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Old 19th December 2006, 21:13   #1
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Default Creaking noise

I have noticed a creaking noise coming from the top of the dash and found that it seems to be the heater vent.
Has anybody expeirenced this and how did you cure it?
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Old 19th December 2006, 21:42   #2
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Hi Roy, mine does tht too, I find if I move the thumbdial it stops momentarilly, I mentioned that to someone, can't remember when, but I was told it is more likely to be the BCU rattling.
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Creaking can be the dash parts moving and expanding especially when cold

BCU rattle is very loud and quite noticeable it sounds like it comes from the clock. My CDT did it at 2200 - 2500 Rpm.
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Old 19th December 2006, 22:28   #4
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It is def the plastic creaking it really creaks when the warmer the air gets i suppose it is expanding with the heat.
it is ok with no heater on but at the moment i would either crash because i could not see where i was going and i would freeze my nuts off
By the way it only creaks when the blower is set on the windscreen.
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It is def the plastic creaking it really creaks when the warmer the air gets i suppose it is expanding with the heat.
it is ok with no heater on but at the moment i would either crash because i could not see where i was going and i would freeze my nuts off
By the way it only creaks when the blower is set on the windscreen.
Get a wood dash. The metal backing for the veneer heats up like a radiator.....toasty and no creaks that I have noticed...
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Old 19th December 2006, 22:50   #6
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Get a wood dash. The metal backing for the veneer heats up like a radiator.....toasty and no creaks that I have noticed...
Don't suppose he had any more did s/he? I really want to do this upgrade.
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Don't suppose he had any more did s/he? I really want to do this upgrade.
In the picture of the advert he had one whole one in the box and an extra instrument section...so he at least has that left! It is a great upgrade, highly recommended!
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has anyone got rattles/creaks from the glove compartment catch itself? How do you get rid of it... I've got tape round it at present and that doesnt work... it has a couple of mm free movement
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Don't suppose he had any more did s/he? I really want to do this upgrade.
How much do you want to pay
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has anyone got rattles/creaks from the glove compartment catch itself? How do you get rid of it..
easy, seven screws and lob it across the garage or isn't that the answer you need ............................
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