Anyone have a rattle coming from........

Sonic370Z · 07-10-2009, 07:55 AM

I still cannot identify the source of this rattle for the life of me, and it's starting to drive me crazy. Sure I can drown it out with music or RPMs, but that's not really the point.

So I had my buddy drive my car around while I layed in the hatch, and best I can tell the sound is coming from the rear panel (the one on the hatch itself that covers the third brake light). when I pushed on the large plastic cover, the rattles stopped, though I can't be 100% sure because it's not a constant rattle.

got home, removed everything, made sure EVERYTHING was tightened down, every nut, every bolt. the wire harness for the third brake light was sitting in there extremely loose so I electrical taped it still. put it all back together, sound is still there.

khtso · 07-10-2009, 07:58 PM

There's something wrong with the design of the rear brake light itself I believe. It must rub against the exterior aluminum in such a way that it creates that noise. It is unbelievably irritating. The strange thing is that sometimes it's not there, but other times it is very loud. you can remove the light to possibly identify the problem, but there's a gasket that will need to be ordered. I'm out of town now so haven't had the time to figure it out. If anyone solves this obviously very common issue, please let us know!!

Gagawoolala · 07-12-2009, 01:50 AM

I also experienced rattling from the passenger rear side of the 370Z. I have been battling with Nissan for the last 3 months, and now also got dealership manager to take further look into this matter. Got my car back 3 days ago without rattling anymore, they repositioned pass/side curtain airbag and assembled interior and test drive before releasing the vehicle back to me.

There is no rattling noise now; however, I noised the passenger air bag sign comes on from time to time when there is passenger sitting in the car. Checking the manuel for further information.

shesha · 12-15-2009, 04:08 PM

The rear hatch rattle that seems to be coming from the passenger side is still maddening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont know what to do.

PapoZalsa · 12-15-2009, 08:57 PM

OMG! Not the freaking rattles on the 370Zs...

I thought that was in the past as for the 350.

BrianMSmith · 12-16-2009, 07:45 PM

I have a bit of a rattle comming from the passenger door. Maybe worse because of the freezing cold lately.

a rattle is no big deal, most can be sorted. common on cars, much better on the Z than most.

didymus · 12-16-2009, 08:18 PM

I must admit i find this thread pretty amusing!

Pushing_Tin · 02-10-2010, 03:09 AM

*bumped*
I've had this rattle in my car for over a year. It's been to the dealer several times and it's going back in this week. I actually got in the back while my wife drove around and determined that if I pushed solidly against the hatch the rattle stopped. Not sure what they can do, but they have to do something because it's driving me insane.

fullmonty · 02-10-2010, 03:16 AM

I have a noise coming from behind the drivers seat, almost sounds electronic like a bad speaker, or a hollow metal against metal sound. Deff from inside the cabin behind the drivers seat. Haven't been able to determine if its the strut brace, truck cover thing, or a speaker.

DirtyDave · 02-10-2010, 08:00 AM

I just got my car back from the dealer after 5 days for the rear hatch rattle. I'm not sure exactly what the rattle turned out to be but they said they insulated some areas in the rear and all seems good now. I still have to speak to the service advisor to get the details. I'll have to wait a few days to be certain because the first time I took it in for this it was temporarily fixed but it came back again after a couple of days.

Pushing_Tin · 02-11-2010, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDave

I just got my car back from the dealer after 5 days for the rear hatch rattle. I'm not sure exactly what the rattle turned out to be but they said they insulated some areas in the rear and all seems good now. I still have to speak to the service advisor to get the details. I'll have to wait a few days to be certain because the first time I took it in for this it was temporarily fixed but it came back again after a couple of days.

Keep us posted!

Daishi · 02-10-2010, 08:31 AM

Every car rattles eventualy guys.. My dads 90k Mercedes sl500 rattled a little bit. Hell the s550 he has now has a couple small rattles. And my moms gs430 Lexus rattled like my civic lol.

Pushing_Tin · 02-10-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daishi

Every car rattles eventualy guys.. My dads 90k Mercedes sl500 rattled a little bit. Hell the s550 he has now has a couple small rattles. And my moms gs430 Lexus rattled like my civic lol.

Eventually yes, but a $40k car that has less than 10k miles should not. My 2000 Dodge Ram has less rattles than my Z.

fullmonty · 02-10-2010, 12:48 PM

Its not the fact it makes a noise its just that the noise it makes on mine is incredibly annoying. This thing rattles more than my 87 IROC-Z, and I think we can all agree that a 370Z is built to a higher standard than an late 80s Camaro.

gorpie · 02-10-2010, 09:34 PM

I also have the rattles. I can here one coming from the passanger door and also a small rattle coming from the left side of the dash. Have heard the rattle from the hatch area a couple of times. I have 8500 miles now and it has been doing it for some time now. I know that I should take it in to the dealership but I know they will say they can't here it or can't fix it. I think it is a bunch of crap that these cars rattle like this for the price tag. I can accept after 30-40,000 miles on the car. I bought a 2000 Maxima new for $29,000 and sold it with 180,000 miles on it and it didn't have any rattles in it.

I DO LOVE MY Z THOUGH!!

12-15-2009, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
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02-10-2010, 08:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
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07-10-2009, 07:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sonic370Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 91 Drives: 09 370Z Tour Sprt M6 Rep Power: 16	I still cannot identify the source of this rattle for the life of me, and it's starting to drive me crazy. Sure I can drown it out with music or RPMs, but that's not really the point. So I had my buddy drive my car around while I layed in the hatch, and best I can tell the sound is coming from the rear panel (the one on the hatch itself that covers the third brake light). when I pushed on the large plastic cover, the rattles stopped, though I can't be 100% sure because it's not a constant rattle. got home, removed everything, made sure EVERYTHING was tightened down, every nut, every bolt. the wire harness for the third brake light was sitting in there extremely loose so I electrical taped it still. put it all back together, sound is still there.

07-10-2009, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
khtso Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 59 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	There's something wrong with the design of the rear brake light itself I believe. It must rub against the exterior aluminum in such a way that it creates that noise. It is unbelievably irritating. The strange thing is that sometimes it's not there, but other times it is very loud. you can remove the light to possibly identify the problem, but there's a gasket that will need to be ordered. I'm out of town now so haven't had the time to figure it out. If anyone solves this obviously very common issue, please let us know!!

07-12-2009, 01:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gagawoolala Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Mateo Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW AT Rep Power: 17	I also experienced rattling from the passenger rear side of the 370Z. I have been battling with Nissan for the last 3 months, and now also got dealership manager to take further look into this matter. Got my car back 3 days ago without rattling anymore, they repositioned pass/side curtain airbag and assembled interior and test drive before releasing the vehicle back to me. There is no rattling noise now; however, I noised the passenger air bag sign comes on from time to time when there is passenger sitting in the car. Checking the manuel for further information.

12-15-2009, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
shesha Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159 Drives: 370z Silver Rep Power: 16	The rear hatch rattle that seems to be coming from the passenger side is still maddening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont know what to do.

12-16-2009, 07:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 16	I have a bit of a rattle comming from the passenger door. Maybe worse because of the freezing cold lately. a rattle is no big deal, most can be sorted. common on cars, much better on the Z than most.

12-16-2009, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	I must admit i find this thread pretty amusing!

02-10-2010, 03:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	bumped I've had this rattle in my car for over a year. It's been to the dealer several times and it's going back in this week. I actually got in the back while my wife drove around and determined that if I pushed solidly against the hatch the rattle stopped. Not sure what they can do, but they have to do something because it's driving me insane.

02-10-2010, 03:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I have a noise coming from behind the drivers seat, almost sounds electronic like a bad speaker, or a hollow metal against metal sound. Deff from inside the cabin behind the drivers seat. Haven't been able to determine if its the strut brace, truck cover thing, or a speaker.

02-10-2010, 08:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 17	Every car rattles eventualy guys.. My dads 90k Mercedes sl500 rattled a little bit. Hell the s550 he has now has a couple small rattles. And my moms gs430 Lexus rattled like my civic lol.

02-10-2010, 12:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Its not the fact it makes a noise its just that the noise it makes on mine is incredibly annoying. This thing rattles more than my 87 IROC-Z, and I think we can all agree that a 370Z is built to a higher standard than an late 80s Camaro.

02-10-2010, 09:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
gorpie Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Loaded Rep Power: 16	I also have the rattles. I can here one coming from the passanger door and also a small rattle coming from the left side of the dash. Have heard the rattle from the hatch area a couple of times. I have 8500 miles now and it has been doing it for some time now. I know that I should take it in to the dealership but I know they will say they can't here it or can't fix it. I think it is a bunch of crap that these cars rattle like this for the price tag. I can accept after 30-40,000 miles on the car. I bought a 2000 Maxima new for $29,000 and sold it with 180,000 miles on it and it didn't have any rattles in it. I DO LOVE MY Z THOUGH!!