2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Dash Rattle

  1. BlimeyCabrio

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    #2 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 16, 2010
    I have one kinda like that. Don't know if it's exactly the same source. Gonna pull my dash pad and put some foam or felt pieces under there at some point to try to kill it.
     
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    #3 Nitrominis, Sep 16, 2010
    Pen,coin,paperclip,toy etc...sounds like something you will eventually find?
     
  3. YeloMini

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    #4 YeloMini, Sep 16, 2010
    Pulling the dash pad looks fairly involved so hopefully I can get my dealer to do it.

    No toys, paperclips, coins, etc have even been loose in my car! :)
     
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    #5 cal330ci, Sep 16, 2010
    Sounds like theb centre dash pin. Used to line the dash up when its installed at the factory
    Need to remove the dash pad
     
  5. Justa Jim

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    #6 Justa Jim, Sep 16, 2010
    It looks like a PITA, but it really is not. Had mine apart including the center stack and was surprized that it was eaiser then I thought it would be.

    Jim
     
  6. YeloMini

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    #7 YeloMini, Sep 16, 2010
    Did you remove the top pad of the dash? I think that is part I need to pull out and put felt underneath. There's a separate rattle that I can stop by pressing down on the top of the dash behind the tach area as well. We'll see what my dealer says about it next week. So far they put in a good effort to help fix rattles. These are new.
     
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    #8 YeloMini, Sep 17, 2010
    I pulled the light sensor completely out today and test drove. Same rattle so that eliminates that. Since it's dead center, you're probably right.
     
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    #9 Justa Jim, Sep 17, 2010
    No, I just pulled the front face down. Not sure how to go about the top pad, but I'm sure someone here does.

    Jim
     
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    #10 lotsie, Sep 17, 2010
    My 03 has the odd dash rattle, but I fixed it by installing a Megan racing exhaust, and playing the music louder:p

    Mark
     
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    #11 YeloMini, Sep 17, 2010
    I wouldn't mind if this was an odd rattle. But happens every time the car is driven. Either I find a fix or I can't drive it. This rattle is loud enough you can't have a conversation. Probably at least as loud as an exhaust mod. :)

    I was able to find the instructions in the Mini TIS. Will be my next plan of attack if the dealer isn't interested in fixing it.
     
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    #12 Dr Obnxs, Sep 17, 2010
    When you do it...

    it's good to have some contact cement and some felt. The first gens (especially early ones) had lots of issues with that. Mine included. When I had the cover off, the cloth tape around the center pin had shifted and there were other issues as well. I added felt in several places and many many years later, they've never returned.

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    #13 YeloMini, Oct 12, 2010
    Got my car back from the dealer where they addressed this issue. The alignment lugs in the upper dash panel (top of the dash) were damaged/worn. A new dash top was installed and it's now a silent car again.
     
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    #14 Porthos, Oct 19, 2010
    Meh it happens. My rattles a little. But a few smack in and around that I think it is coming from normally takes care of it.
     
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    #15 Rae, Oct 19, 2010
    Mine rattle seems to be coming from the same place, but under the dash. Drives me nuts!!! Thanks for the hints on how to find it!
     
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    #16 YeloMini, Oct 19, 2010
    That was the trouble with this one. It wasn't something that happened a few times and pressing on the dash would silence it for a while. It was 98% of the time.

    That's the same place as this rattle. It was under the dash. Try pressing down on the plastic piece inside the defrost vent. Not the trim around the vent, but if you reach through the 2 center slots of the opening you'll feel plastic blocking the air path there. These 2 center openings aren't really open. Press down on this plastic. That usually silenced the noise, but not always. If it's out of warranty you could pull the dash pad and try to insulate the centering pins.