Rattling in Back Seat

RoundTwo · 01-27-2012, 10:36 PM

Hey guys just another M3 owner with a first world problem here. Please entertain me for a moment..

About 6K miles on the car. Noticed going over bumps now that there's a noticeable rattle coming from the back seat area. I never blast music, nor have I had sexual relations in that part of the car, so I'm trying to figure out what it could be. The only thing I can think of is something rattling in the rear sunshade? Why did I get that thing again?

Thoughts?

BIGW0RM · 06-04-2012, 12:36 PM

I have same rattle now. When I open my drop down seats its stops. I will have to check the locking mechanism later today.

E92Mazing · 06-04-2012, 12:48 PM

chk the fold down seats to make sure they are in fact latched, also i've found that sometimes the seatbelt receivers are in a weird position where they will rattle against the other piece of plastic underneath it

ES_TRADER · 06-04-2012, 01:03 PM

ive had this since day one...it stopped for a few k miles but now it seems to be back for good...its annoying as hell..ive popped the seats open, slammed them shut, removed the bottoms to make sure the clips were tight, everything..but i still get this annoying crackling sound...sometimes i really hate this car

Totti · 06-04-2012, 05:45 PM

Had it fixed. check fold down seats and that headrests are secure.

gblansten · 06-04-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Totti

Had it fixed. check fold down seats and that headrests are secure.

Thanks from me. Got the rattle as well and will check those things.

guardodoc · 06-04-2012, 07:10 PM

too.

kmarei · 06-04-2012, 08:03 PM

I've had a rattle since I installed my trunk sub
Turned out to be the 3rd brake light
The plastic frame rattles against the glass
Will take care of it in the weekend
Something soft in between
Felt or something similar

Franken///M · 12-02-2012, 08:57 PM

Anyone find out how to fix this? I have the same rattle, and it appears to be coming from the single side of the split down seats.

prubin · 12-09-2012, 09:36 AM

The back seat belt recepticles can rattle against the plastic behind it. You might try moving them around a bit, to see if that's the cause.

01-27-2012, 10:36 PM	#1
RoundTwo Riff Raff 31 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2014 8 spd bicycle Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2004 325Ci [0.00]	Rattling in Back Seat Hey guys just another M3 owner with a first world problem here. Please entertain me for a moment.. About 6K miles on the car. Noticed going over bumps now that there's a noticeable rattle coming from the back seat area. I never blast music, nor have I had sexual relations in that part of the car, so I'm trying to figure out what it could be. The only thing I can think of is something rattling in the rear sunshade? Why did I get that thing again? Thoughts?
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BIGW0RM You got my money? 3125 Rep 4,640 Posts Drives: Ice Cream Truck Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ///OC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [9.50]	I have same rattle now. When I open my drop down seats its stops. I will have to check the locking mechanism later today. __________________ 2022 G80 M3 Competition X / 2020 Range Rover Sport P525 / 2023 Ford Raptor
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E92Mazing Private First Class 30 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 BMW X3 [0.00] 2014 BMW 328 xDrive [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 E92 [9.00]	chk the fold down seats to make sure they are in fact latched, also i've found that sometimes the seatbelt receivers are in a weird position where they will rattle against the other piece of plastic underneath it
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ES_TRADER Colonel 344 Rep 2,928 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [10.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [8.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	ive had this since day one...it stopped for a few k miles but now it seems to be back for good...its annoying as hell..ive popped the seats open, slammed them shut, removed the bottoms to make sure the clips were tight, everything..but i still get this annoying crackling sound...sometimes i really hate this car
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guardodoc Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M3 e92, 1986 325e 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Clemente iTrader: (0)	I've got it too.
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kmarei Major General 685 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	I've had a rattle since I installed my trunk sub Turned out to be the 3rd brake light The plastic frame rattles against the glass Will take care of it in the weekend Something soft in between Felt or something similar
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Franken///M A70 8 Rep 258 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Germany/Midwest iTrader: (0)	Anyone find out how to fix this? I have the same rattle, and it appears to be coming from the single side of the split down seats.
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12-09-2012, 09:36 AM	#10
prubin Enlisted Member 16 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	The back seat belt recepticles can rattle against the plastic behind it. You might try moving them around a bit, to see if that's the cause.
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