skl2

I had a loud dash rattle and after some searching, ended up fixing it by tightening the 10mm bolt behind the ash tray housing. However, my fix seems to be shortlived. I usually end up loosening and retightening this bolt once every couple of months due to the rattle coming back. Is there any longer term solution?

Thanks.

milutintin

Loctite?

skl2

I dont want to end up welding this bolt in there because its not exactly loosening up right now...when I go to readjust, it is still very tight. Its not like its backing out a lot, so loctite might affect my ability to loosen and retighten in the future, dont you think?

CADguy

I would try either Loctite (Threadlocker Blue 242), or a lock washer.

skl2

lock washer might be a good next step...thanks for the idea.

S98CS

most dash rattle is the lock lever behind the glove box **** ( screw backs off)
disassemble grease lock tite on
go for a drive
goggle the item I found it
Stephen

skl2

Interesting...do you access with gove box open or closed?

Mark in Baltimore

If the bolt isn't actually loosening, I'm not sure how Loctite or a lock washer will resolve the issue. Also, is it a plastic-sounding rattle, metallic-sounding rattle or what? It almost sounds like something behind the ash tray housing needs to be padded to prevent two objects from hitting one another.

skl2

When it is making the rattle sound, if I simply push up on the lower dash the sound goes away. This tells me its the lower dash squeaking against the mid-dash where the CCU and Radio are.

993MAN

I hate rattles in 993's. Total bitches to sort out.
Just like the air rushing in sound from the passengers side door (RHD car)

I just gave up!