Door Speaker - Rattling or Vibrating

Group: 91

Number: 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.