[98 Subaru Impreza Coupe rattle]

So, the solution to the rattle was mainly the heat shields, which I had them remove...hated the sound. Also had the wheels aligned which was really needed and my tires were cracked and dry rotted from sitting in the weather when I used to commute to work with a friend. I was very fortunate not to have had an accident from the way the tires look! Got some new Blizzik snows for the winter and till get better all weather tires in the spring. For now all is well!!!

 

Thanks all of you for your suggestions!

[98 Subaru Impreza Coupe rattle]

Hi All,

 

Sorry it took so long to reply...work is getting in the way!!! Anyways, I have an alignment scheduled next week on Wednesday, but I'm leaning toward the heat sheild, it really does sound like that...thanks for the heat sheild info....stansgl. I'll let you all know what the dealer says...it goes in Monday.

[98 Subaru Impreza Coupe rattle]

Where does it sound like it's coming from? Under the dash, engine compartment, back of car? Is the tick engine or speed dependent. I know you said it goes away at faster or slower speeds....but does it change pitch if you accelerate or decelerate at that speed?

It sounds like it is coming from the front of the car, drivers side, near the wheel. It seems only speed dependent and not engine dependent. Never changes pitch! Thanks.

[98 Subaru Impreza Coupe rattle]

Hi all--Newbie here looking for some help. Read the forums all the time, but have never posted before. My 98 Subaru Impreza is an automatic with 42,592 miles on it. It has begun to rattle, tick, whatever you want to call it during exceleration up hill, right at the 38mph mark. The minute you pass 38mph it goes away. Can not reproduce the noise on flat surface or downhill. Any suggestions before I call the service department at the Subaru dealer? Needless to say they are never very helpful when it comes to something like this. Any suggestions appreciated!