[panda]

Not exactly off topic...however I need a whinge. My bad news is that my 4 week old car has developed a rattle on the passenger side and I cannot for the life of me figure out what the heck is causing it 

[Phil №❶]

Sadly, neither can we, without more information.

- When does it rattle, only on bumps or all the time.
- Does it sound like metal on metal.
- Are there passengers in the car when it rattles.

Check your seat belt buckle against the pillar of the car, it could be the passengers seat belt when it is not in use.

[panda]

Sadly, neither can we, without more information.

- When does it rattle, only on bumps or all the time.
- Does it sound like metal on metal.
- Are there passengers in the car when it rattles.

Check your seat belt buckle against the pillar of the car, it could be the passengers seat belt when it is not in use.

  thanks, I wasn't expecting help. Was going to bring it up at the service on Thursday.

It's constant, particularly at lower speeds (60kms and under on flat roads) and loud enough to be really annoying.

It sounds like plastic on plastic. I've checked the glovebox to make sure nothing is in there, checked the passenger side door, nothing in there either, made sure nothing was rattling in the middle console area or under the radio where those compartments for stuff are. Doesn't seem to be anything in any of those that could be the problem. It sounds like it's coming from the passenger side though.

It happens when I'm alone in the car. Husband hasn't noticed it (but I drive it more than he does) and the one time I remembered to get him to I coudn't hear it for some reason 

[Surferdude]

Sadly, neither can we, without more information.

- When does it rattle, only on bumps or all the time.
- Does it sound like metal on metal.
- Are there passengers in the car when it rattles.

Check your seat belt buckle against the pillar of the car, it could be the passengers seat belt when it is not in use.

  thanks, I wasn't expecting help. Was going to bring it up at the service on Thursday.

It's constant, particularly at lower speeds (60kms and under on flat roads) and loud enough to be really annoying.

It sounds like plastic on plastic. I've checked the glovebox to make sure nothing is in there, checked the passenger side door, nothing in there either, made sure nothing was rattling in the middle console area or under the radio where those compartments for stuff are. Doesn't seem to be anything in any of those that could be the problem. It sounds like it's coming from the passenger side though.

It happens when I'm alone in the car. Husband hasn't noticed it (but I drive it more than he does) and the one time I remembered to get him to I coudn't hear it for some reason 

The seat belt buckle is a serial offender although I thought they had applied a "fix" to that problem in the new model. Of course, if that's it, it won't be evident when the seat belt is done up.

[panda]

Sadly, neither can we, without more information.

- When does it rattle, only on bumps or all the time.
- Does it sound like metal on metal.
- Are there passengers in the car when it rattles.

Check your seat belt buckle against the pillar of the car, it could be the passengers seat belt when it is not in use.

  thanks, I wasn't expecting help. Was going to bring it up at the service on Thursday.

It's constant, particularly at lower speeds (60kms and under on flat roads) and loud enough to be really annoying.

It sounds like plastic on plastic. I've checked the glovebox to make sure nothing is in there, checked the passenger side door, nothing in there either, made sure nothing was rattling in the middle console area or under the radio where those compartments for stuff are. Doesn't seem to be anything in any of those that could be the problem. It sounds like it's coming from the passenger side though.

It happens when I'm alone in the car. Husband hasn't noticed it (but I drive it more than he does) and the one time I remembered to get him to I coudn't hear it for some reason 

The seat belt buckle is a serial offender although I thought they had applied a "fix" to that problem in the new model. Of course, if that's it, it won't be evident when the seat belt is done up.

Hmm that's interesting. Thank you. I'll do it up next time I'm on my own or listen out when the other half is in the car and check that.

[Doggie 1]

Panda, I've got it too and I've traced mine to the glovebox lid.
It was quite a common "feature" on the FD but it hasn't been mentioned much regarding the GD.
My FD didn't have it but this one has.
I noticed it more at cruising speeds rather than lower speeds and ended up driving with the lid open which stopped the noise.
I took my car in yesterday for a few warranty items, this being one of them.
They removed the glovebox, supposedly re-aligned it and refitted it.
And guess what?
It's still there, but now not only at cruising speeds but at lower speeds as well.     
I went on a longer drive today and ended up having to drive with the glovebox lid open again.

[panda]

Huh, yeah, I just read in the other thread. I think I'm having some of the same problems as you. Maybe it's going to be one of "those" things that you just have to put up with. I haven't noticed so much at cruising speeds but we don't get on the freeway all that often. I suspect it's only at 60kms and under though. I might have to try opening the glovebox and seeing if that helps (not that I should have to). Why is it they never manage to fix these annoying issues? Grr!!

[Doggie 1]

That's one of the great things about a global forum - we'll find a fix for it.
And at the end of the day, it's a pretty minor problem.
I love the GD and as much as I loved my FD too, I'm glad I changed because the evolution is quite significant.
I really like both models and can see positives in both the FD and the GD.

[panda]

I don't regret buying it at all! Every time I sit in it I'm happy I bought it. And I really can't complain, you should have heard the squeaks and rattles that went on in my 1999 Ford  Can't compare to the FD, this is my first Hyundai.

[Dazzler]

RE: Glovebox Rattle ...The fixes for the FD in this thread should work for the GD too...

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=6649.0

[Shambles]

Actually Panda I think we'll split your whinge away from this thread - more exposure (and sympathy) should come your way

[panda]

Thanks Shambles, love the thread name you chose 

Thanks too Dazzler! I'll take a look and see what can be done 

[Doggie 1]

Thanks Dazz, I'll have a look at that.
It's a minor (but annoying) niggle.

[panda]

Well after reading the other thread it appears I am in fact not a female seeing as it seems to only be the female population who are oblivious to the rattle.

What concerns me more is that my husband is not a male because he's the one who sits there and can't hear a thing   

[Doggie 1]

It's called gender re-assignment.
Happens all the time in marriage. 

[panda]

  Now I know why I'm the one who has to fix everything that breaks (not to mention being the local electrician). Now if only I could re-assign him to work the washing machine........

[beerman]

I mentioned the rattles in my FD when I got the brake switch done....

Basically got my head snapped off and told that 'rattles' (under the drivers dash and the traditional glove box rattle)were only covered for the first 1500k.....

Obviously not the end of it from my end, but a good idea to get in early to avoid the fight.

[Phil №❶]

5 year expensive warranty, is a 5 year expensive warranty, bite their heads off instead.

[beerman]

Mate I don't bite the employees, I bite the people in head office, after I have reviewed the document so I know what I am talking about....

That way I get what I want and a free loan car.

[rustynutz]

I mentioned the rattles in my FD when I got the brake switch done....Basically got my head snapped off and told that 'rattles' (under the drivers dash and the traditional glove box rattle)were only covered for the first 1500k.....

This is poppycock as I've not long had the rear view mirror replaced under warranty on my 2010 SLX due to it rattling... 

[beerman]

I know, its much more fun this way, and Hyundai will motivate them to fix it, whilst also giving old mate a kick in the rear.

[panda]

Okay, so took notice when the other half was in the passenger seat today and didn't hear a thing. Now I just have to take notice when he's not in the car and try the seatbelt fix (although I did open and shut the glovebox a few times day before yesterday thinking that might be the problem). I'll make a note of it for warranty purposes but I'm thinking it's likely the seatbelt.

[Alasama]

So far I found 3 kinds of rattle, fyi.

- rattle from rear-view mirror. Because I attached an after market wider rear-viewer mirror on the original one.
- rattle from the two metal supports of passenger's head rest.
When figuring out the rattle source, I knew how to deal with it.

The last one was what I found almost 3 years ago, not resolved by myself nor the dealer so far but I already get used to it.    It sounds like inside the dash, near passenger's side, like a bug in the box.

[panda]

Sad so many of us have rattles, but sort of glad I'm not alone!

[The Gonz]

Isn't that what 20+ stereo volume is for? 

[panda]

Isn't that what 20+ stereo volume is for? 

  Must be!

[beerman]

Isn't that what 20+ stereo volume is for? 

I like to save that for when the wife is in the car 

Isn't that what 20+ stereo volume is for? 

So long as it's not 23, 29, 31.

[The Gonz]

Isn't that what 20+ stereo volume is for? 

So long as it's not 23, 29, 31.

We're not OCD...much 

[panda]

Isn't that what 20+ stereo volume is for? 

I like to save that for when the wife is in the car 

     Same...but for the husband 

Isn't that what 20+ stereo volume is for? 

So long as it's not 23, 29, 31.

 

Isn't that what 20+ stereo volume is for? 

So long as it's not 23, 29, 31.

We're not OCD...much 

No. Not at all