Rattle From Drivers Door Or Dash Area?

[tpurch]

Mk2 galaxy - I got a slight rattle from drivers door or dashboard....I haven't found out where its coming from but its driving me and the wife . Other than that I am very happy ----- so far but I have only had the car for 2 weeks.

Perhaps we could have a new forum area called "Things you love about your Galaxy" because despite the common issues I have had with with the Aircon, door electrics, water in foot wells and front wipers on MK1 Galaxy, VW Sharan, i still went out and got a MK2 Galaxy and love'em (is it just me?) and I know a number people who opted for vauxhall zafira instead of the galaxy and regreted it because they had more problems than I have ever had! worst faults too....

[seatkid]

[quote name='tp1_1uk' post='139209' date='Mar 11 2009, 16:36:19']Mk2 galaxy - I got a slight rattle from drivers door or dashboard....I haven't found out where its coming from but its driving me and the wife .[/quote]

1. Remove all that rubbish from drivers door bin

2. Check all the screws holding the dash are screwed tight.

3. Try losing your temper and banging randomly on the dash and door.

[jkspoff]

Try the bit of trim in the A pillar on the dash and the bit of trim between the door and dashboard that covers up the edge of the dash, these were areas where I found mine rattled, put some cardboard bits in and it stopped.

[seatkid]

[quote name='jkspoff' post='139221' date='Mar 12 2009, 08:41:30']Try the bit of trim in the A pillar on the dash and the bit of trim between the door and dashboard that covers up the edge of the dash, these were areas where I found mine rattled, put some cardboard bits in and it stopped.[/quote]
I'll second that.

[tpurch]

Thanks for the advice....I will let you know when I track down the problem!

[quote name='seatkid' post='139218' date='Mar 11 2009, 22:15:51']3. Try losing your temper and banging randomly on the dash and door.[/quote]

already tried that one! Edited March 12, 2009 by tp1_1uk

[mk1glx]

I had a rattle that sounded like it came from the dash but it ended up being the trim around the seat belt clasp.

[MartinWindsurf]

I have a rattle from under the dash, perhaps more engine or suspension, sounds deep and serious, related to going over bumps, but mainly minor bumps. I've had my head under the dash, no joy, and also had it up on ramps and taken the diesel engine base panel off, nothing loose or rattly. Am thinking it sounds like a shock absorber beginning to fail - had that once before on an older car, changed the shock fixed it, but I think it will cost a bomb to replace a front shock on the Galaxy? Suspension still performs well anyway, and just passed the 11 year old MOT. Will c heck the dash surrounds again, but sounds deeper in thatn that and gradually getting louder.
Grateful for thoughts.
March 2000 diesel 1.9L, had it since new, 85k miles.

[gregers]

sounds like the drop links need changing,do a search for this problem,oh and if it is make sure you get the proper 1s not the cheapo 1s from flea bay.

[MartinWindsurf]

Yep, sounds very likely having just read the other forums entries on front suspension rattles. Sounds like I've been v lucky to get this far (85k miles) before they went, or maybe I'm getting deaf and it's taken me a while.......... (thanks!)

[MartinWindsurf]

Good news, replaced the drop links, rattle gone away! Bought Lemforder ones for ukp 35 each. Am hoping they will last. Tip: lining up the bolts was a little tricky on my uneven driveway, needed a 2nd jack under the main lower ball joint to apply the right amount of upward pressure on the suspension arm, easier than perhaps I make it sound.

[jinksy]

[quote name='tpurch' timestamp='1236789379' post='139209']
Mk2 galaxy - I got a slight rattle from drivers door or dashboard....I haven't found out where its coming from but its driving me and the wife . Other than that I am very happy ----- so far but I have only had the car for 2 weeks.

Perhaps we could have a new forum area called "Things you love about your Galaxy" because despite the common issues I have had with with the Aircon, door electrics, water in foot wells and front wipers on MK1 Galaxy, VW Sharan, i still went out and got a MK2 Galaxy and love'em (is it just me?) and I know a number people who opted for vauxhall zafira instead of the galaxy and regreted it because they had more problems than I have ever had! worst faults too....
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i had rattle from drivers side by door.drove me nuts as i couldnt stop it and i hate rattles.turned out its the plate or whatever its called under the fusebox door by your right foot.i was chuffed when i found it as i thought it was in the door or in the dash somewhere and it would be a pig to find.i pushed it up with my hand and it went away.its come back once or twice but when i mess about with that metal piece it goes again.one day i,ll get down on my knees to see if i can permenantly stop it.jinks