rearview mirror rattle (FIXED)
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cool inTgr8r 
glad you found something that worked!
I think the dealer will only try and fix the rattle identified in their Tech Bulletin......which is not what the above will fix.....they put a little piece of felt to quiet the rattle between the window and the wire cover......the above fix will quiet the internal parts of the mirror........
I got the pics reloaded for those interested
glad you found something that worked!
I think the dealer will only try and fix the rattle identified in their Tech Bulletin......which is not what the above will fix.....they put a little piece of felt to quiet the rattle between the window and the wire cover......the above fix will quiet the internal parts of the mirror........
I got the pics reloaded for those interested
Last edited by shooter; Sep 21, 2005 at 08:25 PM.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by shooter
cool inTgr8r
glad you found something that worked!
I got the pics reloaded for those interested
glad you found something that worked!
I got the pics reloaded for those interested
If not I'll be trying your fix.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by ericsherbrooke
Dumb question here:
The mirror is glued to the windshield? how you get if off?
The mirror is glued to the windshield? how you get if off?
There is a set screw, loosen it off.
Then, disconnect the wire connector.
next, remove the plastic that comes down from the roof liner that hides the wire.
(2 pieces.. just pop off)
Then slide mirror up off the bracket. (you might have to give it a little tap)
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When I had my 04 and mentioned that and another rattle, they immediatelly told me the rear view mirror was known to rattle so they changed it, they had to send a tech guy with me to hear the other rattle though. The mirror they gave me in exchange of the st wan was more beefy. Qualitywize, I think it was better made (better materials).
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Originally Posted by Wanchu83
well, I had the problem with rear view mirror inside of car, and it rattled whenever I went over the rough road.
The botton cover trim(piece that is toward you)were not tightly bonded with the other part, so it made some rattle.
I took dealership to retorque my rear axle and mentioned it with it..
AND they replace with new mirror!! yeah~
I was suprised they did that^^
and after I retorque rear axle, the car feels more right..um, no clicking noise and when it shift, it shift more smoothly.
If you have rattle problem like I did, take it to the dealer and tell them
The botton cover trim(piece that is toward you)were not tightly bonded with the other part, so it made some rattle.
I took dealership to retorque my rear axle and mentioned it with it..
AND they replace with new mirror!! yeah~
I was suprised they did that^^
and after I retorque rear axle, the car feels more right..um, no clicking noise and when it shift, it shift more smoothly.
If you have rattle problem like I did, take it to the dealer and tell them
it is extremelly annoying
Originally Posted by inTgr8r
Just found a quick fix.
I had an idea that I thought I'd try B4 taking the mirror apart.
I cut some thin plastic strips...
You know, that heavy molded clear plastic packaging that parts are shipped in.
The stuff you curse when you get back from the store,
because you can't get it open w/o a box cutter.....
Anyway I cut 4 strips ~ 1/4" by 3" ;
(didn't measure, should be narrow enough to be hidden)
I stuffed them between the mirror glass & the frame (@ the front).
2 in the top & 2 in the bottom.
Took more time to find some plastic & the box cutter than it did to fix.
Went for a test spin down a road that always causes the buzzy vibration.....GONE
I had an idea that I thought I'd try B4 taking the mirror apart.
I cut some thin plastic strips...
You know, that heavy molded clear plastic packaging that parts are shipped in.
The stuff you curse when you get back from the store,
because you can't get it open w/o a box cutter.....
Anyway I cut 4 strips ~ 1/4" by 3" ;
(didn't measure, should be narrow enough to be hidden)
I stuffed them between the mirror glass & the frame (@ the front).
2 in the top & 2 in the bottom.
Took more time to find some plastic & the box cutter than it did to fix.
Went for a test spin down a road that always causes the buzzy vibration.....GONE
D.
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my bass made mine start to rattle.... so now when i listen to my music around 7-12 volume it rattles like a BIOTCH.... so i just bump around volume level 25 now and it blocks out the sound of the rattle 
lol
lol
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by t0pher
Pics of both the felt and the plastic please?
You could evan roll up a plastic lunch bag.....
Just has to be small enough to be hidden (not sticking out)
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I lived with the mirror rattle for 2 1/2 years. I tried everything, including glue on the outside without taking the mirror apart (it didn't work). I have definitely tried just turning the music louder, but somedays you just want to hear the exhaust...and that's when I would be reminded why I have such a love/hate sentiment towards this car (compared with my 2003 Audi A4 1.8T, which is gutless but has a fantastic interior). My friends couldn't understand what trick I was showing them, as I drove standard with one hand on the rearview mirror.
Finally I could not stand it anymore and took the mirror apart to apply the silicone. Now, I am definitely not a handy person (or patient for that matter). But the pics here gave me the confidence to give it a go (Thanks again shooter!). Now the rattle is gone and the smile I had for the first month of driving this car is back! Take it from me, this is the way to fix it.
By the way, I think I got taken by my local Infiniti dealer. They charged me labour to apply the felt sticky to the plastic part as described in the TSB. The service advisor said that TSB fixes are only free in the first year of service. He said that it would only be free now if it was a Recall (I have had the car for 2 1/2 years with 50,000 km). Does anyone know if this is true?
Finally I could not stand it anymore and took the mirror apart to apply the silicone. Now, I am definitely not a handy person (or patient for that matter). But the pics here gave me the confidence to give it a go (Thanks again shooter!). Now the rattle is gone and the smile I had for the first month of driving this car is back!
Take it from me, this is the way to fix it.By the way, I think I got taken by my local Infiniti dealer. They charged me labour to apply the felt sticky to the plastic part as described in the TSB. The service advisor said that TSB fixes are only free in the first year of service. He said that it would only be free now if it was a Recall (I have had the car for 2 1/2 years with 50,000 km). Does anyone know if this is true?
Last edited by tdotG; Sep 24, 2005 at 11:17 PM.
Originally Posted by tdotG
I lived with the mirror rattle for 2 1/2 years. I tried everything, including glue on the outside without taking the mirror apart (it didn't work). I have definitely tried just turning the music louder, but somedays you just want to hear the exhaust...and that's when I would be reminded why I have such a love/hate sentiment towards this car (compared with my 2003 Audi A4 1.8T, which is gutless but has a fantastic interior). My friends couldn't understand what trick I was showing them, as I drove standard with one hand on the rearview mirror.
Finally I could not stand it anymore and took the mirror apart to apply the silicone. Now, I am definitely not a handy person (or patient for that matter). But the pics here gave me the confidence to give it a go (Thanks again shooter!). Now the rattle is gone and the smile I had for the first month of driving this car is back! Take it from me, this is the way to fix it.
By the way, I think I got taken by my local Infiniti dealer. They charged me labour to apply the felt sticky to the plastic part as described in the TSB. The service advisor said that TSB fixes are only free in the first year of service. He said that it would only be free now if it was a Recall (I have had the car for 2 1/2 years with 50,000 km). Does anyone know if this is true?
Finally I could not stand it anymore and took the mirror apart to apply the silicone. Now, I am definitely not a handy person (or patient for that matter). But the pics here gave me the confidence to give it a go (Thanks again shooter!). Now the rattle is gone and the smile I had for the first month of driving this car is back!
Take it from me, this is the way to fix it.By the way, I think I got taken by my local Infiniti dealer. They charged me labour to apply the felt sticky to the plastic part as described in the TSB. The service advisor said that TSB fixes are only free in the first year of service. He said that it would only be free now if it was a Recall (I have had the car for 2 1/2 years with 50,000 km). Does anyone know if this is true?