Trunk rattle under trunk, in between Right rear fender and trunk
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Trunk rattle under trunk, in between Right rear fender and trunk
Anyone else get this? Its really annoying, but i cant seem to pin point it because of the lack of access in between the rear driver side fender and the trunk floor. There's a space which seems to go under the trunk floor and thats where i here the high pitched metal rattling.
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I too have a metallic clanking from the back end. I saw a mechanic, he put it on a lift and he couldn't figure it out either. He did find the source of the "popping" sound that happens when I come to a stop. Its my brake pads shifting.
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My specific sound is coming from above that box. Is it safe to remove for further inspection?
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ok think i found it. its not the Evap Canister, its a hollow box next to it attached to the inside of the fender. Seems to have like some rubber sheet behind it and i think thats what making a "flapping" noise". The metal noise is under my spare tire. I got under there, turned up the bass and something is indeed rattling in there(probably my jack tools against each other). I dont know what that box is for but im about to find out. brb
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I dunno what it is but im guessing to release heat from the trunk and to keep moisture out at the same time? That rubber flap you see in the first picture lays across the cage part of the black box and thats what was making the loud noise! I couldnt believe a piece of rubber could be so loud.
Anyways, i removed it. Going to put the box back and stuff it with poly fiber or something to prevent moisture from getting in.
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I dunno what it is but im guessing to release heat from the trunk and to keep moisture out at the same time? That rubber flap you see in the first picture lays across the cage part of the black box and thats what was making the loud noise! I couldnt believe a piece of rubber could be so loud.
Anyways, i removed it. Going to put the box back and stuff it with poly fiber or something to prevent moisture from getting in.
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I believe that is the pressure release box. Most cars have them; when you slam the door inside the car it lets air escape so that you don't feel the pressure on your ears. But it does not let air or moisture in...
Nice shot of your LR sunroof drip tube, if anyone ever wants to know where that is.
Nice shot of your LR sunroof drip tube, if anyone ever wants to know where that is.
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My clanking persists:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB2PAG7-_Vw
I'll see if your solutions helps me solve my problem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB2PAG7-_Vw
I'll see if your solutions helps me solve my problem.
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My clanking persists:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB2PAG7-_Vw
I'll see if your solutions helps me solve my problem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB2PAG7-_Vw
I'll see if your solutions helps me solve my problem.
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...d-problem.html
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yea man, only way to find out is lift it up and start shaking ****. I had a exhaust hanger completely rust out, and would bang against the other half of itself (broke in half) and make noise. at first i thought it was inside my muffler, until i started wiggling everything until i pin pointed it.
yea man, only way to find out is lift it up and start shaking ****. I had a exhaust hanger completely rust out, and would bang against the other half of itself (broke in half) and make noise. at first i thought it was inside my muffler, until i started wiggling everything until i pin pointed it.
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I'm certain its not from the rear deck/trunklid (my mom rode in the trunk and said it's coming from below!). :-P
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I dunno what it is but im guessing to release heat from the trunk and to keep moisture out at the same time?
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Second thought... after taking a better look at that picture.. I would probably keep that valve on it cause those valves are in a horrible place on our cars. Water can fill up in that inner fender pretty easily it looks like. Awesome place for it to rust.
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