FIXED - Sun Visor Rattle/Vibration Noise (Solution)

[Midwestjeepguy]

Despite having felt pads taped to the windshield bolt heads, a rattle returned from my sun visor area (2018 JLUR). After a quick look it was clear the culprit was the mirror cover vibrating against the plastic windshield molding above it. I then noticed the rubber bump stops on the molding, that are designed to stop the visor from vibrating against it, seemed awfully short. So an Amazon search yielded fuel filler door bump stops that looked like they could snap in place of the factory bump stops. Sure enough, super easy swap! Just pull the old ones out and push the new ones in, only takes seconds and no drilling. $6 for a set of 8 (wanted extras in case I damaged any). Some model years have 2 rubber stops per visor and some have 3 per visor, make sure to check before you order. You can buy them here https://a.co/d/ivFHCiO.

Now the sun visor has enough of a gap not to vibrate against anything. I was able to get rid of the felt pads and the short factory rubber bump stops. See pics below of before/after and the new rubber stops I purchased (in case the link above expires):

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[The Fixer]

Wow, this is a great tip! My passenger side visor rattles all the time. Gonna get the 8 pack as well since we have 3 JLs in the house.

 

[CopperMtnGuy]

That's an awesome tip. I'm going to have to check mine now and see if that is what my rattle is.

 

[PrimeTime4370]

I will have to check in to this. Mine recently developed a squeak/rattle noise on the passenger side. Sounded like it was coming from the upper door area.

 

[Midwestjeepguy]

Wow, this is a great tip! My passenger side visor rattles all the time. Gonna get the 8 pack as well since we have 3 JLs in the house.

That's an awesome tip. I'm going to have to check mine now and see if that is what my rattle is.

I will have to check in to this. Mine recently developed a squeak/rattle noise on the passenger side. Sounded like it was coming from the upper door area.

Hopefully this is the solve for all of you! Let me know how it goes.

 

[Tortolabob]

Thank you! I have been searing for this noise ever since I Brought my 23 Rubi home. Thanks again

 

[PrimeTime4370]

Well, unfortunately, this was not my issue. Tried folding the visor down and still had noise. I think it may be the freedom panel moving around.

 

[Overkill]

Well, unfortunately, this was not my issue. Tried folding the visor down and still had noise. I think it may be the freedom panel moving around.

Check the 4 bolts that hold the windshield also. There have been some on the forum that had theirs be loose.

 

[PrimeTime4370]

Check the 4 bolts that hold the windshield also. There have been some on the forum that had theirs be loose.

Yeah, one on the drivers side was loose. Rattled like crazy. this more of a squeak sound. Rubber sounding. If that makes sense.

 

[rickinAZ]

Fixed my vibration! OP, you are my new hero.

 

[The Fixer]

Fixed my vibration! OP, you are my new hero.

Same here! I meant to post on this thread again, I got these bumpers early this week and popped them in. What an improvement!

 

[pfletcher229648]

Despite having felt pads taped to the windshield bolt heads, a rattle returned from my sun visor area (2018 JLUR). After a quick look it was clear the culprit was the mirror cover vibrating against the plastic windshield molding above it. I then noticed the rubber bump stops on the molding, that are designed to stop the visor from vibrating against it, seemed awfully short. So an Amazon search yielded fuel filler door bump stops that looked like they could snap in place of the factory bump stops. Sure enough, super easy swap! Just pull the old ones out and push the new ones in, only takes seconds and no drilling. $6 for a set of 8 (wanted extras in case I damaged any).

Now the sun visor has enough of a gap not to vibrate against anything. I was able to get rid of the felt pads and the short factory rubber bump stops. See pics below of before/after and the new rubber stops I purchased:

Always appreciate info that helps settle down the rattles.

Looking at your pictures it seems you haven't installed the visor bracket clips. I highly recommend them to prevent experiencing visor dangle.

 

[Midwestjeepguy]

Always appreciate info that helps settle down the rattles.

Looking at your pictures it seems you haven't installed the visor bracket clips. I highly recommend them to prevent experiencing visor dangle.

They’re there. Bought ones with a great design, all metal and mount flush. It’s hard to notice them.

https://a.co/d/5SVIY7T

 

[Midwestjeepguy]

Fixed my vibration! OP, you are my new hero.

Same here! I meant to post on this thread again, I got these bumpers early this week and popped them in. What an improvement!

Oh man, no better feeling than finally getting rid of an annoying rattle!! Glad it worked!

 

[Dwightrerskine]

https://a.co/d/91wg0XA

link to the bump stops that @Midwestjeepguy referenced above.

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