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Good Day folks, how can I reduce the switch rattle of my doors? The doors are dampened and the switches are the last thing to deal with. Its mostly on the driver side master switches.
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BobTheBirdTurd
If it's the switch module. Wrap with cloth tape.
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BobTheBirdTurd said:
If it's the switch module. Wrap with cloth tape.
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This. All the switches in my Toyota rattled like crazy. One layer of cloth tape and all is quiet.
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Going to try this tomorrow.... thanks
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I wrapped and placed cloth tape on everything where 2 pieced of plastic touched or even got close. Went through 5 or so rolls and still not done.
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What kind of cloth and tape? I hsVe some secondskin audio overkill 1/8 inch, however tape doesn’t reliably stick to it and it sucks trying to use CA super glue lol 😆
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The best stuff I have used is the OEM VW/BMW tape, but that stuff is expensive. I went through 3 rolls of that and switched to legit Tesa 51608 tape. Don't buy the fake stuff as it doesn't stick for 💩. I've been through 2 1/2 rolls of the 51608 and it sticks just fine.

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Edit: ^ He beat me to it.

Not cloth and tape… cloth tape. I use Tesa brand but I’m sure there’s others that work also.

1 Inch x 49.2 ft Wire Harness Cloth Tape Wiring Harness Automotive Cloth Tape Noise Damping Heat Proof Adhesive Fabric Tape for Automotive Electrical Wrap Protection Insulation Cable Fixed (2 Rolls) https://a.co/d/cN6m6vu
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MrHarris said:
What kind of cloth and tape? I hsVe some secondskin audio overkill 1/8 inch, however tape doesn’t reliably stick to it and it sucks trying to use CA super glue lol 😆
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For sticking to Second Skin stuff, I use aluminum and Gorilla tape.
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How do you know if it’s legit Tessa tape brand? They all seem to say they’re Tessa tape on amazon lol. Similar prices too kind of
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TheTodd said:
Edit: ^ He beat me to it.

Not cloth and tape… cloth tape. I use Tesa brand but I’m sure there’s others that work also.

1 Inch x 49.2 ft Wire Harness Cloth Tape Wiring Harness Automotive Cloth Tape Noise Damping Heat Proof Adhesive Fabric Tape for Automotive Electrical Wrap Protection Insulation Cable Fixed (2 Rolls) https://a.co/d/cN6m6vu
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I have a couple rolls of that brand, it doesn't stick well. Under the hood I used Tesa 51035, it sticks well.

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5 Rolls Tesa's Most Advanced High Heat Harness Tape 51036 Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

5 Rolls Tesa's Most Advanced High Heat Harness Tape 51036 Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
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How do you know if it’s legit Tessa tape brand? They all seem to say they’re Tessa tape on amazon lol. Similar prices too kind of
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You have to check the description. It will say genuine Tesa with the number. The 2 links I posted are the real deal as I have bought both of those. When you get it, it will say Tesa on the inner sleeve, if it doesn't, send it back. The 2 links I posted should be real, they were when I bought from them.
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thank you for your time Bob, it is much appreciated. I used to think Tessa tape was only for a semi effective wiring heat shield solution or Somethjng. But now i know I can use it for the door switch rattles which are plenty in a modern Jeep suv.

The links to amaze are real by the way, thanks again.
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thank you for your time Bob, it is much appreciated. I used to think Tessa tape was only for a semi effective wiring heat shield solution or Somethjng. But now i know I can use it for the door switch rattles which are plenty in a modern Jeep suv.

The links to amaze are real by the way, thanks again.
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For rattle isolation, use the 51608 cloth tape. You can look at my build log for how I use it.
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BobTheBirdTurd said:
I have a couple rolls of that brand, it doesn't stick well. Under the hood I used Tesa 51035, it sticks well.

www.amazon.com

5 Rolls Tesa's Most Advanced High Heat Harness Tape 51036 Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

5 Rolls Tesa's Most Advanced High Heat Harness Tape 51036 Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
www.amazon.com
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Good catch! I did a quick search saw the red on the inner band and copied the link. My bad… don’t use the stuff I linked.

For the record I use the legit Tesa tape. Here’s what the inside of the roll should look like…

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