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GTT 280 · Mar 14th, 2003, 06:07 PM

Hi,

I've owned a Cooper for nearly 2 years now and have just received an MCS.

It's done about 70 miles and there is a prominent rattle from the rear drivers side passenger area, near the rear shelf area.

both the rear seat belts are fastened so it's not them rattling. The cubby hole covers in the boot are locked tight.

It sound like some seatbelt mechanism or something.

Paul · Mar 14th, 2003, 06:25 PM

There's nothing loose inside the rear cubby hole in the boot on that side is there?

It's not the rear quarter panel interior plastic trim? Make sure it's all clipped solidly into place.

Tonyt3 · Mar 14th, 2003, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EB MINI
Hi,

I've owned a Cooper for nearly 2 years now and have just received an MCS.

It's done about 70 miles and there is a prominent rattle from the rear drivers side passenger area, near the rear shelf area.

both the rear seat belts are fastened so it's not them rattling. The cubby hole covers in the boot are locked tight.

It sound like some seatbelt mechanism or something.

It could be the seat back latches are not fitting snuggly.... drop the rear seats down and check the striking plates on the latch mechanism. I know some people have even used insulating tape around the exposed metal parts to stop them knocking together. There is a thread out there somewhere relating to this ithink...
Good luck, hope it helps
Tony

GTT 280 · Mar 14th, 2003, 06:32 PM

Ah yes, I'll try these and some other diagnostics...

This takes me back to when I first got my new MINI Cooper. I expect there to be a few rattle and squeaks and I'm not getting bothered by them this time round 'cause I know the car is SO DAMN GOOD !!!!!

I'll let you know if I find out what the noise was.

Incidentally, love the smooth leather seats !! - they were all knobly in the Cooper.

Tonyt3 · Mar 14th, 2003, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EB MINI

Incidentally, love the smooth leather seats !! - they were all knobly in the Cooper.

Their smooth now, but give them 3 months.....

GTT 280 · Mar 14th, 2003, 07:01 PM

When I say that they are smooth, I am referring to the finish of the leather, not the sagging.

Not sure if you meant this too.

Tonyt3 · Mar 14th, 2003, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EB MINI
When I say that they are smooth, I am referring to the finish of the leather, not the sagging.

Not sure if you meant this too.

No, my leather isn't sagging, but its not as smooth like when it was new.... even gave it some Autoglym leather treatment at the weekend... it is starting to develop a definite pattern. Anyway, still like it, so no big deal. Lapis blue inserts are cool

Mar 14th, 2003, 06:07 PM	#1
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 2,489 Offline	Strange Rattle - MCS Hi, I've owned a Cooper for nearly 2 years now and have just received an MCS. It's done about 70 miles and there is a prominent rattle from the rear drivers side passenger area, near the rear shelf area. both the rear seat belts are fastened so it's not them rattling. The cubby hole covers in the boot are locked tight. It sound like some seatbelt mechanism or something. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Mar 14th, 2003, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 6,258 Offline	Re: Strange Rattle - MCS Quote: Originally posted by EB MINI Hi, I've owned a Cooper for nearly 2 years now and have just received an MCS. It's done about 70 miles and there is a prominent rattle from the rear drivers side passenger area, near the rear shelf area. both the rear seat belts are fastened so it's not them rattling. The cubby hole covers in the boot are locked tight. It sound like some seatbelt mechanism or something. It could be the seat back latches are not fitting snuggly.... drop the rear seats down and check the striking plates on the latch mechanism. I know some people have even used insulating tape around the exposed metal parts to stop them knocking together. There is a thread out there somewhere relating to this ithink... Good luck, hope it helps Tony

Mar 14th, 2003, 06:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 2,489 Offline	Ah yes, I'll try these and some other diagnostics... This takes me back to when I first got my new MINI Cooper. I expect there to be a few rattle and squeaks and I'm not getting bothered by them this time round 'cause I know the car is SO DAMN GOOD !!!!! I'll let you know if I find out what the noise was. Incidentally, love the smooth leather seats !! - they were all knobly in the Cooper. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Mar 14th, 2003, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 2,489 Offline	When I say that they are smooth, I am referring to the finish of the leather, not the sagging. Not sure if you meant this too. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

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Mar 14th, 2003, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	There's nothing loose inside the rear cubby hole in the boot on that side is there? It's not the rear quarter panel interior plastic trim? Make sure it's all clipped solidly into place.

Mar 14th, 2003, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 6,258 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by EB MINI Incidentally, love the smooth leather seats !! - they were all knobly in the Cooper. Their smooth now, but give them 3 months.....

Mar 14th, 2003, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 6,258 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by EB MINI When I say that they are smooth, I am referring to the finish of the leather, not the sagging. Not sure if you meant this too. No, my leather isn't sagging, but its not as smooth like when it was new.... even gave it some Autoglym leather treatment at the weekend... it is starting to develop a definite pattern. Anyway, still like it, so no big deal. Lapis blue inserts are cool

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