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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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Unhappy Need help on how to fix the rattle in car

Hey guys, I got a 93 rx7, there a rattle in my car that been there for a while which is driving me insane , just wondering that do u guys have the same problem? and what did u guys do to fix that problem? Thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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need more info, there are tons of things that can rattle.

where is it coming from?
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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Give it to the baby.

Seriously, how can anyone answer this? You give absolutely no details that would help anyone help you.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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Where is it comming from?
What does it sound like?
When does it occur?
What have you done to locate/fix it so far?
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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The interiors on these cars suck. There is too much plastic on plastic and it rubs together and makes all sorts of noises. I went so far on my car as taking everything apart and putting foam weatherstripping between panels as well as adding sound deadening material. Like said above, need more info as to what the sound is and approximately where it is comming from.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Experiment Seven
The interiors on these cars suck. There is too much plastic on plastic and it rubs together and makes all sorts of noises. I went so far on my car as taking everything apart and putting foam weatherstripping between panels as well as adding sound deadening material. Like said above, need more info as to what the sound is and approximately where it is comming from.
And what was your result of this tedious adventure?

I have thought of doing the same thing...
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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It got alot better. I hate rattles, drive me crazy. It was alot of work though and the interior panels are very easy to break so you have to be careful.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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The hatch hinge rattle is pretty annoying but fixable.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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I've found that clear silicone adhesive caulk works well for plastic rattles and to replace the broken/cracked OEM glue between the sheet metal and reinforcement.
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 06:29 AM
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it sound like some stuff in the interior is loose or something such as the panel in the driver side door and the hatch back, but i will tried to use some of things u guys suggested above. Thanks
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bmwm3rx7
it sound like some stuff in the interior is loose or something such as the panel in the driver side door and the hatch back, but i will tried to use some of things u guys suggested above. Thanks

http://fd3s.net/hatch_rattle.html
http://fd3s.net/hood_latch_fix.html
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bmwm3rx7
it sound like some stuff in the interior is loose or something such as the panel in the driver side door and the hatch back, but i will tried to use some of things u guys suggested above. Thanks
Also check your jack/spare tire components. Those tend to rattle as well.
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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Take all that loose change out of your ashtray. DUH
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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buy a car thats not up to 13 years old and falling apart faster than you can hold it together
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