My fix for the A119 V3's rattling issue

[Gsonz]

Hello everyone

I noticed rattling sounds in the videos recorded by my A119 V3. The rattling was audible when driving over uneven terrain and when driving at higher speeds in general.
I found out that the cam still has some room to when attached to the GPS module which explains the noises. To fix this, I put some felt pads on the cam as you can see in the picture. Now the camera is fitting tighter and noises are also prevented by the soft felt pads. I often read about the buttons causing the rattling sounds, however I couldn't confirm that. The buttons aren't making any noise at all.

I hope this info is useful for somebody. Have a great day!

 

[CaptureYourAction]

The A119V3 comes with EVA foam pads for this very reason. Did you check your A119V3 box for these pads?

 

[Kremmen]

The rattle in newer units is because the buttons are not as tight a fit and it's the buttons that rattle.

I fixed mine here (fix with pictures) :

Rattle buttons

My first V3, bought within 6 months of release is fine, but, my spare V3, bought recently, has a rattling noise over less than perfect roads. After a couple of tests over known problem roads, if I hold my hand lightly over the buttons ....... silent. So I need a ploy to put light pressure on...

dashcamtalk.com

As above though, you do need to cushion the unit to mount with the EVA pad, that is no longer supplied ....... @viofo ..... Why ?

 

[Gsonz]

The A119V3 comes with EVA foam pads for this very reason

Yeah, those are the pads that I used. The manual doesn't mention those pads so I ignored them for some time not knowing what they are existing for. But now I know, thanks.

The rattle in newer units is because the buttons are not as tight a fit and it's the buttons that rattle.

Okay, seems like I have an older unit without that problem. I bought it about 3 months ago. Sad to hear though that the build quality got worse.

 

[CaptureYourAction]

The rattle in newer units is because the buttons are not as tight a fit and it's the buttons that rattle.

I fixed mine here (fix with pictures) :

Rattle buttons

My first V3, bought within 6 months of release is fine, but, my spare V3, bought recently, has a rattling noise over less than perfect roads. After a couple of tests over known problem roads, if I hold my hand lightly over the buttons ....... silent. So I need a ploy to put light pressure on...

dashcamtalk.com

As above though, you do need to cushion the unit to mount with the EVA pad, that is no longer supplied ....... @viofo ..... Why ?

They are supplied with the V3 (though they may have stopped for awhile, then started including them again).

 

[kamkar]

A droplet of some form of thick glue will also work ( once it have hardened ) That will also fill the gap and remove the rattle.
Silicon for sealing things will also work, though here you probably need to smear it out a little for a thinner coat VS a "blob " of it

 

[Jazzik]

If the felt pads came in the box but are not listed in your manual, check this out: