Rattles/Squeaks in the BRZ?

[twodollarcuts]

I have slight rattling coming from the front left of my car. When I ride in the passenger's seat it's not as noticeable, but I haven't pinpointed it exactly. I literally picked up my a couple of hours ago from the dealer but didn't really notice it until about halfway home. I didn't notice this on the test drive yesterday. It's most noticeable from 1st to 3rd and then I hear 4 or 5 clicks when I stop. Any clues?

[kgc]

Originally Posted by speedracer38

Am I the only one noticing that around highway speeds air gets underneath the hood and pushes it up and makes it look like it's floating around?

Your hood is probably not fully closed.

[speedracer38]

Originally Posted by kgc

Your hood is probably not fully closed.

Good response....but I'm not retarded.

[Subie]

Originally Posted by speedracer38

Good response....but I'm not retarded.

Thanks for the chuckle. I was wondering when you'd chime in.

[warman]

Didn't want to make a new thread but I don't hear anything specifically mentioned about a rattle I'm hearing in my BRZ.

It seems to be coming from the driver side door, but slightly behind me. It happens when I'm listening to a song that has a lot of bass or when I'm on a road that causes a lot of vibration. If I put my arm on top of the door panel, it stops.

Seems like it's something inside the door panel, but I don't believe it's the one everyone has mentioned near the front of the door by the hinge since this seems to be in the back of the door.

[Coheed]

I have a horrible squealing coming from the rear area. It happens every time I release the clutch and press the throttle. Strange phenomenon, this one. :P

[Zadkiel]

Rattle coming from some location in the rear. Can't pinpoint it because I'm usually going around 70-80 when it starts.

[Subaruwrxfan]

Originally Posted by Zadkiel

Rattle coming from some location in the rear. Can't pinpoint it because I'm usually going around 70-80 when it starts.

I have had a rattle happen in the rear for me as well. Seems to go away once the car warms up. Sounds almost like the rear brake light in the back window rattling against the glass, but I'm not sure if that's the cause or not...

[Longhorn248]

Originally Posted by warman

Didn't want to make a new thread but I don't hear anything specifically mentioned about a rattle I'm hearing in my BRZ.

It seems to be coming from the driver side door, but slightly behind me. It happens when I'm listening to a song that has a lot of bass or when I'm on a road that causes a lot of vibration. If I put my arm on top of the door panel, it stops.

Seems like it's something inside the door panel, but I don't believe it's the one everyone has mentioned near the front of the door by the hinge since this seems to be in the back of the door.

You sure it's not just the window switch panel? Sometimes it's hard to locate rattles.

[Zadkiel]

Originally Posted by Oriental Life

The rattle I look for is very ocasional knock, most likely coming from the back shelf somewhere. The car is scielent, but lightweight, therefore plastic-metal joints are common in interior.

Don't get me wrong, car is well built, but I'm anal about sounds in any car. Our family Forester had its share of interior rattles (trunk mostly) till I sound proofed it all arround. Now its scilient for a number of years.

I buy Subaru for excellent drivetrain, not for interior :-), however my Limited is huge step forward.

I think I have this, but it starts from 70mph or 80mph. I looked outside and the only thing I can think of is the plastic/rubber mud flap starting to flop around at speed.

[Zadkiel]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

I have had a rattle happen in the rear for me as well. Seems to go away once the car warms up. Sounds almost like the rear brake light in the back window rattling against the glass, but I'm not sure if that's the cause or not...

I don't think it's that with mine. I thought it might have been a transmitter rattle as described in another thread, but whatever they did to get the interior trim out, I can't do. I thought it might be an exterior piece but I jacked up the car and can't find anything loose underneath. I'm just clueless AND the dealer hasn't gotten back to me about coming in. I just want to know what it is. That's my whole pet peeve. So long as I know what is making the noise, and if it isn't serious, I don't mind.

[Oriental Life]

Originally Posted by Zadkiel

I think I have this, but it starts from 70mph or 80mph. I looked outside and the only thing I can think of is the plastic/rubber mud flap starting to flop around at speed.

I actually narrowed it down to the back shelf. Its most likely the amp or the remote key sensor that is causing this metallic sound. Didn't have time lately to search more for it.

[ABQautoxer]

Mine has low miles still but no noises at all so far.

[warman]

Originally Posted by Longhorn248

You sure it's not just the window switch panel? Sometimes it's hard to locate rattles.

I don't think it is.. it doesn't go away at all when i tap the door panel near the window switch, but it does if I put my arm on the rear part of the panel, or if I wind the window down a tiny bit.