Annoying rattle

kieran40 · Dec 4th, 2014, 22:17

The car has developed a annoying rattle from inside the cabin to be precise sounds like around the steering wheel cowell and insrument binnacle any ideas on what it could be. Ill strip it down tommorow have a look.

Sounds metallic rather than plasticy noise, and it's defintly internal as opposed to external.

Orca2 · Dec 4th, 2014, 22:26

Watch out for snakes Kieran . The only good rattler is a dead un.

kieran40 · Dec 4th, 2014, 22:32

If there is a snake in there it's got a screw loose orca lol, it's putting me off my bacon worship good sir

Alexjansen · Dec 5th, 2014, 11:46

Does it happen in a particular rpm range ? I also have a little rattle sound around 2300rpm, have to check that, might be a wiggling bolt..

kieran40 · Dec 5th, 2014, 14:29

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Originally Posted by Alexjansen

Does it happen in a particular rpm range ? I also have a little rattle sound around 2300rpm, have to check that, might be a wiggling bolt..

It's not mechanical I've stripped it down today tightened the steering wheel adjuster just in case, nothing else was loose either it's a mystery, unless it's comming from the door because I had to strip that out a while back to fix the window mech. Age never comes alone lol

Irony is I fitted a new door card yesterday lol so could of had a peak then lol

pierremcalpine · Dec 5th, 2014, 19:03

Funny, I've had a similar rattle appear recently. I wonder if it's weather related. It very much sounds like it's in behind the dash. I'm hesitant to remove anything for fear of creating lounder rattles. I'm going to live with it until it gets worse!

gazO2V40T4 · Dec 5th, 2014, 19:17

I had an annoying rattle in the passenger seat earlier but I found it instantly and told her to shut up lol it was my mum she doesn't like the t4 lol she needed a wipe

dcw · Dec 5th, 2014, 19:32

You say the rattle is metallic, so probably not your answer, but my glove-box lid rattles - I stick a small foam pad at the top to keep it held firm, but every so often this drops off...

David

gatos · Dec 5th, 2014, 20:05

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Originally Posted by dcw

You say the rattle is metallic, so probably not your answer, but my glove-box lid rattles - I stick a small foam pad at the top to keep it held firm, but every so often this drops off...

David

David, there should be two small round rubber stops on the dashboard, where the glovebox rests. Check it you have them. It might be possible that you are missing yours

kieran40 · Dec 5th, 2014, 20:46

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Originally Posted by pierremcalpine

Funny, I've had a similar rattle appear recently. I wonder if it's weather related. It very much sounds like it's in behind the dash. I'm hesitant to remove anything for fear of creating lounder rattles. I'm going to live with it until it gets worse!

Prevention is better than cure mate lol.

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maybe because it only does it over a really bad road

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kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	Annoying rattle The car has developed a annoying rattle from inside the cabin to be precise sounds like around the steering wheel cowell and insrument binnacle any ideas on what it could be. Ill strip it down tommorow have a look. Sounds metallic rather than plasticy noise, and it's defintly internal as opposed to external.

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pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Funny, I've had a similar rattle appear recently. I wonder if it's weather related. It very much sounds like it's in behind the dash. I'm hesitant to remove anything for fear of creating lounder rattles. I'm going to live with it until it gets worse! __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

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gazO2V40T4 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2021 11:50 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Penrith, cumbria	I had an annoying rattle in the passenger seat earlier but I found it instantly and told her to shut up lol it was my mum she doesn't like the t4 lol she needed a wipe __________________ 2002 V40 T4 17" Arcadia's ,Boost Gauge ,Forge Dump Valve And Blanking Plate ,Front Upper Strut Brace

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dcw VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	You say the rattle is metallic, so probably not your answer, but my glove-box lid rattles - I stick a small foam pad at the top to keep it held firm, but every so often this drops off... David __________________ VOC 400 Series Register Keeper The current fleet: 1997 440 LE, 1996 460 CD, 1994 480 GT and 2007 V50 SE Sport

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Orca2 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 24th, 2020 22:42 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow	Watch out for snakes Kieran . The only good rattler is a dead un.

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kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	If there is a snake in there it's got a screw loose orca lol, it's putting me off my bacon worship good sir

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Alexjansen Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2019 11:38 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dijon	Does it happen in a particular rpm range ? I also have a little rattle sound around 2300rpm, have to check that, might be a wiggling bolt..

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