impostor Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Ive been hearing the new noise for about a week now. Its coming from the back of the car, inside, I'm thinking near the 3rd brake light area. Its much more noticable/louder than the glove box rattle, which I also have. I cant focus when a passenger is talking to me; all I hear is that damn rattle! Anybody else experiencing this? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 I've heard "something" though I don't know what.. I'm going to guess the seat belt buckles.. the one in the front seat was rattling against it's own little stopper.. had to put some foam on the buckle itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 G'Day, Jim I would try and do a few things around the box if that is where u think the noise is coming from, it could be a loose wire and you can get to that thru the boot or try stuffing some tissues in the box to stop it. See how you go and let us know if you get a break thru. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_depew Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 My car has this sound when it is really cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hmm sounds bizaree I have to say......... could be the plastic hitting the back window maybe from the 3rd brake light ? Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impostor Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 It could very well be the brake light. I wont be able to do much with it though till next week. Its been too warm the past week for it to reoccur. Mid 50's in Nebraska in December!? I think everybody's got an idea of what it sounds like, but to better describe it, it sounds the same as the dash does as it expands and contracts with the defroster on. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTLegs Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 my subs make the third brake light housing rattle agaisnt the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I have the same problem and I really think its the rear end of the roof, I tried pushing it few times and the rattle stopped, it does come back sometimes tho. I really hate the frikin rattles, whenever the car hits a pothole I hear like 3000 rattles from allover, I think it would be best if I ignore them all, or maybe i'll just go crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Simpletons Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Have the wife drive while you sit in the back tweaking stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflo Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I have the same problem on my GT wagon. I do think it's probably coming from around the rear window. The plastic that covers the rear defroster wires and presumably the third brake light seems loose. Does anyone know how to remove these pieces and take a look inside? Maybe then a little weatherstripping will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Just try a few different things, it was a bit like my seat making a noise, found it to be the seatbelt bolt, tight, now all good. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trm Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 just forget about it...it's assembled in america man!...haha..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0GX Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I have this rattle too and it sounds like it comes from the headliner back near the rear window. I live in an area with lots of brick streets and anytime I'm on these roads I hear it all the time. Sort of like a plastic creaking/rattling sound that is very loud. Its very irritating to hear this all the time, and it seems to be especially bad in cold weather. Interestingly I've noticed that if I hit a large bump on a smooth road it won't make the sound, but uneven pavement that causes the car to shift weight side to side causes it. I already took it to Subaru for my last oil change and they thought it was being caused by a loose spare tire (which of course it was not). Anyway, if anyone finds a fix for this please post it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflo Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Haven't yet found the exact location but definitely coming from the rear 1/3, perhaps in the headliner or rear gate. Cold weather really brings it out. It's like a harsh plastic on plastic sound. Anyone know how to remove interior plastic pieces without significant complications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBBROS Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 i went to the dealership to check out 2 rattling noises, one from my driver side door (they are ordering a new part for it, i guess the insulation or something was bad), and the other noise which came from the back of my car (sedan). i wasnt able to get back there, but when i did get a chance, it was hard to pin point the location of the noise. the dealer said they checked it out, found that the speaker cover was hitting against something and they said they fixed it. but i dont think they did. riding on the bumpy highway, the noise came back. but what i did find was that theres this plastic enclosure in the trunk. and this boxed like plastic cover seems to shift around quite easily. im thinking of putting some kind of material around the cover and taping it so that it doesnt shift back and forth. i think this might be the problem. but just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 SUBBROS, Can you elaborate on the description of the plastic enclosure you're referring to (such as location in the trunk, etc.)? I may be digging around in my trunk tomorrow and I'll try to take a look at it on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBBROS Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 its on the right side of the trunk. like a big ol plastic box hanging down. didnt get much time to really check it out. but i figure ill try to do a lil something to it and see if it happens. i hate taking my car into the dealer and them having said they fixed the problem only to have it return immediately. i guess we all gotta do our own investigative reporting and fixing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impostor Posted January 8, 2005 Author Share Posted January 8, 2005 just forget about it...it's assembled in america man!...haha..... Yeah, when I bought the car I was thinking that, and was certain it would have minor issues with fit & finish. These cars dont even compare to the quality of Imprezas and Foresters in that department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 I had a rattle from the seat belt that gets tucked up in the head rest on the wagon. Fixed the problem now though. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflo Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 firedawgs: how was that rattle fixed? i may have narrowed the rattle down to that area. it may be that the headliner is loose and hitting up against the roof of the car or maybe the seatbelt itself. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I just used some 3M foam sticky tape I had laying around to cushion the seat belt while tucked up in the head liner/storage hole. I worked for me Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhecubus42 Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 So far I've had the "a-pillar", "glove box", "shifter trim", and "e-brake button" rattles. I fix them obsessively as they come up (except the e-brake button. not quite sure how to attack that, other than resting my hand on it when I drive). My girlfriend complains that I let it bother me too much, how her Oldsmobile Intrigue makes tons of noise and she never notices anymore. "Didn't your WRX make noise, too?" "No, it didn't. Not a single buzz or rattle." Maybe it spoiled me. I've become attuned to the slightest noises in the Legacy. But, hey...its hard not to love it. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recuomo Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 My rattle was the rear license plate and third brake light. Tighten the brake light, added two bottom screws to the plate and felt pads to insulate the plate off the trunk. No more noise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflo Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 i've narrowed the most annoying rattle to both rear tail light assemblies on my wagon. i have noticed in the cold it is much more pronounced. next to open them up with help of the instructions in the owner's manual. hopefully it's just the wires or something flopping around in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Yeah, I did forget to mention that I had rattle in my license plate too. I used some of that audio sound deadening stuff to do the trick. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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