Anyone have a rattle coming from........

Gagawoolala · 02-12-2010, 01:42 PM

I got my rattle fixed which original sounded like it is coming from the back of the vehicle. The rattling sound was actually coming caused by the passenger side airbag which the dealer secure the airbag and rattle noise is gone.

However, I recently start hearing minor rattling from the driver's side and believe it is caused by the airbag as well. If it gets louder, I will definitely go back to the dealer.

LiquidZ · 04-07-2010, 04:06 PM

Thread res!

Last night, I discovered I had a rattle coming from my center dash. I haven't heard this before. My girlfriend was in the car and helped me locate the rattle. We found that when you open the cubby door in the center of the dash, and push down on the "floor" of the cubby (force directed towards the top of the radio), the rattle stops. I am assuming the rattle is located between the cubby and radio.

I will say that the rattle isn't like others I have heard before in other cars. It is a very faint "ticking" and sounds similar to static coming through speakers. The rattle still persists even when the radio is off.

Anybody have a similar problem and/or solution? If all else fails, I'll see if the dealer can fix it.

j.arnaldo · 04-08-2010, 10:23 AM

Yep, Nissan has GOT to work these bugs out. 'Cause she's an otherwise sweet ride, & these little annoyances can get the worst out of you!

LunaZ · 04-11-2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZCarGo

This one was something vibrating (buzz) above the headliner near the back of the cabin. I was able to pop the back of the headliner off (be careful doing this..the headliner is very fragile) and could feel a bar or wires about 6 inches from the rear of the headliner. Looks like they had already installed dynamat squares up there, so i added more. Vibration gone.

This sounds like it might be the culprit in my car.
I've got an intermittent buzzing/vibrating/rattle coming from what I think is in the vicinity of the plastic on the passenger side B pillar.
I've tried taking out the cargo cover, the manual from the glove box behind the seat and the noise happens with the stereo on or off.

When I take mine in for an oil change I'm gonna have the guys look in all the places listed in this thread.
Thanks!

fullmonty · 04-11-2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kneedragger24

This sounds like it might be the culprit in my car.
I've got an intermittent buzzing/vibrating/rattle coming from what I think is in the vicinity of the plastic on the passenger side B pillar.
I've tried taking out the cargo cover, the manual from the glove box behind the seat and the noise happens with the stereo on or off.

When I take mine in for an oil change I'm gonna have the guys look in all the places listed in this thread.
Thanks!

I think its a wireing harness of sorts thats tapping against the inside of the strut brace, have them look there. I remember reading that somewhere here

dudafunk · 05-11-2010, 03:41 PM

For people mentioning the thing about the rattle being from the third brake light - I'm assuming it doesn't matter if you're hitting the brakes or not, correct!? :-) There should be rattle even in park.. with no brakes on... can someone confirm? (If not then I'm hearing some other rattle).

Secondly, how are you getting to the area to tighten the third brake light? By propping the black plastic coverings?

LunaZ · 05-11-2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

I think its a wireing harness of sorts thats tapping against the inside of the strut brace, have them look there. I remember reading that somewhere here

it definitely sounds higher up than than the cabin brace.
I'm going bonkers trying to find it!

Similar thread here: Vibrating/Buzzing Driving Me Crazy! Help Me find It!

>135I · 05-13-2010, 12:09 PM

I was beginning to wonder at first I thought it might have been a heat shield. But thanks guys I'm going to check these things also.

MindFusion FX · 05-16-2010, 10:15 AM

has anyone experience more, worse, or returned rattles because they have subs in the trunk?

LunaZ · 05-16-2010, 12:49 PM

I may have cured my rattles.
The rattle started up driving down a road that caused a little bit of vibration. The wife pushed on the headliner where the clips hold it to the roof and the rattle stopped. All I did was apply a square of duct tape (with a slit in it for the clip to protrude through) over each of the clips that hold the headliner up, and put everything back together.
A test drive produced the faintest of a split second rattle over heavy bumps, but the constant vibrating noise was gone.
I'll know for sure after today's run down to DC.

drisko · 05-17-2010, 07:45 PM

Following all the advice on this forum, I tore up my whole rear hatch (top and bottom), secured everything with double-sided 3M acrylic foam tape and electrical tape, and I am 100% rattle free now.

So, do not be afraid my friends, YOU CAN cure these rattle problems!

Pushing_Tin · 05-18-2010, 07:58 PM

My rear rattle was fixed for a few months but it has come back again. Very frustrating!

drisko · 05-18-2010, 11:02 PM

Actually one of mine just came back! I'll try to fix it again this weekend and then I'm done...I'll just have to turn the music up.

LunaZ · 05-19-2010, 07:33 AM

Mine came back too.
I have a better idea for addressing the headliner clips that I'm gonna try this weekend.

I've also noticed, as another forum member stated, that the rattle is temperature dependent. When it's cold out, no rattles. But when it gets hot, things must loosen up and the rattles are there.

LunaZ · 05-27-2010, 07:38 AM

After four visits under the headliner, I finally cured my rattling, vibrating noises.
Through this process, I got really fast at disassembling the interior of my car, but I hope to not need this skill in the future.

What I found to be rattling and vibrating was above me, at about 4:00 relative to my position in the driver's seat. I could make the vibrating stop by pressing up on the headliner, so I knew that this was where I needed to look.

On a previous visit under the headliner, I had secured the clips that hold the headliner up by adding double-sided foam tape to the tab that protrudes from the clip, sandwiching the tab so that the clip couldn't move in its holder. I also put duct tape over the clip to isolate it from the metal of the body.
Unfortunately, that wasn't the source of the rattle.

I also duct taped down the wire that is visible when you pull the headliner down.
Refer to the images in schrute's album
Unfortunately, that wasn't the culprit either.

Having pinpointed where the noises were coming from, I slid my hand further under the headliner towards the front of the car where the inside of the roof curves upward. Just ahead of this curve, I found another wiring bundle coming out of the satellite/navigation antenna. I wedged foam insulation under this plastic covered wiring bundle and taped it securely to prevent movement.
I can't show you a picture of this because there is no way to get the camera in there. Just slide your hand in there and you'll find it just to the right of the antenna!
While I was under the headliner (again), I re-insulated the wire closer to the hatch, securing the plastic clips with double-sided foam tape, wedging foam insulation between the wire and the metal roof, and duct taping the whole thing down.

I can proudly say that my car no longer rattles over bumps, no longer vibrates to the beat like a $500 hooptie with a $5000 stereo, and most importantly, I can drive down the road without constantly looking up at the headliner.

Hope this info helps those of you who have rattles over your heads!

04-07-2010, 04:06 PM	#77 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	Thread res! Last night, I discovered I had a rattle coming from my center dash. I haven't heard this before. My girlfriend was in the car and helped me locate the rattle. We found that when you open the cubby door in the center of the dash, and push down on the "floor" of the cubby (force directed towards the top of the radio), the rattle stops. I am assuming the rattle is located between the cubby and radio. I will say that the rattle isn't like others I have heard before in other cars. It is a very faint "ticking" and sounds similar to static coming through speakers. The rattle still persists even when the radio is off. Anybody have a similar problem and/or solution? If all else fails, I'll see if the dealer can fix it. __________________

05-13-2010, 12:09 PM	#83 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 41 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	I was beginning to wonder at first I thought it might have been a heat shield. But thanks guys I'm going to check these things also. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

05-16-2010, 12:49 PM	#85 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I may have cured my rattles. The rattle started up driving down a road that caused a little bit of vibration. The wife pushed on the headliner where the clips hold it to the roof and the rattle stopped. All I did was apply a square of duct tape (with a slit in it for the clip to protrude through) over each of the clips that hold the headliner up, and put everything back together. A test drive produced the faintest of a split second rattle over heavy bumps, but the constant vibrating noise was gone. I'll know for sure after today's run down to DC. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

05-19-2010, 07:33 AM	#89 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Mine came back too. I have a better idea for addressing the headliner clips that I'm gonna try this weekend. I've also noticed, as another forum member stated, that the rattle is temperature dependent. When it's cold out, no rattles. But when it gets hot, things must loosen up and the rattles are there. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

05-27-2010, 07:38 AM	#90 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Finally! After four visits under the headliner, I finally cured my rattling, vibrating noises. Through this process, I got really fast at disassembling the interior of my car, but I hope to not need this skill in the future. What I found to be rattling and vibrating was above me, at about 4:00 relative to my position in the driver's seat. I could make the vibrating stop by pressing up on the headliner, so I knew that this was where I needed to look. On a previous visit under the headliner, I had secured the clips that hold the headliner up by adding double-sided foam tape to the tab that protrudes from the clip, sandwiching the tab so that the clip couldn't move in its holder. I also put duct tape over the clip to isolate it from the metal of the body. Unfortunately, that wasn't the source of the rattle. I also duct taped down the wire that is visible when you pull the headliner down. Refer to the images in schrute's album Unfortunately, that wasn't the culprit either. Having pinpointed where the noises were coming from, I slid my hand further under the headliner towards the front of the car where the inside of the roof curves upward. Just ahead of this curve, I found another wiring bundle coming out of the satellite/navigation antenna. I wedged foam insulation under this plastic covered wiring bundle and taped it securely to prevent movement. I can't show you a picture of this because there is no way to get the camera in there. Just slide your hand in there and you'll find it just to the right of the antenna! While I was under the headliner (again), I re-insulated the wire closer to the hatch, securing the plastic clips with double-sided foam tape, wedging foam insulation between the wire and the metal roof, and duct taping the whole thing down. I can proudly say that my car no longer rattles over bumps, no longer vibrates to the beat like a $500 hooptie with a $5000 stereo, and most importantly, I can drive down the road without constantly looking up at the headliner. Hope this info helps those of you who have rattles over your heads! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

02-12-2010, 01:42 PM	#76 (permalink)
Gagawoolala Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Mateo Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW AT Rep Power: 16	I got my rattle fixed which original sounded like it is coming from the back of the vehicle. The rattling sound was actually coming caused by the passenger side airbag which the dealer secure the airbag and rattle noise is gone. However, I recently start hearing minor rattling from the driver's side and believe it is caused by the airbag as well. If it gets louder, I will definitely go back to the dealer.

04-08-2010, 10:23 AM	#78 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Yep, Nissan has GOT to work these bugs out. 'Cause she's an otherwise sweet ride, & these little annoyances can get the worst out of you!

05-11-2010, 03:41 PM	#81 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 15	For people mentioning the thing about the rattle being from the third brake light - I'm assuming it doesn't matter if you're hitting the brakes or not, correct!? :-) There should be rattle even in park.. with no brakes on... can someone confirm? (If not then I'm hearing some other rattle). Secondly, how are you getting to the area to tighten the third brake light? By propping the black plastic coverings?

05-16-2010, 10:15 AM	#84 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 15	has anyone experience more, worse, or returned rattles because they have subs in the trunk?

05-17-2010, 07:45 PM	#86 (permalink)
drisko Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Age: 43 Posts: 160 Drives: 09 370Z PW Tour S 6M Rep Power: 16	Following all the advice on this forum, I tore up my whole rear hatch (top and bottom), secured everything with double-sided 3M acrylic foam tape and electrical tape, and I am 100% rattle free now. So, do not be afraid my friends, YOU CAN cure these rattle problems!

05-18-2010, 07:58 PM	#87 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	My rear rattle was fixed for a few months but it has come back again. Very frustrating!

05-18-2010, 11:02 PM	#88 (permalink)
drisko Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Age: 43 Posts: 160 Drives: 09 370Z PW Tour S 6M Rep Power: 16	Actually one of mine just came back! I'll try to fix it again this weekend and then I'm done...I'll just have to turn the music up.

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