I hear an annoying noise when shifting especially in third fifth gear. I think the cracking noise come from where the leather trimming of the shifter attach to the console. It doesn't feel smooth when I shift and it's getting on my nerves. Anyone else got that?

 

The noise is coming from the leather wrap inside the car?

 

Yes, I think. Or the console... It's not the transmission... Its like a "TICK! TICK!" if I shift strongly. Just feel cheap...

 

The only noise i hear when shifting is when i shift from first to second... All i hear is a nice little bark of the tires

 

It could be your keys jangling. Or the false bottom of the cup holder moving about. When you say "tic tic," that is what I would look for.

My arms rest on the console as well. Could the lid of the unit be moving?

 

I think I know what he is talking about. The leather wrap around the shifter kind of "pops" when it shifts right after startup when it's cold outside. It's not THAT big of a deal, I don't think. I don't think it does it anymore though. Not sure if that's what you're hearing.

 

Could be it Chad. I think it does it more when it's cold outside. I think it's coming from the bulge at the base of the leather wrap at the place it ties up to the console. If I push there I can hear the sound. Definitely no big deal but I tought maybe something was cracked down there on my car...

 

I would think it's more cosmetic than anything mechanical. Maybe someone else that has experience with this sort of thing could chime in?

 

Have you made any enemies lately? It's not a bomb, is it?

 

hehe... I'm may have some enemies but even them wouldn't dare put a bomb in such a nice car!

 

Have you tried using a leather cleaner on it? This may loosen the material up or even create a cheap lube for it...

 

Could be an idea Bob...

 

I hear the same noise. I find that pushing down on the rectangle trim helps. It is caused by the trim vibrating.

 

That's exactly what I mean 2Slack. The problem is in the rectangle trim..

 

I have a crackling noise coming from the back of the dash. Haven't really tried to figure out what is caused it though. Sounds something like bubble wrap popping or something expanding due to heat.

 

I have a rattle on the passenger side of the dash and the drivers side. I have drove myself crazy trying to find them. I have done everything but take the dash apart. They are real loud when I am cruising around 60 or 70 mph. I have a Bassani exhaust system and the vibration from it just enhances it. You can't take it back to the service department for a rattle can you?

 

Definately different problems. My sound seems to go away once the car is heated up. I'd check that rattle out David. You can DEFINATELY take it back to the service department. You didn't pay for a rattling car.

 

Thanks Dan. I will take it by the dealership this weekend and let them listen to it and see if there is anything they can do.

 

I found that the cause of a mysterious rattle I had was the passenger side belt-holder not being snapped. It's worth a try.

 

Preacher, do you only notice it on cold days? I have tons of creaks and cracks in my car when it is really cold but when it is warmer out, like 10 degrees they are not so bad.