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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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As some of you know I have been trying to track down an annoying rattle in the back of my 1990 when the targa is off, well I finally tracked it down to the rear hatch! I put some black electrical tape around the bottom part of the latch a couple of times, and what do you know, NO MORE RATTLES!
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Man what a easy fix, wish they all could be that simple. I know what a pain a rattle can be so congrats.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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Yea, I'm so happy, hopefully oher C4 owners can use this fix! I'm still going to buy a AnitFlexBar next year for the roof!
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:03 PM
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Happened to mine to, same fix
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 05:40 AM
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Happened to mine to, same fix

Me too.... now someone needs to make new latches, once that plastic wears its a real pain.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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Well see mine never even had the plastic on it! Do they sell them anywhere?
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Try a rubber vaccum nipple on the rear glass striker. It will last longer than the tape. You can get an assortment in the "Help" section at most part stores. GC
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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I've got an annoying rattle coming from the back of the car somewhere that happens even with my targa top on. It sounds metallic like some sort of bolt is loose.

What part exactly are you talking about that you taped? Maybe that is what is happening with mine. Mine only rattles at certain RPMs kind of like they are making the car shake more.

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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by nathanours
I've got an annoying rattle coming from the back of the car somewhere that happens even with my targa top on. It sounds metallic like some sort of bolt is loose.

What part exactly are you talking about that you taped? Maybe that is what is happening with mine. Mine only rattles at certain RPMs kind of like they are making the car shake more.

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The rear metal striker off the rear window that enters the rear package tray and depresses the hatch release button.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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did the tape repair to the door strikers on my jeep unlimited also----no more rattle!!
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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This is a rear hatch vent, but you get the picture!

[IMG][/IMG]
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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Awesome thank you guys very much. When I get home to the vette this weekend I'll see if that fixes it!
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by AirForceOne!
This is a rear hatch vent, but you get the picture!

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This part is a good canidate for plasti-dip.
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Good idea!
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