Rattle Behind the Dash
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I had the dealer look for the rattle when I took it in for the recall fixes. Naturally they didn't find anything. It rattled all the way home...
I did find that if I placed my hand on the top of the steering column, it went away.
I folded up a black piece of cloth and wedged it between the steering column and the dash (under the intruments). While it has only been 1 day, I haven't hear the rattle. The fix is also invisible.
I did find that if I placed my hand on the top of the steering column, it went away.
I folded up a black piece of cloth and wedged it between the steering column and the dash (under the intruments). While it has only been 1 day, I haven't hear the rattle. The fix is also invisible.
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Maybe you've got too many coins in the coin holder I thought I had a rattle near the left vent, then I remembered I dumped a bunch of change into the coin holder.
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Originally posted by PoLaK
I found giving a good hit to the top of the tach display console gets it to go away for a while. It only comes bk if I get on a really bumpy road.
I found giving a good hit to the top of the tach display console gets it to go away for a while. It only comes bk if I get on a really bumpy road.
#29
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During the winter, my dash rattle just like described above. I recently received the service manual and took a look at how the dash is put together. Going from memory here, the instrument pod has I think three clips in the back (toward the front of the car). So I thought that maybe the instrument pod had moved slightly toward me away from good contact with the clips. The next time I got in the car, I put both hands on the instrument pod and pushed it hard to reseat it in the clips.
The rattles have disappeared. Give it a shot.
The rattles have disappeared. Give it a shot.
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As Boozehound stated, there is another thread with more 'fixes' in it. I also stated in that thread that my husbands 8 got a rattle in what sounded like the dash, but to the left, so I could have been the instrument cluster. It occured on bumps and made the car sound like it was 20 years old. It would drive him crazy if he didn't turn the radio up. He took it to the dealer and they said it was in the dash. They put more insulation in the dash and VOILA, no more rattle/squeek. My 8 has been fine... NO squeaks or rattles. Mine is an earlier build than his (he has the Dunlops and I have the Bridgestone tires).
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Originally posted by Meowloud
As Boozehound stated, there is another thread with more 'fixes' in it. I also stated in that thread that my husbands 8 got a rattle in what sounded like the dash, but to the left, so I could have been the instrument cluster. It occured on bumps and made the car sound like it was 20 years old. It would drive him crazy if he didn't turn the radio up. He took it to the dealer and they said it was in the dash. They put more insulation in the dash and VOILA, no more rattle/squeek. My 8 has been fine... NO squeaks or rattles. Mine is an earlier build than his (he has the Dunlops and I have the Bridgestone tires).
As Boozehound stated, there is another thread with more 'fixes' in it. I also stated in that thread that my husbands 8 got a rattle in what sounded like the dash, but to the left, so I could have been the instrument cluster. It occured on bumps and made the car sound like it was 20 years old. It would drive him crazy if he didn't turn the radio up. He took it to the dealer and they said it was in the dash. They put more insulation in the dash and VOILA, no more rattle/squeek. My 8 has been fine... NO squeaks or rattles. Mine is an earlier build than his (he has the Dunlops and I have the Bridgestone tires).
neway, back to the rattle... no rattles here yet.... but i've had the car for less than a week. i'd be disappointed if i get the rattles anytime in the near future
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Originally posted by Yanje
wha, u guys got an 8 each? u guys must have alot set aside for petrol costs :p but u're the first household (assuming u guys are in 1 household) that i know of that has 2 8's.
wha, u guys got an 8 each? u guys must have alot set aside for petrol costs :p but u're the first household (assuming u guys are in 1 household) that i know of that has 2 8's.
We still have a Prelude if gas is an issue.
Question: Our dealership is SUPER friendly and will try to help in any way. For those of you who have squeaks, is it the dealership that won't help? Can you simply request extra insulation be added to the dash? Is there any way to go to another dealership?
It only took our dealership about an hour to add the insulation and give a general check-up.
#34
i found one rattle. the air vent outlet that sits on top on the dash.
it is not the a/c adjustable outlet that faces you, but the one that blow on the door window(far left on top of dash). it is poorly glued in. grap it when you are driving and see if the vibration/rattle stops. it drove me nuts. but i glued it better and it stopped. joe
it is not the a/c adjustable outlet that faces you, but the one that blow on the door window(far left on top of dash). it is poorly glued in. grap it when you are driving and see if the vibration/rattle stops. it drove me nuts. but i glued it better and it stopped. joe
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Only rattle I found annoying was from the Homelink Mirror which goes away after I push it together. Inititally, I thought it was from the front dash/center console/navi area but my girlfriend found it and fixed it. Since then, no rattles at all.
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Originally Posted by bumperhead
i found one rattle. the air vent outlet that sits on top on the dash.
it is not the a/c adjustable outlet that faces you, but the one that blow on the door window(far left on top of dash). it is poorly glued in. grap it when you are driving and see if the vibration/rattle stops. it drove me nuts. but i glued it better and it stopped. joe
it is not the a/c adjustable outlet that faces you, but the one that blow on the door window(far left on top of dash). it is poorly glued in. grap it when you are driving and see if the vibration/rattle stops. it drove me nuts. but i glued it better and it stopped. joe
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My rattle comes from the coin tray. The one under the dashboard dimmer and DSC Off button. When I press against it, the rattle stops. Once I let go, I hear rattle again. To many coins.
#38
GUYS CMON if your getting a rattle from the gauge cluster/steering column/ anything in that vicinity.
I would suggest visiting my diy on removing the gauge cluster and fixing the problem. as far as the bose systems on the windows they rattle in my car and note my sideviews are not attached properly.
I would suggest visiting my diy on removing the gauge cluster and fixing the problem. as far as the bose systems on the windows they rattle in my car and note my sideviews are not attached properly.
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Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to go try magixpuma's instrument cluster fix, but my major rattle now comes from the triangular air vent (driver's side) like other people have been discussing... if I press down on it, even lightly, it stops the rattle. I just have to figure out if that's the real cause or not, since there isn't much play in it, like others have said. Hopefully I can get to it after removing the cluster.
I'm getting ready to go try magixpuma's instrument cluster fix, but my major rattle now comes from the triangular air vent (driver's side) like other people have been discussing... if I press down on it, even lightly, it stops the rattle. I just have to figure out if that's the real cause or not, since there isn't much play in it, like others have said. Hopefully I can get to it after removing the cluster.
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Originally Posted by JeffS
Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to go try magixpuma's instrument cluster fix, but my major rattle now comes from the triangular air vent (driver's side) like other people have been discussing... if I press down on it, even lightly, it stops the rattle. I just have to figure out if that's the real cause or not, since there isn't much play in it, like others have said. Hopefully I can get to it after removing the cluster.
I'm getting ready to go try magixpuma's instrument cluster fix, but my major rattle now comes from the triangular air vent (driver's side) like other people have been discussing... if I press down on it, even lightly, it stops the rattle. I just have to figure out if that's the real cause or not, since there isn't much play in it, like others have said. Hopefully I can get to it after removing the cluster.
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Originally Posted by JeffS
Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to go try magixpuma's instrument cluster fix, but my major rattle now comes from the triangular air vent (driver's side) like other people have been discussing... if I press down on it, even lightly, it stops the rattle. I just have to figure out if that's the real cause or not, since there isn't much play in it, like others have said. Hopefully I can get to it after removing the cluster.
I'm getting ready to go try magixpuma's instrument cluster fix, but my major rattle now comes from the triangular air vent (driver's side) like other people have been discussing... if I press down on it, even lightly, it stops the rattle. I just have to figure out if that's the real cause or not, since there isn't much play in it, like others have said. Hopefully I can get to it after removing the cluster.
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I have the rattle that comes from the rear-view mirror also. I did the same, reached up and held it and it stopped. As for the doors. Try rolling your windows down and holding the rubber/plastic seal on the bottom of the door window. That is where mine is rattling also (happened in previous car, so I just figured it was probably the same), but holding it made it stop. I will be telling my service guy the next time I am in.
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Also, for those of you with what you think is a dash rattle, try taking your sunglasses out of the holder in the top of the car. I found that mine were making the noise that I thought was in the dash.
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Originally Posted by Grabitquick
I have one in the same area. Don't know whether it's the vent (as you say, there's not much play in it) or whether it comes from another seam, but it's gotten worse after driving about 1,000 miles in the last week to Northern Cal. and back. I tried some silicone car interior stuff from STP (I detest Armor-All), but may not have sprayed enough or missed the seams around the dash that are actually doing the rubbing/rattling. I'll try again with one of those little plastic straws that come with WD-40 cans and try to concentrate a little spray right down into each seam in the general area of the rattle, and see if that lubricates everything enough to stop the little bugger.
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My rattles came from the mirror which is fixed now
I thought the rattles were coming from the dash as well. When I leaned my head forward I found that they came from the HomeLink mirror. I got it replaced by the dealer under warranty and now the rattlers are gone.
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Originally Posted by JeffS
Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to go try magixpuma's instrument cluster fix, but my major rattle now comes from the triangular air vent (driver's side) like other people have been discussing... if I press down on it, even lightly, it stops the rattle. I just have to figure out if that's the real cause or not, since there isn't much play in it, like others have said. Hopefully I can get to it after removing the cluster.
I'm getting ready to go try magixpuma's instrument cluster fix, but my major rattle now comes from the triangular air vent (driver's side) like other people have been discussing... if I press down on it, even lightly, it stops the rattle. I just have to figure out if that's the real cause or not, since there isn't much play in it, like others have said. Hopefully I can get to it after removing the cluster.
#48
My 8 has developed a rattle in the dash also. I can only hear it when driving on streets that are a little bumpy. I found that if I place my hand on the instrument cluster, the rattle stops. Upon further investigation, I found that the instrument cluster can be moved slightly, so I presume something needs to be tightened up. I plan to have my dealer fix it next time I have the car in for service.
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Looking for Help: anyone who has has Dash Rattling (Behind Tach/Speedo) Fixed..
My mazda dealer fed me the line: "We'll need your call all day; rattles can be hard to diagnose" - I'm hoping to help him out by sending him as much info as possible as to how others have had their rattles fixed. Idealy, somebody would be able to scan their service work order showing what the mechanic did to stop the rattle.
Anyone ?
Thanks!
Anyone ?
Thanks!
#50
You might want to revive this thread: Rattle Behind the Dash; and PM some of the people who were planning to have the dealer check the problem.
magixpuma has a DIY on how to remove the dash and fix a squeaking problem behind the gauge pod.
Hope those two links help.
magixpuma has a DIY on how to remove the dash and fix a squeaking problem behind the gauge pod.
Hope those two links help.