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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 04:57 PM
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I know this could be numerous things, but curious if anyone might be able to know right away where this vibration/rattle is coming from. I dont have someone else to ride with me to help find it. It happens one between 8mph-18mph really, from bother accelerating to braking. It's definitely from the very rear driver's side, behind the back seats, possibly near the roof area? Just wanting to see if there is someone else who has dealt with this exact rattle and can save me some extra time. Greatly appreciate it!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 05:20 PM
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I’m having trouble downloading the video, but from your description I’m almost sure it is the Alpine window trim rattling. These are known to rattle.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 05:23 PM
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Yep, that .mov file isn't anything quicktime player understands.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 05:26 PM
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you're right - weird as I "saved" it from QuickTime Player from my iPhone to MacBook - but had to trim its length due to file size - sorry about that!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 05:27 PM
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Thanks! I'll search the forum for fixes on this then - greatly appreciate it and thats what my suspicion has been.

Sorry about the file, I saved it from QuickTime Player, but had to edit its length due to file size and you're right, I can't even watch it myself when trying to view it from this post
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 05:28 PM
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I had a similar rattle and they replaced the locking mechanism on the trunk door. They redisgned this for 25 but the previous ones all rattled or were prone to it. Might be worth looking into it solved it for me.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by KamboMD
Thanks! I'll search the forum for fixes on this then - greatly appreciate it and thats what my suspicion has been.

Sorry about the file, I saved it from QuickTime Player, but had to edit its length due to file size and you're right, I can't even watch it myself when trying to view it from this post
Install HandBrake on your Mac. It usually shrinks the size of those files up to 50% depending on the preset you choose.

It's free.
 
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