Door Speaker - Rattling or Vibrating
Group: 91Number: 99-02
Date: Apr. 21, 1999
Subject:
Door Speaker, Rattling or Vibrating
Model(s):
Passat, New Beetle 1998, 1999
New Golf, New Jetta 1999
Condition
Door Speaker rattling or vibrating.
Service
- Identify which door speaker is rattling or vibrating.
- Remove corresponding door panel and check if condition still exists.
If speaker still rattles or vibrates:
- Check that the speaker is riveted tightly to panel (replace any loose rivets).
- Check harness routing (route as necessary to prevent rattling or vibrating).
If speaker does not rattle or vibrate:
- Check that door panel speaker grill and door components are properly fastened.
- Check that plastic ring is not damaged and is properly installed around speaker.
- Reinstall door trim panel.
While reinstalling door panel, ensure that plastic ring fits tightly between speaker mounting surface and door panel.
- Retest after installing door panel.