Rattle in driver's B pillar (2024 LC)

[EOD Guy]

I'm experiencing the same ticking/rattling noise from my passenger grab handle. Do you mind expanding on the fix?

Much appreciate all the help here!

If you squeeze the cover on both sides (nearest the grab opening) and pull the cover will hinge open and expose the 10mm bolt underneath.

 

[FirstEditionLC2024]

I figured out where mine above-the-driver's-head rattle was coming from. The soft-close grab handle above the driver's door was not attached properly - I could slide the whole handle assembly back and forth by applying small force (the other three handles were attached much better). Probably not screwed well enough at the factory. I will be opening the handle assembly shortly to see if these can be attached tighter. For now I have come up with a temporary fix - see artached. This created extra pressure on the fixing points of the handle and it stopped rattling.

Did the temporary fix resolve the rattle?

 

[jack_johnsonCY]

Did the temporary fix resolve the rattle?

Yes, it did!

 

[jack_johnsonCY]

I figured out where mine above-the-driver's-head rattle was coming from. The soft-close grab handle above the driver's door was not attached properly - I could slide the whole handle assembly back and forth by applying small force (the other three handles were attached much better). Probably not screwed well enough at the factory. I will be opening the handle assembly shortly to see if these can be attached tighter. For now I have come up with a temporary fix - see artached. This created extra pressure on the fixing points of the handle and it stopped rattling.

To close the loop on my rattle case - my trusted servicemen (not the official Toyota guys) removed the faulty handle. It is attached to the roof with metal clips, not bolts. They played a bit with the clips system and now the rattle is no more. Not exactly sure exactly what they did to the clips, but I can find out if anyone is interested. Thnx

 

[ultane]

To close the loop on my rattle case - my trusted servicemen (not the official Toyota guys) removed the faulty handle. It is attached to the roof with metal clips, not bolts. They played a bit with the clips system and now the rattle is no more. Not exactly sure exactly what they did to the clips, but I can find out if anyone is interested. Thnx

I’m glad that you got to the bottom of this annoying problem. Thanks for letting us know what the culprit was..

 

[FirstEditionLC2024]

That sounds promising. I’ll give it a try. Thanks for sharing. This rattle is plaguing several LC owners. Eventually, Toyota will have to have a TSB. Thanks again for the tip

 

[johnny burb]

I’m glad that you got to the bottom of this annoying problem. Thanks for letting us know what the culprit was..

This rattle has been driving me nuts since Aug. I took it to the dealership and they suggested it was the chain on the spare tire. I still can’t track it down and will take it back to the dealer.

Was it obvious that the handle was loose and the cause? Mine seem tight but can’t rule anything out.

Thanks!