Rattle in Hatch Area

[Imafreak]

Does anyone else have a rattle in the hatch area???

I have the Factory Spoiler and Subs in the Hatch Area, but it doesnt seem to be the Spoiler thats loose. I was just wondering if anyone else has the problem, especially on cold mornings, and is it covered by warranty???

I would assume that the dealers would blame it on Sound Pressure. Any Thoughts would b great :)

[JoshCrane1]

take it to the dealer, there's a tsb out on it, they should be able to fix it.

[Butters]

i would like to know this too. i tore mine apart thinking it was wires and i still have it.

[duckmonk]

Double check your spare tire make sure the plastic wheel that holds it down is tight. Mine did that too. I would also check your panels make sure they are all good and secure. It could be anything. Do you have sound deadening?

[Imafreak]

The Spare Tire area has been gutted out. Its all gone!!! What is the tsb???

[Butters]

i got some thick double sided tape and i put it on the bottum of my tire and where the panels connect too. yeah what is the tsp?

[duckmonk]

The Spare Tire area has been gutted out. Its all gone!!! What is the tsb???

HMMM. Is it maybe the plastic piece right behind the rear seat or did you take that out too?

[duckmonk]

"Technical Service Bulletin" and not "recall." is what I found on tsb

Here are the most relevant TSB's for the Scion tC....

AC Vent Replacement
Rear Hatch Rattle
A/C Slow Cool Down
CEL "On"
Shift Lever Replacement
Popping Sunroof

[Imafreak]

Yeah, it was all taken out:

5663

5664

5665

[The_Game]

So if you have like 35,000 miles for say will they still fix the hatch problem??

[duckmonk]

In the first pic that plastic wheel for the spare is still on. Is that maybe it or was that deleted as well? Looks awesome by the way

[Butters]

sure its not that shit ton of wire? lol. jk

[Imafreak]

LOL Guys!! Yeah, I noticed the Knob in the pic, but it was taken off before completion :)

I might take it in within a week, I'll let you guys know what happens!!!

[duckmonk]

Cool. One last question. Did you check the hatch behind the panel, Make sure its all good and secure? hell maybe its the license plate cover lol.

[kris5597]

yea mine does it too. dont know what it is. sounds like a lil piece of metal tapping something. dont know what it is but it drives me crazy. couldnt figure it out either. pls let me know what urs is. all my panels are out right now so its def not that cause it still does it. its gotta be something around on the hatch or something cause i have a spoiler too.

[Slikk]

Have you check your licence plate or licence plate frame?

[kris5597]

yes all i have is a plate no frame and i checked that and its not it.

[rowdy]

I just took mine to the dealer for the 3rd time the other day and they finally fixed it with the TSB. So you might want to get the number of the TSB and then go show them bc my dealer had no idea it was out until i showed them

[juniorTc]

"Technical Service Bulletin" and not "recall." is what I found on tsb

Here are the most relevant TSB's for the Scion tC....

AC Vent Replacement
Rear Hatch Rattle
A/C Slow Cool Down
CEL "On"
Shift Lever Replacement
Popping Sunroof
what is a popping sunroof? I think I have that problem...

[Imafreak]

Well........I took mine to the dealership for the hatch problem, and they said that it was coming from my suspension area and it was not under warranty because I altered my springs with Tein Lowering Springs.

I have an appointment with the Performance Shop that put them on tomorrow. Although, I have had them for 2 years now :(

I'll keep everyone updated !!!

[manjambles]

I KNOW WHAT THIS PROBLEM IS

this was when this problem was huge!!!
its not in the hatch, its under the headliner
in the back there are gills under the headliner to help it keep a rounded shape, they get loose after awhile. i just started having this problem and i have a cf hatch.

ive heard ppl using foam that you can get at a fabric store and placing it on the roof side of the gill and the headliner.

[Imafreak]

Well....The performance shop said that everything was OK with the suspension and/or Tein Lowering Springs.

I guess its back to the dealership for some more Verbal Communication :deadhorse:

[JoshCrane1]

I KNOW WHAT THIS PROBLEM IS

this was when this problem was huge!!!
its not in the hatch, its under the headliner
in the back there are gills under the headliner to help it keep a rounded shape, they get loose after awhile. i just started having this problem and i have a cf hatch.

ive heard ppl using foam that you can get at a fabric store and placing it on the roof side of the gill and the headliner.
i was gonna say that next.

[kris5597]

well hey i popped open my drunk and just started hitting it to see where the sound was coming from and come to find out its coming right about the heat shield where the exhaust used to be so i tapped it and its making a noise like something is on top of it so i beat the shit out of it and nothing came out and its still doing it so idk.

[Imafreak]

I FOUND IT!! Yesterday, after being pissed off about the 2 dealerships, I broke down and started searching.

It is the Hatch Bumpstop. I basically put some double stick tape over the top of the bottom bumpstop, and it got better. After a couple of layers on the right side only, it stopped rattling.

I'll try and take pics later to show everyone. Its just a temporary fix for now, until I can go back to the Scion Dealer and Rise Hell for them to fix it!!!

Thanks for all the Help :) :) :)

[tcmanrob]

Heck yeah!!! thanks guys Ive been havin the same problem and i couldnt find it!!! so has another TN member!!!!!!!!!!!1