Found the source of a rattle, and fixed it! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BRZnut · 04-27-2014, 02:49 PM

Since new, there has been a ticking sound that seemed to be coming from the drivers door when going over imperfections in the road. After spending 1.5 years trying to find the source from the door, I realized yesterday that it is coming from the driver's side pillar! (the pillar where the seat belt attaches to)

There are two pieces for plastic on the pillar. The upper one where the belt attaches does not move. But the lower piece (about 1/2 way down) has too much play. I caulked the gap between the two, and the sound is gone!

Drove today with no click click click!!!

CrazyClover · 04-27-2014, 10:26 PM

Wait you only have one rattle...lol. Great find I'll be checking if that's the source of any noises I hear.

speedrye · 04-28-2014, 05:42 AM

Did you use Window & Door caulk, or just a generic silicone caulk?

SSchifko · 04-28-2014, 12:01 PM

I had a popping/ rattle when I hit tiny bumps too. Turned out the rear fender was popping at the crease. I pulled the fender liner out and gave it a tiny hit with a hammer in the crease and no more pop. Weird bubble.

FRiSson · 04-28-2014, 12:20 PM

I get a gentle rattling/buzzing coming from the dash at speed. Usually it goes away when I open the glove compartment. Please note that the sound occurs even when the glove compartment is in closed position and has been emptied . Anyone get this?

BRZnut · 04-28-2014, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyClover

Wait you only have one rattle...lol. Great find I'll be checking if that's the source of any noises I hear.

No this was one of many, and all have been fixed with clear latex caulk:

All plastic panels around the wheel wells have been caulked and then sprayed with under coating.

Wires in the trunk secured so as not to rattle with small amounts of caulk.

Wires under the front dash (driver side) caulked to prevent movement.

The panels under the car which gave a rattle at highway speed..you got it....caulked.

Currently I am 100% rattle free with reduced road noise.

poison1916 · 04-29-2014, 12:03 AM

Turn your stereo up, duh. Wubwubwub.

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TimeForLove · 04-29-2014, 12:25 AM

Thanks! Guess I need to start caulking lol.

phuthinhon · 04-29-2014, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSchifko

I had a popping/ rattle when I hit tiny bumps too. Turned out the rear fender was popping at the crease. I pulled the fender liner out and gave it a tiny hit with a hammer in the crease and no more pop. Weird bubble.

I have the same thing. Where is the area that you fixed exactly? Not sure where the rear fender at the crease is...

GremlinGSP · 04-29-2014, 04:55 PM

I just got a loud exhaust to solve the rattles and a loud stereo to fix drone.

SSchifko · 05-08-2014, 10:39 PM

Sorry for the delayed response. Refer to the photo. I pulled the plastic fender liner out and around the inside of the fender is another metal panel.
The inner metal panel and rear quarter meet at that edge. I could actually get a 'pop' if I pushed on the rear quarter by the door. The area I circled was where the bubble was but on the underside. Not on the outer body panel. So my tap with the hammer was not to a panel that is seen from the outside.

04-27-2014, 02:49 PM	#1
BRZnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM Limited Location: USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 431 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Found the source of a rattle, and fixed it! Since new, there has been a ticking sound that seemed to be coming from the drivers door when going over imperfections in the road. After spending 1.5 years trying to find the source from the door, I realized yesterday that it is coming from the driver's side pillar! (the pillar where the seat belt attaches to) There are two pieces for plastic on the pillar. The upper one where the belt attaches does not move. But the lower piece (about 1/2 way down) has too much play. I caulked the gap between the two, and the sound is gone! Drove today with no click click click!!!

04-28-2014, 12:01 PM	#4
SSchifko Owner and Operator Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S, Yamaha R6, 1972 Camaro Location: North Chicago Posts: 41 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a popping/ rattle when I hit tiny bumps too. Turned out the rear fender was popping at the crease. I pulled the fender liner out and gave it a tiny hit with a hammer in the crease and no more pop. Weird bubble. __________________ -Schifko

05-08-2014, 10:39 PM	#11
SSchifko Owner and Operator Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S, Yamaha R6, 1972 Camaro Location: North Chicago Posts: 41 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry for the delayed response. Refer to the photo. I pulled the plastic fender liner out and around the inside of the fender is another metal panel. The inner metal panel and rear quarter meet at that edge. I could actually get a 'pop' if I pushed on the rear quarter by the door. The area I circled was where the bubble was but on the underside. Not on the outer body panel. So my tap with the hammer was not to a panel that is seen from the outside. __________________ -Schifko Last edited by SSchifko; 05-09-2014 at 10:54 AM.

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CrazyClover Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 FRS RAVEN Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wait you only have one rattle...lol. Great find I'll be checking if that's the source of any noises I hear.

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speedrye Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2007 FJ 6MT & 2013 FR-S 6MT Location: Central NC Posts: 161 Thanks: 22 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did you use Window & Door caulk, or just a generic silicone caulk?

04-28-2014, 12:20 PM	#5
FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I get a gentle rattling/buzzing coming from the dash at speed. Usually it goes away when I open the glove compartment. Please note that the sound occurs even when the glove compartment is in closed position and has been emptied . Anyone get this?

04-29-2014, 12:03 AM	#7
poison1916 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: Scion FR-S Hot Lava Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 78 Thanks: 63 Thanked 29 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Turn your stereo up, duh. Wubwubwub. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk

04-29-2014, 12:25 AM	#8
TimeForLove Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ 2001 Impreza RS Location: Northeast, Pennsylvania Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks! Guess I need to start caulking lol.

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