Is this insulation piece needed on the subwoofer?

[markboris]

Do you think I should pursue further with the dealer or go my own avenue ? Not every record/song rattles/buzzes, but I can potentially find a record that does the rattle and get it back to them again.

That depends on the dealer. I've heard of some that don't even like to deal with finding noises/rattles as they have too many "more important" things to fix and others really try to help you out. Sure doesn't hurt to ask them. I try to fix my own noise issues but most times you cannot do it on your own. If it was a noise that happens while you drive, you need someone else driving your car while you are in the back seat if the noise is coming from the rear. Sit in one seat and have the other folded down then do the same with the opposite seat. Remove the lower cargo floor cover, drive around and see if the noise is coming from under there. Since yours only happens with particular songs, it might be easier to find since you don't need to be driving and can play the song then try to investigate. You should be able to localize where the noise is coming from and if you don't feel comfortable ripping the car apart, at least if you bring it to the dealer you can tell them were it is originating from.

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[Fa_]

Hey guys, just made a quick run to the dealer and asked them to listen to a brand new mache on the lot. How does that sound to you?

 

[McSquashy]

Hey guys, just made a quick run to the dealer and asked them to listen to a brand new mache on the lot. How does that sound to you?

Sounds like a warranty claim to me.

 

[Fa_]

Sounds like a warranty claim to me.

right except it looks like they all sound like this, mind this is a brand new car, not mine that I have the same problem with.

 

[hartmms]

@markboris - thanks for the instructions. I finally took the time to do this and it solve the stupid rattle that has been bothering me for over a year.

 

[markboris]

@markboris - thanks for the instructions. I finally took the time to do this and it solve the stupid rattle that has been bothering me for over a year.

Glad to hear this Michael!

 

[McSquashy]

Just recently removed mine after over a year. Best mod yet!

 

[DanMachE]

@Fa_

right except it looks like they all sound like this, mind this is a brand new car, not mine that I have the same problem with.

Did you ever resolve this? I can also hear the rattling. Wasnt sure if it was defective or if I was going crazy because my partner says "she doesn't hear it". My noise is the exact same, and I can replicate your video.

Did you rip out the cloth/foam? Did it make a difference? Did you have increased road noise?

 

[Fa_]

@Fa_


Did you ever resolve this? I can also hear the rattling. Wasnt sure if it was defective or if I was going crazy because my partner says "she doesn't hear it". My noise is the exact same, and I can replicate your video.

Did you rip out the cloth/foam? Did it make a difference? Did you have increased road noise?

Have not done this yet, so can’t really confirm

 

[DanMachE]

Have not done this yet, so can’t really confirm

okay thanks! Just got a 2025 MME Premium and the rattling drives me absolutely nuts!

Good testing song is Xanny by Billie Eilish.

Im debating in ripping it out but Im worried how complex it might be. Ahaha. Plus I dont want to void any warranties.

Thank you though!

 

[Fa_]

okay thanks! Just got a 2025 MME Premium and the rattling drives me absolutely nuts!

Good testing song is Xanny by Billie Eilish.

Im debating in ripping it out but Im worried how complex it might be. Ahaha. Plus I dont want to void any warranties.

Thank you though!

No prob, I was wondering if 2025 would get the same rattle

 

[DanMachE]

No prob, I was wondering if 2025 would get the same rattle

Yup. Same piece of sound dampening insulation. Crazy that they haven't figured out that issue yet.

 

[someone22]

Mine wasn't rattling but one of the subwoofer grille screws needed tightening. It was making an awful squeak at certain frequencies and louder when accelerating or climbing. I think it really needs a rubber washer or something similar.

 

[Fa_]

Every single one rattles until you get rid of the white cloth

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