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Body - Rattling Noise From Doors

Body and Accessories

09-013/04

2000-2004 MIATA - RATTLING NOISE FROM
DOOR

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2000-2004 Miata - To VIN JM1NB33****404436

DESCRIPTION





Customers may complain of a rattling noise from driver's or passenger's door when driving on a rough road or closing the door. The noise may be coming from the beltline molding assembly clip on the top outer edge of the door.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicles repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.

2. Pinpoint noise to driver's door, passenger's door, or both doors.

3. Replace the beltline molding with a modified one on the door(s) with the concern. Refer to Workshop Manual 09-16 FRONT BELTLINE MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.

4. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:

^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.