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williaa68

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Some combination of the Brands Hatch novice track day and the you drive event seems to have caused my 2007 C4S to develope a rattle from the driver's side dashboard somewhere. I managed to capture a bit of it on video so could probably post it to you tube and link it if it is relevant but I wondered is this sort of thing likely to be covered by the Porsche warranty? It only happens at speed (say 60mph +) not on smooth roads and so wont be that easy for the OPC (Tonbridge in my case) to diagnose. Any suggestions or tips? Thank you. Andrew
 
I would suggest the best thing to do is ask the OPC and see what they say. It depends how comprehensive the extended Warranty is. Worth having a read of the small print as well before you call them.
 
I think its quite common for rattle to be one of the reasons the our cars visit the OPC, however as you say, a nightmare to diagnose.
Your OPC will decide on whether to charge for investigation or not.. and may depend on your relationship with the service operative.

garyw
 
Rattles can be deceiving in their origin , try taking out the front covers for the screenwash filler in the front luggage area. These can become loose and make a rattling noise that you hear in the cabin.
 
My car has an annoying buzz in a similar location which comes and goes, mainly when it's cold. What I have noticed is that if I rest (very little pressure) my hand anywhere along the dashboard front leather surround it ceases. Is there any clear/reliable documentation about how to dismantle this area, which may well mean taking the glovebox out etc. as my experience of asking the OPC to resolve can result in other rattles and weakened parts (which then break when you drive away!).
 
Driving back from the airport last night the rattle had gone completely! How strange. One of the speaker cover grills does seem a bit loose though, although I have no idea what i do about that! Good tip re the screenwash too. I will check that, thank you.
 
I have spent many hours finding rattles on cars I have owned over the years because it's my pet hate, I always find they are easier to lve with if you have to if you know where they come ! My methods are below.

First to save family arguments you find the rattle while someone else drives.

Strip the car of all lose items, mats, sun glasses, log books, sound transmits along strange paths, IE seems like a dash rattle but can be an object in the boot rattling against a metal bolt.

Next get yourself a long 12 inch plus screwdriver and insulate the shaft, place your ear on the handle and the shaft tip on the areas of the rattle it will help you locate and hear the resonance. Beter still if you have doctors stethoscope, Learnt this from a Rolls Royce worker who's job was to find rattles.

Can't say I have cured all my rattles over the years but over 50%, only cars I have ever owned with no rattles ever were an Audi A6 2009 model and a couple of early 90's mercs.

Good luck

 
Just resolved a persistent and annoying rattle for my daughter in her Mini 1. Turned out to be 2 CD jewell cases in her glove box! [8|]

Regards,

Clive.
 
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