Wrx rattling noise. This is happening only when the engine rpm is dropping.
- Wrx rattling noise I found one of them, a loose rear spoiler. Spun bearing 07-03-2012, 06:27 PM #16: jaysh. Thought it was the drive shaft or something in the trans. Sometime when it gets cooler, I am going to deaden it. 2M posts 155K members Since 2001 We invite you to join our Subaru 21WRX rattling noise. Looks like I found the Symptoms: Rattling during acceleration only - Rattles during acceleration - In neutral, if I gas a little bit, the same rattling noise - No ticking or rattling cold or warm at idle (how my first engine went) - Oil change was done recently; clean and full Rattling Noise! Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 1 reply 2 participants last post by 02wrxnfx Mar 23, 2008 2016 WRX interior rattling Interior & Exterior Modification. It sounds like metal on metal. Mine was rattling where the windshield trim pieces meet the dash speakers. It has gotten progressively louder to the point that I've been thinking 2016 WRX - I have this noise it sounds like something just rattling maybe loose underneath. Well when I drive my car under 20mph there is a loud thumping noise in the rear. Jump to Latest 3. Tags exhaust leak rattling noise ticking. there is a rattling noise when my car is at idle. It doesn't always happen, but it is becoming more and more frequent. Act II clutch and LWFW. Full Forum Listing On our 2012 WRX we had a rattling sound in the back. One common cause of engine rattling in your Subaru WRX is a loose heat shield. Haven't had the chance to get it into a shop to look at and was hoping it would be something I can fix. Jump to Latest 2020 WRX 47,000 miles, MBRP catback exhaust, Boomba bypass valve, oil changes every 3,000 miles with 5w 30 valvoline restore & protect/K&N filter. Come to think of it, I don’t have to be accelerating that heavily to hear this sound. 2011 SWP WRX 4D SOLD! :sadwave: 07 MINI Cooper S [/COLOR]SOLD!:sadwave: rattling deceleration noise. For about a year or so, I've been periodically hearing a metallic rattling noise under my car when accelerating. The noise comes on around 3800rpms to 3200rpms when engine braking. It occurs in any gear between 3000 to 3700 RPM. 2022 WRX Premium here and yes I have the exact same issue on both passenger and driver door. . Does anybody know what's causing this issue? Bolt-on Tech (EJ225/257 2. Definitely not rubbing anything under the car or in the wheel well. 2020 Subaru WRX Rattling Noise? RepairPal will help you figure out whether it's your Ball Joints, Struts Or Strut Mount, Sway Bar Links, or something else. My brand new 22 wrx is rattling constantly from the passenger side dash/door area. It's a quiet rattle in 1st, gets louder in 2, and louder and CVT noise yes, but not engine rattle? Save Share Reply Quote Like. If shifting is good, fluids are full and clean, and the drivetrain is smooth I wouldnt worry. I have a 2017 WRX with no mods. The noise does get I posted last week about a rattling noise from the turbo while it was under boost in my 2017 WRX. I can Did you recently have a new exhaust installed? Only thing done is an axle back. Under normal driving conditions, if I just let off the gas, it starts to make the noise. When the car is or is not rattling I can rev it up a little bit in neutral to make the rattle start or stop. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Jump to Latest 21 - 40 of 48 Posts. It only happens between 3000 - 4000 RPM right when the turbo starts to kick in. Rattling noise from engine 2015 wrx. I used the fuzzy Fine, except the noise in my car is coming from the FRONT ring and pinion (or gearbox, hard to tell). Took it into the dealer at 10,000 miles, said they could not replicate the noise. This install level would take around 60 sq ft of whatever mat brand you choose and 3 yards of 1/8" close cell foam, Ensolite being far superior to anything else I know of. It's just like when your noise is occuring, anything over 3k and at start up . Dashboard Rattling Noise. Hey everyone, I wanted to see if anyone else was having a startup rattle after getting tuned. Troubleshooting Have had this rattling noise since I about the car (about a 1000 miles ago) and it has made this very subtle noise the whole time. Ticking/Rattling sound under engine. I pulled it out from under there and sure enough the noise was gone. I have no more heat shields left, currently I have Cobbs downpipe and intake, invidia q300, tomei equal length with up pipe, process west verticooler. The rattle that has been driving me insane is found where the DOWNPIPE connects to the Transmission. I finally went to the trunk to check for loose things and found the foam insert to be quite loose. It appears when the engine is warm and it follow the rpm. !Thumbs Up Revisiting this old thread but wondering if you ever figured out the source of the rattle. Any ideas. A friend with a VW GTI makes the same noise with BSH motor mounts and has that buzzing and grinding noise too. Rattling noise Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 2 replies 2 participants last post by Sleepr_Blu Feb 17, 2004 The deceleration noise, as I've learned, is due to the size of the springs in the clutch assembly, apparently they rattle under those conditions. This doesn't happen all the time, it's kind of rare, but shifting it moderately fast into park when stopped can result in a /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Any help would be appreciated, Thank you! Videos: My 16 WRX makes the metal rattling noise under full throttle at high rpm when the turbo kicks in. LOL! I just want to sound deaden the entire car! My interior rear deck just started rattling. In fact, it sounds completely normal at idle and revving. I just rolled over 21,000 miles, and this morning I started hearing a rattling type noise from what sounds like the turbo when it's under high (~15 psi) boost. Im fairly new to the WRX scene, but anyways back to my prob. I think a sound absorbing tunnel, simply bent aluminum with an ensolite liner, may be the ticket, will try to make one when I do some touchup deadening on the STI we just worked on. After installing the new radium FPR unit, it starts to make a loud rattling/ metallic weird noise. 2018 WRX Noise. Whats up - 2016 WRX, Stage 1 with intake and BOV(shouldn't really matter but you know) Today I was driving and I noticed when I had everything off (radio and heat) I heard a constant rattle coming from the engine bay area especially when decelerating and accelerating, the noise doesn't happen at idle and goes away when the clutch is pressed in. Asked dealer to look at it and they said they wanted to charge me $200 just to look at it. I was alarmed when my 2012 wrx made what seems to be a similar noise. Can really only hear it when the windows are up, and it only happens after the car has been drivin hard or for a long period. After driving slowly the rest of the way home, I parked the car and let it idle for a minute or two and then the noice slowly went away. 1 2 3. Did some research and it's a pretty common thing. I thought it couldve just been something loose in the trunk. One final thought: it might be the 1. WRX Tech Forums. Rattling noise should sound like it’s coming from under the engine. I was afraid that it was the differential because that is where it sounded like where the noise came from. I checked my exhaust, down pipe I have 2 other friends with a 2012 WRX and 2007 STi with similar mods and they make the same noise and you can clearly here this buzzing / grinding noise with the windows rolled up. Feeling around there, I can't feel anything that is TIGHTENABLE. You can decide for yourself if it's something you want to take in for a new clutch or not, there is a TSB for the shudder. It happens in 3rd, 4th and 5th gear. Got steamed because I know there are threads like this on three other WRX sites. Happens on bumps and around 2500-3000rpm. but when I take my foot off the gas in 3rd, 4th gears, I hear a rattling noise below the car. First off, the car: 09 WRX, 5 spd, 16K miles, kartboy short shift lever Problem began after a 1100 mile trip from Florida to Maryland (in heavy rain). It's under warranty so I'm going to take it in, but was curious if this is a common issue, and what might have caused it. sdavis. Subaru WRX Engine Rattle Common Causes Heat Shield Issues. 3. Jump to Latest 1. but if you ask me, my car does the same stuff and its fine and totally normal, granted the noises arent very loud and are already If you hear the noise when it hits an rpm level slowly hold the gas to that rpm to see if rattling continues and if it stops as the RPM goes down or up then it’s a flex pipe. Shifting to neutral eliminates the problem entirely Even stepping lightly on the gas eliminates the noise also Checked and tightened all shields. makes the loud stock CBE drone even worse at 0:42 seconds you can hear the noise stop happy to hear your thoughts swapped 97 OBS with 03 wrx engine and tranny. I am assuming that this sound is the traction control system. I can hear it from the eyesight enclosure but mainly from above the pillar between the 2 doors on the drivers side. SOLD: 2004 WR Blue WRX SOLD:2006 WR Blue Wrx - Perrin 25mm Front Sway + 22mm Rear Things that have rattled/caused rattling in my Subaru: Heat shields License plate Spare tire kit (padded it with foam) Uneven tire-pressure An empty spray paint can under the seat (drove me freaking nuts for a month before I found it) A Red Bull can in the console that vibrated just right at low rpm to sound bad Ever since I installed a Turbo back exaust system on my WRX I get a weird rattle noise when the turbo kicks in. It happens on moderate to higher acceleration, but not always. blackrex7 Discussion starter. It was a high pitched rattling noise. Here, we’ll explore the potential causes of the rattling sound in your car and offer possible solutions. 1:1 reduction gear at the back of the box, overdrive gears like that sometimes make a noise. However, I just cannot stand this weird rattling noise coming from front of the driver side. It might even be the shaft itself, I really don’t know. I am not sure if the rattling noise is related to that or not, as most likely it started after a few months of installation. Much quieter, even with the two 10" subs rattling other parts of the car. Save Share I've been searching the car for the source of this rattle sound after swapping in the VF34 and haven't been able to find it. B. 2006 Legacy GT 18g 2004 PSM WRX VF39'd and loving it. Over time, as your vehicle ages and accumulates mileage, the heat shield can Subaru WRX Rattling Noise? RepairPal will help you figure out whether it's your Ball Joints, Struts Or Strut Mount, Sway Bar Links, or something else. Im still getting the same engine rattle but now followed by a loud knock on engine revs. Hello everyone. 8K views 1 reply 2 participants last post by titter Dec 13, 2015. 2006 Wrx Limited BUG 2006 Wrx Limited Wagon. J For what it's worth my 2004 WRX sedan bought new has no rattle or squeak I can detect. 5L 04-07 STi 06-07 WRX) Exhaust Rattle. He But, my 04 wrx (stock 5300mi) has a faint, sorta metallic rattle in whenever it hits 3000rpm, regardless of gear. Mines made the noise since i got it, and Ive heard the same noise in other WRXs. I had the throwout bearing replaced by subaru to fix it. Once I put in the clutch or press the gas pedal, it goes away. Show Less . I wonder is that normal? 2020 WRX, thanks! Edit: That rattle sound is not high pitched, more like some components dangling 3-4 times inside some housing. I have gotten multiple tunes through PhatBotti who I trust, but always with his tunes there is a rattle on cold start. My car is a '21 Sport and I have a similar rattling sound that seems like it comes from somewhere behind the dash when driving below 30mph over slightly more rough pavement. When was the last time the trans fluid was changed? Thought it was the turbo heat shield, it was rattling like crazy but I just installed a turbo blanket and left the heat shield off, and I am still getting a much less rattle between 1700-2800 RPMs. It has 110,000 miles. My car started to make a rattle sound in the lower RPM range after I did the MRT cold air intake. i changed a cabin air filter once and the customer came back almost immediately hearing a similar noise in their car 2004 WRX it was replaced with a standard clutch--nothing fancy like exedy--I don't race the car. But I could only hear it when I’m accelerating. I checked and everything was secure, took out the spare and no go!!!! The car doesnt vibrate or anything. Scooby Specialist . When decelerating in gear (engine braking, essentially) there is a loud ticking sound that occurs in at least gears 1-3 (possibly 4th and 5th, but with wind and engine noise its tough to hear). If you can convince a friend to do it, have him/her sit in the rear seat and find rattle source with a mechanic's stethoscope. Just that loud thumping noise. It wasn't cracked. But it doesn't happen everyday. Similar to the OP, the rattle showed up not long after I first got the car. A "clunk" or "knock" when turning or going over When driving and when i'm on the accelorator, between 3K and 4k rpms in 2nd and 3rd gear, i'm getting like a sputtering or slight rattling noise. Come join the discussion on performance modifications, accessories, turbo upgrades, maintenance and more! Show Less . I have a 2016 Manual Transmission WRX. S. Even my mechanic said he's never come across this but the rattling noise was coming from the brake caliber. Never on a slow acceleration #2 Clanking sound when putting in park. I did a few quick 0-100 km/h today and it really started to rattle. Exhaust was rattling in all kinds of places. I have been hearing a rattling noise coming from under my wrx for the past 2 years. Took it into the dealership today, and it was a boost leak, caused by 2 missing bolts from the exhaust manifold. I recently had a ClutchMasters Stage 3 clutch and lightweight flywheel installed (about a 2-2. Not sure if it’s even the clutch/TOB but when it’s in neutral or between shifts it stops rattling/chirping. does it sound like a rattling or more like a kind of mechanical grinding? For example, if you were to take off in 1st gear at a normal acceleration rate, shift to second, get to The rattle that has been driving me insane is found where the DOWNPIPE connects to the Transmission. Doesn’t matter what gear it’s in, it will do it in neutral just I just got my 2018 WRX STI last Saturday and now going through break in period. When it’s cooler the rattle seems less likely to occur. I had the same rattle develop in my 2011 WRX at 2,000 miles on the passenger side going over bridge joints and potholes, which over time spread to both sides of the dash. Off and on now I have been trying to find the cause of the noises that my WRX has been making. The car now accelerates great. If it is in the head take it to a club repair place and they should be able to use rattle trap fluid (kind of like hotmelt but not hot) to make it stop rattling. 1 post · Joined 2015 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Dec 13, 2015. Chapter I'm hearing a rubbing/grinding noise under deceleration. When I put it in gear and engage the clutch and start moving, it seems to go away. Honestly, it still makes that noise & I never went to the dealership to check on it. Does this sound familiar to anybody ? It really sounds quite shit for the first 30 seconds or so. They replaced the manifold gasket and all of the bolts. If you hear your Subaru WRX rattling when going over bumps, this sound could be caused by various issues, from minor to more serious. 5K views 2 replies I have a strange rattling sound that sounds kind of like a loose v-belt only it's not. Loose Heat Shield. Hello! While accelerating dramatically, I hear a rattling noise coming from just under my shifter. Does it with AC on or off, doesn’t do it when car is cold start or warming up usually Rattling noise at low rpm’s. When I drive on roads that are rough to semi-rough the rattling sound is apparent. Hi folks, I noticed a short rattle sound coming from the front bottom of the car, when I fully depress the clutch during 1st gear (before shifting to 2nd gear). This is super easy if the head has a hot melt port, which I'm not sure the SIM Max does. It was the plastic decking below the rear window. Rattle when idling or driving? While driving, the plastic panel on rear decklid is a famous subaru rattle point. 2M posts 155K members Since 2001 We invite you to join our Subaru Impreza WRX and STi community to discuss engine mods, builds, detailing, and more. :-( Forgot to add, I hear this noise at low speed accelerate (2-3 sec) regardless if I warm up the car or not. Up until a recent auto-x when I met another wrx owner had the same problem. 1 post · Joined 2021 Add to quote; Only show this user #3 The most common reasons a 2025 Subaru WRX has a rattling noise are the ball joints, struts or strut mount, or a problem with the sway bar links. Ive had my 2015 wrx for about a month now and put 1800 miles on her sofar. Revisited the car with fresh eyes this AM and found that the rattling was due to a loose oil filler cap. Any insight would be great!! This doesn't sound like an uncommon issue. I can reproduce it. At max $100 fix Reply reply More replies More replies The WRX gearbox from my experience and many other testimonials, all make the whining noise. If it rattles while idling, that's probably exhaust or heat shield. From the video it sounds like something rattling in the engine bay at higher rpm idle. This was right after my DP/UP install. A typical heat shield. In 3rd gear gear it seems to come from the /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Sometimes when I start the car its rattling and sometimes its not. Everything from cooling to exhaust scavenging to knock sounds like your clutch is fine. 2002 WRX Sold 2007 WRX Sold 2007 STi totaled 2007 Foz XT sold 2007 MS3. When you hear first hear the sound, Press the gas pedal to the floor, if it stops almost instantly, than it is The traction control light flashes and there is a grinding noise that comes from the wheel hubs. Great interior Reply reply More replies. The sound went away for a few days but then returned. It is common for those lightening their rides to remove this stuff, whats a little more noise, and this stuff is usually heavy. It has 13k on it and it started around 5k. 2011 WRX Engine Noise. We're a forum community dedicated to the Subaru WRX. 5k ago). I don't hear it when it's idling and I don't hear it when I rev the engine. I have the same noise in a bone stock 2014 WRX with 16,xxx Need help with rattling noise I am having in my 2016 WRX with Stage 2 upgrades (COBB intake + downpipe + midpipe installed with recommended Cobb stage 2 tune). Last week i heard the engine rattling at 1900 rpm and it was annoyingly loud so i brought it to subaru to check out the heatshields and it was fine up untill now. Subaru WRX Forum. Took them off and added sound matting to the insides and all the front compartment noises are gone. I took it to the shop but they said nothing is wrong with the car. Available Nights and Weekends Via E-mail and Private Message!! We want to Earn your Business! Give Us a Call Monday - /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Sounds like popcorn popping/frog croaking/hollow rattling. Lately I have had a very annoying situation with my WRX that involves a rattling sound coming from somewhere inside my dashboard. I went the other way and put more mass and sound blocking stuff on top of mine. Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club : Sunday October 27, 2024 But the Subaru is no exception. experienced that with subarus but i know sometimes debris can get into the blower motor behind the glove box and make noise. The right side welds we’re broken which left a gap. My first guess would be a heat shield, but it's rather loud. So, my NEW WRX (ahem) also has this noise, at 16 miles. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all. It seems to do it the worst on a cold start while just sitting there not moving, but usually starts happening after a few seconds. The STi was definitely louder, though. I just started getting a very loud rattling sound when accelerating yesterday, and only when accelerating. IIRC the downpipe rattle I had did rattle on startup and went away when the idle dropped but would come and go with rpm changes. Join Date: Nov 2006. Bought used at 68,500 I was driving home from duty, slowed down to make a right turn and noticed a rough idle, kept driving didn't notice anything till I came to a stop and the car died. This one bolts on. Ron says this is due to the chain rattling, but it does not happen when I flash the stock tune 2012 wrx 71xxx. Depending on the noise, though it could be just normal deccel noise, unless it's actually gotten worse recently. This noise come under load only (while Read just about every "Rattle/Knocking/Noise" thread out there for STi's and am hoping to have some luck with my own thread, while giving others answers. Glenn 2019 WRX Startup Rattle . Problem Diagnosis. Causing a lot of feedback knock. But I have many more squeaks and rattles. Well today I found out it was the Invidia logo on the y pipe. My clutch/flywheel and pressure plate were all fine and it didn't affect my driving so I decided just to deal with it. it's normal. Does anyone know what it could Within the last few hundred miles, I have been noticing a metallic rattle/clatter noise when lightly accelerating at lower RPMs (2000-3000). All i feel are little nipples that don't seem to It recently has started making this rattling noise between 2000 to 2500 rpm, and then again briefly at 3000 rpm. Does anyone know what it could be? 2017 wrx Is the noise in the shaft or the head? If it's in the head then removing the grip won't do a thing. Downshifting especially makes the sound more noticable. 2005 WRX with almost 116k miles. Typically heard when let off the gas, but also when accelerating. For me it’s a vibration rattle and it occurs only on certain roads or when ever it’s very hot out side. Can’t really describe it Saw that WRX sales were down, so I Odd rattling noise happens in every gear around 3k rpms and up when im barely pressing the gas or as I let the gas off (sound at 0:55, 1:08, 1:25, and 2:13). I have a 2015 wrx used as my daily. First off, thanks for helping and sorry for another noise post! Here is a short video of the noise, which is driving me crazy: help kill this. I just got my 2018 WRX STI last Saturday and now going through break in period. :confused1: I guess it had somehow worked its way loosenever happened to me before. It almost sounds like something inside the turbo is rattling. Rattling noise between 1600 and 2000 rpm. my 07 wrx just develope a noise in the engine it kinda sounds internal but its weird seems to make a rattle knocking sound when idle but rev up to 2000 rpm it quits and let go of gas and comes back power still the same nothing changed but i dont want to drive it i have The air pump stops - the noise goes away. I What is this rattle noise? Rattle Battle 🤬 I hear it when the car is idling, it sounds like it’s coming from the front console/driver side somewhere. The rattling noise last like 2-3 seconds while I accelerate. It is worse the more load I have, and is The most common reasons a Subaru WRX has a rattling noise are the ball joints, struts or strut mount, or a problem with the sway bar links. Jump to Latest 12K views 4 If its none of those there might be a body panel pin thats loose causing a rattle or noise. Back to running great. Moderator for Knocking/Rattling Mystery Noise in 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon. Jump to Latest Subaru WRX Forum. This is with adjustable dampers and spring rates on the higher side: 290 front, 270 rear. A friend suggested it may muffler or resonator internals rattling around. I had the timing belt replaced at the same time. I was not happy. It seems to be coming from somewhere from the top/middle dash, as well as somewhere on the right, passenger side. I just picked up a 2018 STI RA from Ohio last weekend( live in NY) with 20k miles. I'm first owner of mine and have 103k miles now, it just doesn't bother me like it used There was no rhyme or reason to the noise, sometimes over bumps, sometimes while turning. What does that tell you? My RS did not have this noise. Save Share Had that problem on my '02. Makes terrible grinding sound whenever off throttle and in certain rpms. When I moving it goes away, it also does not happen all the time. I will turn it off next time I am on a icy road and see if the noise still happens. Check out this for fixing the cargo cover rattle. Today I noticed the same exact sound from the posted video. The most common reasons a 2022 Subaru WRX has a rattling noise are the ball joints, struts or strut mount, or a problem with the sway bar links. also, the rattling is just from shifter noise coming up through the shifter, do you have a short shifter btw, that really makes the rattle loud. Other than that, no other issues. that whirring is just from the synchros catching up to your shift. Exhaust seems to be rock solid Started noticing a strange noise. It is a metallic rattling sound that occurs going over bumps- speed bumps, driveways, lane markings on the freeway, and most noticably on rough low speed neighborhood roads. Jump to Latest #1 Rattling under acceleration from a stop. Ticking Noise WRX FA20. Hello I’ve made a post a while ago about a weird rattling noise happening on engine braking between 2500 down to 2000 rpm. When i press lightly on the padding of the roof where the rattling I have this rattling noise every time I’m driving only in low rpm and when I rev. It only happens sometimes when the car is at idle. I didn't notice until I turned off the radio one day; its not too loud. It does it only when your driving and going though each gear. Checked for any leaks or if any of the lines are getting caught but nothing. Legacy sedan quiet on the highway in a WRX hatch. Put the insert back after a short drive and the noise came back. This is happening only when the engine rpm is dropping. I have this rattling noise every time I’m driving only in low rpm and when I rev. Did the door handle pieces too. Started it up and it was a hard My 02 WRX was pretty solid though. Your tuner might be able to help, but UEL is bad for any engine, and it's particularly bad for an engine that was never designed to have one from the factory. Im new to this just bought a 02 wrx stock with 70k on it and when in gear i let off the gas around 2500 3000 rpms and there is a rattling noise iv been told wrx have heat sheilds and a lot of exshaust guards is it possible its that or my transmission? because the car shifts and drives great. Notes: 1: only happens in gear when driving 2: car I have a 2021 wrx with 5000 miles and it just started having a rattling sound around gas pedal area. It also could be a lose exaust hanger. Member#: 133200. antnard I also encountered that rattling sound in my 2019 forester. Anyone?🙏 When I have the clutch engaged it rattles at low RPM between 2k-3k when deceleration is the worst. When I am driving in second or third gear, at about 3k-4k rpms, I heard a rattling sound. hcrxei inwyj kto znjdey oltesl fyjltx xmayxp ceonbml rai fysov