Rattle in door?

CRiZO · 08-26-2019, 05:21 PM

Ever since I bought the car I've had a slight rattle in the driver door. Sounds like it's coming from the top. It'll rattle if I drive over bumps, or with certain bass frequencies from the music. It's never gotten worse.

I've put some sound deadening (butyl rubber) all over the inside of the door a while back, but only to where I can reach without pulling that big sealed metal piece off. It didn't really seem to help the rattle. Maybe it's the window track?

Mainly wondering if it's a known issue at all.

Muchas gracias

SouthArk370Z · 08-26-2019, 10:34 PM

I had a rattle in the driver's door of my '09. Dealer replaced what they called the window regulator and rattle went away.

BettyZ · 08-28-2019, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I had a rattle in the driver's door of my '09. Dealer replaced what they called the window regulator and rattle went away.

I have the same issue even after sound deadening. That wjndow regulator would be behind the big metal piece, ya? That's a pain..

Maybe I'll just run the Z without a driver door, see if that helps.

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mults · 08-28-2019, 07:16 AM

I used to have a "buzz" coming from the driver's door/windshield area and it would make me crazy. It took about 5 years to find it, but it turned out to be the buttons on my garage door opener on the sun visor. At certain speeds and frequencies, it would make the noise.

mlsully · 08-28-2019, 08:18 AM

I have this in my drives door as well. Noticed it a lot more after the stereo install. Just tap the window down button a smidge and the rattle goes away.

tRidiot · 08-28-2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mlsully

I have this in my drives door as well. Noticed it a lot more after the stereo install. Just tap the window down button a smidge and the rattle goes away.

Ditto that. This is probably the window track, or the regulator, as noted above. Difficult stuff to deaden sometimes.

I've found if I just keep my music loud enough, I can't hear any rattles at all.

SG4247 · 08-28-2019, 01:36 PM

I fixed mine door rattle by replacing the window regulator assembly.

Not a real hard DIY...

Seems like it was $80 on line.

Spooler · 08-28-2019, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tRidiot

Ditto that. This is probably the window track, or the regulator, as noted above. Difficult stuff to deaden sometimes.

I've found if I just keep my music loud enough, I can't hear any rattles at all.

Ding Ding, we have a winner.

BoilardZ · 08-29-2019, 12:44 PM

I've had a similar issue on my 2018 roadster. If the window is fully up (with or without the top down), I get an annoying rattle (sounds like metal on glass, maybe) coming from the drivers window. If I lower the window even half an inch, the noise stops. The weird thing is the top of the window isn't touching anything when the convertible top is down, so the point of contact has got to be in the door. I'm thinking the window regulator theory could be the correct one.

SG4247 · 08-29-2019, 06:21 PM

It is...

Mine only had 33k miles when I removed it. I run the AC too so it wasnt worn out.

New one fixed it.

BoilardZ · 12-02-2019, 08:52 PM

Not to beat a dead horse here, but I just wanted to confirm that replacing the window regulator (NOT the window motor) completely fixed this issue. Even though my car is still under warranty, I just replaced it myself, because I've heard horror stories about the dealership screwing up stuff when they try to fix things. I bought an exact-fit, brand-new, OEM regulator online for $60, which includes shipping and tax. It took maybe two hours to do the install. Even though the rattle was minor, it was driving me crazy. Totally happy with the result.

SchumiF399 · 12-22-2019, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BoilardZ

Not to beat a dead horse here, but I just wanted to confirm that replacing the window regulator (NOT the window motor) completely fixed this issue. Even though my car is still under warranty, I just replaced it myself, because I've heard horror stories about the dealership screwing up stuff when they try to fix things. I bought an exact-fit, brand-new, OEM regulator online for $60, which includes shipping and tax. It took maybe two hours to do the install. Even though the rattle was minor, it was driving me crazy. Totally happy with the result.

I have this rattle too. Do you have a link for the regulator? Thanks

hrtbrknprince · 12-23-2019, 04:17 PM

I just pulled the door panel off and tightened the bolts to the regulator a smidgen..
Took care of it for me.

BoilardZ · 12-23-2019, 05:51 PM

Here's the link to the regulator I bought. (I got it from Amazon.)
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-752-57...7141292&sr=8-1

Also: Per hrtbrknprince, I suppose it's possible that your rattle issue comes from a loose fastener. But if the symptom stops whenever you lower the window, even a tiny bit, then I'd bet it's the regulator. I had taken apart my door and tightened every single fastener, and even used locktite, but the noise persisted until I replaced the regulator.

Good luck!

Steve

scope22 · 12-23-2019, 07:23 PM

thanks!

08-26-2019, 05:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	Rattle in door? Ever since I bought the car I've had a slight rattle in the driver door. Sounds like it's coming from the top. It'll rattle if I drive over bumps, or with certain bass frequencies from the music. It's never gotten worse. I've put some sound deadening (butyl rubber) all over the inside of the door a while back, but only to where I can reach without pulling that big sealed metal piece off. It didn't really seem to help the rattle. Maybe it's the window track? Mainly wondering if it's a known issue at all. Muchas gracias

08-26-2019, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I had a rattle in the driver's door of my '09. Dealer replaced what they called the window regulator and rattle went away. CRiZO and BettyZ like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

08-28-2019, 07:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	I used to have a "buzz" coming from the driver's door/windshield area and it would make me crazy. It took about 5 years to find it, but it turned out to be the buttons on my garage door opener on the sun visor. At certain speeds and frequencies, it would make the noise. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

08-28-2019, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
mlsully Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 175 Drives: 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 43	I have this in my drives door as well. Noticed it a lot more after the stereo install. Just tap the window down button a smidge and the rattle goes away. BobW likes this. __________________ 2015 370z Nismo 7AT. Tein Flex Coilovers, Stillen Gen 3 Intake, Fast Intentions Test Pipes and Exhaust, APR Splitter, Vossen CV5 Wheels, Tuned by Seb

12-02-2019, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
BoilardZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 88 Drives: 2017 370Z Rep Power: 8	Not to beat a dead horse here, but I just wanted to confirm that replacing the window regulator (NOT the window motor) completely fixed this issue. Even though my car is still under warranty, I just replaced it myself, because I've heard horror stories about the dealership screwing up stuff when they try to fix things. I bought an exact-fit, brand-new, OEM regulator online for $60, which includes shipping and tax. It took maybe two hours to do the install. Even though the rattle was minor, it was driving me crazy. Totally happy with the result. SouthArk370Z, CRiZO and TobinH like this.

08-28-2019, 01:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 786 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	I fixed mine door rattle by replacing the window regulator assembly. Not a real hard DIY... Seems like it was $80 on line.

08-29-2019, 12:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
BoilardZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 88 Drives: 2017 370Z Rep Power: 8	I've had a similar issue on my 2018 roadster. If the window is fully up (with or without the top down), I get an annoying rattle (sounds like metal on glass, maybe) coming from the drivers window. If I lower the window even half an inch, the noise stops. The weird thing is the top of the window isn't touching anything when the convertible top is down, so the point of contact has got to be in the door. I'm thinking the window regulator theory could be the correct one.

08-29-2019, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 786 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	It is... Mine only had 33k miles when I removed it. I run the AC too so it wasnt worn out. New one fixed it.

12-23-2019, 04:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
hrtbrknprince Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Savannah Posts: 113 Drives: 14 MBMM6S Rep Power: 3368	I just pulled the door panel off and tightened the bolts to the regulator a smidgen.. Took care of it for me.

12-23-2019, 05:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
BoilardZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 88 Drives: 2017 370Z Rep Power: 8	Here's the link to the regulator I bought. (I got it from Amazon.) https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-752-57...7141292&sr=8-1 Also: Per hrtbrknprince, I suppose it's possible that your rattle issue comes from a loose fastener. But if the symptom stops whenever you lower the window, even a tiny bit, then I'd bet it's the regulator. I had taken apart my door and tightened every single fastener, and even used locktite, but the noise persisted until I replaced the regulator. Good luck! Steve

12-23-2019, 07:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
scope22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 1,179 Drives: wife crazy Rep Power: 55	thanks!

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