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fergusor · Oct 7th, 2004, 03:32 PM

Hi Guys,

I've had my car in 4 times now to fix a rattle behind the cover of the a-pillar. Each time it goes in all they do is remove the cover and put felt on the back. I actually think the problem is behind the cover, not the actual cover rattling.

It isn't present all the time, only manifests when I go on a long bumpy journey. The longer the journey the louder it gets. But when I leave the car for a couple of hours it all-but disappears. So it's hard getting the dealer to hear the problem as it's not always there.

Has anyone else had this problem, and if so what was the fix for it?

Many thanks,
Richard.

innate · Oct 7th, 2004, 04:48 PM

Hi-- you may want to do a search for posts on seatbelt rattles (or something like that).

Widgey · Oct 8th, 2004, 09:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fergusor

Hi Guys,

I've had my car in 4 times now to fix a rattle behind the cover of the a-pillar. Each time it goes in all they do is remove the cover and put felt on the back. I actually think the problem is behind the cover, not the actual cover rattling.

It isn't present all the time, only manifests when I go on a long bumpy journey. The longer the journey the louder it gets. But when I leave the car for a couple of hours it all-but disappears. So it's hard getting the dealer to hear the problem as it's not always there.

Has anyone else had this problem, and if so what was the fix for it?

Many thanks,
Richard.

Intermittent faults are difficult to diagnose. Is your rattle/noise audible in the cabin? i.e. Is it an internal or external noise? If the A pillar cover fit (external) has a problem then wind noise would be a problem. You would hear a pronounced rushing noise when travelling at 40 MPH+ that is clearly audible from the cabin (inside the car).

lukebuzzy · Oct 10th, 2004, 06:17 PM

I've got the same problem with both of my inside a-pillar covers.

First time at the dealer they said they couldn't hear it. Second time in the removed the passenger side one and didn't have a replacement. I've been driving round for over a week without the cover. It's doesn't rattle now, but I noticed that running up the screen side of the pillar is a wire with felt twist around it, at one point for about 6 inches along the wire the felt isn't twisted along the wire so if it vibrates againsted the screen or the cover im sure it would make a rattling noise.

The drivers side doesn't rattle againsted the screen anymore, it squeaks againsted the rubber seal.

If they don't fix it the third time it goes in, i'm taking it to another dealer.

Luke

Oct 7th, 2004, 03:32 PM	#1
fergusor MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chesterfield Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 427 Offline	A-pillar rattle Hi Guys, I've had my car in 4 times now to fix a rattle behind the cover of the a-pillar. Each time it goes in all they do is remove the cover and put felt on the back. I actually think the problem is behind the cover, not the actual cover rattling. It isn't present all the time, only manifests when I go on a long bumpy journey. The longer the journey the louder it gets. But when I leave the car for a couple of hours it all-but disappears. So it's hard getting the dealer to hear the problem as it's not always there. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so what was the fix for it? Many thanks, Richard.

Oct 7th, 2004, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
innate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NJ Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 13 Offline	Hi-- you may want to do a search for posts on seatbelt rattles (or something like that). Sleeper

Oct 10th, 2004, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
lukebuzzy Motoring since 8/4/04 :) Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 09:38 PM Posts: 553 Offline	I've got the same problem with both of my inside a-pillar covers. First time at the dealer they said they couldn't hear it. Second time in the removed the passenger side one and didn't have a replacement. I've been driving round for over a week without the cover. It's doesn't rattle now, but I noticed that running up the screen side of the pillar is a wire with felt twist around it, at one point for about 6 inches along the wire the felt isn't twisted along the wire so if it vibrates againsted the screen or the cover im sure it would make a rattling noise. The drivers side doesn't rattle againsted the screen anymore, it squeaks againsted the rubber seal. If they don't fix it the third time it goes in, i'm taking it to another dealer. Luke UK Expat - Oi Oi 2005 DS/DS MCS

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Oct 8th, 2004, 09:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Widgey MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SE England Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by fergusor Hi Guys, I've had my car in 4 times now to fix a rattle behind the cover of the a-pillar. Each time it goes in all they do is remove the cover and put felt on the back. I actually think the problem is behind the cover, not the actual cover rattling. It isn't present all the time, only manifests when I go on a long bumpy journey. The longer the journey the louder it gets. But when I leave the car for a couple of hours it all-but disappears. So it's hard getting the dealer to hear the problem as it's not always there. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so what was the fix for it? Many thanks, Richard. Intermittent faults are difficult to diagnose. Is your rattle/noise audible in the cabin? i.e. Is it an internal or external noise? If the A pillar cover fit (external) has a problem then wind noise would be a problem. You would hear a pronounced rushing noise when travelling at 40 MPH+ that is clearly audible from the cabin (inside the car).

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