Wing

I have 1 annoying one I feel they won't find, it seems like my driver side mirror rattles when I hit a bump, like a manhole or something like that.

It seems to be getting worse. And it's louder with the window up, although it really sounds like it is the mirror, it may not be the mirror. It is in that area though for sure.

Anyone else?

Besides that the car is VERY tight and solid. Oh the other problem is my dealer is CLUELESS.

Shard

I've put 2500 miles on mine and haven't noticed any rattles even over the crappy roads in downtown Houston.

sferrett

So far 1200 miles and no rattles.

I did hear a rhythmic clicking coming from (seemingly) just behind the driver's seat to the left the other day, and again last night.

Turned out that my driver's power-window switch was stuck in the "up" position and the clicking was the window motor relay cyling on and off....

Elak

I noticed something similar driving over a number of lane divider reflex bumps. Mine came from the front edge of the passenger door/side mirror. The noise was metallic, but not like something loose being thrown around, rather like some spring tensioned knocking.

Probably nothing but I'll monitor it and see if it gets more noticable.

/Elak

jester3653

I've got an anoying one in the left window defogger vent. If I put a little pressure on it, the rattle goes away. I'm going to take it to the dealer next week. They say they'll need it for the day as they may have to take the dash apart to locate it. Hopefully they won't create 2 more trying to fix one.

Wing

Hmm, left window defroster vent eh? I'll try that.

My sound is kind of clicky, like something sticking and coming loose. I can hear with the window up or down. I put pressure on most things I could think of with no relief.

I keep thinking it's the mirror but it is hard to locate as it only happens on sharp bumps. I'll check the vents.

Wing

I found it!

I was searching around my window/mirror area as that's where it seemed to be coming from.

Then I said..... hmmm maybe it's higher up. Turns out it was the tiny plastic piece that covers the seat belt bolt!

The piece wasn't completely in place, it just fell off in my hand when I touched it. I then snapped it back on properly and no more rattle!

Woohoo! The car is so tight now!

Only issue I currently have is one rubber on the engine cover has come off. I don't think it was ever there. It was a dealer "show" car.

Although it's no big deal, I might as them to get me one.

RX-Nut

I got one that seems to come from the right rear speaker area. Can't seem to pinpoint it though.

Wing

GRRRR False alarm, but I think I have REALLY found it now. If i tap on my driver side window it rattles. If I put the window down it's fine, if I put it back up TIGHT it rattles, if I back it off a bit it's better.

I tried putting it up then tapping on it with my knuckle and it slowly started to rattle until it rattled at every tap. Then backing off and tighting again got it to stop for a bit.

Maybe I can get them to adjust the window, it's probably a bracket / clamp not completely tight.

But do I really want to them to remove the door panel and then have it rattle?

KKMmaniac

My passenger seat rattles when I'm not carrying a passenger in it, and I'm usually not. I tried sitting in it, and making sure it was fully clicked into place in its fore-aft and backrest adjustments.

I've been used to it, driving my '85 RX7 a lot this summer, which has the same problem, but I don't care for it, especially in a new car!

jonalan

MAKE the dealer fix it! Don't "get use to it".

BillK

I agree, make the dealer at least attempt to fix it, especially if it's reproducible.

I had a dealer swap out the entire seat mechanism on my last car because the passenger seat rattled when it was empty. It probably cost Audi some $$ but when all is said and done the problem went away and it didn't annoy me every time I drove the car...

RX-Nut

ALRIGHT THIS RATTLE IS DRIVING ME NUTS.. I cannot figure out how to get the rear speaker cover things off. I think that's where my rattle's coming from.. or at least the general area. I also think ones cropping up in the driver side door. I've tried taking it off, but cannot locate the locking areas.. argh. I'm thinking it may not be as easy as it may look.

Anyone with a digicam and some skills wanna try it?

I know, let the dealer fix it. I wont be taking her in until 3000mi, and I got about 1500 more to go.

Big deal, eh. ooh Rattles, but I like to drive with the sound of the engine only and the rattles just wrack my brain when they go off. Is that so much to ask?!

ibfubar2000

theres a button on your steering wheel with a plus sign
(+) just push it a few times and you wont hear the rattle any more:D

RX-Nut

haha I know I've been using that special button.. but sometimes it's doesnt work well.. hahaha.. schtinka!

long time no see fubes!!

ibfubar2000

:D yeah i have been busy i have been reading this stuff just not logging on. all is good, still highly enjoy my rx-8!!

lefuton

i have a rattle, when i hit a bump, or slightly rough road, i get a metal clink clink clink. a lot like the sound my truck made when a bracket that held the exhaust to the tranny came loose and was just hanging on the exhaust. i tried to jack up the rx-8 the other day but couldn't find a good point to jack it up on so i gave up. maybe i'll have to go buy some ramps or something.

anyone know where you are supposed to put jacks if you use em? oh wait, i bet it's in the manual isn't it? rtfm i suppose.

91vert

Instead you'll just hear a pathetically shitty sounding stereo!

There is a road I drive down on the way home from work that has a very rough surface, and I have this little annoying vibration-type buzz where something is loose up in the driver side tweeter area.

On smooth roads it seems super tight.

Napboy

If anyone finds the solution to the annoying rattle in the rear speaker area, please let us all know. It almost sounds like one of the woofers back there is already cracked.

Wing

ARGGHH! I'm going nuts with the rattle on my driver door.

1st I HATE rattles, and this has to be on my side ! It really sounds like the window but I don't understand it because if the window is down it's there and if it's up it's there, but it seems to lessen when it's down just a tad like 1/2" air gap.

I'm trying to figure out how I can get it to do it when stopped. So far I can only reproduce it while driving and well, it's hard to drive and find rattles!

RX-8 Zoomster

Why are you going nuts over it? Get it taking care of - either by taking it into the dealer, or taking the door panel off yourself and see if there is something loose and needs tightened. Sometimes things like this happen. It's not a knock on poor workmanship but sometimes things become loose or may have gotten damage in transport. But in all due respect, don't bitch and then end up not doing anything about it.

Bottom line, it's under warranty, so if you don't want to look for it, let your dealer's service department take care of it.


P.S.
Napboy, you can take the same advise. Take it into the dealer to solve. That's what a bumper to bumer warranty is for. You paid for it - utilize it.

RX-Nut

DING! We have a winner!

RX-8 Zoomster

And give the man a ci-gar!. I didn't mean to give anybody any disrespect, but Jeez, I'm tired of the bitchin on this thread, especially when people sit and do nothing to resolve their own problems.

Wing

I've been trying to solve it. My dealer didn't do anything about it!

I told them about it BEFORE I picked it up as I test drove MY car.

Nothing was done. They can't hear it I guess.

I have to figure out how to get it to rattle in my driveway so I can try to find out what the heck is making the sound. Once I find it, I'll fix it or bring it in and tell them what it is.

Problem is my dealer bites and they are clear across town. Hell they wanted me to bring the car in to see if I had the carpet peg when I said it was missing. I told them LISTEN BUDDY, I don't have one I'm not driving accross town to prove it!

I LOVE this car, but the mazda dealers aren't the best.

RX-8 Zoomster

Be persistent. Take it in - tell them it rattles when you drive. Go with a service tech during a test drive. Leave it if necessary, and have them give you a loaner which they are obligated to do with this car purchase.

Have them give you a full tank of gas for your trouble for traveling across town.

Some dealers aren't the best, but sometimes it because we are not persistent enough. They provide a service - demand it.