ticking sound in hatch area when car is hot

z it go · 06-15-2011, 06:50 PM

Does anyone have any idea why I hear this ticking/rattling sound in the hatch area when the car is hot? I have tried to figure out exactly where it is coming from and not able to. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

adampetrasek · 06-15-2011, 07:18 PM

I have this too. Drives me NUTS!!!!

shoopajae10 · 06-15-2011, 08:40 PM

Same here, have the same issue. One time i popped a curve cause I kept looking back to try and hear where it was coming from. =(

Masa · 06-15-2011, 08:45 PM

I thought I was the only one! Just recently started happening since I park my car outside at work and its been steady 95F or higher the past week.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 06-15-2011, 08:52 PM

Relax Guys its just metal cooling off. You see when it becomes hot rapidly or cools rapidly not all metal surface gets the same temp there fore it expands differently, somewhere its hotter somewhere its cooler so it cracks. But dont worry these cracks are soo small u need a high microscope to see them, therefore its all good

pauley · 06-15-2011, 09:52 PM

I've noticed a random ticking/creaking noises from the rear. Nothing major. I just chalk it up to lack of sound insulation.

Masa · 06-15-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOMMONKEY777

Relax Guys its just metal cooling off. You see when it becomes hot rapidly or cools rapidly not all metal surface gets the same temp there fore it expands differently, somewhere its hotter somewhere its cooler so it cracks. But dont worry these cracks are soo small u need a high microscope to see them, therefore its all good

Yup that was my best guess. Since the way I park, by the time I get out, the sun has been hitting the hatch area full blast from 12pm - 5pm.

It's such a minor rattle though... nothing compared to the random creaks and rattles that came from my MKIV VW GTI no matter what temp the car was at, and don't get me started on the check engine lights.

happytheman · 06-15-2011, 11:22 PM

You should throw open the doors and SCATTER cuz it's about to BLOW!!!

Mandingo · 06-16-2011, 08:50 PM

I'm not sure if this is the same issue but, I can hear a rattle in the hatch area on bumpy roads only.

I'm pretty sure its coming from the latch in the trunk lid. I had my very understanding gf ride in the hatch area. Told her to push up on the hatch and the rattle stopped.

I think someone posted a fix for the noisy latch around here.. Something about removing and repositioning the latch to create a tighter seal. I've just been to lazy to do anything else about it.

Glokwork · 06-18-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandingo

I'm not sure if this is the same issue but, I can hear a rattle in the hatch area on bumpy roads only.

I'm pretty sure its coming from the latch in the trunk lid. I had my very understanding gf ride in the hatch area. Told her to push up on the hatch and the rattle stopped.

I think someone posted a fix for the noisy latch around here.. Something about removing and repositioning the latch to create a tighter seal. I've just been to lazy to do anything else about it.

Props to you man, I've tried but I cant get my girl to ride in the trunk

happytheman · 06-18-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Glokwork

Props to you man, I've tried but I cant get my girl to ride in the trunk

You gotta bend her just so!

Mandingo · 06-18-2011, 04:52 PM

Glokwork · 06-18-2011, 07:46 PM

Hahaha well she's my ex now so now I definitely wouldn't even let her *** climb in the trunk...I'll use the space for better things like quick detailer and microfiber towels

AlphaSnacks · 06-18-2011, 08:19 PM

It's the hook on the hatch. I've noticed that I can wiggle it around hard enough and it makes the same sound. You need to take the panel off and tighten down the 4 screws it's held by.

06-15-2011, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
z it go Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mandeville LA Posts: 39 Drives: 09 370Z PG 6sp Sport Rep Power: 16	ticking sound in hatch area when car is hot Does anyone have any idea why I hear this ticking/rattling sound in the hatch area when the car is hot? I have tried to figure out exactly where it is coming from and not able to. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

06-15-2011, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
adampetrasek Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 283 Drives: 370Z 40thAnniversary Rep Power: 14	I have this too. Drives me NUTS!!!! __________________ 370Z Photo Log \| Flickr \| AdamPetrasek.com

06-15-2011, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	I thought I was the only one! Just recently started happening since I park my car outside at work and its been steady 95F or higher the past week. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

06-15-2011, 08:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Relax Guys its just metal cooling off. You see when it becomes hot rapidly or cools rapidly not all metal surface gets the same temp there fore it expands differently, somewhere its hotter somewhere its cooler so it cracks. But dont worry these cracks are soo small u need a high microscope to see them, therefore its all good __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

06-15-2011, 09:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
pauley Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Md Posts: 103 Drives: 09 370Z + 07 G35S Rep Power: 15	I've noticed a random ticking/creaking noises from the rear. Nothing major. I just chalk it up to lack of sound insulation. __________________ 2009 370Z Blk/Blk Touring/Sport + 2007 G35SModified

06-15-2011, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
shoopajae10 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 650 Drives: A White Sports Car Rep Power: 17	Same here, have the same issue. One time i popped a curve cause I kept looking back to try and hear where it was coming from. =(

06-15-2011, 11:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	You should throw open the doors and SCATTER cuz it's about to BLOW!!! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-16-2011, 08:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	I'm not sure if this is the same issue but, I can hear a rattle in the hatch area on bumpy roads only. I'm pretty sure its coming from the latch in the trunk lid. I had my very understanding gf ride in the hatch area. Told her to push up on the hatch and the rattle stopped. I think someone posted a fix for the noisy latch around here.. Something about removing and repositioning the latch to create a tighter seal. I've just been to lazy to do anything else about it. __________________ some mods

06-18-2011, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	__________________ some mods

06-18-2011, 07:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 22	Hahaha well she's my ex now so now I definitely wouldn't even let her *** climb in the trunk...I'll use the space for better things like quick detailer and microfiber towels

06-18-2011, 08:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	It's the hook on the hatch. I've noticed that I can wiggle it around hard enough and it makes the same sound. You need to take the panel off and tighten down the 4 screws it's held by.

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