Mystery noise-solved
#1
Mystery noise-solved
Most of us have probably had a mysterious vibration /rattle, etc. Mine sounded like a tinny vibration up near the dash or center console. I couldn't find the source (or could the dealer) and it always bugged the crap out of me on the aggregate roads. Had to turn up the music to cover it. Now the embarrassing part....as I'm cleaning the car last week, I bump the rear license plate with my knee and it produces a very familiar rattle. Yes...the license plate frame was not fully tightened at the lower two screws. Cranked down all four and silence. Perfect example of how these weird little sounds can travel and be very misleading. Actually, I'm just an idiot for not figuring it out sooner.
#2
Rennlist Member
Most of us have probably had a mysterious vibration /rattle, etc. Mine sounded like a tinny vibration up near the dash or center console. I couldn't find the source (or could the dealer) and it always bugged the crap out of me on the aggregate roads. Had to turn up the music to cover it. Now the embarrassing part....as I'm cleaning the car last week, I bump the rear license plate with my knee and it produces a very familiar rattle. Yes...the license plate frame was not fully tightened at the lower two screws. Cranked down all four and silence. Perfect example of how these weird little sounds can travel and be very misleading. Actually, I'm just an idiot for not figuring it out sooner.