Fix for center speaker rattle. 3G TL Garage # F-079
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Picked up '05 Nav earlier this week - and was amazed about the center console rattle prob driving off dealer lot. Thanks to this post, I saved myself a trip to the dealer this weekend, for such a minor nuisance.
As for an update. The pics were very useful. Thanks Kefler. Though I bought the insulation tape, when I opened it up, I realized it was one of the screws attaching the speaker to the grill was not fully screwed in, so did not use the tape.
Though it seemed as though the screw could not screw up any further, I undid it, and screwed it back and forth a few times to loosen the threads. Then carefully screwed it until, there was little or no space anymore.
Did a test drive for 20 minutes on previous roads where I heard the minor rattles, and so far so good.
Thanks once again. Sorry, no pics - didn't have my camera with me.
As for an update. The pics were very useful. Thanks Kefler. Though I bought the insulation tape, when I opened it up, I realized it was one of the screws attaching the speaker to the grill was not fully screwed in, so did not use the tape.
Though it seemed as though the screw could not screw up any further, I undid it, and screwed it back and forth a few times to loosen the threads. Then carefully screwed it until, there was little or no space anymore.
Did a test drive for 20 minutes on previous roads where I heard the minor rattles, and so far so good.
Thanks once again. Sorry, no pics - didn't have my camera with me.
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Originally Posted by dcarlinf1
Mine is more of a buzzing sound than a rattle. Same or no?
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Originally Posted by MSF2
kefler-thanks! The photo's are a great help. I have a vibration from the console/dash area when I accelerate-I think it just might be the speaker. I'll have a go at it in the morning. I will use felt because that's what I have. I used that to fix headliner squeeks and it worked pretty well. I'll report back......
Did that fix your problem? Same problem here...when I accelerate.
#45
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Great Instructions.
I would emphasize the note to pry up the speaker from the RIGHT side. That way if you do make a small mark, you won't have to look at it when you're driving.
I would emphasize the note to pry up the speaker from the RIGHT side. That way if you do make a small mark, you won't have to look at it when you're driving.
#46
My speaker rattles as well. Unfortunately, when I try to remove the speaker, it is very very difficult. I put a screw driver in on the right side and try to life the speaker. It doesn't budge. From the pictures, it looks like I have to release the clips from the bezel. is this what I am aiming for when inserting the screw driver?
Am I also affraid that if I lift up on the speaker, the clips will fall off into the vehicle. I have seen those types of clips before and they don't retain all too well.
I must be missing something. Any help will be appreciated.
Am I also affraid that if I lift up on the speaker, the clips will fall off into the vehicle. I have seen those types of clips before and they don't retain all too well.
I must be missing something. Any help will be appreciated.
#51
I noticed that the last post was some time ago, but I will hope to get a response. I have what sounds like to me a metallic vibration/rattle coming from my dash. It almost sounds like a screen vibrating. Is this similar and/or the same as the noise that everyone is experiencing?
If the fix is as mentioned, shouldn't I be able to push on the speaker when I hear the noise and thus stop it?
I agree with everyone, if I can fix it rather than the dealer, I am all for it. Any information/help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks.
If the fix is as mentioned, shouldn't I be able to push on the speaker when I hear the noise and thus stop it?
I agree with everyone, if I can fix it rather than the dealer, I am all for it. Any information/help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks.
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My Sub Blown???
my sub has a rattle?? anyone else with this prob?? i do have a tendancy to turn the volume up, but my bass n sub were never turned all the way up. I usually keep the bass around half way up, n the sub a bit more that half but now it rattles, did i fuck it up somehow?? could i replace it w/ an aftermarket freeair w/out adding a new amp??? if so, anyone think of a certain brand which would work good/??? those damn fools at circuit city don't know shit. what size is our sub's anywho??? i drive a 05 tl w/ navi?
thanks yall
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thanks yall
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Originally Posted by vtechbrain
Buy 1/4 of an inch foam insulation tape. Remove the speaker grill and speaker (they are one unit) Put a single layer of the tape in the bed of the grill. Presto, rattle gone, price $1.25, time 15 min.
I bet thats what the dealer did, I had dropped my car of for different rattles and that was one of them. I even drove around with the tech in my car. My TL spent two days in the shop. I will post a new thread on this with six copies of the service report.
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Originally Posted by Don P
my sub has a rattle?? anyone else with this prob?? i do have a tendancy to turn the volume up, but my bass n sub were never turned all the way up. I usually keep the bass around half way up, n the sub a bit more that half but now it rattles, did i fuck it up somehow?? could i replace it w/ an aftermarket freeair w/out adding a new amp??? if so, anyone think of a certain brand which would work good/??? those damn fools at circuit city don't know shit. what size is our sub's anywho??? i drive a 05 tl w/ navi?
thanks yall
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thanks yall
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What I did was I ordered a bit of sound deadning, and deadened the rear deck area from inside the trunk. This got rid of 99% of the rattling and also did wonders to the stock bass. I actually had to turn the sub down with the deadning.
I would try this mod first before going out and changing the sub, because even when you do decide to swap subs in the future, you will have rattles, and doing this will eliminate the present rattles, as well as any that might come up in the future.
#55
Originally Posted by kefler
I tried this last night and so far it seems to have worked! I took pics too, let me know if I put the foam in the wrong/nonopttimal place. Maybe this will help someone else with the same noise.
I used these items: 1/4" foam tape stuff, flathead screwdriver, thin cloth thing to protect the plastic.
I covered the screwdriver and then pushed it in the crack on the right side of the center speaker and carefully pried up. The right clip gave way and the right side came up. very easily, not much force. I then used my fingers to pull it out of the other clips (I think there are like 4). Left no visible scratches at alll. The center speaker wire was long enough so I could rest the speaker on the dash (I put it on something so it wouldn't scratch).
The speaker rests on two metal shelves on each side, I think the middle part just hangs freely. so I figured it was rattling against the metal.
I put two foam strips on the metal where the speaker rests. I then pushed it back into all the clips and it fit just like before.
The speaker no longer vibrates. It used to vibrate over bumpy roads and when first starting from a light if I bogged the engine a bit (6MT) it would rattle quite a bit. I'm happy so far and it was really easy. I'd much rather do this than take it to the dealer and have them scratch/scuff something.
Now does anyone know how to fix the rear deck massive rattling on even low volume (level 6 or so) bass?
I used these items: 1/4" foam tape stuff, flathead screwdriver, thin cloth thing to protect the plastic.
I covered the screwdriver and then pushed it in the crack on the right side of the center speaker and carefully pried up. The right clip gave way and the right side came up. very easily, not much force. I then used my fingers to pull it out of the other clips (I think there are like 4). Left no visible scratches at alll. The center speaker wire was long enough so I could rest the speaker on the dash (I put it on something so it wouldn't scratch).
The speaker rests on two metal shelves on each side, I think the middle part just hangs freely. so I figured it was rattling against the metal.
I put two foam strips on the metal where the speaker rests. I then pushed it back into all the clips and it fit just like before.
The speaker no longer vibrates. It used to vibrate over bumpy roads and when first starting from a light if I bogged the engine a bit (6MT) it would rattle quite a bit. I'm happy so far and it was really easy. I'd much rather do this than take it to the dealer and have them scratch/scuff something.
Now does anyone know how to fix the rear deck massive rattling on even low volume (level 6 or so) bass?
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Hi.
I was wondering, on this last post, you are referring to the back center speark (subwoofer) that rattles right? Cuz mine is rattling alot when i play music with lots of bass, it's annoying. I was about to go to the delearship to ask them to fix it, but theni saw this thread? So, can i follow these steps to fix this rattling noise?
Thanks!
I was wondering, on this last post, you are referring to the back center speark (subwoofer) that rattles right? Cuz mine is rattling alot when i play music with lots of bass, it's annoying. I was about to go to the delearship to ask them to fix it, but theni saw this thread? So, can i follow these steps to fix this rattling noise?
Thanks!
#58
Would anyone be able to confirm whether this fix also works for the left and right speakers on the front dashboard? I seem to be having the same type of rattle with these two speakers, not the center speaker.
#59
Thanks for the write up on the center channel speaker noise I had the rattle / buzz sound coming from my TL that I could not find until I saw this post. I used some weather stripping foam that I bought at Home Depot and guess what the rattle is gone. I also thought the tweeter speakers were rattling some so I wrapped those in black electrical tape to make them fit tighter in the holes. Took the car to the dealer for my first service last month and told them about the post and the center channel rattle and they hadn't heard of that one. They also fixed a rattle near my right A/C vent. Now I am getting a bad rattle from the rear of the car sometimes, I think on my next service I will ask them to look at those as well using the service bulletin in this thread. Good luck to everyone!
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Thanks to all involved in this post. Just got my 06 TL and had the front center speaker rattle. I thought it was coming from the defroster vents, but after reading the post, I tried placing my hand on the speaker when I heard the rattle. Bingo!
I pulled the speaker with a butter knife and some cloth. I then disconnected the speaker and shook it to see if the rattle was in the unit itself. Hearing no noise, I shook the connector and voila, I found the rattle. I used some first-aid tape to wrap up the connector. The noise is gone without a long drive to the dealer and the hassle factor of trying to explain the situation to a tech.
I pulled the speaker with a butter knife and some cloth. I then disconnected the speaker and shook it to see if the rattle was in the unit itself. Hearing no noise, I shook the connector and voila, I found the rattle. I used some first-aid tape to wrap up the connector. The noise is gone without a long drive to the dealer and the hassle factor of trying to explain the situation to a tech.
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Almost forgot does anyone know how to remove the rear dash so that I can get to the speakers. They suck!! and were is the amp that powers the speakers on the doors and that rear dash??? Pictures would very helpful.
#63
replace the sub
I did a search for how to replace the sub in the back deck but all I found was this thread regarding the center channel. How hard is it to replace and how expensive is a new sub-woofer?
Thanks in advance!:
Thanks in advance!:
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Kefler - Thanks for the pics! I love this site! I just bought my 06 TL about a week ago and noticed two rattles but both are fixed now!
1. The center speaker rattle - 100% fixed with the above steps.
2. Glovebox rattle - With the glove box open, to the right side there is a bar that stops the glove box (from coming out too far). I noticed it was just hanging there in the open so i pulled it out of the hole and it kept coming. I then realized it attached to the glove box in a little groove, snapped right in. No rattle from the glove box now!
For now, silence is golden - Good luck all!
1. The center speaker rattle - 100% fixed with the above steps.
2. Glovebox rattle - With the glove box open, to the right side there is a bar that stops the glove box (from coming out too far). I noticed it was just hanging there in the open so i pulled it out of the hole and it kept coming. I then realized it attached to the glove box in a little groove, snapped right in. No rattle from the glove box now!
For now, silence is golden - Good luck all!
#65
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Not sure if its just my car, or I suck...but could not get that center speaker out for the life of me. Used a very thin screwdriver, pried it from every edge and nothing. I gave up, the last thing I wanted was to crack my dashboard, which I honestly felt was probably going to happen if I kept trying.
I'm pretty handy when it comes to doing things like this but I'm seriously about to just print this page out and bring it to the dealer lol.
I'm pretty handy when it comes to doing things like this but I'm seriously about to just print this page out and bring it to the dealer lol.
#66
Not sure if its just my car, or I suck...but could not get that center speaker out for the life of me. Used a very thin screwdriver, pried it from every edge and nothing. I gave up, the last thing I wanted was to crack my dashboard, which I honestly felt was probably going to happen if I kept trying.
I'm pretty handy when it comes to doing things like this but I'm seriously about to just print this page out and bring it to the dealer lol.
I'm pretty handy when it comes to doing things like this but I'm seriously about to just print this page out and bring it to the dealer lol.
#68
Did this fix today. I bought some self adhesive felt strips at the local hardware store, popped that speaker out, put the felt in there and put the speaker back in. Should fix me right up. I did not have this rattle until the cold weather came around..o well lol fixed now.
Just be careful because there are little metal clips on the speaker and I had one fall off on me. Thankfully it didnt drop to where I couldnt find it. I was able to get it no prob and place it back on the speaker.
Just be careful because there are little metal clips on the speaker and I had one fall off on me. Thankfully it didnt drop to where I couldnt find it. I was able to get it no prob and place it back on the speaker.
#69
05 Acura TL: a-spec
I just did this fix today on my 05 tl. I have to say, personally this was one of the scariest things I have ever had to do to a car that I owned. The speaker wouldn’t pop out for anything. I tried prying up from the right first but no matter what I did, the speaker kept falling back in (the clips wouldn’t let go of the dash). I tried from the left but also got nowhere. I left a few marks that wiped away with my cloth, but the whole time all I could think about was the price of a new dash… Even though I wouldn’t buy one if I left marks, just the thought of it was terrifying.
So here is where I had to try a bunch of things to not leave any marks, but also get the damn speaker out.
I masked off the right side around the speaker with masking tape and also slipped some tape into the side of the speaker, I had the screwdriver wrapped in a clean rag, and I wrapped a thin wood shim in a paper towel for leverage. These things definitely saved me from leaving marks (I still left a few very faint marks ). I had my brother help me and while he pried it up from the right side, I slipped another screwdriver in and finally got one of the clips to come loose (being gentle wasn’t working so I had to use force). I then proceeded to pry the other clips up with my hands: NO LUCK. I had to pry from the underside of the speaker as well as my brother lifting for them to let go.
Warning: 2 off the metal clips fell off in the process of prying up the speaker, 1 of them into the center of the dash. Luckily my brother was able to find it, but if he couldn’t I’m sure I would have had another rattle and ended up tearing my whole dash/center console out.
Looking forward to no more dash rattles. Now I had to tackle the rear deck woofer.
So here is where I had to try a bunch of things to not leave any marks, but also get the damn speaker out.
I masked off the right side around the speaker with masking tape and also slipped some tape into the side of the speaker, I had the screwdriver wrapped in a clean rag, and I wrapped a thin wood shim in a paper towel for leverage. These things definitely saved me from leaving marks (I still left a few very faint marks ). I had my brother help me and while he pried it up from the right side, I slipped another screwdriver in and finally got one of the clips to come loose (being gentle wasn’t working so I had to use force). I then proceeded to pry the other clips up with my hands: NO LUCK. I had to pry from the underside of the speaker as well as my brother lifting for them to let go.
Warning: 2 off the metal clips fell off in the process of prying up the speaker, 1 of them into the center of the dash. Luckily my brother was able to find it, but if he couldn’t I’m sure I would have had another rattle and ended up tearing my whole dash/center console out.
Looking forward to no more dash rattles. Now I had to tackle the rear deck woofer.
Last edited by Topher707; 02-07-2011 at 05:54 PM.
#70
Racer
Just bought a 07 TL. 5 min into the drive i noticed the rattle. I put my hand on it firmly and it would stop. Im glad you guys found a simple fix for this kuz its annoying! I will definitely do it this week!
Thanks!
Thanks!
#71
Racer
wow, 2 years later and the buzzing just came back... i added more foam and its still there... i'm going to try and see if its one of the clips like some one mentioned... drives me nuts
Thought i'd bump this post back up in case new members experience this.
Thought i'd bump this post back up in case new members experience this.
#72
Thank you ! Just bought a TL type s and this center speaker rattle was driving me crazy , everyone thought I was delusional, but thanks to this thread I can keep my sanity and drive with no rattles ! Excellent write up
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