DIY - Fix your Rear Deck "popping/clicking/tapping/ticking" noise.

[Mikepage]

I will suggest grease instead of WD40.

Lithium grease stay forever compare to WD40 who can run out...

[kodyo]

Originally Posted by Mikepage

I will suggest grease instead of WD40.

Lithium grease stay forever compare to WD40 who can run out...

I agree that grease is preferable, but used WD40 since I already had it on hand. Creaks are gone for last 6 months. I suspect that just "cracking" the welds may make noise go away on its own.

[Mikepage]

Yes you have probably reason, only cracking spot welds will fix the problem.

[kodyo]

Originally Posted by Monogram

I respectfully disagree with your hypothesis. WD40 is more of a solvent than a lubricant, and it will not last as a lubricant for any length of time. As for lithium grease, I've been using it on door hinges in automobiles for 30 years, and while it is a long lasting solution, it is far from permanent.

I do agree that anyone incapable of using sealants without making a mess, should not use sealants.

I understand the properties of WD40 and it's original intended use as more of a degreasing/water displacement agent. This isn't exactly a high friction rubbing area and there aren't any moving parts, so to speak. I recommend using a spray grease if you have some on hand, but i personally believe that WD40 is adequate for this application.

[PNW FRS]

I've put this on the "other" rear deck noise thread...

I've been having the same type of noise and it ended up being a trunk latch mechanism that was adjusted and then the noise when away. Before the dealership figured this out, I would have bet money that the noise was coming from the rear deck. So... if you're experiencing the "noise," it might be worth having the latch checked out before tearing apart your rear deck and doing all the gyrations mentioned.

[supramkivtt2jz]

Originally Posted by PNW FRS

I've put this on the "other" rear deck noise thread...

I've been having the same type of noise and it ended up being a trunk latch mechanism that was adjusted and then the noise when away. Before the dealership figured this out, I would have bet money that the noise was coming from the rear deck. So... if you're experiencing the "noise," it might be worth having the latch checked out before tearing apart your rear deck and doing all the gyrations mentioned.

spraying lube into the mechanism gets rid of the noise. it did for me anyway

[snidd111]

This is a great guide. Wonderful pictures of where the places to crack are.

Just as a note from my experience when I put dampening all over the rear deck, the spot that made the biggest difference was actually inside the break light housing on the deck.

I popped it open and laid out some thin dampening (although any kind of spacing material would work) in order to get rid of that wiggle room. The plastic housing just isn't that well made on its own.

[Mikepage]

Originally Posted by snidd111

This is a great guide. Wonderful pictures of where the places to crack are.

Just as a note from my experience when I put dampening all over the rear deck, the spot that made the biggest difference was actually inside the break light housing on the deck.

I popped it open and laid out some thin dampening (although any kind of spacing material would work) in order to get rid of that wiggle room. The plastic housing just isn't that well made on its own.

Thanks men!

I have maybe forget some places to crack but anyway, just crack each spots you can find...

No more sound a year later...

[Jmonty]

OK

let's hope that does it, was a PITA getting this all apart let's hope it resolves the issue

[Mikepage]

Originally Posted by Jmonty

OK



let's hope that does it, was a PITA getting this all apart let's hope it resolves the issue

Any update?

[Jmonty]

Originally Posted by Mikepage

Any update?

For the most part, all quite now........still neec to reassemble it all back together.

[DC2R]

Can someone explain the sound it makes? Would this help with rattle from bass? I already put weather strip between thirds brake light and window...

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[kodyo]

Originally Posted by DC2R

Can someone explain the sound it makes? Would this help with rattle from bass? I already put weather strip between thirds brake light and window...

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The bass rattle is an easy fix. Take off door panel and put double sided tape between window switch panel and door (where screw holes are), speaker guard and door, and between the window switch box and the box it sits in (wherever necessary to remove rattle between switches and box). Takes care of most of it.

Photos, red areas are taped:
http://imgur.com/DXVOgXW
http://imgur.com/khb60pU


I don't think any rattle is coming from brake light and window. There are clicks from the rear deck, but that can be fixed by using a lubricant and "cracking" the welded panel joints from the trunk. You're only applying about a hands weight to the panel, just enough to here the crackling noise. Not yield material or breaking welds.

[DC2R]

Originally Posted by kodyo

The bass rattle is an easy fix. Take off door panel and put double sided tape between window switch panel and door (where screw holes are), speaker guard and door, and between the window switch box and the box it sits in (wherever necessary to remove rattle between switches and box). Takes care of most of it.

Photos, red areas are taped:
http://imgur.com/DXVOgXW
http://imgur.com/khb60pU


I don't think any rattle is coming from brake light and window. There are clicks from the rear deck, but that can be fixed by using a lubricant and "cracking" the welded panel joints from the trunk. You're only applying about a hands weight to the panel, just enough to here the crackling noise. Not yield material or breaking welds.

Thanks. Rattle is definitely coming from that area

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