anyone else noticed rattling coming from the steering wheel area? usually happens when driving over bumpy terrain or at 75mph.

 

mine's not over bumpy roads - but I think I have the same thing....

only notice it when going at highway speeds - sounds like from behind steering wheel - kind of a ticking sound - dont hear it at lower speeds. AC on or off and radio on or off - no difference.

 

I just took mine in today for a clanking sound. Mine was coming from somwhere behind the pedals, it sounded like something heavy was loose that would swing a hit other parts of the car.....

Hopefully they can figure it out.

 

There is a TSB for the rattle in the steering wheel. Something about the airbag being loose.

 

here is the link. http://www.finishlineperformance.com...04-04-1381.pdf

 

If it's in the gauge cluster (rattle stops when you touch the top of the gauge pod), then what I did was go and buy some black RTV. Run a couple of 2-inch long beads on some wax paper and wait for it to set. Then, take a plastic knife and push it gently between the gauge pod and the dashboard at the bottom "corners". It worked for me.

--Massive

 

Wow--I haven't had any rattling out of my 8 whatsoever--should I have it checked out? :p

 

Massive - could you by any chance post a DIY guide for this? My Mazda dealership has "checked" twice and could not find anything wrong. Actually, the first time they added insulating foam, but the problem came back.
I've gone from "this is driving me NUTS!" to zenlike acceptance of it, to merely wishing it didn't existing (where I'm at now). But this sounds like the solution to all my problems

 

My steering wheel was fixed via the TSB, yet the rattle is coming back

 

I had the rattling too just after 5 days of getting the car.. but I pushed really hard against the instrument cluster to push it back in its place and the rattles have gone. I still get them over huge bumps, but now they are far less noticeable. Give it a try.

 

I have it too...every expansion bump. With the radio off I want to pull my ears off!

My left rear door is rattling also.....

Do you push down from the top, or forward against the gauges?

 

I push down from the top, and this 100% silences it. That is, until you let go
Mine rattles all day long, though worse on rough roads.
Sounds like this is a general problem of the 8....

 

i have this one noise- not really a rattle because its too fast to be called that. almost a buzzing. it always sounds like its coming from in front of me. but pushing on everything with in reach doesnt help. i happened to turn my head awhile ago while hearing the noise-it was coming from the rotor emblem in the head rest. i squeezed/pinched it front to back and the noise went away and hasnt returned yet.

 

The instrument cluster on my 8 rattled when driving over rough streets (you can easily test for this by simply pressing down on the cluster with your hand when it starts to rattle. It should stop immediately). Maybe it was more of a buzzing noise. Anyway, I solved the problem by inserting some small, black rubber pads with sticky backs in the cracks between the cluster and the panel. I installed 4 total; one on either side and two on the bottom corner areas. The pads measure about 1/4" square and about 3/16" thick. They are barely noticeable. This was a quick, easy fix. Happily, this was ONLY rattle I've ever had in the car :D

1.3L

 

I guess I can write up something. I know I've got that RTV sitting around here somewhere...

My annoying rattle now (since I've taken care of the instrument cluster and the door frame speaker mounts), is *probably* coming from the sunroof. It could, though, be a sound reflection from somewhere on the rear dash. It's hard to tell, but no amount of touching/pressing/sliding/banging will rid me of the "sunroof" rattle when it's going--which, thankfully, is rarely...

--Massive

 

when its cold (35 degrees or below) i have rattling behind the steering wheel. Since winter has been gone and temps warmed up i havent heard it rattling

 

has anyone tried accessing to the steering wheel yet? Is it difficult? am worried if i mess it up, especially the air-bag. Is there a thread where accessing the steering have been discussed? Please kindly point me the way if there's one. I've did a search but 100 over threads turns up just for steering...


Cheers

 

If your noise comes from the instrument cluster, then read JeffS's comment here:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/instrument-cluster-loose-rattling-44100/#post1098102

-Peter

 

Wouldn't it be the shocks or struts whatever is in the front since we have 18 inch wheels they have to work twice as hard over bumpy roads noticed it on the many of my cars with different type of wheels sizes that's what I think.

 

One of my keys does that. If you have the 05 folding key and remote, make sure that's not the one rattling.

 

I have the same rattle by my steering wheel, it was the console with the dials rattling, fixed it with a wedge of paper between the dial console and the rest of the dash, was able to push the wedge in far enough that it could not be seen. When you are driving just push down on the top of the dial console and see if that stops the rattle.

 

The moonroof cover is the only thing that I sometimes get a rattle from. It just does it when it is closed all the way, so I move the cover (not the sunroof) back about 1/4 inch and the rattle stops.

 

My normal RX-8 key-fob bangs against the dash a lot. It is annoying, but I can;t really blame the car for my driving (though the ignition placement is close to the dash)......



I spent some time yesterday making sure everything in the car was buttoned down, so i could tell the rattles from just something moving around. After doing this, the car was much quieter inside. I still do have a couple of rattles to deal with, but you would be surprised how a noise in the glovebox or in the cupholder area or in the rear floorboard can sound like a rattle. Also- if you have the spare tire kit- check to make it is as tight as possible. Mine felt tight, but I could move and even rotate the tire. I also noticed a loose strap with plastic covered metal hooks on both ends on the spare tire wheel. it was just banging around in there........ :-/

On a side note- I found out you can fit a quart of oil on top of the owners manual packet in the glovebox- fits nice and snug. A lot better than loosely tied down in the trunk. :-)

 

Nah, that's what the compartment between the rear seats is for. Fits two quarts and a rag perfectly.

 

i had a rattle. still do. took over a year to figure out what the rattle was.

it was my door handle


MrJynx