Rattle around back window

[halsyknox]

I have a very loud rattle around the back window area. I have tried to isolate it with the speakers out while someone else drove, but with no joy. Has anyone had this problem? Does anyone have good pictures on how to take the interior trim apart in back. I know how to take the speakers out, after that I'm at a loss. Thanks.

[Loren]

The most common cause of noise in the rear of the car is a loose rear swaybar.

Best check the mounting points.

[halsyknox]

The most common cause of noise in the rear of the car is a loose rear swaybar.

Best check the mounting points.

Thanks, I'll check that. This noise persists even when the car isn't moving. Do you think a loose swaybar would make noise due to engine vibration?

[Loren]

The most common cause of noise in the rear of the car is a loose rear swaybar.

Best check the mounting points.

Thanks, I'll check that. This noise persists even when the car isn't moving. Do you think a loose swaybar would make noise due to engine vibration?

If it does it standing still then it is more likely to be a heat shield near one of the mufflers.

[PAULSPEED]

Tap on the cans with a very small hammer. Normally

when the car gets hot the noise stops.

Good luck with your search.

Paul

[jhasti]

I had something similar with a horrible rattling noise that seemed to come from the rear glass. It was a little random, sometimes at rest and sometimes while driving.

Turns out an acorn had fallen in the little gap between the glass and the body (above the spoiler) and was rattling around.

Seems silly, but it took me a few days to figure it out and had me pretty worried all the while..

[becher]

I had a noise on the rear passenger’s side. Car would chatter when I went over a bump especially if it was on one side only. Turned out to be a loose sway bar, in fact one bolt had fallen out.

[wpgfordguy]

I also had a noise on the passenger’s side. Would chatter when I went over a bump especially if it was on the Passenger side only. Turned out to be my Father who hated the ride in from the lake in my car. Caused by the loose nut behind the wheel.

Darn those spoiled Jag drivers :P

( figured it would be a worthy 1st post ) :)

Edited October 6, 2010 by wpgfordguy