Annoying rattle...

[mattds3sport]

I had that. It was fixed under warranty - I think they fitted modified retaining clips.

any more info on this dave ? its finally gotten to me and want to get it sorted before 3 years is up. dont wanna walk into dealership and say its got a rattle lol, any info will help just to help them locate it.

[DaveB]

any more info on this dave ? its finally gotten to me and want to get it sorted before 3 years is up. dont wanna walk into dealership and say its got a rattle lol, any info will help just to help them locate it.

On mine the rattle was coming from the front of the side trim panel (the speaker panel) on the passenger side. Pulling it firmly into place would stop the rattle for a few days, but it would come back again; since the dealer fixed it it hasn't reoccurred.

[Chris_Blue]

Fitted some new air horns last week- bet you cant wait to hear them
Thing is, dropped a nut on the LHS of the engine bay, just up from the dipstick (Didn't arrive at the tarmac)
Now theres a rattle like a bit of metal in a washing machine when driving
Any idea where the nut could av got to, to make the noise?
(Didn't fancy starting a new thread for an idiots mistake) LOL

[cyclone]

You do realize that are moving parts down there, accessory belt, AC, Alternator. Hope its not damaging anything.

[DS3man STEVE]

Fitted some new air horns last week- bet you cant wait to hear them
Thing is, dropped a nut on the LHS of the engine bay, just up from the dipstick (Didn't arrive at the tarmac)
Now theres a rattle like a bit of metal in a washing machine when driving
Any idea where the nut could av got to, to make the noise?
(Didn't fancy starting a new thread for an idiots mistake) LOL

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30-Large-M...item53f981a6ad

everyone who tinkers in tight engine spaces should NEVER be without 1 of these
i was working on a smart roadster engine (700cc) and a bolt droped down in the timing chain section while rebuilding it and i was VERRRY happy i had this little doozy
saved me stripping timing cassing off phew

BTW it was lodged where i couldnt see it but the magnet got it

[Chris_Blue]

May well get one of those Steve

My worry for the rattle was a stray bolt- but we think weve spotted that on a ledge down low

Rattle seems to be coming from the tyres- a clicking/tapping sound. Reckon it will be a simple answer. Probably something come loose and touching the wheel
Otherwise- dunno

[duxster]

Those panels take less than a couple of minutes to get into. Have you not thought about having a quick look yourself?

Hi, first time posting but my DS3 has developed a rattle from the seat belt panel next to my shoulder and it's bloody annoying. Before I give it a go could I ask how you remove these panels? Are they just clipped on?

Thanks

[BeefMasta]

Hi, first time posting but my DS3 has developed a rattle from the seat belt panel next to my shoulder and it's bloody annoying. Before I give it a go could I ask how you remove these panels? Are they just clipped on?

Thanks

I’ve not taken that specific panel off but most of the trim panels are just clipped on, some need a bit of effort but a trim removal kit will help (look on Amazon or eBay).