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infernostripes! · 02-07-2014, 08:23 AM

This morning on my way to work I stated to hear a very annoying rattle coming from the dash I think. I don't think it was from the glovebox so I'm kinda worried it's coming from a loose screw behind the dash or something. Has anyone had this problem?

Thanks!

Scalded Dog · 02-07-2014, 09:11 AM

Haven't had the problem in my Camaro... would make me utterly, maddeningly insane. It's happened in other vehicles, and my eventual solution is to set 'em on fire and roll 'em off a cliff.

Okay, not really, but... the first place I always check is the defroster vents... see if anything fell in there, see if the rattle changes with different blower settings. And, sometimes, a couple of Fonzie- style smacks on the dashboard will shake loose whatever is creating the offending sound.

Just hope that it's not the "Holds- the- whole- car- together" screw. Sucks when THAT one falls out.

Frank in MD · 02-07-2014, 09:21 AM

Man, that sucks. I hate that too. I've made it my mission in life to eliminate noise wherever I find it, that would drive me batshit.

CamaroTom · 02-07-2014, 09:35 AM

I had the same thing on mine and it turned out to be the passenger side A pillar plastic cover rubbing against the dashboard. Push on it and see if it makes any noise. I wedged a small pc of rubber in the joint and it stopped.

infernostripes! · 02-07-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

Man, that sucks. I hate that too. I've made it my mission in life to eliminate noise wherever I find it, that would drive me batshit.

Lol I'm not at the bat shit point but it could get there...

infernostripes! · 02-07-2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

I had the same thing on mine and it turned out to be the passenger side A pillar plastic cover rubbing against the dashboard. Push on it and see if it makes any noise. I wedged a small pc of rubber in the joint and it stopped.

This could actually be the problem! I thought it was coming from the dash and near the door. I'll check it out after work. It only happens when there's drone though.

Scalded Dog · 02-07-2014, 09:54 AM

1LEMayhem's post reminded me: I DID have the problem in the Camaro... It sounded like it was coming from the dash, but was actually the little plastic cover over the seat belt anchor point over my left shoulder. That did have me right on the edge of a twitchy, fetal- position, bout into the depths of insanity, but, right before I poured the gasoline on the car to set it on fire and push it into the gravel pit, I noticed the thing flapping around. Snapped it into place, and, other than the sounds of Scorps and Leppard, the cabin's been pretty quiet since.

Dasche · 02-07-2014, 10:25 AM

I have noticed a faint "cricket-like" sound when the AC unit is on low... and also noticed the same thing when I drove a Malibu loaner w/the AC unit on low... quite annoying!!!

Scalded Dog · 02-07-2014, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dasche

I have noticed a faint "cricket-like" sound when the AC unit is on low... and also noticed the same thing when I drove a Malibu loaner w/the AC unit on low... quite annoying!!!

I hear that "cricket- like" sound whenever I tell jokes, ESPECIALLY in my own house. Often accompanied by a sighing sound from irritated kids. Weird.

Warpaint69 · 02-07-2014, 11:36 AM

Hell, I just wish I could drive my car. Stupid snow.

skibik · 02-08-2014, 10:51 AM

Here is something funny. I drive mine snow, rain or shine and last winter for about 2 or 3 days going to work I could here this rattling sound and it seemed to echo in the car so I could not pin point where it was coming from. The funny part: since I drive mine year round I had stopped at the bank and got a couple rolls of quarters. Broke one open went to the car wash on a Friday, car sat in garage all weekend and come the following week I had this rattle. Turns out it was the loose quarters in the cup holder. Sad part is it took 2 or 3 days to figure out because it didn't sound like coins and it sure didn't sound like it was coming from the consoles cup holders.

Dean.

02-07-2014, 08:23 AM	#1
infernostripes! Drives: 2010 1ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburg Texas Posts: 669	Annoying rattle from the dash? This morning on my way to work I stated to hear a very annoying rattle coming from the dash I think. I don't think it was from the glovebox so I'm kinda worried it's coming from a loose screw behind the dash or something. Has anyone had this problem? Thanks! __________________

02-07-2014, 09:21 AM	#3
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	Man, that sucks. I hate that too. I've made it my mission in life to eliminate noise wherever I find it, that would drive me batshit. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

02-07-2014, 09:35 AM	#4
CamaroTom Drives: 1/70 2013 BRM 2SS RS 1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 1,082	I had the same thing on mine and it turned out to be the passenger side A pillar plastic cover rubbing against the dashboard. Push on it and see if it makes any noise. I wedged a small pc of rubber in the joint and it stopped. __________________

02-07-2014, 09:11 AM	#2
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Haven't had the problem in my Camaro... would make me utterly, maddeningly insane. It's happened in other vehicles, and my eventual solution is to set 'em on fire and roll 'em off a cliff. Okay, not really, but... the first place I always check is the defroster vents... see if anything fell in there, see if the rattle changes with different blower settings. And, sometimes, a couple of Fonzie- style smacks on the dashboard will shake loose whatever is creating the offending sound. Just hope that it's not the "Holds- the- whole- car- together" screw. Sucks when THAT one falls out.

02-07-2014, 09:54 AM	#7
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	1LEMayhem's post reminded me: I DID have the problem in the Camaro... It sounded like it was coming from the dash, but was actually the little plastic cover over the seat belt anchor point over my left shoulder. That did have me right on the edge of a twitchy, fetal- position, bout into the depths of insanity, but, right before I poured the gasoline on the car to set it on fire and push it into the gravel pit, I noticed the thing flapping around. Snapped it into place, and, other than the sounds of Scorps and Leppard, the cabin's been pretty quiet since.

02-07-2014, 10:25 AM	#8
Dasche Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible 1LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Paterson NJ Posts: 62	I have noticed a faint "cricket-like" sound when the AC unit is on low... and also noticed the same thing when I drove a Malibu loaner w/the AC unit on low... quite annoying!!!

02-07-2014, 11:36 AM	#10
Warpaint69 Drives: 2013 VR 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 619	Hell, I just wish I could drive my car. Stupid snow.

02-08-2014, 10:51 AM	#11
skibik Guest Drives: bbbbbb Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bfe Posts: 713	Here is something funny. I drive mine snow, rain or shine and last winter for about 2 or 3 days going to work I could here this rattling sound and it seemed to echo in the car so I could not pin point where it was coming from. The funny part: since I drive mine year round I had stopped at the bank and got a couple rolls of quarters. Broke one open went to the car wash on a Friday, car sat in garage all weekend and come the following week I had this rattle. Turns out it was the loose quarters in the cup holder. Sad part is it took 2 or 3 days to figure out because it didn't sound like coins and it sure didn't sound like it was coming from the consoles cup holders. Dean.