Door panel rattles

SophiaZ · 02-08-2010, 07:52 PM

I had an LED strip put on the bottom of the interior of my door and now I can hear the door panel rattling. Do yall know how to fix that? Maybe some double sided tape?!! It only hear it when bass comes through the door speakers. Thanks

Division · 02-08-2010, 09:16 PM

Its just held on by clips- maybe one didn't get snapped back in all the way? I'd try to reseat the panel by pushing on the panel, getting the clips to snap back in.

Supergoji · 03-12-2010, 11:53 AM

Try foam that also works.

SoCal 370Z · 03-12-2010, 12:09 PM

Go to your local auto parts store and purchase this tape: 3M Molding Tape

SophiaZ · 03-13-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Go to your local auto parts store and purchase this tape: 3M Molding Tape

I think one of the clips is broken. If I push alittle on the top left corner of the door, I feel it pop in but I let go and it comes back out abit. Do I just put the tape next to the clip?

370Zsteve · 03-13-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

I think one of the clips is broken. If I push alittle on the top left corner of the door, I feel it pop in but I let go and it comes back out abit. Do I just put the tape next to the clip?

Pick up a new clip from your dealer.

SoCal 370Z · 03-13-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

I think one of the clips is broken. If I push a little on the top left corner of the door, I feel it pop in but I let go and it comes back out a bit. Do I just put the tape next to the clip?

Is the clip a factory clip or the aftermarket clip holding the add-on LED strip? If it is the aftermarket you can take some silicone caulking, spread it around in the clip area, and then use 3M blue painters tape to hold into place until it dries. You can then drive around without the rattle or until you can have a replacement clip installed. Pics would really be very helpful for us to see to further assist you.

SophiaZ · 03-13-2010, 01:34 PM

I'm not gonna bother with pictures right now. It has to be the factory clip because the leds on the door have double sided tape holding them on. I guess I'll try and order a new clip and if that doesnt help...I'll post pics. Thanks alot guys

SlikNik · 03-13-2010, 02:02 PM

Why I hate having someone else take panels off. They will probably never tell you they broke a clip. When you pull it off again and replace your bad clip maybe add some Dynamat Extreme to your doors.

kenchan · 03-13-2010, 08:42 PM

yah, as posted above use the 3M mounting tape. works great. when it's cold out i use a heat gun to make it nice and soft while applying.

happytheman · 04-22-2011, 06:19 PM

Are all the clips pretty much universal, or do they have specific clips for specific tasks? I ask this because I broke one putting my passenger side kick panel back on after installing illuminated kick plates. I was kinda wondering if the clips that were on the old kick plate would work on the kick panel as well? They look to be the approximate same size...but wasn't sure.

kenchan · 04-22-2011, 09:01 PM

If they look simiar they should work just fine.

SPOHN · 04-22-2011, 09:07 PM

My dash somwhat rattles from somewhere inside. Did this ever since I removed my silencers. I think next year my car is going to be strickly track. It's the direction I'm headed anyways.

02-08-2010, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Door panel rattles I had an LED strip put on the bottom of the interior of my door and now I can hear the door panel rattling. Do yall know how to fix that? Maybe some double sided tape?!! It only hear it when bass comes through the door speakers. Thanks

03-12-2010, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Go to your local auto parts store and purchase this tape: 3M Molding Tape __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	Why I hate having someone else take panels off. They will probably never tell you they broke a clip. When you pull it off again and replace your bad clip maybe add some Dynamat Extreme to your doors. __________________ Enjoy my Audio Install Videos. http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...ll-videos.html

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	My dash somwhat rattles from somewhere inside. Did this ever since I removed my silencers. I think next year my car is going to be strickly track. It's the direction I'm headed anyways. __________________

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02-08-2010, 09:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Division Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 199 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Rep Power: 16	Its just held on by clips- maybe one didn't get snapped back in all the way? I'd try to reseat the panel by pushing on the panel, getting the clips to snap back in.

03-12-2010, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Supergoji Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Westchester NY Age: 36 Posts: 311 Drives: Z32tt / Supra tt Rep Power: 256	Try foam that also works.

03-13-2010, 01:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	I'm not gonna bother with pictures right now. It has to be the factory clip because the leds on the door have double sided tape holding them on. I guess I'll try and order a new clip and if that doesnt help...I'll post pics. Thanks alot guys

03-13-2010, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, as posted above use the 3M mounting tape. works great. when it's cold out i use a heat gun to make it nice and soft while applying.

04-22-2011, 06:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Are all the clips pretty much universal, or do they have specific clips for specific tasks? I ask this because I broke one putting my passenger side kick panel back on after installing illuminated kick plates. I was kinda wondering if the clips that were on the old kick plate would work on the kick panel as well? They look to be the approximate same size...but wasn't sure.

04-22-2011, 09:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	If they look simiar they should work just fine.