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Old 08-19-17, 07:28 AM
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Default Rear rattle buzz

I have an issue I'm hoping yall can help me with. The rear area (possibly behind the rear seats or in the roof area of the rear) rattles/buzzes when the car is in motion. My initial thought was that it was the rear speakers but when the radio is turned off the noise continues, but it only makes noise when the car is moving even if the radio is off. When the car is still there is no noise. Normal noises don't bother me too much but this one is extra annoying. Humming and buzzing all the time. Please help.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...headliner.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...headliner.html
try this, the links are different btw one refers to the dome light, the other the TPMS antenna

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Thanks so much. I'll give it a try
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TPMS antena.
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Originally Posted by LjeksesES
TPMS antena.
If it is the antenna what do I need to do to fix the problem?
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Originally Posted by cm18cam
If it is the antenna what do I need to do to fix the problem?

you need to drop the headliner and put some foam or felt between the roof and the antenna.
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