rpw

hi, i have a 06 sti which is only a month old and already there an annoying rattling noise comming from what sounds like the parcel shelf ive had a look and cant see anything and ive had someone in the back listening to it whilst driving but just cant find it has anyone got any ideas what it could be?

nickyrhodes

is the jack in the boot on the new ones? it used to be a common thing with the classics. Check its screwed in tight if it is...

rpw

ive had a look at that and its not that more near the parcel shelf

cheers

CowbitSpecD

Any number of previous threads on this. On my Spec D it was the rear window retainers which were cut off by the dealer. Problem solved.

rpw

its a spec d which i have got what are the window retainers?

CowbitSpecD

They are small pins used to locate the rear window when it is installed and they can become loose; which is why it rattles.

It's a well known problem. There is a Subaru issued download available to dealers on this problem, or at least that's what my dealer told me.

I had mine fixed at the same time as the 1000 mile service.

rpw

does it have to go to subaru or can it be done urself?

CowbitSpecD

Depends on how good you are at taking out and re-installing rear windows.

rpw

back to subaru it is then

thanks anyway

CowbitSpecD

It's a fairly quick job done under warranty so no problem. Make sure they get all 3 pins.

rpw

i will,cheers, id put up with it rather than take it back but its drivin me insane

Rince

it's not my ex-wife is it?

ScoobyWeb

I think I have the same rattle, sounds like its coming from the rear nearside sealtbelt mount. Not that loud really so I will put up with it till the weather picks up.

Aquanaut

Out of interest what sort of speeds trigger the rattle?