‘B’ Pillar rattle when drivers’ window down...??

[Smiffy4bikes]

Now the weather has started warming up I’ve been driving around with the drivers’ window down.

To my surprise there is a really annoying rattle that appears to be coming from the B pillar (but most likely from within the door itself) as soon as the window is opened.

The rattle is there whether the window is open an inch, halfway or fully open... Unfortunately I’m one of those people who simply cannot bear any type of rattle when I’m driving, it's driving me nuts!!

My Cali is only 3 months old, so I shall definitely be raising this with the dealership, but I’m just curious as to whether anyone else has experienced this?

TIA...

 

[Jabberwocky]

Now the weather has started warming up I’ve been driving around with the drivers’ window down.

To my surprise there is a really annoying rattle that appears to be coming from the B pillar (but most likely from within the door itself) as soon as the window is opened.

The rattle is there whether the window is open an inch, halfway or fully open... Unfortunately I’m one of those people who simply cannot bear any type of rattle when I’m driving, it's driving me nuts!!

My Cali is only 3 months old, so I shall definitely be raising this with the dealership, but I’m just curious as to whether anyone else has experienced this?

TIA...

Hmm....I'm rather like you, hate rattles etc. I spend some time today trying to sort out one or two little gremlins with sticky felt pads etc. I have a rattle coming from the same place as yours but it happens when window is open or closed. I will track it down! Just for your information I have heard that VW do not accept rattles under the warranty after six months (although I have not seen any official confirmation of this). So don't delay! All the best.

 

[Smiffy4bikes]

Hmm....I'm rather like you, hate rattles etc. I spend some time today trying to sort out one or two little gremlins with sticky felt pads etc. I have a rattle coming from the same place as yours but it happens when window is open or closed. I will track it down! Just for your information I have heard that VW do not accept rattles under the warranty after six months (although I have not seen any official confirmation of this). So don't delay! All the best.

Thanks JW, I’m planning on doing some of my own investigation tomorrow, but in the meantime the dealer will be getting an email....

 

[Stuart]

Do you have an awning? And if so are you sure it's not coming from there?

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks JW, I’m planning on doing some of my own investigation tomorrow, but in the meantime the dealer will be getting an email....

As above. Wind the Awning open about 12", then close firmly, but Do Not overtighten as the Awning gears are plastic.

Try this first, before investigating further.

 

[Smiffy4bikes]

As above. Wind the Awning open about 12", then close firmly, but Do Not overtighten as the Awning gears are plastic.

Try this first, before investigating further.

Thank you Stuart and WG, now you’ve both said that, its blindingly obvious that the awning may well be at fault...

I shall follow your advice WG and let you know!

 

[Smiffy4bikes]

Fixed...

It was the awning, thanks guys!

 

[pchmlk]

Any other suggestions for a B pillar rattle? I’ve ruled out the awning, I think.

If I open the door whilst driving it stops, it stays silent if I close the door on the latch but it’s still open, if that makes sense? But if I then close it properly, constant rattling. Grrr

 

[Hawthorn37]

As a double check on the awning, I suggest winding it out to check that the plastic anti rattle clips are spaced correctly, ie mid way forward and aft - so they stop the legs rattling against the housing. It’s happened to ours. They simply move by hand.

 

[jonnystrong2000]

Now the weather has started warming up I’ve been driving around with the drivers’ window down.

To my surprise there is a really annoying rattle that appears to be coming from the B pillar (but most likely from within the door itself) as soon as the window is opened.

The rattle is there whether the window is open an inch, halfway or fully open... Unfortunately I’m one of those people who simply cannot bear any type of rattle when I’m driving, it's driving me nuts!!

My Cali is only 3 months old, so I shall definitely be raising this with the dealership, but I’m just curious as to whether anyone else has experienced this?

TIA...

It is the awning

 

[Perfectos]

Check the clear "hose" spacers on the roof scissor mechanism, are present and correct, the slot should face down wards.

 

[pchmlk]

As a double check on the awning, I suggest winding it out to check that the plastic anti rattle clips are spaced correctly, ie mid way forward and aft - so they stop the legs rattling against the housing. It’s happened to ours. They simply move by hand.

I don’t have them at all….i have put some felt pads in there but I’ll buy the clips to be on the safe side. Thanks.

 

[pchmlk]

Check the clear "hose" spacers on the roof scissor mechanism, are present and correct, the slot should face down wards.

Will do. Thanks.

 

[Hawthorn37]

I don’t have them at all….i have put some felt pads in there but I’ll buy the clips to be on the safe side. Thanks.

See this thread, and post #16 for details of the clips that should be there.

Awning Rattle Sorted

My awning had started to rattle over road bumps and uneven surfaces. Mentioned it to my brother-in -law @silversurfer and he produced the solution in the form of the Thule Positioner Arm part for TO 5102, (see attached). These plastic clips replace the existing sponge pads and , hey presto, no...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[pchmlk]

See this thread, and post #16 for details of the clips that should be there.

Awning Rattle Sorted

My awning had started to rattle over road bumps and uneven surfaces. Mentioned it to my brother-in -law @silversurfer and he produced the solution in the form of the Thule Positioner Arm part for TO 5102, (see attached). These plastic clips replace the existing sponge pads and , hey presto, no...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Thanks, ordered from the shop. I owe you my sanity if it works!