does anyone get a plastic-sounding rattle in the back

[hari-bhari]

i have this rattle when i go over bumps, etiher coming from the rear seat or the rear panel. it jus sounds like a little plastic connector or clip might be loose. i know its not hte suspension. any ideaS?

[Jackass-Jeff]

during cold operation?

if so i think it's the strut support... mine are gone (almost) lol

[hari-bhari]

no its at all times. the struts are fine

[Vampire]

When I did suspension and rims/tires I noticed a sound like that too. Found out it was the rear seat belt tensioners. There's something in there like a ball bearing or something that is used to lock the belt quickly when the seat belt is suddenly pulled, like in an accident. Since I got rid of the JIC's and went to the Teins the sound is gone and my kidneys are thankful

i have this rattle when i go over bumps, etiher coming from the rear seat or the rear panel. it jus sounds like a little plastic connector or clip might be loose. i know its not hte suspension. any ideaS?

[Jai_Jai_Binks]

not to sound stoooped (but i recall asking the same thing on celica.net and was amazed it was right), did you check the spare tire and long thing that connects to a jack. that tool was loose for me and hitting the bottom and making noices! Or. Do you have a rsb, needs some greese!

[hari-bhari]

When I did suspension and rims/tires I noticed a sound like that too. Found out it was the rear seat belt tensioners. There's something in there like a ball bearing or something that is used to lock the belt quickly when the seat belt is suddenly pulled, like in an accident. Since I got rid of the JIC's and went to the Teins the sound is gone and my kidneys are thankful

i have teins

[sunrise_solara]

I picked up the same sound about a week ago...Sounded like it was coming from the C pillar or the package shelf. Usually happens on cold, dry mornings.

[hari-bhari]

yeaaa that sounds about right. man i wish i could get it

[Vampire]

I have 17's. The roads here are real sh**ty

[Vampire]

You know I don't know if this will help but, a few of us had that rattle that seemed to come from the front doors. Even if you never removed the door. Ends up it was the front A pillars. There's a black plastic thing in there that helps it keep it's shape and it isn't attached too well. I used some foam tape so it wouldn't rattle and no sound. I don't remember if the rear pillars have that but you probably would know.

[SolaraT]

Remember that they had to take out the entire rear panels all the way up to your font seat belts so if their is a loose plastic clip ratteling around in their somewhere good luck finding it.

[Mole]

i get rattling sounds in the back when i dont even drive.

i also get them when im not inside the car.

i second a clip being loose when you take the panels out for rear suspension work.

[XLr8]

I had a plastic rattling sound in my front passenger area and it was a loose black plastic wheel well/fender. A screw had popped out of its little hole mount, so I just re-tightened it up and all is good now. Possiblly the case for your rear? just a thought. good luck -art

[swimshady906]

I have had the same thing for about 3 months and i took everything apart tonight. It is the top part of the rear passenger strut .Its between the strut and the rear dexk of teh car. I have tien tokico and im going to take the stut out tomorrow and inspect it...