Fixing Trunk Thunk !! ....................

[Ozstung]

The hatch rattle issue was fixed early in Australia it was a free fix with your first service. There was a TSB put out about 3 months after first release. Got mine done without even knowing the issue, dealer told me.

 

[The Wasp]

The hatch rattle issue was fixed early in Australia it was a free fix with your first service. There was a TSB put out about 3 months after first release. Got mine done without even knowing the issue, dealer told me.

Hey Ozstung,

My hatch developed a super annoying rattle a month ago, i've booked into the dealership to have it looked at. Thing is when i mentioned it to them at the dealership as being a "known issue" they just kinda said "Huh". Any chance you know the TSB number or whatever that I can refer them to?

Appreciate any help.

Cheers Dave

 

[westcoastGT]

Hey Ozstung,

My hatch developed a super annoying rattle a month ago, i've booked into the dealership to have it looked at. Thing is when i mentioned it to them at the dealership as being a "known issue" they just kinda said "Huh". Any chance you know the TSB number or whatever that I can refer them to?

Appreciate any help.

Cheers Dave

there is a TSB section here , search it

 

[cncBilly]

there is a TSB section here , search it

Great Tip!! Can we look forward one a day for say 13 more days

 

[OneIota]

Hey Ozstung,

My hatch developed a super annoying rattle a month ago, i've booked into the dealership to have it looked at. Thing is when i mentioned it to them at the dealership as being a "known issue" they just kinda said "Huh". Any chance you know the TSB number or whatever that I can refer them to?

Appreciate any help.

Cheers Dave

If it rattles over bumps, you might be better off trying the rubber washer fix under the hatch bumpers than letting the dealer try the TSB if that's the only reason for your dealer visit. I took my car to the dealer for a hatch rattle before and one told me my car didn't qualify for the TSB and another just adjusted the striker bumpers at the back of the hatch. I did the side rubber washers myself (you'll need a torx 30 or 40 bit - I can't remember which I used) and it took care of it.

Edit: Issue Number SA322 - Rattle Noise from Tailgate

 

[The Wasp]

If it rattles over bumps, you might be better off trying the rubber washer fix under the hatch bumpers than letting the dealer try the TSB if that's the only reason for your dealer visit. I took my car to the dealer for a hatch rattle before and one told me my car didn't qualify for the TSB and another just adjusted the striker bumpers at the back of the hatch. I did the side rubber washers myself (you'll need a torx 30 or 40 bit - I can't remember which I used) and it took care of it.

Edit: Issue Number SA322 - Rattle Noise from Tailgate

Thanks mate, I appreciate your help, I'll give it a shot.

 

[westcoastGT]

Great Tip!! Can we look forward one a day for say 13 more days

hmmm . well I do have some time on my hands ! Bawaaaaaa

 

[1macuzer]

did the washer install today. no more thunk. love this forum!

 

[Ozstung]

Hey Ozstung,

My hatch developed a super annoying rattle a month ago, i've booked into the dealership to have it looked at. Thing is when i mentioned it to them at the dealership as being a "known issue" they just kinda said "Huh". Any chance you know the TSB number or whatever that I can refer them to?

Appreciate any help.

Cheers Dave

Sorry Wasp ive no idea, if your stuck you could call Gt Western Kia at Kingswood, Sydney they did mine without being asked.

 

[ExVTEC]

did the washer install today. no more thunk. love this forum!

Is there a picture of this washer, where to get one?
Thanks

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Hey Ozstung,

My hatch developed a super annoying rattle a month ago, i've booked into the dealership to have it looked at. Thing is when i mentioned it to them at the dealership as being a "known issue" they just kinda said "Huh". Any chance you know the TSB number or whatever that I can refer them to?

Appreciate any help.

Cheers Dave

This should help you.

Issue Number SA322 - Rattle Noise from Tailgate

Thanks goes to Kazz for this TSB originally posted here: Anyone having rattling in rear of car when the road is bumpy

stingerforum.org

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

bookmarking... thanks!!

 

[The Wasp]

So, regarding my hatch rattle ... turns out it wasn't the hatch after all. I tried all the recommended fixes too, countless test drives around the block making micro adjustments to the bump stops etc etc etc.

I had a set of springs installed about 2 months ago lol, one nut on the lower left suspension whatchmacallit needed a quarter turn tightening, rattle gone, case closed.

Things aren't always what they seem lol

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

What a plot twist!

 

[1macuzer]

Is there a picture of this washer, where to get one?
Thanks

i just picked up a pack of 5/16 washers from Lowe's. Should be able to pick them up at any home improvement store. might've cost me like $2.

 

[7Andrei7]

Hi! Just did my trunk fix after almost 3 years and 100k km. I used super thin washers and some double sided tape (with only one sticky side exposed) to insulate. Looks fine and the sounds are totally gone.
What I did notice was that the initial thunk made when the hatch is opening is louder. I have the power liftgate. Probably because it is a more snug fit now...
Anyone noticed any long term side effects to the washer fix? Did the rattle or thunk ever come back?