jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Rattling noise from sunroof
Strong man LOL
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5/Nov/2007, 10:00 pm
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GruntaHunta
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 10-2007
TOTAL POSTS: 26
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Re: Rattling noise from sunroof
One thing I observed while travelling on some god forsaken country road between Warwick and Casino last week was I developed a rattle in the roof. Was rattling while the shutter was open with sunroof closed, but gone altogether with the shutter closed (and sunroof closed.)
It was driving me INSANE because it's right near your head obviously.
So I opened the sunroof at the rear and ran my finger around the rubber seal to check it for damage. All I got was a filthy finger (minds outa the gutter guy's!)
But upon closing it, the sound had gone! It was a definate RATTLE sound, not a squeak!
It appeared later in the week again in Brisbane, so I cleaned the rubber of the filth it collects and the roof seam. Again, the noise dissapeared.
So it seems to me when the rubber gets filthy from normal grime, it vibrates and causes a rattling noise. I would not have believed it if I had not seen it for myself. So for all you people with intermittent noises comming from the roof, try cleaning the sunroof gasket rubber. Worked for me.
Hope this helps someone,
Best wishes,
--- Craig & Joanne
07 Slate Grey ST-S, 5% tints all round, Eyelids, "Outback" Roller drawer, ARB Premium Headlight Harness, Mats, weather protectors front/rear, Sunroof Spoiler, URL sticker, TomTom navigation....more comming VERY soon!
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22/Dec/2007, 8:40 pm
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6360
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Re: Rattling noise from sunroof
A follow-up on this rattle.
It seems to be worst when the car has been sitting in the sun on a hot day.
Park it in the shade and let it cool down and the rattle either disappears or gets much quieter.
I never have this rattle in the morning and always have it in the afternoon when the car has been sitting in the sun.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
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4/Mar/2008, 3:48 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Rattling noise from sunroof
Guys,
I found the fix for the sunroof rattle
Bulk up the space between the lining and the roof with dense foam. This what Nissan has done and it worked!
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6/Apr/2008, 12:54 pm
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6360
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Re: Rattling noise from sunroof
Any chance of a pic or some more info on where and what thickness Jalal ?
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
My Blog
My CarPC Worklog
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6/Apr/2008, 10:25 pm
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