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I went on a bit of a rattle hunting mission tonight - didnt manage to cure a single one!
One of mine sounds like its coming from the passenger-side rear seat folding mechanism - Im going to try sticking some felt of sponge between the clasp and the engaging mechanism to see if that makes a difference. Theres also rattles from the passenger door/dashboard area - I cant pinpoint that one. The radio facia rattles, the passenger seatbelt hits that pillar when not in use, the passenger seat *sometimes* rattles, ....... and so on.
raf182: funny you should mention headrests - my rear ones have only rattled after Id had some passengers in the back. The seem to have rattled ever since they were raised then lowered. Methinks foam will getting used in mine too.
Fair enough its a Renault and you expect some rattles, but this is worse than the 5 year old Fiat Punto I used to have (and thats really saying something!).
P.S. I dont like turning the tunes up; Id prefer to hear the real soundtrack - the engine!
Ive pinned this down to the gas struts that hold the tailgate open. Removed them and the rattle dissapeared. Ive refitted them using a bit of tape where they attach but I havent tested it yet as I had a few beers earlier. If it isnt the fitting its the strut internals, Ive already spoken to the dealer who has offered to replace the struts if need be.
Anyway Ill let you all know tmrow. When I have sobered up.
My girlfriends Dynamique is the same - actually feels a lot more solid inside than mine. I put it down to the firmer suspension, low profile tyres etc on the Renaultsport models.Quote: Originally posted by DazDaMan on 29 July 2004
weird how all the rattles seem to be from 172/182/cup drivers?? My authentique doesnt have any rattles at all! Yipppeeeee!!!!!!
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Quote: Originally posted by lagerlout1 on 30 July 2004
My girlfriends Dynamique is the same - actually feels a lot more solid inside than mine. I put it down to the firmer suspension, low profile tyres etc on the Renaultsport models.Quote: Originally posted by DazDaMan on 29 July 2004
weird how all the rattles seem to be from 172/182/cup drivers?? My authentique doesnt have any rattles at all! Yipppeeeee!!!!!!
But mines on low Ps too mate...
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
None over here either, after 17k miles...
I too have been on the rattle source quest.......
For the one at the back I took the spoiler off, taped up the in line connector for the stop light and cracked the light flange putting it all back, obviously the rattle continued...
I have since taken the trim off the tailgate and I reckon it is the tie rod between the boot latch and the release button, I greased the button end to no avail so accessing the lock is next on the list........(unless it is the tailgate springs, hmmmmm....)
Rattle near the front roof pillars, took it to the dealer, got it back, no difference, took pillar trim off and took alarm sensor and wiring off, no difference, put foam tape on all the pillar trim fixing clips, no difference, turns out there is something loose in the drivers side sun visor!
just two more rattles to look at now.....
is it worth setting up a rattle info page with locations and possible causes?
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