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Lefty · 07-10-2012, 07:38 AM

Gen, can you take pictures of the window switch panel and if there is an easy way to insulate around it? I believe that is where most of the rattles are coming from.

Gen · 07-10-2012, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lefty

Gen, can you take pictures of the window switch panel and if there is an easy way to insulate around it? I believe that is where most of the rattles are coming from.

Sure thing.

side:

back

It appears the plastic tabs keep it all held together. I haven't popped them off as I have a feeling I'd break them if I tried. The tabs are very rigid plastic.

Sparkz · 08-12-2012, 07:35 PM

Hey just wanted to post a solution I came to for the rattle. I went to the parts house and got a tube of RTV (pretty much gasket in a tube for those of you that don't know what it is). Then I took the door panels off and took out the switch housing. The rattle was coming from the seam of the two separate pieces. I took the RTV and made a line all the way around on both of them and then smoothed it out. Let it dry and re-install. 7 bucks and about 45 minutes (including drying time) and the rattle was gone!

Obja · 10-11-2012, 11:31 PM

Did anyone end up using dynomat? :P

i want to fix this ASAP..... so annoying

JoeBoxer · 10-11-2012, 11:48 PM

You can use Dynamat or a closed cell foam. Dynamat deadens metal or plastic but the foam is actually the best rattle killer for plastic in my opinion. Get a pack of this for the plastic...
http://www.raamaudio.com/products/En...and-Stick.html

and this for the metal...
http://www.raamaudio.com/products/RAAMmat-BXT-II.html

M3power326 · 10-21-2012, 02:55 AM

For the people who want to use Dynamat, I've heard to use eDead or FatMat for a cheaper alternative.

IntotheOcean · 10-22-2012, 12:58 PM

O boy -_-
Not looking forward to something like this.
*shrugs* taking apart the door and putting foam in should be easy... I mean it sounds easy. Right?
Goodluck guys

kodyo · 03-01-2014, 03:06 PM

Just took the door panel off to fix this. I used 3m tape and put it between all interfaces between the speaker-grill/window switches and the door. Also, the actual switches/box they sit in has some play, so put a little in there as well. Whole process took about 45 minutes. Hardest part for most will be removing door handle inserts, but mine where already off from previous project.

No more rattles, but waiting for a little cooler temps outside to be sure.

The Sentinel · 04-15-2014, 02:31 AM

Dynamat seems like overkill for this kind of thing. Expensive and adds heaps of weight!

In my old WRX I pulled pretty much every panel off the interior and packed it full of packing foam and speaker box padding.

It's cheap as chips, weighs next to nothing and does a great job!

I'll be doing the same thing in my BRZ as soon as rattles start to arise outside of warranty. I already have a few in my drivers door that I'll be hopefully getting sorted by Subaru soon.

Keenercarguy · 05-13-2014, 03:49 PM

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I literally took duct tape and rolled it a few times, it sandwiches in between the passenger button and the sidewall of its compartment. This got rid of EVERY RATTLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR without taking anything apart, the button also loses no functionality, if you roll the duct tape the right thickness it won't pop out and will still allow the button full range of motion. A great basically not noticeable fix to an annoying problem without taking apart the door panels!

jbsali · 05-15-2014, 03:34 AM

is anyone having ratting issues with their actuator in either door? i only have ratting on the passenger side but as soon as i lock the door from the inside, its gone...

br_z1Lch · 05-21-2014, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbsali

is anyone having ratting issues with their actuator in either door? i only have ratting on the passenger side but as soon as i lock the door from the inside, its gone...

I'm having both issues, where the driver's side door rattles until I put my finger on the switch, and the passenger door rattles until I lock the doors.

I pulling the door cards off this weekend and installing both dynamat on the doors and some closed cell foam along the plastic parts that are rattling.

I'll keep this thread updated with results!

akash_ · 11-13-2014, 01:03 PM

well i just dropped it of at toyota for them to handle it and turns out that its the speakers and replacing them with better ones would "fix" the rattle.

Nevermore · 11-13-2014, 05:23 PM

I had the dealership look at mine for the rattles and they said some stuff was loose so they tightened it all back up. On the drive home I was so excited to listen to music without a rattle I turned it way up. It was rattling again by the time I pulled in my driveway. Next time I went back I told them, but they said they looked at it and everything was fine, just don't turn the music up too loud. >_>

05-13-2014, 03:49 PM	#38
Keenercarguy Mountain Runner Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Boone, NC and Charlotte area NC Posts: 714 Thanks: 489 Thanked 142 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	EASY FIX! I literally took duct tape and rolled it a few times, it sandwiches in between the passenger button and the sidewall of its compartment. This got rid of EVERY RATTLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR without taking anything apart, the button also loses no functionality, if you roll the duct tape the right thickness it won't pop out and will still allow the button full range of motion. A great basically not noticeable fix to an annoying problem without taking apart the door panels!

11-13-2014, 05:23 PM	#42
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s)	I had the dealership look at mine for the rattles and they said some stuff was loose so they tightened it all back up. On the drive home I was so excited to listen to music without a rattle I turned it way up. It was rattling again by the time I pulled in my driveway. Next time I went back I told them, but they said they looked at it and everything was fine, just don't turn the music up too loud. >_> __________________

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07-10-2012, 07:38 AM	#29
Lefty Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Gen, can you take pictures of the window switch panel and if there is an easy way to insulate around it? I believe that is where most of the rattles are coming from.

08-12-2012, 07:35 PM	#31
Sparkz Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Aquamarine Scion FR-S Location: Military Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Hey just wanted to post a solution I came to for the rattle. I went to the parts house and got a tube of RTV (pretty much gasket in a tube for those of you that don't know what it is). Then I took the door panels off and took out the switch housing. The rattle was coming from the seam of the two separate pieces. I took the RTV and made a line all the way around on both of them and then smoothed it out. Let it dry and re-install. 7 bucks and about 45 minutes (including drying time) and the rattle was gone!

10-11-2012, 11:48 PM	#33
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s)	You can use Dynamat or a closed cell foam. Dynamat deadens metal or plastic but the foam is actually the best rattle killer for plastic in my opinion. Get a pack of this for the plastic... http://www.raamaudio.com/products/En...and-Stick.html and this for the metal... http://www.raamaudio.com/products/RAAMmat-BXT-II.html

10-21-2012, 02:55 AM	#34
M3power326 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2003.5 BMW m3 Location: Swansea, IL Posts: 38 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	For the people who want to use Dynamat, I've heard to use eDead or FatMat for a cheaper alternative.

10-22-2012, 12:58 PM	#35
IntotheOcean Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Sexy Frs Firestorm M/T Location: Strong Island Posts: 1,546 Thanks: 3,272 Thanked 1,636 Times in 760 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s)	O boy -_- Not looking forward to something like this. shrugs taking apart the door and putting foam in should be easy... I mean it sounds easy. Right? Goodluck guys

03-01-2014, 03:06 PM	#36
kodyo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles Posts: 686 Thanks: 597 Thanked 257 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Just took the door panel off to fix this. I used 3m tape and put it between all interfaces between the speaker-grill/window switches and the door. Also, the actual switches/box they sit in has some play, so put a little in there as well. Whole process took about 45 minutes. Hardest part for most will be removing door handle inserts, but mine where already off from previous project. No more rattles, but waiting for a little cooler temps outside to be sure.

04-15-2014, 02:31 AM	#37
The Sentinel Project BRZ-Boosted Autos Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: MY14 BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 121 Thanks: 15 Thanked 154 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	Dynamat seems like overkill for this kind of thing. Expensive and adds heaps of weight! In my old WRX I pulled pretty much every panel off the interior and packed it full of packing foam and speaker box padding. It's cheap as chips, weighs next to nothing and does a great job! I'll be doing the same thing in my BRZ as soon as rattles start to arise outside of warranty. I already have a few in my drivers door that I'll be hopefully getting sorted by Subaru soon.

05-15-2014, 03:34 AM	#39
jbsali Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ (Limited) Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 264 Thanks: 640 Thanked 69 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	is anyone having ratting issues with their actuator in either door? i only have ratting on the passenger side but as soon as i lock the door from the inside, its gone...

11-13-2014, 01:03 PM	#41
akash_ Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2013 FR-S White Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 27 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	well i just dropped it of at toyota for them to handle it and turns out that its the speakers and replacing them with better ones would "fix" the rattle.

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