fiesta zetec rattling noise

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Tue 20 May 2003 10:57
fiesta zetec rattling noise - jojo
I have recently bought a Ford Fiesta Zetec (T reg, 35K FSH etc.)which is fantastic to drive, however having just completed a long weekend driving around Snowdonia, I have noticed a rather strange rattling noise coming from the passenger side. It seems to appear really once I reach 50-60mph and over, but this morning noticed a slight buzzing rattling when changing from 1st to 2nd. At first I thought it was stuff rattling in the glove box but emptied that and still there, removed boyfriend from front seat...nope still there. Very hard to see where it is coming from but boyfriend seems to think it is coming from somewhere in the central console area i.e. where radio, heater controls are but would be grateful for any insight. Car is obviously under warranty (bought from local Nissan dealership with their full approved warranty).

Any ideas???!!

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Wed 21 May 2003 00:04
fiesta zetec rattling noise - Blue {P}
It could be just about anything, maybe even something dropped down a vent, the only rattle that I know about in my Fiesta that is common apparently is something to do with the door locks, in my case the passenger side. Some of the backing plate has come loose and now rattles in tune with the engine and radio :(

Keep looking, you'll find it in the end, sorry I couldn't be more help.

Blue
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Wed 21 May 2003 08:52
fiesta zetec rattling noise - jojo
Blue

Took car out for long drive again yesterday, sounds like it's definitely coming from mid to low down in central area of car...gearbox maybe, upon closer examination there is a slight metallic noise that I haven't noticed before when checking that the gears are in neutral (i.e. when moving the gear stick to the left as if to engage 1st)...no other problems with gear changing though, all very smooth and not notchy etc..can you shed any more light on this?

Jojo
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Wed 21 May 2003 10:26
fiesta zetec rattling noise - Chas{P}
This is a technical bulletin that possibly covers your problem:

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN No.144/1998
Car and Light/Medium Commercial 07.10.1999
Section: 34 (412-02)
Model: Fiesta '96, built in Dagenham, from 08.95 to 13.08.99 (build codes ST to XT) inclusive
Fiesta '96, built in Cologne, from 08.95 to 06.08.99 (build codes ST to XT) inclusive
Puma, built from 06.97 to 06.08.99 (build codes VR to XT) inclusive
Ka, built from 09.96 to 27.08.99 (build codes TL to XT) inclusive

Markets: All

Subject: Constant knocking sound from the crash padding/fascia when the heater control switch is set to a temperature between MIN and MAX.

Summary
Should a customer express concern about a constant knocking sound when the temperature is set via thecontrol switch to a temperature between MIN and MAX, this is probably caused by coolant flowing through the heater control valve. This sound is transmitted via the crash padding/fascia to the passenger compartment and can be amplified by any air trapped in the system. The noise should be reduced by installing revised insulation to the heater control valve in conjunction with a modified heater coolant hose.
The cooling system should also be bled according to the instructions in this bulletin.

HTH

Charles
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