Rattle Trap G37
#46
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As for the BMW, I've owned two, including the 330Cic I've had for 11 years now. Despite paying $45K back in 2002, the car still has its share of squeaks. It was flawless and quiet for about 5 years, but I had to fix a rattle behind the door panel, a loose window track, and some console noise over the next 5 years. The car is pretty good now. My '99 323is had a squeaky clutch pedal and a noise from behind the radio that I never could find. It was only a 3 year lease, so I really didn't look that hard either..
I wasn't going just for value with my Infiniti purchase, I was going for performance as I did with my 2 BMWs before it. I just simply liked it better than the other cars in its class I compared it with. As for the "lux Euro brands" I shared my BMW story, now I'll share my wife's.. She bought a 2012 Mercedes-Benz and at 6 months old it developed mild squeaking from the console, near the bottom of the dash, when going over bumps. I haven't fixed it, since she hasn't complained about it, but it's there. So expensive, euro, asian, or domestic, no car is immune from the dreaded squeaks and rattles.. just gotta fix em, deal with em, or crank up the radio.
#47
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These are the only two my car has (had) so I'll address how I fixed them both quite easily.
6) This problem is better addressed from underneath the package tray by going into the trunk. It's just as effective as treating it from the top, but much more aesthetically neutral. There are like 5 clips that hold the felt panel up underneath the speakers and brake light. Once removed, you really don't have any clear sight up there, but I found that my rattle was coming from just to the left of the brake light. So I jammed an old T-shirt through one of the holes in the metal plate where all the audio stuff mounts to, and once again, not a rattle or squeak since. This fix cost me $0 and about 20 minutes.
6) This problem is better addressed from underneath the package tray by going into the trunk. It's just as effective as treating it from the top, but much more aesthetically neutral. There are like 5 clips that hold the felt panel up underneath the speakers and brake light. Once removed, you really don't have any clear sight up there, but I found that my rattle was coming from just to the left of the brake light. So I jammed an old T-shirt through one of the holes in the metal plate where all the audio stuff mounts to, and once again, not a rattle or squeak since. This fix cost me $0 and about 20 minutes.
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warped ideas (06-06-2014)
#48
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I don't know if it's my hearing or fact that I've only had my G37 for 3 weeks, but I can't figure out exactly where my one rattle is coming from. It happens mostly when taking off and getting up to speed, then settles down. I know it's coming from somewhere on the passenger side, but can't pinpoint exactly where. I'm pretty sure it's somewhere on the passenger door, but occasionally it sounds like maybe the glove box. It's hard to reach over there and start pressing on the dorr when I'm driving, so... Also, the few times I thought it might be the glove box it's because the rattle seemed to be coming from more of the front side of the cab on that side, but it still sounded like it was probably not the glove box. I'm wondering now if it's coming from the window switch panel or the door lock like mentioned here. Is there an easy way to test those two things to see if that's what's causing it? If so, is there a fix for either of those rattle points?
#53
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My passenger side seatbelt rattle is making me crazy as well. If you connect the seatbelt on long drives it will go away. It seems to originate within the assembly itself that is located in the B pillar.
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Actually, let's just face it... the G37 is not a luxury car, regardless of the brand and the marketing.
#55
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That happens all the time with sport seats. There's not enough clearance for the buckle piece to fall into place on its own, and if you don't reach over and fix it after a passenger gets out... tappa tappa tappa. My 6MT makes all kinds of creaks, clicks, squeaks and groans. Fortunately for me, I see it as a sports sedan first, and an entry-level luxury car second.
Actually, let's just face it... the G37 is not a luxury car, regardless of the brand and the marketing.
Actually, let's just face it... the G37 is not a luxury car, regardless of the brand and the marketing.
#57
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The sound I'm referring to is a vibration/'tinging' sound that only occurs when you are on the freeway and maintaining a constant speed. You can tap the column and it will stop resonating for a second, then come back. Engaging the seat belt eliminates the sound.
#58
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Handi-Foam a 1/4" drill.
1. Drill hole near rattle.
2. Insert tube from Handi-Foam can.
3. Push down on cans button til foam appears at nearest seam.
4. Trim off excess after foam has cured.
After a dozen or so cans, you will be rattle and pop free.
1. Drill hole near rattle.
2. Insert tube from Handi-Foam can.
3. Push down on cans button til foam appears at nearest seam.
4. Trim off excess after foam has cured.
After a dozen or so cans, you will be rattle and pop free.
#59
Another rattle identified...
Just thought I'd chime in with a fix that worked for me. I found a squeak to be caused by the epdm rubber strips in the engine bay along the top of the windshield cowl and around the battery & break fluid covers. You can stick your hand below the windshield wipers with the hood closed and rub the cowl rubber strip of the windshield cowl back and forth and the rubber would squeak like crazy against the painted under surface of the hood. Mostly on the passenger side. This is mostly due to the lack of enough hood to rubber compression and the pressure is also uneven from the drivers side to passenger side. I also noticed a small cylindrical foam insert ironically placed inside the hollow bore of the cowl rubber strip on the passenger end. See pictures. I solved all this by adding felt strips to the underside of the hood. I will post a link for the felt strip if you want.
But trust me.... passenger side styrofoam squeak gone and no need to remove the windshield or windshield cowl. Oh... and the strips stay on despite rain, heat, washing, cold weather, etc.
But trust me.... passenger side styrofoam squeak gone and no need to remove the windshield or windshield cowl. Oh... and the strips stay on despite rain, heat, washing, cold weather, etc.
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skeener (06-16-2014)
#60
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Would rather just say I drive a Nissan, which is what it is anyway
Also like the Skyline thing