Headrest rattle
03-23-09, 07:57 AM
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Headrest rattle
For awhile I thought I had rattles in the seatbelt adjuster on the b-pillar (which I may still), but I realized the major source of rattle in my car was coming from the driver's and passenger side head rests. (The rattle would stop if I put my hand or head against the head rest.)
Any vibration on less than ideal surface, or when I hit a bump the head rests would rattle in place. The dealer told me the only thing they could do is replace it, and I decided I'd try and tackle it on my own.
While it's maybe not the best fix, I removed the head rests making note of which setting I use and place a strip of scotch tape on the lower part of the shaft. This was enough to give the head rest a tighter fit and not rattle. It's been about 6 mos. and the head rest rattle hasn't come back.
Just thought I'd share.
Any vibration on less than ideal surface, or when I hit a bump the head rests would rattle in place. The dealer told me the only thing they could do is replace it, and I decided I'd try and tackle it on my own.
While it's maybe not the best fix, I removed the head rests making note of which setting I use and place a strip of scotch tape on the lower part of the shaft. This was enough to give the head rest a tighter fit and not rattle. It's been about 6 mos. and the head rest rattle hasn't come back.
Just thought I'd share.
03-24-09, 10:36 AM
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For awhile I thought I had rattles in the seatbelt adjuster on the b-pillar (which I may still), but I realized the major source of rattle in my car was coming from the driver's and passenger side head rests. (The rattle would stop if I put my hand or head against the head rest.)
Any vibration on less than ideal surface, or when I hit a bump the head rests would rattle in place. The dealer told me the only thing they could do is replace it, and I decided I'd try and tackle it on my own.
While it's maybe not the best fix, I removed the head rests making note of which setting I use and place a strip of scotch tape on the lower part of the shaft. This was enough to give the head rest a tighter fit and not rattle. It's been about 6 mos. and the head rest rattle hasn't come back.
Just thought I'd share.
Any vibration on less than ideal surface, or when I hit a bump the head rests would rattle in place. The dealer told me the only thing they could do is replace it, and I decided I'd try and tackle it on my own.
While it's maybe not the best fix, I removed the head rests making note of which setting I use and place a strip of scotch tape on the lower part of the shaft. This was enough to give the head rest a tighter fit and not rattle. It's been about 6 mos. and the head rest rattle hasn't come back.
Just thought I'd share.
Same here my passanger Headrest would rattle too but when i put my hand on it, would go away.
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