Rattle from center tunnel under ashtray/handbrake
#1
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Rattle from center tunnel under ashtray/handbrake
Before you suggest, its not the ashtray, the cigarette lighter, the flashlight in the cig lighter, nor the stuff in the ashtray (back end keychain for the flashlight in the cig lighter, or the eyeglass cloth). I removed them all and put them aside and there is still a sharp, almost metal on metal or metal on plastic rattle.
2009 997.2
When driving on rough pavement (ie the normal interstate roads round the Puget Sound). I'm sure its something under that area of the handbrake or along that tunnel. Putting additional mass and pressure on the plastic cover (ie the center trim) quiets the rattle by dampening the vibration.
Anyone have a clue what it could be? A set bolt backing loose from a brake/gear cable adjuster?
2009 997.2
When driving on rough pavement (ie the normal interstate roads round the Puget Sound). I'm sure its something under that area of the handbrake or along that tunnel. Putting additional mass and pressure on the plastic cover (ie the center trim) quiets the rattle by dampening the vibration.
Anyone have a clue what it could be? A set bolt backing loose from a brake/gear cable adjuster?
#2
That area houses gear shift cables and assembly. Stock (non-cup) cable has plastic connecting ends that could induce some rattle. If this is the case you should feel some play when changing gears (assuming manual car). Otherwise it could be as simple as a broken off piece/clip of plastic housing.
#3
@Mikok - Do you have PDK or 6MT? If PDK, make sure it's not coming from the PDK shift trim. What I had was more like a buzz, metal on metal rattle that only occurred on rough surfaced roads. Pressing on the PDK shift trim (near the PDK shifter) silenced the buzz. I upgraded the factory plastic PDK trim with the leather one and the buzz went away by itself.
#4
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I had a similar rough-road-induced buzz coming from the center console area.
It was the metal "cigarette snuffing circle" in the ashtray itself buzzing at high speeds on less-than-smooth surfaces.
Removed the little circle, which can be separated from the ashtray. All fixed.
It was the metal "cigarette snuffing circle" in the ashtray itself buzzing at high speeds on less-than-smooth surfaces.
Removed the little circle, which can be separated from the ashtray. All fixed.
#5
Drifting
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@Mikok - Do you have PDK or 6MT? If PDK, make sure it's not coming from the PDK shift trim. What I had was more like a buzz, metal on metal rattle that only occurred on rough surfaced roads. Pressing on the PDK shift trim (near the PDK shifter) silenced the buzz. I upgraded the factory plastic PDK trim with the leather one and the buzz went away by itself.
I know its not ashtray/cig extinguisher related, as I had pulled the whole ashtray out of the slot and the buzz continued. Once I find out what it is, I'll report back.
#6
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Tracking down the source of an interior "noise" is tricky.
As you've already posted, what sounds like it's coming from one place is usually bouncing off that place from some other spot. Arrrgh.
But - when you DO find it, and FIX it - that's a great feeling. Or, you could always turn up the sound system.
As you've already posted, what sounds like it's coming from one place is usually bouncing off that place from some other spot. Arrrgh.
But - when you DO find it, and FIX it - that's a great feeling. Or, you could always turn up the sound system.
#7
Instructor
My '06 S has a part time vibration from the flat black piece in front of the shift lever. I can push on the piece of plastic, directly in front of the storage bin and the vibration stops.
The niose is more pronounced when everything is cold. It usually goes away when the interior warms up.
Tony
The niose is more pronounced when everything is cold. It usually goes away when the interior warms up.
Tony
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Before you suggest, its not the ashtray, the cigarette lighter, the flashlight in the cig lighter, nor the stuff in the ashtray (back end keychain for the flashlight in the cig lighter, or the eyeglass cloth). I removed them all and put them aside and there is still a sharp, almost metal on metal or metal on plastic rattle.
2009 997.2
When driving on rough pavement (ie the normal interstate roads round the Puget Sound). I'm sure its something under that area of the handbrake or along that tunnel. Putting additional mass and pressure on the plastic cover (ie the center trim) quiets the rattle by dampening the vibration.
Anyone have a clue what it could be? A set bolt backing loose from a brake/gear cable adjuster?
2009 997.2
When driving on rough pavement (ie the normal interstate roads round the Puget Sound). I'm sure its something under that area of the handbrake or along that tunnel. Putting additional mass and pressure on the plastic cover (ie the center trim) quiets the rattle by dampening the vibration.
Anyone have a clue what it could be? A set bolt backing loose from a brake/gear cable adjuster?
I will buy a beer to whoever posts the solution!
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There is an electrical umbilical that runs the length of the console and is 'taped' into several locations. Could be simply the tape let go. You may be able to feel this along the underside by remove the e-brake insert and/or ashtray.
I'll try to get some images tomorrow. I think we have a full console with electrical in our warehouse.
I'll try to get some images tomorrow. I think we have a full console with electrical in our warehouse.
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#12
Burning Brakes
I don't think it's a loose electrical harness, but your pics would be great to help me understand the possibility. It literally appears to be that the button one depresses to release the brake is loose and then rattles with vibration from the road. I tried to turn it gently but it doesn't appear to screw in.
Holli82, do you have exactly the same problem?
Doug
Holli82, do you have exactly the same problem?
Doug
#13
I have a buzz there. It sounds like another garbage speaker grille, but is located in the parking brake area. In fact, when I rest my hand on the parking brake, no noise.
I fixed it by resting my right shoe on the gas pedal, with extreme prejudice.
I fixed it by resting my right shoe on the gas pedal, with extreme prejudice.
#14
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I don't think it's a loose electrical harness, but your pics would be great to help me understand the possibility. It literally appears to be that the button one depresses to release the brake is loose and then rattles with vibration from the road. I tried to turn it gently but it doesn't appear to screw in.
Holli82, do you have exactly the same problem?
Doug
Holli82, do you have exactly the same problem?
Doug
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