Door Speaker Vibration

[MattM232]

When I purchased my FR-S I went for the upgraded Pioneer audio system, but have not made any other modifications to the car. Whenever I listen to music with any bass frequency above about 20 volume, the passenger and driver door speakers vibrate the door panel so much that the bass frequency is inaudible.

Has anyone else experienced this issue? And since it is a Toyota installed stereo, would this be covered under warranty?

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by MattM232

When I purchased my FR-S I went for the upgraded Pioneer audio system, but have not made any other modifications to the car. Whenever I listen to music with any bass frequency above about 20 volume, the passenger and driver door speakers vibrate the door panel so much that the bass frequency is inaudible.

Has anyone else experienced this issue? And since it is a Toyota installed stereo, would this be covered under warranty?

$20 says it's your window switches. Put pressure with your finger on the plastic part of the window switch (right between the window buttons and mirror controls) and see if it stops.

[was385]

Originally Posted by xjohnx

$20 says it's your window switches. Put pressure with your finger on the plastic part of the window switch (right between the window buttons and mirror controls) and see if it stops.

My car does the same thing. I'm going to have them try and fix it next time I go in.

[5hairpins]

Mine rattles pretty good after 40, occasionally on loud songs around 35. Not at 20. I usually switch from Feel to Hear to get the vibration to go away.

[infinite012]

+1 to matting the switches, but also...

Take off the door panel and remove the weird white plastic rattle boxes inside your metal door skin. I have no idea why Subaru (I'm assuming Subaru because a similar white plastic rattle box was present in my 2008 STI) puts these in the doors, but they are annoying and useless.

Not my picture, but it shows the white plastic rattle box below the yellow plug:

[mechaghost]

Originally Posted by infinite012

+1 to matting the switches, but also...

Take off the door panel and remove the weird white plastic rattle boxes inside your metal door skin. I have no idea why Subaru (I'm assuming Subaru because a similar white plastic rattle box was present in my 2008 STI) puts these in the doors, but they are annoying and useless.

Not my picture, but it shows the white plastic rattle box below the yellow plug:

What is the said function of that rattle box?

[infinite012]

Originally Posted by mechaghost

What is the said function of that rattle box?

To rattle and annoy.

Did you know that it's white?

[MattM232]

Originally Posted by xjohnx

$20 says it's your window switches. Put pressure with your finger on the plastic part of the window switch (right between the window buttons and mirror controls) and see if it stops.

Sorry I should've been more specific, it is lower on the door. I will definitely try this though!

Originally Posted by infinite012

+1 to matting the switches, but also...

Take off the door panel and remove the weird white plastic rattle boxes inside your metal door skin. I have no idea why Subaru (I'm assuming Subaru because a similar white plastic rattle box was present in my 2008 STI) puts these in the doors, but they are annoying and useless.

Not my picture, but it shows the white plastic rattle box below the yellow plug:

This is the area where the noise seems to be coming from so I will definitely check it out. Thanks!

[strat61caster]

The white plastic looks like a ventilation flap so mold doesn't grow in your door and moisture doesn't seep into the cabin. Removing it would probably allow the latter to happen.

[infinite012]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

The white plastic looks like a ventilation flap so mold doesn't grow in your door and moisture doesn't seep into the cabin. Removing it would probably allow the latter to happen.

The moisture barrier (plastic bag that's "glued" on with the black goopy stuff) does that. I'm inclined to believe that the plastic thing is there for added "structure," however useful that plastic piece can be.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by infinite012

The moisture barrier (plastic bag that's "glued" on with the black goopy stuff) does that. I'm inclined to believe that the plastic thing is there for added "structure," however useful that plastic piece can be.

Good call, I got turned around.

Moisture still gets trapped in that bag from experience, I still think it's some sort of ventilation.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Good call, I got turned around.

Moisture still gets trapped in that bag from experience, I still think it's some sort of ventilation.

Roll the window down after it rains...clearly moisture is getting trapped in the door frame.

[Rayme]

Originally Posted by infinite012

+1 to matting the switches, but also...

Take off the door panel and remove the weird white plastic rattle boxes inside your metal door skin. I have no idea why Subaru (I'm assuming Subaru because a similar white plastic rattle box was present in my 2008 STI) puts these in the doors, but they are annoying and useless.

Not my picture, but it shows the white plastic rattle box below the yellow plug:

These are air bags sensors ! Don't be an idiot and remove or reposition them.

BAD ADVICE

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by ottopilot

These are air bags sensors ! Don't be an idiot and remove or reposition them.

BAD ADVICE

Might want to reread his post. he's talking about the white plastic flap beneath the sensor.