mikesae Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 What a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJH Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 What a disappointment. That sucks. I haven't had any issues yet with my 06, but I've heard this is a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Where are the rattles Mike? In the dash? Elsewhere? I had the infamous firewall cable rattle that the dealership fixed under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Don't forget that there is a nice Van City meet this weekend that you can attend and talk to all of us first hand! Check the Vancouver forum~!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesae Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 My stock 07 Leggy with 21,000km: The silver trim on the centre console, right side of the stereo is a problem spot. I think the dealer did it when I had them install the underseat woofer as, ironically, I didn't want to break any clips. It's been loose and squeaky ever since. Steering wheel "ticks" when I take a sharp turn and apply pressure to the wheel ie. "palming" the wheel in a parking lot. I've seen the recall that advises trimming the steering column cover- I don't think this is the problem. I think it's the turny bit with the long ribbon/electrical contact inside. Where the dash meets the windshield, approximately above the instrument cluster. Rattles when I go over a bump- it's weather dependent. Seems to have gone now that it's hot out- rattle will return in the fall. Persistent rattle from the ceiling dome light. Interestingly, it goes away in the winter and comes back when it gets warm. Extra wind noise from the driver's window at highway speed, right where my ear is The other windows don't do this. Glovebox rattle: fixed as per thread. My 8 year old Ford Ranger- pretty much as tight as when I bought it! Would love to make the meet, but I'll be working Saturday night (damned night shift). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thats a lot of problem areas! Go stage 2 and forget all about them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8dwn Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Funny, I have a whole different set of problem areas. I have: An odd one in the hatch where the plastic from the hatch door rubs the plastic on the bottom causing a creak or squeak. Very noticeable when the car flexes turning into a steep driveway or curve. B pillar or right rear door rattles. Amp rack in the tire well despite first wrapping the entire well in carpet. And of course the popular driver's seat squeaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 My stock 07 Leggy with 21,000km: Steering wheel "ticks" when I take a sharp turn and apply pressure to the wheel ie. "palming" the wheel in a parking lot. I've seen the recall that advises trimming the steering column cover- I don't think this is the problem. I think it's the turny bit with the long ribbon/electrical contact inside. Where the dash meets the windshield, approximately above the instrument cluster. Rattles when I go over a bump- it's weather dependent. Seems to have gone now that it's hot out- rattle will return in the fall. i have these two exact same rattles!! the steering wheel one probably annoys me the most though, i don't know how to fix it at all. the dash rattle is annoying as hell too but i think this should fix it, but i haven't attempted it yet http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10794 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Two rattle free 05s here Except squeaky moonroof trim on one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I've seen the recall that advises trimming the steering column cover- I don't think this is the problem. Got a link to that recall? I think my car's got this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Two rattle free 05s here Except squeaky moonroof trim on one I know. I was too poor to buy the sunroof edition , so I don't have that issue. But the firewall rattle int eh 05's was a big problem and fixed under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Never had the firewall rattle. I had the driver's side dash squeak on my #1, that I fixed according to the how-to on the board (trivial and quick fix). #2 doesn't exhibit that, just the damn moonroof squeak it has (#1 is unlimited so no issues with the moonroof... but damn, I love the moonroof, really!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I love the moonroof too... If I could have gotten that new without the extra $2K they were asking for leather, I'd be a proud owner of an uber-rare 05 un-limited with sunroof 5MT in white. The only one made. firewall rattle = upper driver's side dash rattle that originated in the firewall with some slapping/ vibrating cable. Are we talking about the same rattle here? I had a Subaru tech fix mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I don't think so... mine required enlarging some mounting hole on the side and pushing the dash more towards the firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesae Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Funny, I have a whole different set of problem areas.... And of course the popular driver's seat squeaks. Mine squeaks when the seat is at full bottom, I managed to "fix" mine by adjusting the seat up a tiny bit from full bottom. I also forgot to mention my clutch pedal squeak. It seems to have gone away with the warmer weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 My clutch pedal started to squeak just a couple weeks ago too, now that you mention it... But the sound can be heard loudly into the engine bay too. I'm having the techs look at that on my next oil change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Common. It's the clutch safety switch above the pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Ah, I'll have a look on my lunch break. A little shot of WD40 perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Ah, I'll have a look on my lunch break. A little shot of WD40 perhaps? Maybe, haven't had time to fix mine yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiskank Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I don't think so... mine required enlarging some mounting hole on the side and pushing the dash more towards the firewall. i had the same rattle, repaired using the same method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyCat Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 '09 with door rattles in both front doors. NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL. I expected more from a $40,000 (CDN) car. Passenger door rattles from the speaker I think, driver side door rattles randomly. Sometimes I just WANT TO SCREAM!!! 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 2009 Spec.B SWP Stg 2+ Airboy tuned 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 5.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8dwn Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 '09 with door rattles in both front doors. NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL. Wife's brand new Highlander Limited with Bose system has several rattles from the door speakers. She wants it fully dampened like mine. - mikesae - Thanks for the seat height suggestion, will give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Put a full turbo-back and no more rattles I have a rattle-free 05 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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