Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Hi all So ive had my 159 now for 3 weeks, I love it! just had it fully serviced and a new power steering resevoiur and green fluid put in (instead of the red stuff) and had the car inspected at MDZ in Gatwick, Paul the tech there said the car is in fantastic condition and it has been well looked after by the looks of it. The ONLY thing we cannot fathom is a rattle/rumble noise at low speed coming from the rear of the car and what sounds like the parcel shelf, the suspension/ brakes/ tyres etc have been fully checked and are fine, it only happens on uneven road surfaces too. It sounds a bit like someone has put something in a Tupperware box, shut the lid and is shaking it about a bit. The only thing Paul suggested it might be is a plastic covering on the shock absorbers which he will look at if it gets any worse (which it isn't) im not a technical person to be honest but Ive literally checked everything I can, but has anyone got any other ideas? Touch wood its the ONLY rattle I have... so far Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Definately nothing loose under the boot carpet/spare wheel area? Or a loose cable under the car if something has come i clipped? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Yeah I have had the boot carpet up completely and made sure the wheel is fitted down. We had the car up on the ramp at MDZ and we could literally see nothing loose at all. So bizarre! I bet its something really obvious lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 From the description of the noise I'd look straight at the rear Anti Roll Bar BUSHES or drop links. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Yeah I said that to the chap and he checked it all out with me there and it was fine! I have a local indy which i normally use so maybe it will be more obvious now if its been there a while. It just sounds like its coming from the boot rather than the suspension. Its an odd noise, not like any other, as if a cover is loose or something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 To be fair after doing some specific reading about drop links you might be right, ill take it to the garage this week. Just at least gives me an idea of something to go with! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 I have only been in the game for 25 years, I'm purely speculating from the desription but another freebee you could try before replacing anything is to lubricate the spring bumps on the bootlid to see if it goes away, if it doesn't then asa specialist on these cars I'd go with my first post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks mate, thats really great advice, much appreciated. Its in the garage today, its a good friend of mine so I know they wont take me for a ride.. Ill mention the spring bumps for sure as im always up for an easy fix! the more I drive it the more I think you are right about the drop links, I know very little about cars so having advice from you guys is awesome. Thanks again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Ok so just heard back from the garage, it was indeed drop links, having both rear sides done to save for future hassle.. aaaaaand thats why I love car forums so much I hope this thread helps someone else out there sometime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks for getting back to us and finishing off the story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Ok so just heard back from the garage, it was indeed drop links, having both rear sides done to save for future hassle.. aaaaaand thats why I love car forums so much I hope this thread helps someone else out there sometime Nice result then back to quiet motoring now then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 20, 2014 for now....... cheers again all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 well, that was quick.... ok so the droplinks being replaced definitely helped, but.... the suspension being quieter just means the noise that was there is even MORE obvious. Its definitely a rattle from what sounds like the passenger side parcel shelf area or the boot. The guys in the workshop said the rest of the car was solid and couldn't see anything as did Paul at MDZ. So... this weekend the boot lining is coming off and im going to try and have a look at that parcel shelf...... so to update. Rattle 1: me 0 if anyone has anymore clues please do share! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 Do you have any speakers in the back of the car (not sure where they put them in yours) or do you have bose? Maybe something to do with that as in my GTA the bose gubbins were in the boot 'over' the rear wheel but in my Giulietta all the bose stuff is in the spare wheel well. If a speaker has come loose or something like that would that make that sort of noise? Just trying to have a guess & see what it could be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Thats a good point, no Bose I dont think, there is no amplifier or Sub in the boot, but it does sound like that kind of noise, I really cant explain it, just like a snooker ball in a tupperware in the boot! thats pretty random I know but ive thought about it... alot... On a positive note, the standard stereo is pretty good I think! much better than the tinny rubbish in my Honda Civic! The worst thing is, unless im driving I cant hear it, or make it rattle, my brother is over on Sunday so ill go out for a spin and get him to drive so I can listen out... I am thinking though after doing some reading that perhaps it could be an issue with the shocks? I hear that some have a few issues. I bet it will be embarrassing when I find the little bugger Edited March 21, 2014 by Samwilde681 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 My GTA had an annoying rattle which i couldn't find for ages. I ended up taking the rear seat up & there was a small pot & what looked like air gun pellets rattling around under the seat. Could be something similar on yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 Could I just refer you to the post I made the other day as this may be the other rattle from the boot area. I have only been in the game for 25 years, I'm purely speculating from the desription but another freebee you could try before replacing anything is to lubricate the spring bumps on the bootlid to see if it goes away, if it doesn't then asa specialist on these cars I'd go with my first post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) I don't think my seat some up in the 159? I honestly can't find anything. Sorry snaky, not ignoring the post, you do mean the little rubber spring bits that pop the boot up yes? Thats my next stop, i too them out today but they seem fine, tightened them up again. My boot to be fair doesn't sit totally straight, the rhs window side lip is slightly out of place but there's no play when i press on it. It just doesn't sound like the boot lid. Maybe I'll try and record the sound? Lol.... I'll try anything.... Its the only rattle that really bothers me Earlier i asked the wife to listen out... She cant really hear it and her response was "that wouldn't bother me...." I feel like its mocking me! :/ Edited March 21, 2014 by Samwilde681 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Sorry I don't mean to laugh, but it was the 'I feel like it's mocking me' line. Edited March 21, 2014 by Bigdar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 It so is.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 Now you mention it, my fuel gauge has been taking the piss out of me since I bought it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 And the bulb warning light Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 And the drop links Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 And the key fob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 and me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites