Bottomfeeder

OK, time to consult the oracle known as Scoobynet.

Drivers side rear door....THE MOST ANNOYING RATTLE KNOW TO MAN.

Occurs only when 'letting off' the right pedal, down shifting or when road is uneven.
I have removed the door card, 'blue tacked' the edge and the clips.
I have obviously checked for loose bits
I have padded out all door lock rods with foam rubber (0.49p sponge)
The window runners are secure, as are both door lock/handles.
I have even padded the door card out with sponge.
I have had SWMBO in the back trying to locate the rattle, I have had a fellow SNetter also try to find it, we've all failed. It's getting to the point where I am gonna rip the bleedin door off.

It's only on the drivers side.

Anyone else experienced this or think I may have missed something?

V5-APS

iTrader: (1)

Have you tried adjusting the door lock catch ?

Bottomfeeder

Internal or external ?

Any chance you could be a ittle more detailed?

The internal catch is afixed solidly to the internal door skin and the rods are not loose.

As for the external handle both nuts are up tight and the rods are as well (door open or closed)

Its a classic btw

v5 man

iTrader: (4)

Loose change in your pocket?

Bottomfeeder

Nah, gave all that to swiss rolls boys

Seriously though, PLEASE please please does anyone have any suggestions ?

SCOOBY TOWERS

iTrader: (7)

Suspension top bolts ?
Worth a look -
Take out your rear seats and tighten the 12mm bolts on top of the suspension turret (3 off) and the one 19mm nut under the rubber cover.

Bottomfeeder

ST, one place i have not looked I'll admit, but it is definately coming from the rear door.
I will have a squizz at the turret all the same - thanks.

SCOOBY TOWERS

iTrader: (7)

Daft one this but a mate did have it -

Is it a loud rattle ?
If not try the heated rear screen connector.

Bottomfeeder

Nope it's a horrible 'tinny' high pitched vibration.........it sounds just like the door lock rods, but they are all encased in foam rubber.

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

thx for that !!
My kids said thx uncle bottomfeeder. now they have a serious gambling addiction ...

probably the loose screw rattling around in your head

John1uk

just a thought mate.........i had a simular problem on my scoob and then found it to be the jack and tools in the back which is on the same side as the passanger rear door, we thought it was the door until i opened the toolbox cover and found it loose.

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

rob
Just had an idea


I had an annoying whine in my car as well for ages. Not on the drivers side though, this was on the passengers side. went on for ages and I couldnt work out what it was.

then I realised that it was my fecking annoying wife.
So got rid of her and the whine has gone

Give me a shout if I can be of any more help

Bottomfeeder

LMFAO

My speedo sits next to me and it kinda screams rather than whines, also the noise from SWMBO is made when I accelerate rather than decelerate

SCOOBY TOWERS

iTrader: (7)

Check down the drivers side well (in the boot) - ie opposite well to where the jacks stored.

My car was an ex doctors and after hearing noises I pulled the carpet back and shoved my hand down - imagine my surprise when I pulled out ampules of drugs that he'd lost !
I rubbed my hands and was about to flog em down the pub, when the wife (Nurse) said "there just for sickness".
Drat - there went my modding fund

Chris

Bottomfeeder

Update,
Boot checked, emptied.
OSR Strut checked - ok.
Rear seat fixings checked - ok
OSR Door card removed, blue tack checked
OSR Door lock mechanism and rods still packed with faom rubber - all secure
OSR window mechanism checked - ok


Rattle....

STILL FEKKIN WELL PRESENT...........ANYONE WANT TO BUY AN MY00 SCOOB ?

SCOOBY TOWERS

iTrader: (7)

Heated screen connector ?

SCOOBY TOWERS

iTrader: (7)

Have you had anyone else in the car ?
I thought a squeak was coming from the front (dash) area of mine until I went on a club "run out" with a mate.

He found it - Seat belt retaining bolt !
Quick spary of WD40 - no squeak !

7 F'in months to find that one !

Bottomfeeder

NOPE

Yup, sitting in back and driving, it's deffo coming from the rear door.
Think I will remove it completely and see if that cures it

It's getting to the point where I don't want to drive the car........it's that annoying !!!!

IanK Spec C

Rob,

I've sent you a MS Word Doc that may help.

Best regards,

Ian

Bottomfeeder

Ian.....





Thanks anyway.

Swen6

Rob i'll have a look at mine to see if i can see anything i can suggest.



Right had a quick look and the only thing i can suggest is weld the doors up and bond your rear quarters in, that should sort it.

Bottomfeeder

Bwahahahahahahahah <wipes tears from eyes>

Oh that is soooooooooooooooo funny, I dare not laugh out loud for fear my sides may split or my head fall off............You should be on stage with such quick fire wit

scoobytoo

have you checked rear seat base and back are secure, possibly the mounting points rattling??

baz69birds

are you sure its the DOOR???

in the boot maybe?
loose specker bolt/nut? spare wheel BOLT!! anything else in the boot.
something fallen under the rear seat??


i had a rattle once, i was on a long drive & it sounded like it was coming from the front of the car BUT inside, i checked glove box, keys, ash tray, visors, door pockets, latched. everything, then about an HOUR+ later i realised it was my loose change in the slots by the hand brake..
Baz

Swen6

Genius