Annoying dash rattle

[ewizzy]

Hi guys, this is my first post on here, and I would just like to start off by complimenting yourselves on a great forum

Ive just picked up a new TDi FR 2.0 diseasal and its a fantastic car, apart from that bloody dash rattle

Its not noticable until I go over 95 - 100 mph (on my private test road of course) then when I go over that speed, all I can hear is an annoying rattle coming from behind the stereo (or somewhere similar)

Just wondering if anyone has managed to cure this yet?

Thanks and Kind Regards

Alex

 

[DanGB]

Ive had several rattles and knocks, but they've all dissapeared eventually

 

[Carnivor]

Its not noticable until I go over 95 - 100 mph

Alex

wow my dash rattle happens over 25mph

 

[ewizzy]

I think I may take the stereo out and see what I can see. Tie up and loose cables etc.

Thanks for the responses

 

[MartH]

Mine seems to be behind the glove box and is worst at tickover! Going to have a look at it myself.

 

[kevinjp]

I have a rattle in mine behind the dash somewhere on the passenger side behind the glovebox, only happens when you go over 60. My car is in the garage at the moment as they are trying to find the cause, so far they have removed the dash but it's still there, they are now going to remove the crash bar. Hope to get it back early next week, so will let you know what they find.

 

[shafton red]

got a rattle on mine behind the centre consol... gonna spray some silicone spray on it to try and sort it out. In the meantime i just turn the music up!

 

[kevinjp]

Garage found the rattle, it was coming from the Bulkhead. They have insulated it and touch wood it has not rattled since!

 

[ewizzy]

Any chance you could get an exact description of what was rattling, so we can also ask our dealerships to look in that place for the rattle?


Kind Regards

Alex

 

[Carnivor]

any update on this? i cant really be without the car to long, if its something i can do without warranty voiding i'll give it a go

 

[Greytop]

Garage found the rattle, it was coming from the Bulkhead. They have insulated it and touch wood it has not rattled since!

I too would be interested to know how your rattle was rectified by your dealer, it sounds like it may be the same problem I am experiencing with my FR. Can you up date us? Thanks.

 

[lc_allan]

When I mentioned the dash rattle on my new to me LCR. The dealer said straightaway it was the crashbar behind the dash and is a common fault. I am booking it in under warranty to have it looked at soon.

 

[Carnivor]

would this be something that could be done while you wait? I cant really not have the car for a few days, but i can take a day off work and wait for it to be done.