Trunk Rattle?

OtaconZ · 09-03-2010, 05:07 AM

Hey everyone, I have about 4000 miles on my Z and just recently I started hearing a rattle coming from the trunk area. The rattle only occurs when I go over bumps and to me, sounds like it is coming from the hatch area. Does anyone know what might be causing the rattle, or what I can check to see if they are causing the problem?

Thanks

Matt · 09-03-2010, 06:17 AM

I had this problem once, and it ended up being one of the tools next to the spare tire...I think there's a jack, a tire iron, and some screwdrivers. One of those came loose a little and was making some weird noises. Make sure those are secure.

Baer383 · 09-03-2010, 06:55 AM

My car had one too it turned out to be when I had the cargo cover in and extended it rattled so I try not to use it.

ClemsonWill · 09-03-2010, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

My car had one too it turned out to be when I had the cargo cover in and extended it rattled so I try not to use it.

Mine rattles when closed, too.

TheSnakeJake · 09-03-2010, 02:47 PM

i started hearing a rattle back there too (1600 miles)... my spare tire was slightly loose. i tightened the wingnut holding it down and no more rattle.

daleks · 09-03-2010, 03:38 PM

I took apart my trunk plastic to figure out what was going on. I had a few issues:

1. There was a loose metal bracket behind the rear most plastic cover. The bolt was loose enough to rotate by hand.

2. There is a lot of play in the hatch latch. If you can shut the hatch and still press down with plenty of play, then you will hear a *whump* noise when going over bumps. You can either adjust the latch, let the dealer adjust the latch, or put 75 cents worth of rubber washers in the rubber stopper receivers near the weather stripping.

3. The foam insert to the right of the spare tire didn't have the velcro wrapped around the spare tire. It left too much clearance for the top foam insert with the large cutout to flop around; it's supposed to be held in from the sides.

4. My owner's manual container was in the parcel box behind the passenger seat. It doesn't fit snugly and flops around when going over bumps.

One other thing I noticed when driving around trying to diagnose the issue is while I had the plastic out I had a noise that sounded like an occasional rattle. I thought it may be gas sloshing around (I had the plastic out so I heard all sorts of noises) and after filling up it went away. I'm probably totally off base on that, but that's what happened.

zrider · 09-04-2010, 02:24 AM

i have this same exact problem it drives me nuts! it sounds like its coming from the hatch

Juleous · 09-04-2010, 02:40 AM

My car rattles now that I put two 10" subs in there, and over 1000 watts of power

Rui Z · 09-04-2010, 03:14 AM

I have a rattle from the hatch too. I had my friend drive my car while I poked my head back there. The noise was coming from the upper hatch area. When I pressed the plastic part up in the upper hatch area right behind the drivers headrest, the rattle went away. I think either the plastic is loose or something inside the plastic is loose. I haven't fixed it yet.

09-03-2010, 05:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
OtaconZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: DC Posts: 30 Drives: 09 Touring w/Sport Rep Power: 15	Trunk Rattle? Hey everyone, I have about 4000 miles on my Z and just recently I started hearing a rattle coming from the trunk area. The rattle only occurs when I go over bumps and to me, sounds like it is coming from the hatch area. Does anyone know what might be causing the rattle, or what I can check to see if they are causing the problem? Thanks

09-03-2010, 06:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I had this problem once, and it ended up being one of the tools next to the spare tire...I think there's a jack, a tire iron, and some screwdrivers. One of those came loose a little and was making some weird noises. Make sure those are secure. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

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09-03-2010, 06:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	My car had one too it turned out to be when I had the cargo cover in and extended it rattled so I try not to use it.

09-03-2010, 02:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheSnakeJake Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 84 Drives: none Rep Power: 15	i started hearing a rattle back there too (1600 miles)... my spare tire was slightly loose. i tightened the wingnut holding it down and no more rattle.

09-03-2010, 03:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	I took apart my trunk plastic to figure out what was going on. I had a few issues: 1. There was a loose metal bracket behind the rear most plastic cover. The bolt was loose enough to rotate by hand. 2. There is a lot of play in the hatch latch. If you can shut the hatch and still press down with plenty of play, then you will hear a whump noise when going over bumps. You can either adjust the latch, let the dealer adjust the latch, or put 75 cents worth of rubber washers in the rubber stopper receivers near the weather stripping. 3. The foam insert to the right of the spare tire didn't have the velcro wrapped around the spare tire. It left too much clearance for the top foam insert with the large cutout to flop around; it's supposed to be held in from the sides. 4. My owner's manual container was in the parcel box behind the passenger seat. It doesn't fit snugly and flops around when going over bumps. One other thing I noticed when driving around trying to diagnose the issue is while I had the plastic out I had a noise that sounded like an occasional rattle. I thought it may be gas sloshing around (I had the plastic out so I heard all sorts of noises) and after filling up it went away. I'm probably totally off base on that, but that's what happened.

09-04-2010, 02:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
zrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 175 Drives: 2009 370z Black M/T Rep Power: 16	i have this same exact problem it drives me nuts! it sounds like its coming from the hatch

09-04-2010, 02:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Juleous Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 335 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	My car rattles now that I put two 10" subs in there, and over 1000 watts of power

09-04-2010, 03:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	I have a rattle from the hatch too. I had my friend drive my car while I poked my head back there. The noise was coming from the upper hatch area. When I pressed the plastic part up in the upper hatch area right behind the drivers headrest, the rattle went away. I think either the plastic is loose or something inside the plastic is loose. I haven't fixed it yet.