Dash rattle

[2001Yukon]

What would be making a rattle on the driver's side dash. It sounds like a tin plate (firewall?) or something. Only happens on rough roads and bumps.

I've looked underneath the dash and see nothing. Short of ripping the dash out (waiting till I get my new stereo) then what could it be?

 

[Rivieraracing]

Sounds kind like you and I have the same noise going on,mine makes the noise somewhere at or under the steering wheel in the dash, let me know what you find if you tear yours apart!!

 

[PUGLIA]

Yeah, I have that on my 02 Tahoe. On the driver's side, behind the dash, there is a metal brace running horizontally along the bottom. If you hear it rattle reach down with your hand grab the dash and you'll hear it stop. A quick fix is to fold up some paper and slip it in between the metal brace and the dash. I am still working on a more permanent solution, just haven't had a lot of time or keep forgetting about it till I get on the road. I will post something when I figure it out.

 

[Rivieraracing]

Yeah, I have that on my 02 Tahoe. On the driver's side, behind the dash, there is a metal brace running horizontally along the bottom. If you hear it rattle reach down with your hand grab the dash and you'll hear it stop. A quick fix is to fold up some paper and slip it in between the metal brace and the dash. I am still working on a more permanent solution, just haven't had a lot of time or keep forgetting about it till I get on the road. I will post something when I figure it out.

Yeah, post a picture of what area you are talking about when you get a chance, I've tried what you mentioned and it didn't work but I may still be grabbing at the wrong area of the dash!

 

[PUGLIA]

Ok here you go. It is the metal brace the emergency brake release is bolted to. I hope you can see it from the picture. I can actually push up on the brace and get it to squeak. I hope this helps you.

 

[Rivieraracing]

Cool, I think I see what you are talking about, I will have to go out and check mine out!! Thanks for the pic!

 

[PUGLIA]

No problem, let me know if you come up with a fix!

 

[Abn Panzer]

My noise was caused by a loose wire connection. Didnt look as thought it woul have been the cause and might never have found it if I didnt notice a broken zip-tie. When stopped the wires looked like they should have but when I moved/hit bumps it would 'tick'/cause a rattle sound.

Just noticed your mount of the Brake controler....
Is that what it is?

If so... You have it mounted correctly? Does it work well like that?
I ask as I have Tekonsha P3 (Looks similar to the pic and why I ask). I understood that it had to be parrallel to the ground (+/-).
is mine, but it looks as though your manual-overide would be easier to reach if you needed to use it.

 

[PUGLIA]

Yes, I have the P3 as well. I love it and it works great! I pull around 4,700lb's for my biz frequently I have never had a problem with it. I watched the DVD a few times and mounted it the way they did. It works great I can see the screen and yes reach the manual brake overide! It has an automatic leveler built in and you are able to mount it from 0-70*. I am short and do not have monkey arms so I would much rather have quicker access to the manual overide in case of an emergency!

 

[Z71Tahoe2004]

My noise was caused by a loose wire connection. Didnt look as thought it woul have been the cause and might never have found it if I didnt notice a broken zip-tie. When stopped the wires looked like they should have but when I moved/hit bumps it would 'tick'/cause a rattle sound.

Abn Panzer:
Where did you find the loose wire connection? Where did you see the broken zip tie? I've got the same problem and it's driving me nuts.