rattles by my left ear
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I read a while ago that there was a rattle in the B-pillar but in my case (and with a few other's here apparently) the problem is in the door itself, that is why when pressure is applied to the door/window, the rattle stops....
.....I would also like to add that my rattle HAS returned!! So if anyone is successful in isolating this rattle please let us know....I will probably have some time in the next couple days to take it apart again, and see if I can isolate it...
.....I would also like to add that my rattle HAS returned!! So if anyone is successful in isolating this rattle please let us know....I will probably have some time in the next couple days to take it apart again, and see if I can isolate it...
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From: CA
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I found this information from google
If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield area.
NOTE: Some vehicles have both stoppers and retainers while others may only have stoppers at the top of the windshield. Use the chart in this bulletin to determine the location of the windshield holding devices.
If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield area.
NOTE: Some vehicles have both stoppers and retainers while others may only have stoppers at the top of the windshield. Use the chart in this bulletin to determine the location of the windshield holding devices.
There is a Service Bulletin on the windsheild problem. I have the repair instructions from Lexus TS website saved on PDF if anyone is interested.
Anyways, I got my car back from service yesterday. Guess what? The rattle is still there after a full day at the dealer. They said they padded the entire door panel and it should do the job.
I called them today and told them it is not resolved. They will replace the entire door panel next week. We will see if that works. I will keep everyone updated. It is too bad that I am the guinea pig.
Anyways, I got my car back from service yesterday. Guess what? The rattle is still there after a full day at the dealer. They said they padded the entire door panel and it should do the job.
I called them today and told them it is not resolved. They will replace the entire door panel next week. We will see if that works. I will keep everyone updated. It is too bad that I am the guinea pig.
Last edited by Dj_AmtraX; Oct 19, 2006 at 08:47 PM.
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From: CA
I've supposedly had both of my door panels replaced but the noise has not gone away. This car has the worst interior fit-and-finish of any car I have had. My Nissan Sentra which cost me $9950 had better interior quality. I've got rattles coming from the dashboard, doors, NAV, etc. I've brought the car in 4 times and I'm tired of going back in ... I look like an idiot. A ^%### Toyota Corolla has better interior quality!
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i have the same problem with IS250, but my dealer found the problem. since i know the lexus manager where i go, he gave me a fully loaded RX until they fixed it....anyways, the noise is coming from the seatbelt holder but when they added a felt between, it was still rattling......after a day they found out it was the DOOR HINDGE LOCK.....so the noise was rattling through the hole to my EARS......
SO hope this helps u should tell your dealers maybe its the same problem as mine and enjoy your ride rather than thinking about that rattle
SO hope this helps u should tell your dealers maybe its the same problem as mine and enjoy your ride rather than thinking about that rattle
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From: CA
i have the same problem with IS250, but my dealer found the problem. since i know the lexus manager where i go, he gave me a fully loaded RX until they fixed it....anyways, the noise is coming from the seatbelt holder but when they added a felt between, it was still rattling......after a day they found out it was the DOOR HINDGE LOCK.....so the noise was rattling through the hole to my EARS......
SO hope this helps u should tell your dealers maybe its the same problem as mine and enjoy your ride rather than thinking about that rattle
SO hope this helps u should tell your dealers maybe its the same problem as mine and enjoy your ride rather than thinking about that rattle
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From: CA
I stand Corrected!!
Ok so bryan83 Your post got me thinking after my last reply. I mentioned that we have to push out on the panel, or the window....so I proceeded to have a look at the door hinge on our cars....and here's what I found. After locking the hinge without closing the door, simply with a screwdriver I found that the latch tip is metal! And apparently in my case it was rattling against the latch on the body (the C shaped metal piece in the pictures) So I simply cut a small piece of scotch tape to cover the inboard part of the C latch facing outward. I hope you guys can see the tape on the piece so that it makes sense. I took the car for a spin on and NO RATTLE! I'm going to give it some time to be completely satisfied because this rattle does come and go....but at least if this does fix it...it is a VERY easy fix you all can try....
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. i check my work order and they didnt put any comments on it. the manager only told me where the problem was.bryan
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Im definetly not making a special trip for it, so the tape stays, but when there are more substantial issues to bring it in I will.....but for now at least the rattle has not reappeared.