Rattling sound???????
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Instructor
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From: Atlanta Georgia
Rattling sound???????
Hi, I am new to this forum and just purchased a 2002 vette.... I wish I can post pics but I dont think I'm allowed at this point. I only drove it twice and I've noticed that when I do go over small bumps and dips on the road(the ones you can't avoid) it rattles. The sound definitly comes from above or behind me like the targa top or trunk area. Just sounds like something is loose you know.... I checked the top and the trunk for the most part and they seem to be tight.... I'm new to the vettes so I don't know if this is a normal thing. I think i will take off the targa and inspect the trunk area better tomorrow. Thanks in advance.......
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: San Antonio Texas
Make sure the back of the targa is on correctly. Take a look at the "pegs" on the back of the targa. Are thet seated in their hole? Did one pinch the plastic molding causing it to rattle? Another possibility is the seat belt shoulder strap. There is a cover just behind your left shoulder. Aso, lubricate the weather strip around the traga as well as the back hatch. Pick up a tube of break system silicone compound by Dynatex. You can probably get it at any auto parts store. I got mine from Corvette Central.
Last edited by coxjajb; Dec 20, 2008 at 07:12 PM.
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From: Midland TX
Hi, I am new to this forum and just purchased a 2002 vette.... I wish I can post pics but I dont think I'm allowed at this point. I only drove it twice and I've noticed that when I do go over small bumps and dips on the road(the ones you can't avoid) it rattles. The sound definitly comes from above or behind me like the targa top or trunk area. Just sounds like something is loose you know.... I checked the top and the trunk for the most part and they seem to be tight.... I'm new to the vettes so I don't know if this is a normal thing. I think i will take off the targa and inspect the trunk area better tomorrow. Thanks in advance.......
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Edmonton Alberta, Canada
Just a suggestion, I had a rattle problem with the two Corvettes I have owned and was very surprised and pleased to discover both times the rattles originated from the visors vanity mirrors. When experiencing rattles simply hold mirror doors with your hand and see it the rattle stops. Rob
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From: Phoenix AZ
mine rattles, took me about a month to locate it. I am missing a small black plastic piece located on the molding that is between the targa and the trunk. I don't know the part number or i would have fixed it already, it is annoying. No rattle with the roof off though.
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From: Laurel MD
St. Jude Donor '08
Just a suggestion, I had a rattle problem with the two Corvettes I have owned and was very surprised and pleased to discover both times the rattles originated from the visors vanity mirrors. When experiencing rattles simply hold mirror doors with your hand and see it the rattle stops. Rob
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