Passenger side rattle gremlin found and fixed !!!
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I believe I was told that there is A nut that tightens the rear windows sns these can loosen over time. I think the dealer will tighten these if under warranty. It Also causes rear popping sound when driving out of driveway or incline at am angle.
alam is your rattle a type of popping sound..especially over small bumps or rough roads?I have the same noise coming from back there to.Almost sounds like it is coming from directly below my rear window.About where the carpet trim and window meet.Any thoughts?
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Never found out but I'm sure someone on here can get the tsb for it.
Where is that bolt and can we tighten that ourselves ?
I believe I was told that there is A nut that tightens the rear windows sns these can loosen over time. I think the dealer will tighten these if under warranty. It Also causes rear popping sound when driving out of driveway or incline at am angle.
alam is your rattle a type of popping sound..especially over small bumps or rough roads?I have the same noise coming from back there to.Almost sounds like it is coming from directly below my rear window.About where the carpet trim and window meet.Any thoughts?
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Passenger side rattle gremlin found and fixed !!! inquiry
I've been driving for about six months with this intermittent rattle which only a great CD can cure. It was one of those rattles that seems to just get under your skin and dampen the "excitement". I've been hearing this on rough blacktop or brick/cobblestone which I thought was from the glove box (which it wasn't), then thought it was the passenger seat, then the dash, then the battery, the A pillar, etc.
I removed the front wheel and trim and sure enough was the A/C line running a fraction away from the inner frame of the car. Touching it produced the sound!! No spacer or clamp..nothing securing it. I eventually settled on wrapping weatherstripping around it like a donut, did the necessary cobblestone test and voila!! Silence at last.
Just thought everyone should know where to look if it happens to you
I removed the front wheel and trim and sure enough was the A/C line running a fraction away from the inner frame of the car. Touching it produced the sound!! No spacer or clamp..nothing securing it. I eventually settled on wrapping weatherstripping around it like a donut, did the necessary cobblestone test and voila!! Silence at last.
Just thought everyone should know where to look if it happens to you
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My '06 Cabriolet does not have one squeak or rattle. Knock on my Madagascar. I think it's because I keep all the rubber/plastic parts treated with Sailkote (http://www.mclubemarine.com/sailkote/) on the even months and 303 Aerospace Protectant (http://www.303-products.com/shop303/...fm?category=58) on the odd months. Just a guess.
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rattle in passenger side
I removed the front wheel and had a difficult time removing the "trim/inner wheel well" I wasn't able to remove the "plastic buttons" holding the trim under fender. I was able to pull it back and see what looked like a drain hose but not an A/C line and the drain line looked like it was secured and I didn't believe this was the source of my rattle. I was running out of daylight and will try and remove all trim next time hopefully soon. It is an annoying noise. Btw, do you know where I can get some replacement fasteners for the trim under fender. Look forward to any input you might have.
I've been driving for about six months with this intermittent rattle which only a great CD can cure. It was one of those rattles that seems to just get under your skin and dampen the "excitement". I've been hearing this on rough blacktop or brick/cobblestone which I thought was from the glove box (which it wasn't), then thought it was the passenger seat, then the dash, then the battery, the A pillar, etc.
I removed the front wheel and trim and sure enough was the A/C line running a fraction away from the inner frame of the car. Touching it produced the sound!! No spacer or clamp..nothing securing it. I eventually settled on wrapping weatherstripping around it like a donut, did the necessary cobblestone test and voila!! Silence at last.
Just thought everyone should know where to look if it happens to you
I removed the front wheel and trim and sure enough was the A/C line running a fraction away from the inner frame of the car. Touching it produced the sound!! No spacer or clamp..nothing securing it. I eventually settled on wrapping weatherstripping around it like a donut, did the necessary cobblestone test and voila!! Silence at last.
Just thought everyone should know where to look if it happens to you
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