rattle noise when driving

fordbigman · 09-12-2006, 04:27 AM

I have a rattling noise in what seems to be in the dash in front of the driver side, when slowed down it stops and when windy it get louder, I checked everything and now I stomped, I of my friends says it could be some foam in dash but how is the air getting in.

anyone ever come across this

mochester · 09-12-2006, 10:19 AM

well im no expert

but it sounds like you've got something rattling in your dashboard

glad i could help

Ford4x4Chik27 · 09-12-2006, 03:14 PM

What kind of vehicle is it? Year make and model please? It shouldn't be too hard to pull your dash off on the driver's side and take a look see.

scottie · 09-13-2006, 11:31 AM

i think it could be any kind of object, maybe peices of foam, acorns or the remains of an unfortunate animal. doesnt sound like a safety concern, but pull the dash off and check it out, i bet it would be pretty evident once you take a look

mudseeker · 09-13-2006, 11:36 AM

just a thought, but if it is a older truck it could be the vent you pull open by the e-brake and hood latch.

brianpwalker · 09-13-2006, 04:45 PM

if its the truck thats in the picture then it could be under the hood. in mine it was the vaccuum operated vent opener. it would come unhooked and drove me nuts until i figured out thats what it was. i ziptied every ******* thing on that motor before i found it. it was on the passenger side right behind the defroster fan. hope this help
Brian

The Bondo King! · 09-13-2006, 05:22 PM

there is an entrance on my car(at least) with a vacuum deal on it that opens to let fresh air in. a little rubber flap opens, its probably that. but then again, mines a chevy...

fordbigman · 09-15-2006, 05:34 PM

Thanx all found the prob it was a vaccum.

09-12-2006, 04:27 AM	#1
fordbigman Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	rattle noise when driving I have a rattling noise in what seems to be in the dash in front of the driver side, when slowed down it stops and when windy it get louder, I checked everything and now I stomped, I of my friends says it could be some foam in dash but how is the air getting in. anyone ever come across this

09-12-2006, 03:14 PM	#3
Ford4x4Chik27 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sac-Town, Cali Posts: 1,711	What kind of vehicle is it? Year make and model please? It shouldn't be too hard to pull your dash off on the driver's side and take a look see. __________________ '93 Isuzu Amigo, Toyota Axles/Tcase/Drivelines, 35" MTR's. '01 Pathy, DD. ************************************ A fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says W T F.....**

09-13-2006, 11:31 AM	#4
scottie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Florida (Palm Beach), originally from south of BOSTON Posts: 644	i think it could be any kind of object, maybe peices of foam, acorns or the remains of an unfortunate animal. doesnt sound like a safety concern, but pull the dash off and check it out, i bet it would be pretty evident once you take a look __________________ im a straight shooter with upper management written all over me

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09-12-2006, 10:19 AM	#2
mochester Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 103	well im no expert but it sounds like you've got something rattling in your dashboard glad i could help

09-13-2006, 11:36 AM	#5
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,155	just a thought, but if it is a older truck it could be the vent you pull open by the e-brake and hood latch.

09-13-2006, 04:45 PM	#6
brianpwalker Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6	if its the truck thats in the picture then it could be under the hood. in mine it was the vaccuum operated vent opener. it would come unhooked and drove me nuts until i figured out thats what it was. i ziptied every ******* thing on that motor before i found it. it was on the passenger side right behind the defroster fan. hope this help Brian

09-13-2006, 05:22 PM	#7
The Bondo King! Full Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA Posts: 10	there is an entrance on my car(at least) with a vacuum deal on it that opens to let fresh air in. a little rubber flap opens, its probably that. but then again, mines a chevy...

09-15-2006, 05:34 PM	#8
fordbigman Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	Thanx all found the prob it was a vaccum.