Creaking noise driving me nuts
09-08-2020, 02:38 AM
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Car is in the dealer at the moment. They asked to keep it for a few days as the diagnosis will happen in steps as they disassemble the dash and screens etc. I’ll report back on the hopeful fix.
To be fair to the dealer there was no argument after they had been in the car with me. The tech speculated could be an alignment issue with some components as the creaking seems to appear as the chassis flexes over undulating surfaces and corners.
To be fair to the dealer there was no argument after they had been in the car with me. The tech speculated could be an alignment issue with some components as the creaking seems to appear as the chassis flexes over undulating surfaces and corners.
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09-08-2020, 07:05 AM
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You should get a survey from Porsche following the appointment. If they don't provide good service, provide negative feedback which they do care about.
Or you could just go to a different dealer
09-08-2020, 11:37 AM
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Hi guys first time poster here with first time 911, a 992 Cab 4S, 2k km so far.
Got to say the driving dynamics of the car are everything I hoped for but I have found the build quality to be a bit so so for a car at this price and with the bullet build quality that is the 911 reputation. I have a number of rattles and squeaks but one in particular is driving me nuts. It's an intermittent creaking noise coming from what sounds like the steering wheel cowl or the lower dash behind the steering wheel or maybe behind the dash. No amount of prodding, pressing or other rattle detection techniques are helping. Seems to appear when cornering and on rougher surfaces. Needless to say the dealer can't replicate or more likely find the source.
Anyone here had anything similar or any particular suggestions? As I say I have had other rattles too, the rear seat on the passenger side and the passenger seat to name two. Not impressed with this on a €150k car. But the dash one is the worst.
I am loath to have the dealer take the dash out as previous experience with this type of major trim removal and refit might or might not find a fix but others issues can appear.
Any suggestions much appreciated.
WB
Got to say the driving dynamics of the car are everything I hoped for but I have found the build quality to be a bit so so for a car at this price and with the bullet build quality that is the 911 reputation. I have a number of rattles and squeaks but one in particular is driving me nuts. It's an intermittent creaking noise coming from what sounds like the steering wheel cowl or the lower dash behind the steering wheel or maybe behind the dash. No amount of prodding, pressing or other rattle detection techniques are helping. Seems to appear when cornering and on rougher surfaces. Needless to say the dealer can't replicate or more likely find the source.
Anyone here had anything similar or any particular suggestions? As I say I have had other rattles too, the rear seat on the passenger side and the passenger seat to name two. Not impressed with this on a €150k car. But the dash one is the worst.
I am loath to have the dealer take the dash out as previous experience with this type of major trim removal and refit might or might not find a fix but others issues can appear.
Any suggestions much appreciated.
WB
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09-09-2020, 10:01 AM
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I've had an annoying creaking (rattling) noise for as long as I remember. First I thought it was coming from somewhere in the dashboard area, but then I realized it was coming from the roof area instead. I actually then went for a test drive together with a dealership technician as at first, they were not able to hear the sound at all when they did a test drive without me. As a result, we both agreed the sound was clearly coming from the roof area and booked a time for investigation and a fix. While waiting for the visit, I was able to narrow down the sound to clearly originate from the rear-view mirror panel (there might be other sounds too but this one is the worst). I took my car in yesterday, mentioned this to the technicians, and am now waiting for the fix.. Will report afterwards when I'm wiser!
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09-17-2020, 03:54 PM
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I got the car back from the shop, without the creak, for about 20 miles and its back. They reported a component behind the dash was loose. Its going back for a second try.
Am I the only one that experiences this as a very rattly creaky car? Maybe its my expectation thats wrong.
Am I the only one that experiences this as a very rattly creaky car? Maybe its my expectation thats wrong.
09-17-2020, 04:12 PM
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I guess I'm an oddball. Yeah, I know the car's really expensive. And I definitely have some creaks and rattles. But I don't care. With the sport-exhaust at 6000 RPMs, I can't hear any of them. And that's worth the price to me.
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09-17-2020, 05:30 PM
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I got the car back from the shop, without the creak, for about 20 miles and its back. They reported a component behind the dash was loose. Its going back for a second try.
Am I the only one that experiences this as a very rattly creaky car? Maybe its my expectation thats wrong.
Am I the only one that experiences this as a very rattly creaky car? Maybe its my expectation thats wrong.
11-28-2020, 07:10 PM
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Where in SoCal
I live in SoCal and these rattles have been my only complaint with my 2020 911 C2S.
Anybody know where the best dealership is down here to ACTUALLY fix this stuff?
Irvine = no fix and screwdriver gouge to my dash
South Bay = we don’t hear it
?? open to any suggestions within reasonable driving distance from Irvine CA
Anybody know where the best dealership is down here to ACTUALLY fix this stuff?
Irvine = no fix and screwdriver gouge to my dash
South Bay = we don’t hear it
?? open to any suggestions within reasonable driving distance from Irvine CA
11-28-2020, 07:45 PM
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I live in SoCal and these rattles have been my only complaint with my 2020 911 C2S.
Anybody know where the best dealership is down here to ACTUALLY fix this stuff?
Irvine = no fix and screwdriver gouge to my dash
South Bay = we don’t hear it
?? open to any suggestions within reasonable driving distance from Irvine CA
Anybody know where the best dealership is down here to ACTUALLY fix this stuff?
Irvine = no fix and screwdriver gouge to my dash
South Bay = we don’t hear it
?? open to any suggestions within reasonable driving distance from Irvine CA
12-06-2020, 09:18 PM
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I had one rattle and after second attempt to address it I now have 2 more rattles! One is behind the seatbelt one in steering column and one in A pillar! I now raised it with the service manager. I am so angry to give the car back yesterday telling me all is fixed!
05-05-2021, 08:55 AM
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I think I have the same issue
Mine makes the same squeaking noise from inside the driver side dashboard, it only happen in the morning when car is cold, then goes away after 20 mins or so when the car and temperature heats up.
see attached video clip.
is this the noice of the steering rack touching the boot? Or something else?
see attached video clip.
is this the noice of the steering rack touching the boot? Or something else?
05-05-2021, 10:44 AM
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Mine makes the same squeaking noise from inside the driver side dashboard, it only happen in the morning when car is cold, then goes away after 20 mins or so when the car and temperature heats up.
see attached video clip.
is this the noice of the steering rack touching the boot? Or something else?
see attached video clip.
is this the noice of the steering rack touching the boot? Or something else?
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