Dashboard Rattle 2006 Galaxy

[Gusman]

Hi all - am new to forum. My 2006 Galaxy has developed a loud rattle coming from underneath dashboard even at low speed. Any ideas anyone?

 

 

Many thanks

[seatkid]

Obviously you need a new car...... :(

 

A "loud rattle" is so generic a description that the likehood of guessing an answer is 1,000,000 : 1 against.

 

Have you checked for bottles, cans in holders, loose change in cubbyholes/ashtrays/gloveboxes etc?

 

If your car is under warranty, take it to a dealer.

 

Are you sure the rattle in inside the car cabin and not outside says under the car or in the engine bay?Get someone in the passenge seat to try indentify the exact location.

 

Is the rattle constant or under certain conditions? e.g. is it bought on by driving over a hump - in this case it could be a worn ARB link.

 

Try and describe the rattle a little more scientifically.

Edited September 29, 2008 by seatkid

[Gusman]

Hi Thanks for your comments. Ive cleared all junk out of car etc. The rattle is coming from the middle of the dashboard. It is almost like a springy rattle, the only way I can describe it really. It goes in rythmn with the wipers when they are on as well. Sounds like it is coming from behind the air vents? Any further thoughts anyone?

[insider]

A 2006 Galaxy should still be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. You could try taking it back to the Dealer?

[Willie Krashitt]

As you mention the wipers, check that the plastic trim panels below the wiper blades haven't come loose. The clips that hold them are a cr*p 2 piece design that often fail. A frequently noted 'problem' on here and when they are loose, they sound like the noise is coming from inside the dash.

George.