Sun Visor Rattle - Solved!

[frank-datank]

I've had the common and annoying sun visor rattle since delivery. After taking it into the SC for other work, they replaced it with the "latest" part, even though mine is a Dec '18 build. The rattle went away for about a month, but then came back. I could rotate it to fix for a day or two, but then it came back.

After several attempts, I finally found a permanent fix! The rattle is caused by the magnetic center piece of the visor contacting the outer "housing" of the visor. So if you pull out the magnetic post and wrap the outside of it, that fixes it. There's not much clearance, so you need the right thickness to allow movement. Here's the material I used, along with photos: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5ZGY47

 

[icetoev]

Thanks for posting this. I had the same issue and will likely do this mod to prevent future rattles.

 

[RMeisner666]

I have the same problem on my 2017-12. I’m wondering if a layer of electrical tape will work ... will give it a try and let you know...

 

[RMeisner666]

Ok, electrical tape did not work well. Too little, still rattled. Too much, kept magnet from sliding in & out. Tended to jam it up.

But my new solution appears to work great! I stuck a small patch of 1/4” thick window seal foam tape on the pillar and it puts slight pressure on the visor and stops the rattle. Success! See pic...

 

[gazepdapi]

I've had the common and annoying sun visor rattle since delivery. After taking it into the SC for other work, they replaced it with the "latest" part, even though mine is a Dec '18 build. The rattle went away for about a month, but then came back. I could rotate it to fix for a day or two, but then it came back.

After several attempts, I finally found a permanent fix! The rattle is caused by the magnetic center piece of the visor contacting the outer "housing" of the visor. So if you pull out the magnetic post and wrap the outside of it, that fixes it. There's not much clearance, so you need the right thickness to allow movement. Here's the material I used, along with photos: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5ZGY47

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I did exactly what you did it worked perfectly!! Thank for the fix!

 

[Fellsteruk]

Thanks I’ll try it this week I’ve lots of felt tape as I’ve been using it under trim on the FWD to help prevent rattling

Thanks for sharing

 

[oneplusinc]

Same problem on my 2017 MX. SC replaced it, it came back. Looks like the fix is the same thing I used to do on my rattly old VWs... tape, shims, McGyver.

A luxury vehicle shouldn't creak like a pirate ship.