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Annoying rattle/creak

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It has been noticeable for ages but not having used the car for 3-4 weeks, it seems louder - maybe just imagining it.
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It has been noticeable for ages but not having used the car for 3-4 weeks, it seems louder - maybe just imagining it.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I know this is like asking how long is a piece of string... but here goes. I have noticed a rattle/creak from what sounds to be behind the dash/under the windscreen. It has been noticeable for ages but not having used the car for 3-4 weeks, it seems louder - maybe just imagining it. I've checked visually and thumped everything I can see and also removed the plastic trims under the bonnet just in case - but it is still there [ ] It sounds like a bag of spanners behind the dash whenever I go over rough ground - potholes, speed humps, etc. (Even tried slowing down but no difference!) There is no noise if I bounce the car when stationary or turn the steering wheel so I suspect that it relates to something flexing like a bracket or support rather than something just dangling and obvious. Has anyone experienced anything previously that I could look for and I mean ANYTHING before I go out of my mind. If it helps, its a 2000 C4 Cabrio. I'm looking for any options before I bite the bullet and turn this into a major stripdown job in order to cure. Happy rattling. Cheers Dave.

POST 2Original post

Nothing worse than a rattle you can't find... All I can suggest is to let someone drive it with you in the passenger seat so you can have a good listen to see exactly where its coming from... have you tried it roof down?

POST 3Original post

Ive got a slight rattle in my 996 turbo that appears to be coming from behind the centre heating vents above the radio. An Indy has had a look and advised short on starting to dismantle the dash would be best left alone. When I close the vent its not so noticable?

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Guys Simple answer, treat yourselves to a nice sports exhaust problem solved.[ ]

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