Rattly boot lock.

[Bmx_Bandit]

Anyone else has this probloem with thier 160 or any K12.
When your driving along it sounds like the boot has not locked properly, but it is shut?

 

[D4R73N]

Not saying your wrong, but could it be the parcel shelf?

 

[greg_k12]

Yeah,

i had this problem, got it fixed under warranty - they just replaced a piece of the lock i think - not sure what exactly. then the plastic cover over the hook broke and it made a god-awful noise so they replaecd that as well!

 

[Bmx_Bandit]

Yeah, it's definatley the boot lock. Sounds like metal on metal. It's bugging!

Gettin fixed on tue though(hopefully)

 

[Wolodemer]

Hi there, the rattling noise is the catch and striker on the tail gate, I had mine done not so long ago, but it's rattling again now!!! I wonder if it's a design fault. Com on Nissan/Renault/Whatever buck up.

 

[Yom]

Most hatchbacks get the problem.

Some just get it sooner rather than later.

There might be some rubber stops on the hatch lid, lower areas. Adjust them out a bit and you might be able to rectify it. Otherwise you can try adjusting the alignment of the latch to hold the boot harder into the seals - this makes it harder to close but can eliminate the hatch rattle. Can also cause the hatch alignment to look a bit weird AND on my k11 it also causes the seals to squeak which is rather annoying! I currently wrap the latch in electrical tape as a "quick fix" so to speak. It works for about 2 weeks.

 

[greg_k12]

Had mine done in march - hasn't come back yet (fingers crossed) :suspect:

 

[sg37409]

Hi - Just joined after getting a 55 plate Micra S K12.
I am getting a rattle from the tailgate. When I tested to see if it was properly shut, there was a tiny bit of play when you pulled on the tailgate. I took it back and the dealer adjusted the latch. It made it better but not totally fixed. Now I think the main rattle is coming from the black plastic cover on the bottom of the tailgate (inside). Where the wires come for the heated rear window, if I tap that panel I get that noise. I bunged it up with blue-tack to see if that made a difference, and it did to be honest. But again still happening.

Any more recent experience on this out there ?
Apart from this, I am delighted with the car. I was very sorry to see my old K11 go, but rusted f.sub frame killed it.
thanks
Steve