Anyone have a rattle sound come from trunk?

shuijinghei2 · 03-06-2013, 01:52 PM

I found there are some rattle sound comes from back trunk these days, it sounds like plastic-plastic rattling. It comes both from driver side and passenger side, and it becomes very loud when its raining or wet environment. Anyone know how to fix it?

KeVoH · 03-06-2013, 02:17 PM

Check for any loose things around the Spare tire area. Perhaps Take everything out and go for a quick ride to verify if the rattle is still coming.

forza370z · 03-06-2013, 02:42 PM

Yea it's a common problem. This thread might help. Also please use the search function on this forum.

Anyone having issues with a rattle in the rear hatch?

SteveBad · 03-07-2013, 12:14 PM

Check the passenger seat belt buckle... Remember, this large hatchback area is like being inside a drum.

shaun66 · 03-07-2013, 01:11 PM

Yeah hatch, headliner, and sometimes my center console rattles to

L33T Z34 · 03-09-2013, 05:37 AM

Yeah, I do. I've got a free flowing Xhaust, true locking rear diff, n solid bushing on the rear diff Nstalled though, so I figure it's all good.

MR.nismo · 03-11-2013, 01:40 AM

Yes, I found where the noise is coming from. Last week I was driving from Charlotte to Savannah and the noise was driving me crazy. It was non stop and louder than my factory stereo. I got home checked the trunk and when I pulled the trunk mats....... there were three squirrels having sex and tossing acorns all over the trunk.
Now seriously, maybe (and I had to do it) adjust the trunk latch. The u-bolt inside the trunk. I had to repositioned by loosing the two bolts and pushing down on it as far as it would let me. Now the hatch closes more "solid" and there is no more rattle. Careful pulling the plastic liner, as not to tear the clips apart.

blumango · 03-15-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.nismo

Yes, I found where the noise is coming from. Last week I was driving from Charlotte to Savannah and the noise was driving me crazy. It was non stop and louder than my factory stereo. I got home checked the trunk and when I pulled the trunk mats....... there were three squirrels having sex and tossing acorns all over the trunk.
Now seriously, maybe (and I had to do it) adjust the trunk latch. The u-bolt inside the trunk. I had to repositioned by loosing the two bolts and pushing down on it as far as it would let me. Now the hatch closes more "solid" and there is no more rattle. Careful pulling the plastic liner, as not to tear the clips apart.

Which is the U bolt? I'm trying to locate a few rattles too. One of them which happens when I accelerate is like a thin metal plate vibrating/buzzing behind me. I just parked the car and had a quick look inside the trunk. I noticed the vertical panel at the back of the trunk (held on my weird looking round black clips) creates that thin metal rattle inside when I pushed it. Has anyone looked what's inside? I couldn't work out how to remove the round black clips.

ProfessorDave · 03-15-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.nismo

Yes, I found where the noise is coming from. Last week I was driving from Charlotte to Savannah and the noise was driving me crazy. It was non stop and louder than my factory stereo. I got home checked the trunk and when I pulled the trunk mats....... there were three squirrels having sex and tossing acorns all over the trunk.
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Rodent three-way...very progressive!

OP, be careful if you are planning to pull up the panel you suspect is making the noise. Those are weird clips back there and the panels are easy to crack. There are good directions in the DIY section on how to do this.

CDepp · 03-15-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.nismo

Yes, I found where the noise is coming from. Last week I was driving from Charlotte to Savannah and the noise was driving me crazy. It was non stop and louder than my factory stereo. I got home checked the trunk and when I pulled the trunk mats....... there were three squirrels having sex and tossing acorns all over the trunk.
Now seriously, maybe (and I had to do it) adjust the trunk latch. The u-bolt inside the trunk. I had to repositioned by loosing the two bolts and pushing down on it as far as it would let me. Now the hatch closes more "solid" and there is no more rattle. Careful pulling the plastic liner, as not to tear the clips apart.

I did this as well, solved my 'rattle-when-hitting-a-bump-clunk-noise'.

And, as always, check for squirrels.

MR.nismo · 03-19-2013, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by blumango

Which is the U bolt? I'm trying to locate a few rattles too. One of them which happens when I accelerate is like a thin metal plate vibrating/buzzing behind me. I just parked the car and had a quick look inside the trunk. I noticed the vertical panel at the back of the trunk (held on my weird looking round black clips) creates that thin metal rattle inside when I pushed it. Has anyone looked what's inside? I couldn't work out how to remove the round black clips.

The U-bolt is the one attached to the rear of the vehicle. The latch is on the hatch, the bolt is on the rear (on the same panel where the trunk light is located). You must remove the plastic liner in order to adjust the bolt by sliding it down as far as you can. Before the adjustment, the hatch could still be pushed down even when shut. After the adjustment, it closes perfectly.

A-Train · 03-19-2013, 04:53 AM

I can't hear rattles over the sound of my exhaust!

Limeybastard · 10-29-2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blumango

Which is the U bolt? I'm trying to locate a few rattles too. One of them which happens when I accelerate is like a thin metal plate vibrating/buzzing behind me. I just parked the car and had a quick look inside the trunk. I noticed the vertical panel at the back of the trunk (held on my weird looking round black clips) creates that thin metal rattle inside when I pushed it. Has anyone looked what's inside? I couldn't work out how to remove the round black clips.

behind this verticle panel is a bunch of wires tied together. These wires can tap against the rear part of the car metal panel and cause a noise. I placed some cloth in between the wires and body frame.

Limeybastard · 11-07-2014, 01:46 AM

Just an FYI for those chasing rear trunk rattles. The sons of bitch styro foams make a racket back there. Especially when everything else around it except the hard plastic trim is removed.

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Zoren 370 · 11-07-2014, 06:01 AM

I think there is a Rattle snake nursing its egg at the back of my trunk underneath it.! It just dont wanna go away!

03-06-2013, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
shuijinghei2 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Black Rep Power: 12	Anyone have a rattle sound come from trunk? I found there are some rattle sound comes from back trunk these days, it sounds like plastic-plastic rattling. It comes both from driver side and passenger side, and it becomes very loud when its raining or wet environment. Anyone know how to fix it?

03-06-2013, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 18	Yea it's a common problem. This thread might help. Also please use the search function on this forum. Anyone having issues with a rattle in the rear hatch? DEpointfive0 likes this.

03-07-2013, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	Check the passenger seat belt buckle... Remember, this large hatchback area is like being inside a drum. __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

03-09-2013, 05:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
L33T Z34 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ahnald, MO Age: 46 Posts: 387 Drives: 09 K51 G C Bw/S 6MT Rep Power: 0	Yeah, I do. I've got a free flowing Xhaust, true locking rear diff, n solid bushing on the rear diff Nstalled though, so I figure it's all good. Merv likes this.

03-11-2013, 01:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 13	Yes, I found where the noise is coming from. Last week I was driving from Charlotte to Savannah and the noise was driving me crazy. It was non stop and louder than my factory stereo. I got home checked the trunk and when I pulled the trunk mats....... there were three squirrels having sex and tossing acorns all over the trunk. Now seriously, maybe (and I had to do it) adjust the trunk latch. The u-bolt inside the trunk. I had to repositioned by loosing the two bolts and pushing down on it as far as it would let me. Now the hatch closes more "solid" and there is no more rattle. Careful pulling the plastic liner, as not to tear the clips apart. raymondo510, CDepp and milltime20 like this. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

03-06-2013, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
KeVoH Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 239 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 13	Check for any loose things around the Spare tire area. Perhaps Take everything out and go for a quick ride to verify if the rattle is still coming.

03-07-2013, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Yeah hatch, headliner, and sometimes my center console rattles to

03-19-2013, 04:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
A-Train Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 41 Drives: 2011 370Zed Rep Power: 13	I can't hear rattles over the sound of my exhaust! CDepp likes this.

11-07-2014, 01:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	Just an FYI for those chasing rear trunk rattles. The sons of bitch styro foams make a racket back there. Especially when everything else around it except the hard plastic trim is removed. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk SouthArk370Z likes this.

11-07-2014, 06:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	I think there is a Rattle snake nursing its egg at the back of my trunk underneath it.! It just dont wanna go away!

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