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      12-18-2022, 05:08 AM   #1
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Behind dash rattle - and access

I have a behind the dash rattle. It sounds plastic, happens most when the road has a jiggly surface, location seems to be to the right of the steering wheel behind the dash somewhere. (UK car). It reduces in the cold weather.
How do I look behind the dash? thanks
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      12-18-2022, 07:42 AM   #2
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Funny enough I've got one which is behind the glove box so on the opposite side. Not tackled it yet buy YouTube had a video about access.

For you try taking the air vent out between steering wheel and door. It just pulls out. You can get access to a fair bit through there.

Also removing the instrument cluster is surprisingly easy and will probably be more what you need.
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      12-18-2022, 01:46 PM   #3
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I used this video if I recall correctly and an LED flexi probe flashlight.
Did break a tab behind the radio or HVAC but everything replaced tightly.

In the end it was just time and the rattle went away after a few months. My dash disassemble didn't help.

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      02-20-2023, 10:28 AM   #4
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Thanks for the tips. I can get the air vent, light cluster and little glove box out, all just pull out pretty straightforwardly. I used a plastic ruler to start them off, but still haven't found the rattle. Wondering if I should try the door card next.
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      02-21-2023, 10:24 AM   #5
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I have one and it’s driving the wife crazy. I just turn the hearing aids
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      03-19-2023, 04:24 AM   #6
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I have narrowed it down to being inside the A pillar, about knee height when driving.
So does anyone know of any plastic fittings/flaps hiding in there?
thanks
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      03-18-2024, 05:42 PM   #7
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Did you find the cause of this rattle? I have one in the same place and it’s starting to drive me crazy!
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