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Old 09-20-2013, 10:16 AM
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Buzzing /vibrations on driver side

Hi,

I get a buzzing or vibrating sound (not engine looks like there's something loose) when I accelerate or start moving from standstill or brake.

it's not loud but very irritating while driving. I guess it is coming from the top left corner but I'm unable to locate it as it occurs only while moving.

it's sounds like vibrating plastic but everything looks intact.

did anybody experience this before ? please help.
 
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Old 09-20-2013, 11:18 AM
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I have the same thing but on passenger side. I'm pretty sure its the sun visor. It goes away when i grab it. Beyond that, not sure how to fix it...
 
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Old 09-20-2013, 11:42 AM
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Thanks Craig.

Don't you think it's irritating also holding it while driving would look hilarious

do you think some padding might help ?
 
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Old 09-20-2013, 11:57 AM
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=193144

I had this issue. Fixed it quick and so far permanently.

Easy fix.... I used epoxy

Motor on

Stephen
 
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Old 09-20-2013, 02:36 PM
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ooooh maybe its the sunroof (mine has one)... I'll try to track it down. Maybe it is that simple fix!
 
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You can usually isolate the noise if you (a passenger may help) press on the various pieces of plastic or rubber trim around where you think the noise may be coming from. A sun visor, mirror trim, speaker covers, side pillar covers, side window, etc. all can loosen and vibrate/resonate at a certain speed. If you can get the vibration to stop, the piece can be reattached/muffled with silicone sealant, a small piece of weather stripping foam, etc. Good luck.
 
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Old 09-22-2013, 08:41 PM
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Thanks for the link Stephen. Surprisingly, the vibrations stopped, I did what Kenny suggested.. and for now there no vibrations.

I'll watch for few more days.

Thank you guys.
 
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