PT Cruiser Forum   Car Videos
Custom Wheels | Rims | Auto Shipping Quotes      

Go Back   PT Cruiser Forum > General Forums > General PT Cruiser Discussions

PT Cruiser Forum

Rattle is rattling my wife. Help!

 
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 08 Mar 2009, 10:24 pm
Fresh Cruiser
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vandling, PA
Posts: 9
Question Rattle is rattling my wife. Help!


I have a rattle coming from the liftgate on our '02. I'm looking for any information/help (especially maybe a pic or two) on how to remove the interior panel to access the hardware inside to see what's loose and rattling.
Anyone??
Sure sould appreciate it.
So would the missus.
Thanks.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 11 Mar 2009, 07:15 am
quicksilverdon's Avatar
Obsessed Cruiser
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Phillipsburg, NJ, USA.
Posts: 8,401
Default Re: Rattle is rattling my wife. Help!

Sure it's the hatch? My spare holder loosened up and was giving a rattle. Check that first.
__________________
'05 Limited Turbo Lite, (Silver, of course)4-wheel ABS, Sunroof, Spoiler. Mods: E&G Classic grill, K&N FIPK, BTG duals, rear lowered 1.5", LED washer lights, $20 catch can, Aoogah horn, Weatherflectors, Sunroof Deflector, Fuzzy Dice, rear logo flames, rear pinstripe graphic, Gen3 Taillights, rear sway bar, hood struts, Strut bar.
Traded in '02 Silver Touring Edition w/87,000 miles
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 11 Mar 2009, 11:31 am
Fresh Cruiser
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vandling, PA
Posts: 9
Default Re: Rattle is rattling my wife. Help!

Quote:
Originally Posted by quicksilverdon View Post
Sure it's the hatch? My spare holder loosened up and was giving a rattle. Check that first.
Thanks for your response.
Yes, good tip, but it's not that. It's definitely in the lift gate. I had my wife drive around while I sat in the back to try to ID the source. As soon as I opened the lift gate and drove the same road the rattle ceased. Closed the gate and rattle resumed. My engine stethoscope helped also. Locating a rattle can be a pain since the sound can travel an announce itself at a location other than the source.
I also did a crawl around under the body (boy, I sure wish I could afford a two post lift!) and checked the exhaust system and shock. Everything is solid.
My neighbor said to come over this weekend and he said he'd show me how to remove the panel. He said it's easier to do than to talk about it. I'll take some pics and post them (if I can figure out how to post them) if someone else is interested.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 12 Mar 2009, 09:24 am
Hooligan's Avatar
Obsessed Cruiser
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,020
Default Re: Rattle is rattling my wife. Help!

Wasn't there a TSB on the vent tube rattling on the gas tank fill tube?
__________________

2008 Silver Steel Metallic, Touring, NA, Sirius; Chromed door handles; lower grille; fog light surrounds; chrome front & rear bumpers strips; Airaid air filter; Bassani duals; Modesty Cover; Autolite AP5263 Platinum Plugs (.040); Crane Plug Wires; NAPA Ceramic pads; Blane hood struts; PTeazer Gas, Brake & Foot Rest Pedals, '05 Rear Step Pad, Stainless Door Sills, Llumar tint, "A" Piller chrome; APC Strut Bar
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Transmission rattle TSB kromans General Turbo Discussions 10 09 Aug 2008 02:02 am
Rattling noice from rear wheel ? tomkruhlmann General PT Cruiser Discussions 0 13 May 2008 03:45 am
vibration causing dash to rattle Easymover Tech & Performance Forum 3 26 Jan 2006 07:34 pm
Dashboard Rattle Shini Quiet General PT Cruiser Discussions 4 16 May 2005 09:03 am
Rattle in rear interior compartment! gtobey General PT Cruiser Discussions 6 30 Oct 2002 10:10 am


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:18 am.




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.3.2 © 2009, Crawlability, Inc.
vB.Sponsors