My 99 RC has a rattle also,seems to be coming from
either under the dash or right against the firewall
behind the dash.Sounds metallic,like a tin can.It`s
been there for a long time.Must not be exhaust related
since they just replaced my cat,and the noise has not
changed in occurrence or pitch.Hard to tell exactly
whether the noise is under me or in front of me.Is
your noise metallic-sounding,or like vibrating plastic
parts? Steve P.
--- rsuter@bizfon.com wrote:
>
>
> I've still been unable to locate an annoying rattle
> in my '99 CC's dash. I
> purchased an automotive stethescope and have
> localized the rattle to the upper
> right area of the instrument cluster. I've removed
> the dash bezel, lower cover
> (under the steering column) and the instruments, but
> the rattle continues and I
> can't seem to track it down any closer to the
> source. It does not rattle all the
> time, just on medium size, fairly sharp flaws in the
> road. I must really be a
> sight driving with a stethescope in my ears! :-) ...
> And probably as bad as the
> cell phone drivers!
>
> I suspect the heating ducts or the "dash pad", but
> am leary of taking more of
> the dash apart. Has anyone pulled their dash pad?
> How many pieces had to come
> off first? Is the "padded" portion and the
> "plasticy" portion with the defrost
> vents two distinct pieces or one?
>
> thanks,
>
> Rick
>
>
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Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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