Annoying rattling sound inside driver door

DEpointfive0 · 03-26-2015, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Navster

Need to replace a rubber washer on the window guides inside the inner door frame.

Pics or diagram?

King_Ch1cas · 10-25-2016, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I have that problem. Does yours go away when the window is slightly down?

If so, it's probably the window regulator

YES I JUST REALIZED THAT TODAY. Spent 2 hours looking for it and couldn't find it

cgruttke · 03-10-2017, 03:36 PM

So I just seemingly just fixed my passenger door rattle. I found 3 10mm bolts just chilling at the bottom of the door near the weep holes. They didn't look used. Removed the speaker to get better look. Two were visible. Last one I used my inspection camera to find. Then sent it back in on a rescue mission with a magnet. It fixed door vibration problem for sure but not sure if that cured another mystery rattle I cant pin down its location. BTW Skrillex "rock n roll" worked quite well to duplicate the door issue.

I kinda want to mail the 3 bolts to the factory in Japan with a "someone might be looking for these" note. 2011 370z sport touring 40k

370Z JT · 02-19-2015, 08:43 PM

mine is more of a squeeky noise coming from the drivers lower door area. Also a rattle/vibrating noise behind my left ear (think it might be the seat belt hinge thingy).

Atm121990 · 02-19-2015, 08:51 PM

mine is coming from inside the door panel for sure. Ill have to take my panel off one weekend when it gets warmer out to see if something is loose

TedB370z · 03-04-2015, 09:33 AM

I have the same problem... if I just barely tap the window down button, it goes away. (and I mean barely touch it, as in the window will still do the up/down when you open/close the door, I do it almost every time I get in the Z.) I've tried adjusting the height of the window (the 2 bolts that secure that window on the regulator) but it doesn't matter.. it's the actual regulator, apparently the cushion at the top wears out. When it warms up I'm going to take it apart and try putting a small piece of foam there and see if it fixes the issue, since the actual regulator isn't broken or worn out I don't think its worth spending the $$ to replace the whole thing..

DEpointfive0 · 03-04-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TedB370z

I have the same problem... if I just barely tap the window down button, it goes away. (and I mean barely touch it, as in the window will still do the up/down when you open/close the door, I do it almost every time I get in the Z.) I've tried adjusting the height of the window (the 2 bolts that secure that window on the regulator) but it doesn't matter.. it's the actual regulator, apparently the cushion at the top wears out. When it warms up I'm going to take it apart and try putting a small piece of foam there and see if it fixes the issue, since the actual regulator isn't broken or worn out I don't think its worth spending the $$ to replace the whole thing..

Yep, same as mine. Gonna get the dealer to replace the regulator again...

BlackCherry Z · 03-21-2017, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yep, same as mine. Gonna get the dealer to replace the regulator again...

Well as it has been mentioned, the window rattle on the drivers door can return and has been an ongoing issue for some. This typically happens when the window is fully in the up position and disappears when slightly cracked.

The dealership was as frustrated as I was with this problem returning so quickly so a new regulator was ordered after several more attempts to stop the noise were unsuccessful. Long story short, the new regulator would have also rattled away & it has to do with the way it has been designed in it's mounting points. It is secured with one mounting screw but the other mounting point is done by using a rivet. This is where the problem arises. SO... with a bit of creative thought, some foam was placed in between that area to prevent that noise created due to the weak contact point using a rivet that can not be properly tightened. This was the explanation I recently got and it seems to be correct. The rattle is totally gone and I don't believe it will ever return now. Such a PITA noise for such a simple cure! Anyways, I hope this information will help others that may run into this issue. Regards Forum Members...

370Z JT · 03-21-2017, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCherry Z

Well as it has been mentioned, the window rattle on the drivers door can return and has been an ongoing issue for some. This typically happens when the window is fully in the up position and disappears when slightly cracked.

The dealership was as frustrated as I was with this problem returning so quickly so a new regulator was ordered after several more attempts to stop the noise were unsuccessful. Long story short, the new regulator would have also rattled away & it has to do with the way it has been designed in it's mounting points. It is secured with one mounting screw but the other mounting point is done by using a rivet. This is where the problem arises. SO... with a bit of creative thought, some foam was placed in between that area to prevent that noise created due to the weak contact point using a rivet that can not be properly tightened. This was the explanation I recently got and it seems to be correct. The rattle is totally gone and I don't believe it will ever return now. Such a PITA noise for such a simple cure! Anyways, I hope this information will help others that may run into this issue. Regards Forum Members...

did you take pics by chance.

BlackCherry Z · 03-22-2017, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

did you take pics by chance.

No pictures. Just the information passed on from my service writer as described by his service technician.

Navster · 03-26-2015, 08:25 AM

Nope I read in the forums some were. Sorry.

Array · 03-26-2015, 09:03 AM

Regulator

Dealer won't replace it

That Pale Guy · 03-31-2015, 06:56 PM

I have the same problem. I'm still looking for a fix without having to dismantle the whole door although that seems to be the only option.

Navster · 03-31-2015, 08:14 PM

Check this forum and scroll down for the explanation.

inside the door?

Navster · 03-31-2015, 08:16 PM

02-19-2015, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 380	mine is more of a squeeky noise coming from the drivers lower door area. Also a rattle/vibrating noise behind my left ear (think it might be the seat belt hinge thingy). Zbrah and fyousuf like this. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

02-19-2015, 08:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Atm121990 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hagerstown, Md Posts: 52 Drives: 13-nissan370-gun,m6 Rep Power: 14	mine is coming from inside the door panel for sure. Ill have to take my panel off one weekend when it gets warmer out to see if something is loose fyousuf likes this.

03-26-2015, 09:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Array Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: home.jpg Posts: 286 Drives: '12 Pearly White Rep Power: 12	Regulator Dealer won't replace it Last edited by Array; 02-28-2016 at 02:58 PM.

03-31-2015, 08:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Navster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Vancouver Posts: 94 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z anniv Rep Power: 13	Check this forum and scroll down for the explanation. inside the door? That Pale Guy likes this.

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03-10-2017, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
cgruttke Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert,AZ Posts: 2 Drives: 11 370z M6 Rep Power: 16	So I just seemingly just fixed my passenger door rattle. I found 3 10mm bolts just chilling at the bottom of the door near the weep holes. They didn't look used. Removed the speaker to get better look. Two were visible. Last one I used my inspection camera to find. Then sent it back in on a rescue mission with a magnet. It fixed door vibration problem for sure but not sure if that cured another mystery rattle I cant pin down its location. BTW Skrillex "rock n roll" worked quite well to duplicate the door issue. I kinda want to mail the 3 bolts to the factory in Japan with a "someone might be looking for these" note. 2011 370z sport touring 40k

03-04-2015, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
TedB370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I have the same problem... if I just barely tap the window down button, it goes away. (and I mean barely touch it, as in the window will still do the up/down when you open/close the door, I do it almost every time I get in the Z.) I've tried adjusting the height of the window (the 2 bolts that secure that window on the regulator) but it doesn't matter.. it's the actual regulator, apparently the cushion at the top wears out. When it warms up I'm going to take it apart and try putting a small piece of foam there and see if it fixes the issue, since the actual regulator isn't broken or worn out I don't think its worth spending the $$ to replace the whole thing..

03-26-2015, 08:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Navster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Vancouver Posts: 94 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z anniv Rep Power: 13	Nope I read in the forums some were. Sorry.

03-31-2015, 06:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
That Pale Guy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: FL Posts: 27 Drives: 05 Honda s2000 Rep Power: 12	I have the same problem. I'm still looking for a fix without having to dismantle the whole door although that seems to be the only option.

03-31-2015, 08:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Navster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Vancouver Posts: 94 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z anniv Rep Power: 13