rattling noise from trunk area

[[TYPE]SS]

i got a 97 240sx. every little bump i hear rattling noise from trunk. i remember reading about it longg time ago. anybody know where the noise could be coming from?thanx

[spoolthis]

Make sure your jack is good and tight for one thing.

Mine's got a funky rattle back there. It sounds kinda like a belly dancer's finger cymbols. I haven't looked into it.

[sheadee240]

I'd be willing to bet that if you adjust the trunk latch on the lid side you will never hear the noise again. I just maxed mine out and its tight like a Benz now

[turtl631]

i have the same thing, like a constant rattle every time you hit any kind of road imperfection. ill try adjusting the latch, but mine is rusted the key won't even open it!

[[TYPE]SS]

I'd be willing to bet that if you adjust the trunk latch on the lid side you will never hear the noise again. I just maxed mine out and its tight like a Benz now

if u made a bet, u would've won~ no more rattling. can't believe how quiet my car is now. thanx man

[KRUZNBY]

I tried adjusting my latch, but it was already adjusted as low as it could go. I thought maybe the spoiler was vibrating, so tightened it a bit, but I still have a rattle. Maybe it's rear deck. I need to have somelse drive while I ride in the truck to find out.

[turtl631]

how do you tighten the latch? I'm guessing I can't do it cause mine is rusty...time for some pb blaster

[hotshot240sx]

check the clip that actually locks the trunk if thats tight..then check the baffle in the gas tank my friend...they do eventually break...and will cause a type of rattle...but check the clip on the lock assembly...

[jsr]

Yea how do u tighten it? pics would really help my dumbass out hehe. My trunks been rattleing since i got it. Now with the 15 it's just too much.

[sheadee240]

Do you mean as low as it goes or as high as it goes?

Tip...Higher is tighter, lower is looser!

I tried adjusting my latch, but it was already adjusted as low as it could go. I thought maybe the spoiler was vibrating, so tightened it a bit, but I still have a rattle. Maybe it's rear deck. I need to have somelse drive while I ride in the truck to find out.

[KRUZNBY]

^Low as it goes. Only the 'loop' part appears to be adjustable. The latch mechanism on the lid is in a fixed position. I assumed the lower the loop, the tighter the truck lid right?

edit: just saw your tip. Really? I'll give it a try.

[sheadee240]

Open trunk.. look under lid for latch ...loosen fasteners a little... push latch slightly higher (towards the sky)...Tighten... recheck

[KRUZNBY]

Open trunk.. look under lid for latch ...loosen fasteners a little... push latch slightly higher (towards the sky)...Tighten... recheck

Wait, now I am confused. On my '95 s14, the latch on the trunk lid is not adjustable, only the loop above the bumper is.

[sheadee240]

Wait, now I am confused. On my '95 s14, the latch on the trunk lid is not adjustable, only the loop above the bumper is.

my fault poor memory

[240SXer]

Mine rattles like a biatch too, i'm going to try adjusting it, even thought I don't know how. I'll just start d!ck with it.

[entity]

I rigged it by taping the loop with some electrical tape. No more rattle.

[SunshineAcid]

two of the cars ive driven had rattling trunk/hatches.both times it turned out to be exhaust.