Window rattle
#2
It's rattling because the top of the glass doesn't have any support. When it's up all the way, it's held by the door frame. When it's down all the way, it's in the door. When it's halfway, it's gonna rattle. That's just the nature of glass.
#5
What!? I refuse to resign myself to the fact that my car will "just do that". I have the same problem with my '04, but with both of my front windows, it bothers me! A friend of mine has an '06 and he doesn't seem to have the same issue (maybe he just doesn't notice it?).
There has to be a way to fix it. Anyone have any ideas?
There has to be a way to fix it. Anyone have any ideas?
#6
Well i noticed mine after i got my es visors
they'd tap against the visor a tad on high mph
i never drive half down either all up or all down
What i HAVE noticed is when they are up if you wedge something in the top its fine
SO my plan is to go to a fabric store cut a strip and pop it in the topso that the gap is smaller for the window to go in.
That will stop rattles when up all the way
halfway down would probably make you check the scissors inside and rest of the pieces
back in the day civics were NOTORIOUS for that and the dealer fix was
1. lubricate the tracks with silicone lubricant
2. replace motor etc etc
So i keep a bottle and lube once a month.
they'd tap against the visor a tad on high mph
i never drive half down either all up or all down
What i HAVE noticed is when they are up if you wedge something in the top its fine
SO my plan is to go to a fabric store cut a strip and pop it in the topso that the gap is smaller for the window to go in.
That will stop rattles when up all the way
halfway down would probably make you check the scissors inside and rest of the pieces
back in the day civics were NOTORIOUS for that and the dealer fix was
1. lubricate the tracks with silicone lubricant
2. replace motor etc etc
So i keep a bottle and lube once a month.
#7
Originally Posted by TypeX
What i HAVE noticed is when they are up if you wedge something in the top its fine
SO my plan is to go to a fabric store cut a strip and pop it in the topso that the gap is smaller for the window to go in.
That will stop rattles when up all the way
SO my plan is to go to a fabric store cut a strip and pop it in the topso that the gap is smaller for the window to go in.
That will stop rattles when up all the way
I'm still thinking that that's the problem. I just don't want to pay that price to find out that it's NOT the problem.
#8
Try calling a local tint place
i know they sell these felt strips for cars with tight doors so it doesn't scratch the tint
maybe we could use THOSE to cut down the "wiggle room" making it tighter?
If i get some time this week i'll call some local places for you and see what i can turn up
i know they sell these felt strips for cars with tight doors so it doesn't scratch the tint
maybe we could use THOSE to cut down the "wiggle room" making it tighter?
If i get some time this week i'll call some local places for you and see what i can turn up
#9
Originally Posted by TypeX
Try calling a local tint place
i know they sell these felt strips for cars with tight doors so it doesn't scratch the tint
maybe we could use THOSE to cut down the "wiggle room" making it tighter?
If i get some time this week i'll call some local places for you and see what i can turn up
i know they sell these felt strips for cars with tight doors so it doesn't scratch the tint
maybe we could use THOSE to cut down the "wiggle room" making it tighter?
If i get some time this week i'll call some local places for you and see what i can turn up
That makes me think of something else regarding my car's windows, but that's for a different thread, I think...
#10
Originally Posted by L33TFooMaster
Originally Posted by TypeX
What i HAVE noticed is when they are up if you wedge something in the top its fine
SO my plan is to go to a fabric store cut a strip and pop it in the topso that the gap is smaller for the window to go in.
That will stop rattles when up all the way
SO my plan is to go to a fabric store cut a strip and pop it in the topso that the gap is smaller for the window to go in.
That will stop rattles when up all the way
I'm still thinking that that's the problem. I just don't want to pay that price to find out that it's NOT the problem.
#11
Originally Posted by kewlbox
That is not the problem. mine has rattled when part way down since the first day i owned it.
Originally Posted by TypeX
Try calling a local tint place
i know they sell these felt strips for cars with tight doors so it doesn't scratch the tint
maybe we could use THOSE to cut down the "wiggle room" making it tighter?
If i get some time this week i'll call some local places for you and see what i can turn up
i know they sell these felt strips for cars with tight doors so it doesn't scratch the tint
maybe we could use THOSE to cut down the "wiggle room" making it tighter?
If i get some time this week i'll call some local places for you and see what i can turn up
#13
Mine doesn't rattle if it's in 1 place, it only rattles as it goes up or down...
I'm going to take it apart 1 of these days and see if I can figure out what's causing it to do that...
I've owned several 'cheap' cars and never had any do this before, but I still love my box...
I'm going to take it apart 1 of these days and see if I can figure out what's causing it to do that...
I've owned several 'cheap' cars and never had any do this before, but I still love my box...
#15
Originally Posted by biggs17
...I'm going to take it apart 1 of these days and see if I can figure out what's causing it to do that......
The best fix is to remove the interior panel to expose the "guts" of the door. Then you will see two rails that the window rides in. Its an easy fix (a bit time consuming tho) and involves snugging the rails aganist the glass. I have been told that in time, they will loosen again, so if you do this fix spend the money and get some locktite and do it right.
#16
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We have a winner folks!
The best fix is to remove the interior panel to expose the "guts" of the door. Then you will see two rails that the window rides in. Its an easy fix (a bit time consuming tho) and involves snugging the rails aganist the glass. I have been told that in time, they will loosen again, so if you do this fix spend the money and get some locktite and do it right.
The best fix is to remove the interior panel to expose the "guts" of the door. Then you will see two rails that the window rides in. Its an easy fix (a bit time consuming tho) and involves snugging the rails aganist the glass. I have been told that in time, they will loosen again, so if you do this fix spend the money and get some locktite and do it right.
bump! bringing it back to life, did this work, or did anyone find a different solution?
#19
revive
Seems like this is a common issue. I experience similar symptoms on my 99 4Runner.
If anyone has photos of these rails that hold the window within the door it could only help.
I'm a newbie to this forum and I believe I have to make 10 posts before I can add a picture, but next time I have either the Runner or the xB's door panels off I will gladly take some.
It is annoying to not be able to crack the window just a bit for some fresh air without it rattling around in the frame.
Learning a lot lurking around these threads, thanks all.
If anyone has photos of these rails that hold the window within the door it could only help.
I'm a newbie to this forum and I believe I have to make 10 posts before I can add a picture, but next time I have either the Runner or the xB's door panels off I will gladly take some.
It is annoying to not be able to crack the window just a bit for some fresh air without it rattling around in the frame.
Learning a lot lurking around these threads, thanks all.