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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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I'm going crazy trying to track down a rattle coming from my dash! I have done everything short of removing the dash.....its an '88. Any ideas?
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 10:25 AM
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Default Re: Dash rattle (sweet88)

My '86 had a nasty rattle coming from behind the dash. After tearing EVERYTHING apart and driving the car with the dash innards exposed, I found it, and no wonder it was making noise. The C4 dash structure is designed so that its main support is anchored to the top of the transmission tunnel by four 10mm screws. All of these screws were loose on mine, and the resulting squeak/rattle was horrendous. If you want to check these, you will need to remove the center dash trim plate and the radio to get at them, but it is still easier than taking the dash off.
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 05:57 AM
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Default Re: Dash rattle (sweet88)

Damn it ....what about the rattle comming from the rear of the compartment.....like in the back....by the rear window????

What give's????????????????

As far as what you guys are talking about....have no problems with the front....just the rear??????????


Can anyone help????


thanks...

tony

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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 09:18 AM
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Default Re: Dash rattle (sweet88)

Welcome to the club! Part of my winter project is to remove the dash and loctite it to death. These vettes love to rattle.
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