Rattling sound from dashboard.. help..

[Chrispie]

Hi,

 

some times i like to drive my car without any music on, to enjoy some 'serenity' and allowing myself to indulge in some deep contemplation while driving. but...

 

Recently i can hear rattling noise coming from unknown sources in the front left area of the dashboard. It is getting really irritating. I know it is extremely hard to pinpoint the fault, but does anyone has any solution at all?

 

 

Thanks for any advise.

Edited September 14, 2008 by Chrispie

[Picanto]

you are asking a strange question. i doubt anyone can help just by reading your words.

[Tkseah]

Earplugs??

[Boyboy]

eh u 4th gear still ask this kinda qn

 

what have u tried on ur own?

 

got try, remove all the loose items and every damn thing from glove box? if not, go and try first. if have...

 

check ur air filter/airbox etc. could be rattling and it will give u a sound which sounds like it's from dashboard, but actually coming from engine bay.

 

at least tt's what i diagnosed in my el cheapo anyhow modify korean ride

[Boyboy]

behind glovebox also might have aircon filter. check that as well. but really, other than this kinda advice, u have to look see on ur own

[Limxiaoming]

should be the wires under your dashboard came loose. just tell the SEs when u doing your next servicing and they will tighen the wires for you.

[Leepee]

I also have this rattling sound in my car.

Its more like resonance from some loose panels/cables at 1700-1800rpm.

 

I know how you feel. Its really a hassle to take out everything from the glove compartments, remove the HU and check the stereo cables, etc.

If one has a full day of free time, maybe the step by step testing and elimating method is feasible.

But I know most don't have the time to trouble shoot the sound.

 

What to do.....get a more luxury car like Lexus or BMW will maybe solve the problem.

[Chrispie]

bro... desperate thats why lah..

[Tkseah]

My hyundai also got rattling that i cannot solve.. mine rattler is my driver's seat belt buckle..

[Watwheels]

Try removing all your barang barang u put inside your car. See still got sound anot?

[Chrispie]

been driving and asking my passenger to try to zoom in on the source... damn difficult man.. I think ear plugs as suggested by one of the bro seems like a good idea.. haha.

 

Some ppl dun care abt such sound.. but im damn anal one..

[Boyboy]

quality is indeed suspect but reliability is there.

 

just saw one tomyam altis, interior leather panel (door side) coming out

 

mine is hard plastic everywhere, more chance for rattling but at least everything stays in place

[Chrispie]

Solved my rattling problem. How I did it:

 

Spray lubricant into the rubber seal between my windscreen and the roof. Who could have guessed that??