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YOUR RESEARCHPassenger door rattling when bass plays
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Replace plastic door panel retainers as well as
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I replaced all the plastic door panel retainers as well as tightened all the screws that held the speaker to the enclosure and enclosure tight to the door.
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I replaced all the plastic door panel retainers as well as tightened all the screws that held the speaker to the enclosure and enclosure tight to the door.
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Suggestion
Remove the door panel and check the mounting screws for the plastic speaker enclosure mounted in the door assembly.
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I don't believe so but I'll have to double check tonight.
Replace door clips, i guess), though the panel's loose
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The panel is loose and that could be the culprit (my first step is going to be to replace the door clips, I guess), though the panel's loose on the drivers side as well and that side doesn't make any abrasive noises.
Replace door clips, i guess), though the panel's loose
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The panel is loose and that could be the culprit (my first step is going to be to replace the door clips, I guess), though the panel's loose on the drivers side as well and that side doesn't make any abrasive noises.
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I replaced all the plastic door panel retainers as well as tightened all the screws that held the speaker to the enclosure and enclosure tight to the door.
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I replaced all the plastic door panel retainers as well as tightened all the screws that held the speaker to the enclosure and enclosure tight to the door.
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The passenger door in my '99 Carrera aerokit rattles when the bass plays at really any volume. The panel is loose and that could be the culprit (my first step is going to be to replace the door clips, I guess), though the panel's loose on the drivers side as well and that side doesn't make any abrasive noises. Has anyone had a similar experience? I'm wondering if the speaker in that door is broken, if that's the case how simple is a replacement? I could certainly do the work myself I'm just worried about sourcing a new panel. I think it's relatively fair to assume it's a speaker related issue because the panel doesn't make any noises or rattle when driving at high speeds or anything, just when any bass-y music is playing. That being said, the bass could just be rattling the loose panel so I suppose I can't say for sure without taking it apart. I'm really just trying to figure out if it's worth my time to get new clips or anything before just finding a replacement panel to install. Any thoughts or experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
It�s not rare to have the speaker itself make that rattle. The voice coil is hitting the magnet or iron core inside the speaker because the suspension has worn out, decomposed, etc. My car�s speakers are like this, and while I�m a big audio guy, have installed upgraded audio components in my cars and my house, I haven�t done anything to my car because I end up just listening to the engine.
There are many threads on here about upgrading the audio in our cars. First step is to listen for the rattle by the speaker itself. Second step is remove the speaker grill and you might even see the issue if it�s the speaker.
If it�s not the speaker, you�ll have to take the speaker out, look for something loose, or ultimately take the door panel off.
I bet it�s the speaker driver itself.
Thanks so much! Any tips on removing the speaker grille without taking the panel off? I gave it a crack yesterday and couldn't get too far.. I wasn't trying for long though.
I think you've answered your own question and know what needs to be done. And yes, it happened to me. I replaced all the plastic door panel retainers as well as tightened all the screws that held the speaker to the enclosure and enclosure tight to the door.
Remove the door panel and check the mounting screws for the plastic speaker enclosure mounted in the door assembly. They�re known to come loose and rattle, and you can replace the door panel clips at the same time.
