Hey.. I was wondering can I take my 06' tc for TSB service to the dealer? I got mine tc back in 06' of april. and will it cost me anything?(I have never take it for TSB service before)
"the hatch rattle is driving me CRAZY!!"

Thanks in advance.
(the only time i've took it for a tsb is for the side air bag default,which was like 2-3 years ago)

 

Good luck, I've had 2005 in 3 times for the hatch rattle and still rattles like a
B*T%h.
But they will try to fix it i'm sure.

jjp

 

did they charged u?

 

dealerships cannot charge you to have a TSB done

 

How about if you are not under warrenty anymore?

Also, is there a site to search TSBs?

 

actually they can a TSB is not a recall..... if your car falls under 3yreas or 36k than no charge but if you are over than be careful they can and will charge for it.

 

I think the TSB procedures for the hatch rattle was only a band aid fix IMO.
mine still rattle after they service it.

 

?? i never heard of that before, that's what shady dealership

 

Once and for all:

A TSB is a Technical Service Bulletin. It alerts the dealer body that a "possible" problem has been identified in a significant number of cars, and provides a solution to fix it.

These items are covered under warranty, but of course your car must still be under the warranty period.

A TSB can be addressed after your warranty expires, but you will pay for it.

It's "possible" that under "certain" circumstances a field person may approve a "good will" fix, but this isn't something that should be counted on.

 

I think my warranty expired already.. it will be 3 years after april 14th n I already got 53k on the tc but the damn rattle hatch is killing me!! how much u guys think they will charged me if i have no more warranty ? and can they fix it?!?! lol

 

This is an unlikely fix. Do some experimentation on your own to arrive at the source...

 

i think all that tsb is about is putting a different sized bump stop on the hatch itself. you can accomplish the same thing with 1/2" thick X 1/2" wide foam weather stripping at lowes. the sticky back kind. just put that on the bump stops and it should insulate against the noise as the hatch bounces up and down.

the other fix was re-adjusting the striker plate for the lock. or was that the xb, i can't remember. try the foam tape weatherstripping first. cheap, and quick.

 

do i put the foam under the bump stop or on top of it?
and have u tried it on urs? anyway, im gonna try that thanks bro

 

I tried this fix once and it does work, but the foam will comprise over time and the rattle will come back. Someone here used 1/4 inch rubber peice under the bumper stops and has stated it worked great. That is my next try once the weather warms. If you contact Scion directly they will work something out with the dealer to fix it for free even if out of warrenty, but dont' hold your breath that it will be fixed. Do a search and you should be able to find the repair.

here is the link for cardboard, but I'm going to try small peices of rubber.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...t=hatch+rattle

jjp

 

jjp735i is right, it will compress over time, but it's a cheap fix and quick to replace if it does wear out.
where to place the foam weatherstripping is on the bottom side of the bump stop on the hatch itself not the body of the car. I say 1/2 inch thick foam because it will compress. You want it thick enough to insulate from movement but not so much that you can't close the hatch. try that out and see if the noise stops. I think a pack of 1/2" X 1/2" single sticky sided weatherstripping is like maybe $3 at least you'll be able to start figuring out what is rattling back there

and you're welcome, no prob.

 

im going to try to use a plastic or a rubber screw spacer today.. wish me luck!!

 

so I used 4 rubber screw spacer(1/2 thick).. n it is sooooooo much better!!!! like 80-90% of the noise is gone!! now i can drive in peace, finally!!!! thanks everyone for yr advices.. =)

 

1 week later.. STILL NO RATTLE!! Rubber screw spacer FTW!!

 

heheh... it doesn't matter.

your dealership was just being lazy and stupid..