*Help* Dash Rattle with *With Video*

[chrisg35TOR]

Hi I have been trying to sort out this dash rattle for quite some time now with no luck. Has anyone had a similar issue as in my video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqwGPJ1 ... e=youtu.be

- I have tried removing the cowl and wipers (the cowl is a common problem)
- Removed the centre speaker and poked around to see if anything is lose or ratling
- Removed the two top vents up by the windshield.

Pushing on the dash or wedging anything between the glass and dash does not do anything.

It sounds like it is coming from the centre of the dash about 1 inch below.

Attached is a video. The car is out of warranty, I brought it to the dealership last week and they could n't resolve it.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[joe603]

Try removing the Radio and put foam tape around the wire looms...the video almost sounds like it's the seats; hard to pinpoint.

Check out the FSMs (link in my sig) on how the dealership handles rattles. Good luck!

[audtatious]

I've heard similar from the front center dash and usually it's from the passenger seatbelt rattling against the center console and echoing. That's in my '08 G37 though.

[chrisg35TOR]

Ok I managed to figure out what the problem was. It was the battery tie down. The battery was slightly loose and would squeak over bumps. subsequently the vent intake is right by the battery and this is why you would hear the noise by the top vents.

[audtatious]

Yes, the intake is right behind it. Good catch!