Sound From Rear Hatch

Absolute Motoring · #1 (**permalink**) 03-30-2006, 08:44 PM

I noticed that when I take a bump the rear hatch bangs and sounds like it is open. I have made sure that it is properly closed and I am still hearing this. Just wondering if this was normal.

Thanks

Edited by - tomasp77 on 03/30/2006 7:26:55 PM

rsgl · #2 (**permalink**) 03-30-2006, 08:48 PM

I've had this sound. It can be mitigated by adjusting the 2 rubber stops at each corner of the inside of the hatch. Screw them out some so there is more pressure on the latch, more compression of the periimeter hatch gasket.

**jhellow** · #3 (**permalink**) 03-30-2006, 10:03 PM

Just had mine in for this. It turned out that the inside hatch covering was not properly fasted to the hatch.

AaronS · #4 (**permalink**) 04-06-2006, 02:58 AM

Thats body flex on the rear end your hearing. The lid is not flexing and when you go over the bumps thats the sound. A rear Strut bar would fix it I am sure. I had the same problem in my97 BMW 318ti. It would be great if an aftermarket company could come out with a rear strut brace and make it look good with new Covers for the back as well.

stratmosphere · #5 (**permalink**) 04-07-2006, 02:42 PM

I removed the parcel cover/hider some time ago. All problems gone. Try it, only takes a few seconds to remove. -Pete