Dash rattle induced road rage, help!
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Dash rattle induced road rage, help!
Title says it all, please help me not be constantly irritated when I am driving because of a loud rattling noise coming from seemingly (could be anywhere in the cab, I dunno) the middle of the dash.
So far I have tried the trick of stuffing 5/8 caulk backing in between the dash and the windshield per the Tundra forums, and that did exactly squat.
I have taken the dash apart as far as taking the stereo out and checking the HVAC controls right above it, removing the whole glove box and I can't isolate exactly what is making the noise.
I am stumped, annoyed and tired of taking the dash apart. Anyone have any ideas or know of something I missed?
Thanks in advance for any help.
*Edit: Duh, I forgot to mention I have a '96 4x4 Extended cab 3.4
So far I have tried the trick of stuffing 5/8 caulk backing in between the dash and the windshield per the Tundra forums, and that did exactly squat.
I have taken the dash apart as far as taking the stereo out and checking the HVAC controls right above it, removing the whole glove box and I can't isolate exactly what is making the noise.
I am stumped, annoyed and tired of taking the dash apart. Anyone have any ideas or know of something I missed?
Thanks in advance for any help.
*Edit: Duh, I forgot to mention I have a '96 4x4 Extended cab 3.4
Last edited by Threkin; 03-31-2011 at 01:58 PM.
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What'cha driving? I had a bit of a rattle that went away after removing and reinstalling the dash pad - I noticed during removal that some of the attaching bolts had loosened up after 1/4 million miles
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I'll have to try that, but something tells me it's too damn noisy in the cab at any speed to hear it on video, but I'll give it a shot!
I think what might be the most effective would be to get the dash opened up and drive around with a buddy and have him try and find it, it's kind of dangerous driving around with one hand in the dash, lol.
I was kind of hoping this was a common problem with a easy fix. I'll post up whatever I find out, whenever I find it.
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Did you ever get this figure out? I recently bought a '96 Tacoma 3.4 4x4 last week when it was warmer out...never heard any rattling sounds but today the temp dropped significantly and I keep hearing a rattle/ticking type sound coming from what seems to be behind my gauges. Stops when the car stops, but picks up when moving at any speed. I have not done any investigation into this my own since this has been the first night I have heard it...strange
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Did you ever get this figure out? I recently bought a '96 Tacoma 3.4 4x4 last week when it was warmer out...never heard any rattling sounds but today the temp dropped significantly and I keep hearing a rattle/ticking type sound coming from what seems to be behind my gauges. Stops when the car stops, but picks up when moving at any speed. I have not done any investigation into this my own since this has been the first night I have heard it...strange
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Here's a thread over at 4x4wire.com that the truck owner did to solve the dash popping/creaking noise...
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...e=0#Post546174
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...e=0#Post546174
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Here's a thread over at 4x4wire.com that the truck owner did to solve the dash popping/creaking noise...
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...e=0#Post546174
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...e=0#Post546174
Thank you for the link! I have yet to try it but it sounds like a great idea!
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I just noticed the rattle to start a few weeks ago. May have to do a little more careful listening and then open my truck up for some minor surgery after I get a few other projects out of the way.
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