :ritz:
good luck figuring it out!
| learfxr | 02-02-2013 06:58 PM |
[quote=02WHITEDUB;11946855]Most owners report that the seatbelt squeaks when you use it. It's the belt rubbing against small plastic ribs on the inside of the lower B-pillar trim piece.
Remove the piece and grind down the ribs...no more squeak.[/quote]
Just picked up a 2006 STI and it has a high pitch squeak when I pull the seat belt out. Thank you so much for this info
Remove the piece and grind down the ribs...no more squeak.[/quote]
Just picked up a 2006 STI and it has a high pitch squeak when I pull the seat belt out. Thank you so much for this info
| Aprice24 | 02-04-2013 01:55 PM |
I have a rattle in the front right corner of my 07 wrx. I can't tell if its In the engine bay or underneath the car. You can hear it every now and then in idle, and can hear it in first and second gear through around 1300 RPMS.
I just found this thread so I don't have all the details needed, I'll get more specifics this afternoon.
I just found this thread so I don't have all the details needed, I'll get more specifics this afternoon.
| Bryan18 | 02-11-2013 03:16 PM |
Ok so i have an 06 sti and i have a noise in the back window area. Its not a rattle tjo its like a plastic on plastic kind of squeek when i hit bumps. I checked the roof spoiler and rear spoiler and they seem solid. I did the rear seat fix also but its still there. Any takers on this?
| IceWilly | 02-11-2013 05:06 PM |
I have the biggest post you will every see about that area and everything I did on mine on the last page. It was more rattle like though.
| Browzer | 02-12-2013 12:53 AM |
Idk if anyone has ever mentioned this or tried this, but I have the auto dimming rear view mirror and my sub rattles the hell out of it. Idc about the visual shaking, but I can't take the damn noise. I was thinking about taking it apart and dynamating the inside of it. any ideas? once again, sorry if this has already been covered.
| nightdown fox | 02-12-2013 09:03 AM |
^ happens to me too. Pretty embarrassing when other people get into the car.
| Browzer | 02-12-2013 02:27 PM |
[quote=nightdown fox;39125230]^ happens to me too. Pretty embarrassing when other people get into the car.[/quote]
exactly, I have to figure something out or Im getting rid of my sub. its just to annoying. like I said, I'm gonna try to crack it open and put dynamat everywhere I can. I just never opened it before.
exactly, I have to figure something out or Im getting rid of my sub. its just to annoying. like I said, I'm gonna try to crack it open and put dynamat everywhere I can. I just never opened it before.
| TheRealGkz | 05-27-2013 01:57 PM |
[quote=Browzer;39127758]exactly, I have to figure something out or Im getting rid of my sub. its just to annoying. like I said, I'm gonna try to crack it open and put dynamat everywhere I can. I just never opened it before.[/quote]
Mine rattles without a sub, just driving normal. It drives me crazy, especially in the mornings. It stops when I just grip the mirror and only rattles right around 2-2.5 RPM. Was thinking about taking it apart but idkk
Mine rattles without a sub, just driving normal. It drives me crazy, especially in the mornings. It stops when I just grip the mirror and only rattles right around 2-2.5 RPM. Was thinking about taking it apart but idkk
| Zonker92 | 05-27-2013 02:10 PM |
[quote=TheRealGkz;39892447]Mine rattles without a sub, just driving normal. It drives me crazy, especially in the mornings. It stops when I just grip the mirror and only rattles right around 2-2.5 RPM. Was thinking about taking it apart but idkk[/quote]
Do you have the Homelink� mirror? Mine was rattling like a bastard (intermittently), and I brought it in under warranty. I thought they'd replace the mirror, but they pointed out that the stalk and attachment pad were coming loose. (Tightening the torx� screw didn't help; it was the pad under the screw that was loose.) You could tell it was loose because when you grabbed the mirror and pulled it gently upward, the whole base would tilt from the bottom, away from the windshield. They said it was a common problem and replaced the base assembly (I believe), and voila, my mirror stopped rattling. Worked perfectly and they did it while I waited.
Do you have the Homelink� mirror? Mine was rattling like a bastard (intermittently), and I brought it in under warranty. I thought they'd replace the mirror, but they pointed out that the stalk and attachment pad were coming loose. (Tightening the torx� screw didn't help; it was the pad under the screw that was loose.) You could tell it was loose because when you grabbed the mirror and pulled it gently upward, the whole base would tilt from the bottom, away from the windshield. They said it was a common problem and replaced the base assembly (I believe), and voila, my mirror stopped rattling. Worked perfectly and they did it while I waited.
| ResidentR | 05-27-2013 05:19 PM |
Finally figured out a rattle I was having. Sounded like it was coming from the passenger's side B pillar or door panel, and it would stop everytime I'd lean over to hit or push at it. Ended up being the button on the center console armrest extension.
| TheRealGkz | 05-27-2013 06:00 PM |
[quote=Zonker92;39892497]Do you have the Homelink� mirror? Mine was rattling like a bastard (intermittently), and I brought it in under warranty. I thought they'd replace the mirror, but they pointed out that the stalk and attachment pad were coming loose. (Tightening the torx� screw didn't help; it was the pad under the screw that was loose.) You could tell it was loose because when you grabbed the mirror and pulled it gently upward, the whole base would tilt from the bottom, away from the windshield. They said it was a common problem and replaced the base assembly (I believe), and voila, my mirror stopped rattling. Worked perfectly and they did it while I waited.[/quote]
Yeah it is the homelink mirror, I guess i'll just have to check that out. So what did you do exactly to fix it?
Yeah it is the homelink mirror, I guess i'll just have to check that out. So what did you do exactly to fix it?
| TCh | 05-28-2013 04:35 PM |
[quote=05WRXwagon;11947111]My wagon rattles in the back some where. I thought it was the venetian blind luggage cover and/or some bungie cords on top of the spare. I took them both out and it still rattles. Sounds like it is coming from the spare tire area, but everything seems to be tight there.
Any ideas?[/quote]
Same on mine, I traced it into the rear door, removed the trim and found the external lock (key) to center door lock was lose. I just removed the external lock assembly and patched and painted.
Any ideas?[/quote]
Same on mine, I traced it into the rear door, removed the trim and found the external lock (key) to center door lock was lose. I just removed the external lock assembly and patched and painted.
| 8crizzle8 | 06-04-2013 05:09 PM |
[quote=2gnt2wrx;38559777]Possibly the windshield wiper assembly? I'm having an awful squeak coming from that spot. I can't figure it out.[/quote]
Did you ever figure this out or remedy it?
I'm having a squeak that sounds like its coming from inside the dash on the driver's side more up top than below. It doesn't sound like it's by the pillars.
Anyone else have this problem and find a solution?
Did you ever figure this out or remedy it?
I'm having a squeak that sounds like its coming from inside the dash on the driver's side more up top than below. It doesn't sound like it's by the pillars.
Anyone else have this problem and find a solution?
| 8crizzle8 | 06-04-2013 09:08 PM |
[quote=SNE2040;38664656]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.[/quote]
Did you hear any squeaking before taping the pillars and vents by any chance?
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.[/quote]
Did you hear any squeaking before taping the pillars and vents by any chance?
| eurospek | 06-18-2013 12:22 PM |
Took me a matter of two years of finally fixing my dreaded hatchback creak but it's gone. Whenever I pulled into my driveway or made any type of turn and the pavement was uneven or at an incline, something would shift in the back and start creaking (took a few rides sitting in the trunk area and isolated the creaking to the hatch itself). It all started when I was lightly rear-ended at a red light a few years ago and since that time I was thinking something was tweaked a bit. So I started playing with the two rubber bumpers on the hatch itself which allows you some adjustability of how tight it sits against the body and then started messing with the metal striker plate where the hatch locks onto. There's a few mm of adjustment there as well, but I've never found the perfect combination of getting the bumpers just right or where the striker plate sat to stop creaking. Some days it was gone, others it was non-stop.
Then it finally hit me 2 weeks ago to liberally spray the locking mechanism inside on the hatch itself with some teflon silicone spray lube I had in the garage. Inserted the small straw into the can and went to town spraying it all inside to the point where I needed a towel to clean up the dripping mess. Left it overnight to dry and clean up the remaining bits but since then it's been dead silent now in the back.
Who knew some silicone spray could have stopped be from going every time I heard the creaking these past two years. I'm quite OCD and anal with anything that's creaking or rattling on this car. :lol:
Then it finally hit me 2 weeks ago to liberally spray the locking mechanism inside on the hatch itself with some teflon silicone spray lube I had in the garage. Inserted the small straw into the can and went to town spraying it all inside to the point where I needed a towel to clean up the dripping mess. Left it overnight to dry and clean up the remaining bits but since then it's been dead silent now in the back.
Who knew some silicone spray could have stopped be from going every time I heard the creaking these past two years. I'm quite OCD and anal with anything that's creaking or rattling on this car. :lol:
| alibe | 07-31-2013 10:00 AM |
Seatbelt Top Cover Rattle
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Has anyone attempted to fix the rattle inside the seatbelt covers? I have a consistent rattle coming from driver's side and passengers and I'm about ready to rip it all to shreds! It's loud and I cannot turn the music high enough. HELP!!
| Zonker92 | 07-31-2013 12:04 PM |
Not that I've seen. My '11 driver seatbelt seems to have a subtle rattle going over bumps, and the door frame has a subtle creak at the same time. I'd love a fix but I'm not even sure where the noise is coming from.
| VictorOfHavoc | 07-31-2013 12:36 PM |
I took mine apart when I was dying the upper post black. Not much in there that can rattle. Have you tried raising the slider a notch? I also put some silicone and felt in mine for a tight fit. If you're talking about the slider though, then you can just pop it off and check what can go loose then either line it with felt or silicone...
| Scoob_Noob | 08-02-2013 01:04 PM |
[quote=eurospek;40041789]Took me a matter of two years of finally fixing my dreaded hatchback creak but it's gone. Whenever I pulled into my driveway or made any type of turn and the pavement was uneven or at an incline, something would shift in the back and start creaking (took a few rides sitting in the trunk area and isolated the creaking to the hatch itself). It all started when I was lightly rear-ended at a red light a few years ago and since that time I was thinking something was tweaked a bit. So I started playing with the two rubber bumpers on the hatch itself which allows you some adjustability of how tight it sits against the body and then started messing with the metal striker plate where the hatch locks onto. There's a few mm of adjustment there as well, but I've never found the perfect combination of getting the bumpers just right or where the striker plate sat to stop creaking. Some days it was gone, others it was non-stop.
Then it finally hit me 2 weeks ago to liberally spray the locking mechanism inside on the hatch itself with some teflon silicone spray lube I had in the garage. Inserted the small straw into the can and went to town spraying it all inside to the point where I needed a towel to clean up the dripping mess. Left it overnight to dry and clean up the remaining bits but since then it's been dead silent now in the back.
Who knew some silicone spray could have stopped be from going every time I heard the creaking these past two years. I'm quite OCD and anal with anything that's creaking or rattling on this car. :lol:[/quote]
Only a few months after buying my brand new 2012 WRX base hatch, it started making a squeaking sound from the right-rear corner that I could only hear when driving around in a parking lot or pulling into or out of my driveway. I took it to the dealership and they told me it's the brake caliper moving and it's totally normal. I didn't push it but that is complete BS. Why only that one corner if it's normal. Still have only 9000 miles on it so going to push it again next time I take it in and if they won't fix it will take it to a closer dealership.
I didn't have an accident like you did, but it's making me want to try what you did to see if I can resolve it myself.
Then it finally hit me 2 weeks ago to liberally spray the locking mechanism inside on the hatch itself with some teflon silicone spray lube I had in the garage. Inserted the small straw into the can and went to town spraying it all inside to the point where I needed a towel to clean up the dripping mess. Left it overnight to dry and clean up the remaining bits but since then it's been dead silent now in the back.
Who knew some silicone spray could have stopped be from going every time I heard the creaking these past two years. I'm quite OCD and anal with anything that's creaking or rattling on this car. :lol:[/quote]
Only a few months after buying my brand new 2012 WRX base hatch, it started making a squeaking sound from the right-rear corner that I could only hear when driving around in a parking lot or pulling into or out of my driveway. I took it to the dealership and they told me it's the brake caliper moving and it's totally normal. I didn't push it but that is complete BS. Why only that one corner if it's normal. Still have only 9000 miles on it so going to push it again next time I take it in and if they won't fix it will take it to a closer dealership.
I didn't have an accident like you did, but it's making me want to try what you did to see if I can resolve it myself.
| 8crizzle8 | 08-02-2013 02:41 PM |
[quote=alibe;40311432]Has anyone attempted to fix the rattle inside the seatbelt covers? I have a consistent rattle coming from driver's side and passengers and I'm about ready to rip it all to shreds! It's loud and I cannot turn the music high enough. HELP!![/quote]
Are you sure it's inside the seatbelt cover? I have a rattle that sounds like it is beneath the cover but it's actually the driver's side window that rattles. Driving me crazy too! I've tried sticking things between the window and the weatherstripping to no avail. Admittedly I haven't worked on it very hard yet.
Are you sure it's inside the seatbelt cover? I have a rattle that sounds like it is beneath the cover but it's actually the driver's side window that rattles. Driving me crazy too! I've tried sticking things between the window and the weatherstripping to no avail. Admittedly I haven't worked on it very hard yet.
| dzywrx | 09-02-2013 05:38 PM |
for those of you with the rattles that sound like are coming from the windshield... this work for me
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| dzywrx | 09-02-2013 06:39 PM |
for those hatch folks, do you guys hear a sort of light knocking in the hatch area at slow speeds?
| BatHulk | 09-02-2013 06:50 PM |
subscribed!!! I cant wait to fix these issues!
| Absolutbspec | 09-02-2013 08:12 PM |
[quote="dzywrx;40520834"]for those hatch folks, do you guys hear a sort of light knocking in the hatch area at slow speeds?[/quote]
Oh yea!! Didn't start till 30000 miles. I just stuffed a towel in there to limit free space. Can't figure it out. Seems to rattle at the base of the window.
Oh yea!! Didn't start till 30000 miles. I just stuffed a towel in there to limit free space. Can't figure it out. Seems to rattle at the base of the window.
| Freshy55 | 09-02-2013 10:01 PM |
ok..random noise..not exactly a rattle, but a high pitched hum. if this is the wrong thread, my apologies. The noise only happens when im exactly at 60 on the speedometer. If im 1 mph under or over it goes away. seems to happen right front of the car, over where my intake is. seems to have gotten worse since i got a short ram put in. anyone ever heard of this issue before? drives me nuts!
| VictorOfHavoc | 09-02-2013 11:39 PM |
[quote=Freshy55;40521777]ok..random noise..not exactly a rattle, but a high pitched hum. if this is the wrong thread, my apologies. The noise only happens when im exactly at 60 on the speedometer. If im 1 mph under or over it goes away. seems to happen right front of the car, over where my intake is. seems to have gotten worse since i got a short ram put in. anyone ever heard of this issue before? drives me nuts![/quote]
I get this too, but it's more of a whirring turbine sound :rolleyes: but as soon as I hit 62 or more the exhaust covers the noise...
Honestly, if you have an aftermarket dp you're probably hearing the turbo, the heatshield reflecting some sort of noise, or resonance...The short ram can also make the sound more prominent
I get this too, but it's more of a whirring turbine sound :rolleyes: but as soon as I hit 62 or more the exhaust covers the noise...
Honestly, if you have an aftermarket dp you're probably hearing the turbo, the heatshield reflecting some sort of noise, or resonance...The short ram can also make the sound more prominent
| nickson5 | 09-06-2013 02:35 PM |
Hehehe I like this thread. I'm not on cars forum very often anymore. Should find some solutions here. I also have the hatch creaking when the car "pry" when I corner my driveway at slow speed. I never had a rear end accident but I noticed the hatch door is crack is wide and the window is like far from the car...like if the top bolts are too far back.. Also the truck door is like more on one side... But my main concern is more about the dash. Every single pastic parts are making tick or creaking against each other when it's not hot. I have put a full roll of insulating tape at every joint and under every plastic part that I could unscrew or remove and it's still cracking. It only goes away if you remove every dash trim and cluster cover but you loose the air conditionning haha. F U. All the galippers are also knoking. It pisses my off than my girlfirend's Yaris doesn't make a single noise anywhere.
| T_woot | 09-08-2013 10:55 PM |
If you use a Teflon lubricant like from a bike shop on your hatch seals and adjust the bumpers inside it should remedy hatch squeal.
| crzyasian | 09-09-2013 12:21 AM |
has anyone figured a way to stop the plastic trims(the 4 black plastic trim/covers) around the hatch from rattling? i could put felt tape on the hatch door itself but then it would look kind of ugly/goofy with it sticking out past the trim.
| dzywrx | 09-10-2013 11:07 AM |
[quote=dzywrx;40520834]for those hatch folks, do you guys hear a sort of light knocking in the hatch area at slow speeds?[/quote]
[quote=Absolutbspec;40521237]Oh yea!! Didn't start till 30000 miles. I just stuffed a towel in there to limit free space. Can't figure it out. Seems to rattle at the base of the window.[/quote]
I've added some heavy duty rubber electrical tape where the top hatch trim hits the hatch frame, and that has eased some of the rattling back there but that slight knocking-ish sound is driving me crazy.
[quote=Absolutbspec;40521237]Oh yea!! Didn't start till 30000 miles. I just stuffed a towel in there to limit free space. Can't figure it out. Seems to rattle at the base of the window.[/quote]
I've added some heavy duty rubber electrical tape where the top hatch trim hits the hatch frame, and that has eased some of the rattling back there but that slight knocking-ish sound is driving me crazy.
| breezeby | 09-18-2013 05:35 AM |
Anyone got a solution for 1st gear taking off there seems to be a random noise sounding like creeking coming from the engine bay or drivers door. I open the window and can't repeat the noise. Keep the window up and I can repeat it
| floods | 09-18-2013 02:19 PM |
[quote=8crizzle8;40328952]Are you sure it's inside the seatbelt cover? I have a rattle that sounds like it is beneath the cover but it's actually the driver's side window that rattles. Driving me crazy too! I've tried sticking things between the window and the weatherstripping to no avail. Admittedly I haven't worked on it very hard yet.[/quote]
I've got that one as well. Does yours stop when you press outward on the door skin? I'm thinking it may be the seam between the panel and the door itself, so I may try putting some foam along there. If you figure out where it's coming from let me know, it's the only rattle that really annoys me. :lol:
I've got that one as well. Does yours stop when you press outward on the door skin? I'm thinking it may be the seam between the panel and the door itself, so I may try putting some foam along there. If you figure out where it's coming from let me know, it's the only rattle that really annoys me. :lol:
| xsv141 | 09-18-2013 10:27 PM |
[quote=breezeby;40616055]Anyone got a solution for 1st gear taking off there seems to be a random noise sounding like creeking coming from the engine bay or drivers door. I open the window and can't repeat the noise. Keep the window up and I can repeat it[/quote]
I have the exact same thing with mine but on the driver side door or the b pillar towards the base of the floor when i shift every gear it drives me up a wall
I have the exact same thing with mine but on the driver side door or the b pillar towards the base of the floor when i shift every gear it drives me up a wall
| breezeby | 09-19-2013 05:30 AM |
Of you put the window down will it go away
| tnguyen600 | 09-19-2013 09:17 AM |
I had my short block replaced last month and now I notice that when Im going highway speeds...i hear this crackling/popping sound coming from the steering wheel area. It comes and goes. I also have the DAMP flat steering wheel but that's been on the car since I bought it.
| 855T | 09-19-2013 10:13 AM |
All right, here's one for everyone: It sounds like something is rolling inside the center console and/or shifter area. When I removed the shifter surround to try and find it, it disappeared. When I reinstalled, it came back. The crazy part is that shaking the shifter surround show's there's obviously nothing in there, so where can it be coming from?
It honestly sounds like a marble is loose somewhere in there and rolling around on turns.
It honestly sounds like a marble is loose somewhere in there and rolling around on turns.
| xsv141 | 09-19-2013 07:58 PM |
[quote=breezeby;40622767]Of you put the window down will it go away[/quote]
no its constant every shift kinda like a hard clunk then it makes the rubbing/clicking noise ever so often
no its constant every shift kinda like a hard clunk then it makes the rubbing/clicking noise ever so often
| eurospek | 10-18-2013 11:39 PM |
New rattle time! For the longest I've been trying to narrow down a rattle/creaking noise coming directly in front of me. I swore it was behind the gauge cluster or surrounding area. Drove with it pulled out, sound was still there. It's not the VIN plate. It's not the long horizontal trim piece running near the glass with the sun sensor that I also popped off. Not the A pillars. Those are gone too.
It's a more a of stressing/creaking noise of plastic that is emitting from below the VIN plate area, right in the corner where the vent sits. And it's not the vent, had that taken out as well. And it's not the surrounding tubing below the dash that connect to the vent. Held those together and sound was still there.
And it will be here until next spring as it comes and go whenever the temps drop below 50F. No matter of where I'm driving, even it creaks on the smoothest of highways. And not load dependent either, I can be cruising at 60, coasting to a stop, or going WOT. It will creak. Randomly.
I'm going to go crazy until spring. That is until I find and track my other new rattle. The C-pillar passenger side trim cover with the seat belts, that is straight up buzzing now at times. I will be popping it off this weekend to see what's up.
But I need urgent help with the front creak, I am running out of ideas of what to do or what to tighten down. It's also not a lose wiring harness as I've checked those below last night.
It's a more a of stressing/creaking noise of plastic that is emitting from below the VIN plate area, right in the corner where the vent sits. And it's not the vent, had that taken out as well. And it's not the surrounding tubing below the dash that connect to the vent. Held those together and sound was still there.
And it will be here until next spring as it comes and go whenever the temps drop below 50F. No matter of where I'm driving, even it creaks on the smoothest of highways. And not load dependent either, I can be cruising at 60, coasting to a stop, or going WOT. It will creak. Randomly.
I'm going to go crazy until spring. That is until I find and track my other new rattle. The C-pillar passenger side trim cover with the seat belts, that is straight up buzzing now at times. I will be popping it off this weekend to see what's up.
But I need urgent help with the front creak, I am running out of ideas of what to do or what to tighten down. It's also not a lose wiring harness as I've checked those below last night.
| dzywrx | 10-19-2013 12:53 AM |
have you heard that creak noise with the driver's window down? I hear something similar to what you describe but mostly when I'm backing out of the garage or going into the alley (slow turns and some clutch movement)
I thought it was something with the coilovers but when i switched back to strut/spring combo I still hear it.
I thought it was something with the coilovers but when i switched back to strut/spring combo I still hear it.
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