Really bad rattle from saloon rear

[mattyb6]

I have a 2003 1.9tdi
lately I've noticed a really loud rattle coming from the rear passenger side, it sounds like a piece of trim Is loose but can't find anything
i only hear it when driving on bad roads with potholes etc

anyone else had any really bad rattles from this area (boot, rear arch area)

 

[Malfuss]

Pure guess work here, but have you tried checking the inner arch liner, or possibly a heat shield under the car?

 

[mattyb6]

I haven't had a chance yet, I've emptied the boot, lol just incase it was something in there
i removed the back bench too,

im putting it on the ramp tomorrow to check for heat plate, and undertray
also check my coilovers

Il get back to ya if I find aanything just was wondering if anyone else had rattles from that area at all

thanks

 

[Greeny233]

Check the rear shock top mounts. It's an aluminium mount with rubber inside and the rubber can split allowing the shock to rattle about in the housing.

 

[mattyb6]

[SUP]​thanks il have a look tomorrow [/SUP]

 

[Inertiauk]

I had a rattle similar,one was the heat shield above the back box.

 

[mattyb6]

Was it quite loud and sounded like it was inside the car?

I hope it is the heat plate ha, easy job
its too cold to be under a car

 

[Inertiauk]

Yeh, pretty much,

Kick your tailpipe, you will hear it flip flop if its that sheild.

 

[mattyb6]

Yeah I will, I've Gota drop out lass of at work at 10.30 tonight so I will then. Lol

Its getting a new thermostat ad temp sender tomorrow aswell

 

[mattyb6]

Right, little update
had a quick look and I think it's the handbrake cable rattling against the plastic tray and exhaust heat plate

I tucked it under the tray and it stopped it for about 3mile ha

 

[Inertiauk]

Cool, sounds a cheap / easy fix.

 

[mattyb6]

Fingers crossed
Il be checking it out in an hour or so