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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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I have this slight rattle when I hit the throttle behind my dash right in the middle...

Not sure what it is, but its driving me NUTS!!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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get the dash fascia's stripped, and boot it with a passenger to locate, maybe a torch too, tell you what, it could be loads of things as there's a whole load of bits and pieces behind there.

The main component is the heater matrix with vents attached, the stereo and switchpacks. Look and feel for anything loose like screws and clips etc. Good luck
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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the most common rattle I have is between the fascia of the radio and of the heat/ac controls - they seem to like to get together and drive me crazy - a push at the top of the radio stops it for a while... going to have to address it eventually.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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Go for a spin on the roughest road you can find with a passenger and get them to press the radio/clock surround/heater controls/dash top vents/solar sensor/roof light panel etc.

This is the best means to chase them (mine seems to be the clock surround and one of the dash top vents [the windscreen demister ones]).

How loud is it and what's the rough frequency?

All i can say is good luck and it's SO satisfying when you sort them!

Alex
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:26 AM
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I have found the vents on the top by the windshield crack and rattle a bit, try those as you can easily apply some pressure while you drive
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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It was the radio. Something behind it and/or the plastic part that goes around it was rattling.

Soooo annoying.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Bingo! Welcome to the club... did you do anything to eliminate it, and if so, what?
 
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