found fix for creaking noise in dash...

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paullyz
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after having horrible creaking noise in dash since delivery I was about ready to take to dealer for repair. inadvertently when I was adjusting headlights I noticed that there were 2 foam blocks hanging off the hood hinges. after closer inspection realized that they were suppose to be fastened to the plastic cover that is where the wipers seat. went to put them back where they belonged and noticed that the Velcro they attached them with had two "hook" pieces and no "loop"; corrected that problem and now when the hood is closed it seems to hold that plastic piece firmly and noise is now gone! if I get a chance will post pics.


matt_a
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Holy cow! If that's all it takes to fix the creaks in our dash, I'll be thrilled!! I can't wait to get home tonight to check it!

paullyz
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it fixed the horrible creaking noise that I had, still do have some other minor noises though when cold in morning...good luck...I will definitely take a rattle when cold then a creak all the time...

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Adding this to the sticky!!!

Great find man...

Vahagn23
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I dont know about creaking sounds, because I have that too and rattling, what I have noticed in my V is that on the side of the driver side door were there is that plastic going down near the dashboard it has a gap about half an inch, and the passenger side doesnt.

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paullyz wrote:after having horrible creaking noise in dash since delivery I was about ready to take to dealer for repair. inadvertently when I was adjusting headlights I noticed that there were 2 foam blocks hanging off the hood hinges. after closer inspection realized that they were suppose to be fastened to the plastic cover that is where the wipers seat. went to put them back where they belonged and noticed that the Velcro they attached them with had two "hook" pieces and no "loop"; corrected that problem and now when the hood is closed it seems to hold that plastic piece firmly and noise is now gone! if I get a chance will post pics.
If you do get the chance, post those pics! I'd love to see some photos to complement the description. Thanks.

The Edge
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the only thing that rattles in my V is the sunglass holder

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boqibama
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I found the conjunction of the air hose under the main dash panel does make noise, but to reconnect them is a huge work including dissemble Passenger SRS.


water500cc
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can someone post picture?mine's having some weird noise too..it's not too loud...i was thinking maybe it's the cold weather..but i can't really tell where the voice is from or if it's "normal" or not...

paullyz
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The noise started again after 1 month, not sure what to do now....turn up the radio I guess

hallieblueberry
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My creaking noise is from the cold weather. Plastic, as you may know, is "harder" is in colder weather. This colder plastic makes creaking noises. When the versa warms up, the creaking stops. It won't happen as much in the summer either.

It just means its cheap plastic.

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williamk10
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are those foam inserts absoloutely necessary? I understand there is a reason for them, but mine have somehow gotten bent out of shape and no longer forms a 90 degree angle so it won't stick on the velcro correctly. I've considered tossing them away.

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The little foam pieces are probably for wind noise reduction. They have too much gap between them and the hood hinges to be for water leak prevention. Take them off and see what happens. You may not notice much of a difference.

I have a whistle above 40mph that I'm trying to find and diagnose. My A/C has to be on, any blower setting, and max A/C lever (recirc) turned on.

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Promise Land wrote:The little foam pieces are probably for wind noise reduction. They have too much gap between them and the hood hinges to be for water leak prevention. Take them off and see what happens. You may not notice much of a difference.

I have a whistle above 40mph that I'm trying to find and diagnose. My A/C has to be on, any blower setting, and max A/C lever (recirc) turned on.
hose by the hood? wow...didn't know that.

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Promise Land wrote:The little foam pieces are probably for wind noise reduction. They have too much gap between them and the hood hinges to be for water leak prevention. Take them off and see what happens. You may not notice much of a difference.

I have a whistle above 40mph that I'm trying to find and diagnose. My A/C has to be on, any blower setting, and max A/C lever (recirc) turned on.
It's because of your Max A/C setting. It's air still passing through the vents and whistling. Mine only does it when I have my sunroof vented/tilted and have it set on Max A/C. If I close my sunroof it stops. Don't know if this'll help, but thought I'd share.


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