3 weeks this one has taken me to find.
An annoying metallic click from the B pillar below the seat belt mount. I've had the trim off the B pillar, packed it with sponge, sprayed the seatbelt mounts with Silicone to no avail. Then I suddenly had an idea: perhaps its the door hinge. Sprayed the striker on the bodywork (outside and in) as well as the lock with silicone based lubricant and hey presto the clicking has gone:) Seems the lock/striker were resonating up the B pillar. Yorkie |
I'll have to try that on my my00, it's done it from day one, I;'ve tried everything except that.
Ta. Ron |
Yorkie, you may be a saviour!
I've had a metalic click on the O/S b-pillar on my MY01 as well, sounds like coming from the lock area, bit like a ball bearing hitting the metal somewhere...I've had door panels off, lock mechanism's out, air-bag sensors out, seat belt mechanism out, you name it - I've had it out and it still does it!!!! There is a thread titled "£10 to whoever can fix my click" somewhere around, so you may be in the money...!! Will let you know the results of your tip. Cheers |
Yorkie, forgot to ask the details, did you spray inside the b-pillar behind the fishplate of the striker plate and what about the door hinge, did you do that as well ?
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Will also try that.. had that noise from new :(
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I sprayed Castrol silicone lubricating spray BEHIND the fishplate, ie on the outside of the b pillar. Also spray inside the lock on the door. The spray shoud be allowed to run down behind the fishplate. to stop if chafing on the metal b pillar.
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I must be a bit thick, as I have no idea what you are talking about!
I too have this clicking, and was going to take the door interior off today? If you have a digi camera you could take some piccies. Or if you tell me what to take a pic I will uplaod them and we can discuss further. Seems a few of us are having this. |
Davyboy, if you want I will photograph the area that needs attention with the silicone spray - reply here and I'll post it ASAP.
The clicking has gone ! Done 125 hard miles today over every possible surface imperfection, camber and bump, and its as quiet as a mouse now. A real pleasure to drive; creaks and clicks really spoil the driving experience for me :( I think I have nailed this one rattle on the head :D Yorkie |
Yorkie
I have the exact same noise from drivers side b pillar area(a matalic click). Pictures would be helpful. All the best Pete |
This sounds interesting... I've had a similar sound for ages in my MY01. I would describe it as someone dropping a small ball bearing onto a metal plate. I've only managed to trace it to the passenger side of the car, so any pictures or info on this would be appreciated!
Cheers Chris |
Lets see the pics.
Or tell me where to take a pic of, and I will get em up. |
No problem. I'll take some this afternoon and post them tonight. Watch this space.
Yorkie |
Here we are, as promised I have been busy with the camera :)
click here I hope this tip works for you all. It did for me :D Yorkie |
I have a simliar noise coming from the B-pillar, sounds very like a loose wire, will try this fix tomorrow!
Thanks ANDY |
Andy,
It may be the crappy polystyrene Subaru have placed behind the B pillar plastic trim. I took mine off, it was too much of a liability for me as far as creaks go :D It could be that ! Yorkie Edited to say: Maybe I should buy a German car (Ie Audi or VW) to be free from rattles and clicks, but they can be just as bad (so I'm told) [Edited by Yorkie - 4/21/2002 9:03:25 PM] |
I've had this for months and have failed to track it down. Any piccies would also be appreciated.
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Check a few posts above....;) (says click here)
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Yorkie, well impressed with your web page, most helpful mate...thanx for putting the effort in to show us the details.
This certainly seems to be an 'Achilles heal' on the MY01/02, if this fixes my rattle I shall make a point of telling the dealer and suggest he feed's back to the factory. Annoying rattles like this just should not happen and dont do the 'quality' image any good... |
No problem:cool:
Thats what this site is all about:) Yorkie |
Nice one Yorkie - I'll be trying out your directions as soon as I can get hold of the Castrol PTFE spray - Halfords I assume?
Chris |
ChrisL, not sure M8, I got mine from my brother who had it given to him during a service at his local Mazda dealer. I must say I am impressed with the stuff. I would imagine any good car spares shop should be able to source some, indeed Halfords.
Yorkie |
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