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McCrash_mkv · 03-14-2008, 09:33 AM

Hi.

As you may know most of us have the "driver seat belt rattle" damn thing...so these days I was investigating a bit..and ended up with some conclusions that may be helpful for me, and then decided to try something..

I decided to fix MY rattle (I have the "driver seat belt rattle"..that I thought It was the seat belt adjuster, but I turned to be the "B pillar" plastic trims.

ALso cruising at 70mph I was hearing like kinda air is coming inside the cabin...so I decided to fix it too.

So here you have what I did. It worked on mine perfectly, went for a ride an NO MORE RATTLES also did it on the passenger door to prevent :D.

Now I have the glovebox rattle...this noon I gotta get some double sided foam tape..and fix it..
I hope it helps..fell free to comment..

thanks and respect.

jl_rabbit · 03-14-2008, 09:52 AM

Good idea.. where did you get the foam?

McCrash_mkv · 03-14-2008, 09:53 AM

When I got my LCD screen there was a huge piece of foam.

jl_rabbit · 03-14-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCrash_mkv

When I got my LCD screen there was a huge piece of foam.

Well....I think now I have a excuse to buy a new TV

Thanks for the tip

zap · 03-17-2008, 12:20 AM

Hi
Is this rattle sounds like "window rattling"? I'm having this rattles for all 3 windows/doors (except the rear left passenger)?

McCrash_mkv · 03-17-2008, 04:47 PM

YES.

Specially on bumpy turns or when entering parking lots.

mikegabriel · 03-17-2008, 04:53 PM

hmm I have a whistle on my passenger door... sounds like its coming from the front of the window on mine. I took it to the dealer and I have to get it booked at a body shop for them to look at but if I can fix it with foam Hahaha. I am sure its just a bad seal with the weather stripping

Minimaul · 03-17-2008, 05:53 PM

I'm going to give this a try, even if it's not the same rattle I have it's still one less rattle to deal with.

bennylenny88 · 03-18-2008, 12:46 PM

can you take the plastic piece off?

grada89 · 03-21-2008, 01:15 AM

Hmmm... does anyone know how to fix the seatbelt rattle? The only fix i have is turning up the music... :/

twisted by dezign · 09-18-2008, 05:53 PM

Just recently I started getting this rattle, it sounds like it is coming from either the B pillar or the left rear door. I hope this is it so I can fix it.

Also I hear a bit of rattling in the glove box but that's because I have a bunch of crap in there too.

03-14-2008, 09:33 AM	#1
McCrash_mkv Pre-Tuned in Deutschland Drives: 08 UG GTI Euro Spec Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Barcelona Posts: 263	DIY How to: Fix the driver's door rattle Hi. As you may know most of us have the "driver seat belt rattle" damn thing...so these days I was investigating a bit..and ended up with some conclusions that may be helpful for me, and then decided to try something.. I decided to fix MY rattle (I have the "driver seat belt rattle"..that I thought It was the seat belt adjuster, but I turned to be the "B pillar" plastic trims. ALso cruising at 70mph I was hearing like kinda air is coming inside the cabin...so I decided to fix it too. So here you have what I did. It worked on mine perfectly, went for a ride an NO MORE RATTLES also did it on the passenger door to prevent :D. Now I have the glovebox rattle...this noon I gotta get some double sided foam tape..and fix it.. I hope it helps..fell free to comment.. thanks and respect. Attached Images __________________ 08 UG GTI Euro Spec Interior LED (except footwell lights)Super High Flux LED Puddle lights Last edited by McCrash_mkv; 03-14-2008 at 06:03 PM.

03-14-2008, 09:53 AM	#3
McCrash_mkv Pre-Tuned in Deutschland Drives: 08 UG GTI Euro Spec Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Barcelona Posts: 263	When I got my LCD screen there was a huge piece of foam. __________________ 08 UG GTI Euro Spec Interior LED (except footwell lights)Super High Flux LED Puddle lights

03-17-2008, 04:47 PM	#6
McCrash_mkv Pre-Tuned in Deutschland Drives: 08 UG GTI Euro Spec Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Barcelona Posts: 263	YES. Specially on bumpy turns or when entering parking lots. __________________ 08 UG GTI Euro Spec Interior LED (except footwell lights)Super High Flux LED Puddle lights

03-17-2008, 05:53 PM	#8
Minimaul Chronic Masturbator Drives: e36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoth! Posts: 1,104 View Minimaul's Garage	I'm going to give this a try, even if it's not the same rattle I have it's still one less rattle to deal with. __________________ All-Season tires are like the "pulling out" of tire safety.

03-18-2008, 12:46 PM	#9
bennylenny88 bora bora dude Drives: Bora 2.0 SE Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wigan, UK Posts: 7,066 View bennylenny88's Garage	can you take the plastic piece off? __________________ not rubbing.. yet

03-14-2008, 09:52 AM	#2
jl_rabbit FIA World Rally Car Champion Drives: MTA Metrocard Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 616	Good idea.. where did you get the foam?

03-17-2008, 12:20 AM	#5
zap Autocross Champion Drives: Gti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gti land Posts: 119	Hi Is this rattle sounds like "window rattling"? I'm having this rattles for all 3 windows/doors (except the rear left passenger)?

03-17-2008, 04:53 PM	#7
mikegabriel Banned Drives: Slow. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Posts: 6,000 View mikegabriel's Garage	hmm I have a whistle on my passenger door... sounds like its coming from the front of the window on mine. I took it to the dealer and I have to get it booked at a body shop for them to look at but if I can fix it with foam Hahaha. I am sure its just a bad seal with the weather stripping

03-21-2008, 01:15 AM	#10
grada89 Formula 5000 Driver Drives: B7 A4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,684	Hmmm... does anyone know how to fix the seatbelt rattle? The only fix i have is turning up the music... :/

09-18-2008, 05:53 PM	#11
twisted by dezign Interiors win races Drives: 08 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 1,516 View twisted by dezign's Garage	Just recently I started getting this rattle, it sounds like it is coming from either the B pillar or the left rear door. I hope this is it so I can fix it. Also I hear a bit of rattling in the glove box but that's because I have a bunch of crap in there too. __________________ DJ Noble @ Norden Volkswagen Edmonton's Golf R/GTI/GLI Specialist! *NEW LOCATION* 14703 137 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 2L5 (tf) 1.800.661.9645 (e) dj[at]djnoble[.ca] (w) www.djnoble.ca Looking for a Golf R? Email me.

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