Noises

[clarkemode]

I have a 2008 SL HB with CVT. I have so many interior creaks and rattles with this car. The most annoying interior noise is located around the center console where the CVT gear selector is. It sounds like the plastic flexing and it is horrible below 40 degrees outside. Today had a high of 25 and the creaks didnt subside. Does anyone else have this type of noise? What did you do to get rid of it?

Thanks

[jfanaselle]

All of my rattles come from things inside the glove compartment or the pocket above the stereo. I did have one small creak coming from the bezel around the map lights (overhead console). I fixed it by folding a business card into a very small square and wedging it between the bezel and the headliner far enough that it can't be seen.

[BBISHOPPCM]

This is a common issue with any car made with plastic interior. There is a fix, but it involves cramming felt between the cracks of the panels. Do a search for "interior noises" and you'll find the post detailing this process. The creaks don't bother me that much, to be honest.

[gmader2001]

I have the same problem comin from the dash , I find the noise goes away after the heat is on for a few minutes.

[Rockhound]

If you're not too afraid to dig into things, you can find ways to eliminate most of the noises yourself. I've never torn into an almost new car, mind you, but like others have said, when most of the interior parts are plastic, these noises are (almost) unavoidable.

I'd recommend buying some felt cloth and some various foam pieces that you can trim down into manageable chunks and wedges. Most of the plastic-on-plastic seams will be the culprit, of course.

The shift surround on my G20 did the same exact thing - it would creak on corners when the car was flexing. So I disassembled the center console and lined various parts with thin craft foam and felt, everything fit together snugly and there was less plastic/plastic contact between parts.

If you're having trouble locating a noise, take a buddy along to drive or ride with you to help locate problem spots...

[Showcase]

I bought my Sentra last year around this time. The temp went up and down everyday from freezing in the morning, to above freezing in the afternoon. The temp difference made everything in the car rattle! i couldnt stand it! The dealer couldnt get rid of any of them. I installed a strut bar a few months ago, and since then not a single rattle or sqeak!! I guess it does alot more than handling upgrades, since it tightens up the frame!