OK, first of all, I've searched.

Now, I have the dash rattle or as I prefer to call it, squeak problem on the passenger side behind the glove box. Several folks have complained about it before, but if anyone has fixed it, they haven't posted the results. This squeak happens as the car is getting jostled going over bumps and rough highway. It is not related to engine RPM or vehicle speed. I have checked for any loose metal, change, watches, etc. throughout the glovebox, center console, under the seats, etc. I have taken 3 different people on rides to have them attempt to determine the location of the dash squeak, they all point to the same location.

Now, other than taking the car to the dealership to have all the mechanics take my car on hour long joyrides, what is the problem?

"Uh, sir, we still can't hear it. I just dropped off Jim, Bill and Mike from this test run and am picking up Bob, Harry and Kevin to take them out for an hour or so to see if they can hear it. You want any McDonald's or anything while we're out?" :notnice:

My temporary fix is to turn up the stereo, which does a darn good job of getting rid of the noise. However I only have so many cd's and I do like to turn the radio off and listen to the motor quite often, so I need to do something. I would prefer to fix this myself if anyone has identified the offending parts that are rubbing together. Anyone have any info for me?

Sean

 

mine comes and goes-- seems to haunt me more on cold days... although its never really bad.. just a faint squeek

 

I just took mine to the dealership for the second time, to try and get it fixed. I will pick it up this afternoon, so I will let you know if they really fixed it.
You might want to check this thread (guess you might have missed it on the search..) On it, AJStang says:

HTH

 

Just got back from the dealer. They fixed the rattle. It was exactly what AJStang said.

 

There is a rattle/squeeking noise that I noticed and was able to fix it. It's where the passenger side top dash edge meets the a-pillar. There is definitly rubbing there. I put a very small piece of black foam between the two -- you can't even see it, and the rattle is gone. Investigate this and it may solve your problem.

 

Took the car in today for it's first oil change and to fix this issue. Service guy went on a drive with me and thought it might be coming from around the shock tower. After we got back to the dealership he reached up under the passenger side front fenderwell and started tapping his hand on the inner fenderwell liner and viola, there was the squeak.

From what he explained, it was just one of the clips that holds the inner fenderwell on, they removed everything, tightened it up and the squeak is gone. I'm so happy I could crap.

Sean

 

Alright, finaly some stories about dealers who can actually fix things!

 

That's great Sean..... I had to order an new passenger front inner fenderwell a few months ago, because it had a thin spot in it (never squeaked though).

 

I fixed mine the same way with some black foam. I got it at target. Foam brushes for 99cents. I just ripped of the foam and stuffed it between the dash board and a pillar.

No more rattle! and the black foam you can barely see it unless you're looking for it.

give it a try.