Annoying Dashboard rattle - Page 2

Avulon · 11th February 2016, 12:39

That our cars are so refined and normally quiet at road speed that we do hear those little rattles and buzzes at all.

Mind you, most of the time I find that what I thought was a new annoying rattle is something either in the glove box or on the shelf above, in the center bit by the ashtray or something in a doorpocket, or.... something on the little shelf above the light switch. That's a lot of places to check!

klarzy · 11th February 2016, 17:30

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Originally Posted by GibsonMarshall

Sounds like a good idea. Have you done this to your car and if you have, would it be possible for you to get some pics and explain how you did it?

Cheers!

simples, get someone else to drive while you put a little masking tape on all the spots in the car that rattle at different revs, lift the trims responsible and use the little self adhesive pads to fill the gaps, then replace the trims on the nice soft non rattle inducing pads and silence is abound...

GibsonMarshall · 12th February 2016, 10:00

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Originally Posted by klarzy.com

simples, get someone else to drive while you put a little masking tape on all the spots in the car that rattle at different revs, lift the trims responsible and use the little self adhesive pads to fill the gaps, then replace the trims on the nice soft non rattle inducing pads and silence is abound...

Well, I can easily tell you which parts are causing the noises. It's that whole black upper part of the dashboard. Mostly the creaking appears right next to the a-pillars on both sides. I tend to get the famous BCU-rattle as well, which I'll cure soon. It's not constant however, only getting it sometimes and if I do, it goes away after 5 minutes or so. Could this have something to do with the dashboard-creaks? I've noticed that it's there especially when it's cold and the car gets warmed up. Pushing the dashboard slightly in these spots causes it to crackle as well, however it's cured temporarily when doing so (most of it, at least).

EastPete · 12th February 2016, 10:18

I have put a piece of black UVPC window sealing strip pushed into the gap between the windscreen and the front (bonnet) edge of the dash. This together with a bit of round rubber strip (an O-ring cut open is good for this) pushed into the gap between the dashboard and the 'wood' trim above the clock, has cured my dashboard rattles.

Pete

klarzy · 12th February 2016, 15:54

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Originally Posted by GibsonMarshall

Well, I can easily tell you which parts are causing the noises. It's that whole black upper part of the dashboard. Mostly the creaking appears right next to the a-pillars on both sides. I tend to get the famous BCU-rattle as well, which I'll cure soon. It's not constant however, only getting it sometimes and if I do, it goes away after 5 minutes or so. Could this have something to do with the dashboard-creaks? I've noticed that it's there especially when it's cold and the car gets warmed up. Pushing the dashboard slightly in these spots causes it to crackle as well, however it's cured temporarily when doing so (most of it, at least).

hey I don't have any of that!! I just had the plastic facia rattles...

David Lawrence · 12th February 2016, 18:47

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Originally Posted by klarzy.com

hey I don't have any of that!! I just had the plastic facia rattles...

I don't have any creaking either. In mine all the control boxes rattled. I suspect that the bcu was the he main one, that transmitted vibration to all the others, and they in turn along the brace bars to everywhere else. Stopping the bcu one, then coating the main faces of the others with silent coat got rid of all my rattles. The car is very solid and rattle free now so if there were any creaks i would certainly hear them.

johnnyb44 · 12th February 2016, 18:58

Mine used to rattle badly until I put some foam draught excluder along the whole length between were the dash meets the bottom of the windscreen. Just wedge it in with a long screw driver . I originally used a length of TV coax Ariel lead which also worked but changed it over the the draught excluder for a neater job.

batz · 13th February 2016, 16:27

I have three individual rattles and traced them as follows: A heat shield has fallen onto the exhaust below the rear passenger area. The centre vents in the dash are rattling a bit and the front passenger door lock button rattles if it's not locked. Something to think about!

roverbarmy · 13th February 2016, 16:59

One of my glove box hinge pins was loose. A bent piece of wire rod of the correct size to replace the dodgy pin cured it.

GibsonMarshall · 20th February 2016, 15:11

I've managed to cure most of it by putting some leather type stuff into the gap in between the dashboard and the windscreen. However some of it is still there. On the passenger's side, I'am able to push the dashboard in a little, so there is some movement going on which shouldn't be there. Any ideas?

Cheers and thanks so far!

11th February 2016, 12:39	#11
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	We are all so lucky... That our cars are so refined and normally quiet at road speed that we do hear those little rattles and buzzes at all. Mind you, most of the time I find that what I thought was a new annoying rattle is something either in the glove box or on the shelf above, in the center bit by the ashtray or something in a doorpocket, or.... something on the little shelf above the light switch. That's a lot of places to check! __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

12th February 2016, 18:58	#17
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,720 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Mine used to rattle badly until I put some foam draught excluder along the whole length between were the dash meets the bottom of the windscreen. Just wedge it in with a long screw driver . I originally used a length of TV coax Ariel lead which also worked but changed it over the the draught excluder for a neater job. __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

13th February 2016, 16:59	#19
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,060 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	One of my glove box hinge pins was loose. A bent piece of wire rod of the correct size to replace the dodgy pin cured it. __________________ Oil in my veins!

12th February 2016, 10:18	#14
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	I have put a piece of black UVPC window sealing strip pushed into the gap between the windscreen and the front (bonnet) edge of the dash. This together with a bit of round rubber strip (an O-ring cut open is good for this) pushed into the gap between the dashboard and the 'wood' trim above the clock, has cured my dashboard rattles. Pete

13th February 2016, 16:27	#18
batz Avid contributor MG ZT190 and MG ZT 160+ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kensworth, Beds Posts: 168 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I have three individual rattles and traced them as follows: A heat shield has fallen onto the exhaust below the rear passenger area. The centre vents in the dash are rattling a bit and the front passenger door lock button rattles if it's not locked. Something to think about!

20th February 2016, 15:11	#20
GibsonMarshall Newbie Rover 75 Tourer 1.8 Club Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wetzlar/Germany Posts: 22 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've managed to cure most of it by putting some leather type stuff into the gap in between the dashboard and the windscreen. However some of it is still there. On the passenger's side, I'am able to push the dashboard in a little, so there is some movement going on which shouldn't be there. Any ideas? Cheers and thanks so far!