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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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i've noticed a small rattle in my door everytime i go over the slightest bump. Ive searched and alot of people suggest the electrical tape fix, but the noise doesnt seem to be coming from the latch. It seems to be coming from about where the lock button is, the plastic right below the door handle. When i press on the plastic it feels like the whole thing is kind of loose. is there any way i can tighten the plastic on the door?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Did you put the tape on the door hinge thing yet? I took mine to the dealer and they changed out some panels on the inside. Still rattled, tape fixed.. I'm not sure how that plastic is on there, hopefully not those stupid clip things. The tape can't hurt.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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i guess ill try it.
i ruled that out because the sound was no where near the latch but i guess it couldnt hurt...
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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my sounds was also no where near the latch, but the tape did the magic.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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tried the tape and no luck...
it seems like the plastic is loose so when i hit a bump it knocks up against the metal of the door. If anyone can tell me how to remove the plastic panelling it would be a great help
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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I've taken a couple door panels off in my life. I always brake those stupid clip things. Good luck.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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so i finally removed the panel Those plastic fasteners scared me at first, but then i just yanked them out and surprisingly broke none! So once i got it off i sat tapping on the door hearing the same noise but couldnt find the source. My dad finally spotted a loose bolt and the washer was sliding back and forth causing the noise.
Thanks again for the help!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Awesome, Thanks for the update.
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