snerkler

Hi,
Yep it's me again posting yet another problem with my MY54 STi. Since day one I've had an annoying interior rattle that sounds like it's coming from the rear window. I've read threads on this before but I've still not got it fixed. It sounds as though something metallic is gently tapping the rear windscreen. It's obviously more noticeable on bumpy roads, and at lower speeds when there's not much road noise. Drive's me bloody mad. Sick of people telling me that the STi is not a BMW or an Audi so you have to expect these things. Had a Corsa SRi that didn't rattle, girlfriends got a StreetKa that doesn't rattle
My car's been into the garage 3 times altogether now and they can't come up with a solution. Had dynomat insulation put just about everywhere possible. No help. Had all seat belt mechanisms checked and they're all fine. Like I said I'm sure it's something tapping on the rear windscreen but they don't seem to be able to find anything. Someone PLEEEEAAASE help!!!!!!!!!!

BedHog

No idea mate, all I can suggest - if you haven't tried it already - is getting someone else to drive while you sit in the back.

Maybe then you can narrow it down a bit.

No doubt something stupid and easily fixed if you can find it.

Bugatti

maybe a silly suggestion but, if you're sure that something is knocking against the window then it maybe worth taking the window out and driving without it to see if the rattle is still there.

I have a rattle in my04wrx coming from the front passenger door , i feel turning the music up helps.

IN THE STICKS

Might sound obvious and I'm sure you've checked , but my old classic had the large Prodrive spoiler and I remember a plastic connector that fed life to the brake light came unclipped and rattled against the rear bulkhead , also If it's driving you up the wall that much is it worth getting a smaller passenger to lay in the boot while you take it around the block (gently of course ) and see if they spot anything ?


Another thought is has it got a tracker fitted ? if so could it be that that's rattling around wherever it's hidden ?
Dave

messiah

Had something similar on my classic - turned out to be the plywood parcel shelf knocking against the metal shelf that houses the speakers. a bit of good old blu-tac sorted it.

Beastie

iTrader: (2)

Its not one of the rear suspension units rattling is it? Fairly common problem.

ethanrob

iTrader: (3)

centre seatbelt fitting's in rear shelf,same sort of noise on mine,tightened all fixing points on the centre seat belt and rattle now gone

you have to remove the rear seats to get to it(easy enough)whilst there out,tighten up every nut and bolt you find,especially the hook type thingy that holds the ski hatch closed,if no joy get it in your dealer under warranty

mark

Eprom

Could try the jack in the rear wing, make sure that is tight.

Trap2Terrorist

iTrader: (3)

I'd try the seatbelt fitting too. My '01 WRX has a really annoying rattle that I realised only happens when I have a passenger in the front. Turns out something rattles when the seatbelt buckle is put into the 'other bit'. I haven't managed to sort it yet, except to not take passengers!

peachy wrx

i have the worst f***ing squeek!!!!!!!!!! i think its my front bumper! driving me mad!

snerkler

Sometimes makes you want to buy a german car doesn't it?

GREGGYG

iTrader: (2)

Get the rear STRUTS and TOPMOUNTS checked by your Subaru dealer. They should be fully aware of this problem just like every other dealer in the UK! The struts are replaced under warranty, i've just had mine done, but the noise is still there. Car is going back next week. This may sound silly, but ive got a feeling the noise could be coming from the rear spoiler flexing over bumps, I think this because when I tap the rear spoiler hard with my hand, the sound is similar to what I hear whilst driving along!!!! Sounds like ive got planks of wood in the boot!

hales

Yep it will be the rear screen, i have an 04 sti and it went back to the dealer 4 times, they took the spolier off and did many things and it did not sort it...then they took the rear screen out and re set the screen. This solved the problem.....the noice you are getting is the same as i was. So tell them thats the problem. If they wish to clarify the problem get them to speak to Days in Chelmsford they did mine. You need my reg to get the info drop me a PM.

Problem fixed

Spirejock

My 04 Sti uk had a metallic banging noise from back end. Turned out something had let loose inside the N/S shocker. Had the whole unit replaced under warranty by the dealer. They also said that the other would probably go now, but couldn't replace it til it does........ Fills me full of confidence.......

scoobnoob05

i had a similar 'knockin' sound over bumpy roads and especially at low speeds in MY05 WRX

Driving me mad it was

Pinpointed it to the 'OH SH*T' grab handle above the passenger rear window knocking against itself.

Sounded like it was coming from the rear window too but it wasnt.

little sticky pad on the handle sorted it

hope that helps mate

J

snerkler

Yep had that one as well and had my shocks replaced. Was a different noise to the one I was describing.