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    Default Rattling from rear of car

    The rattling happens when I go over any sight bump or even a crack in the road it rattles bad. I just replaced rear end links thinking that was the issue. It stops when I apply the brakes. My rear struts are leaking and will be replaced but I still don't think that's causing this rattle. I'll leave a link to the video. Please help, it's driving me insane. https://youtu.be/9HQRVgv9X-Q

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    Default Re: Rattling from rear of car.

    Check to see if the exhaust is loose as rattling against something.


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    Default Re: Rattling from rear of car.

    Quote Originally Posted by Derek195 View Post
    Check to see if the exhaust is loose as rattling against something.


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    This isn't an exhaust rattle

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    Default Re: Rattling from rear of car.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bryce0921 View Post
    This isn't an exhaust rattle

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    It's probably the struts then. Jack up the rear of the car and see if you can replicate the noise by wiggling the wheels.


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    Default Re: Rattling from rear of car.

    I found my brake cable was rattling maybe that's the problem

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bryce0921 View Post
    I found my brake cable was rattling maybe that's the problem

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    Could be possible. Secure it and see if it went away.


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    Default Re: Rattling from rear of car.

    Could it be the spare tire or in the jack compartment? Mine was rattling once so I secured it better and it stopped

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2012mazda3hatch View Post
    Could it be the spare tire or in the jack compartment? Mine was rattling once so I secured it better and it stopped
    Its definitely outside the car but I'll check that anyway, thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Derek195 View Post
    Could be possible. Secure it and see if it went away.


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    That wasn't it, when I pull ebrake slightly, it stops rattling

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    Default Re: Rattling from rear of car

    check tightness of wheels.
    This sounds EXACTLY to what I had an issue with. SLIGHTEST brake application and the noise would go away. On a hoist, had the hand brake on and was checking the rear end and was able to turn the wheel on one side. tightened lug nuts, noise gone

    less likely, due to conditions you are describing maybe your rear coils are broken. the bottom coil will break about half a wind. It will rattle like no tomorrow in your lower control arm
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    Default Re: Rattling from rear of car

    Fixed it, brake pads were rattling

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    Default Re: Rattling from rear of car

    Nice, I had the same issue last summer. It drove me nuts; two new brake caliper anti rattle springs and I was good to go.

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