Rattle in dash behind 3 gauge pod only above 5k rpm

JAYNO20 · 01-23-2013, 12:12 AM

It only happens above 5k RPM, otherwise I never hear it... Any ideas where its coming from?

1st · 01-23-2013, 12:16 AM

The motor is on high rev pushing out that powah!!

280z/300zx · 01-23-2013, 12:29 AM

I have the same thing except mine usually only happens between 2-3k rpm and only in the winter when it's cold out. I'm sure it's something under the dash but I'm not about to rip it all out to try and fix it.

Same could be said for the dreaded shifter knob rattle. Only happens at about 3-5k rpm and only when cold.

JAYNO20 · 01-23-2013, 01:01 AM

This happens even during warm weather... only at 5k+

LiquidCrewZ · 01-23-2013, 01:04 AM

It's most likely an animal of some kind that is trapt in your dash!

1st · 01-23-2013, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidcrewz

it's most likely an animal of some kind that is trapt in your dash!

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enkei2k · 01-23-2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAYNO20

It only happens above 5k RPM, otherwise I never hear it... Any ideas where its coming from?

in dash behind 3 gauge pod?

Haboob · 01-23-2013, 11:30 AM

Bunch of smart-asses!

Do you notice any movement in the gauge itself? Wondering if it could be what's loose or a connector/wire in the back.

Either way, sounds like you may have to rip apart the dash to find the cause.

JAYNO20 · 01-23-2013, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

in dash behind 3 gauge pod?

That's where it sounds like it's coming from I could be wrong..

FlawlessZ · 01-23-2013, 12:52 PM

I get the same thing too...But during high RPM and strong vibration...

nmjaxx9 · 01-23-2013, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidCrewZ

It's most likely an animal of some kind that is trapt in your dash!

I was just gonna say this.

The 3 guage is still a design fail they should have added some new components that could be handy. OP looks like you have to rip apart your dash, GL!

JAYNO20 · 01-24-2013, 12:34 PM

I don't have any noticeable vibration with it... just the sound...

juld0zer · 04-05-2013, 10:43 AM

Someone else mentioned that it could be grit stuck between the windscreen and the cowl covers.

Otherwise, take a look here:
Dash Board rattle

Might save you (or a young monkey at the dealer) ripping apart the dash and introducing 10000 more rattles!

scottIN · 04-05-2013, 11:06 AM

My MB had TONS of rattles. Everywhere, anywhere. It's what I got for buying the first year of production. Anyhow...

Have someone else drive and start pushing down on different areas near seams where the sound is coming from. When you find a spot that stops the rattle, take a small piece of double sided tape like 3M body tape (about 1/2" x 1/8") and push it down in the seam with something like a paint scraper. Push it as far as it will go so you don't see it. Repeat as necessary. Anything to separate and / or wedge the panels will work, the advantage to using double sided tape is that it won't work it's way out.

I'll bet I had 50 pieces of it in my Mercedes to stop all the rattles - but you couldn't see a thing.

Pelican170 · 04-05-2013, 02:16 PM

I have rattles all over my trunk, not up front. It could be many things... possibly in the engine but sounds like inside? you have the filters close to there, the plastic panels that pop rivet in and around your wiper blades, battery holder vibrating?? Are you sure its definitely inside the cabin in the dash?

Its my biggest annoyance with these cars, they rattle like crazy. Honestly dont know if I could buy another Nissan due to that.

01-23-2013, 12:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Rattle in dash behind 3 gauge pod only above 5k rpm It only happens above 5k RPM, otherwise I never hear it... Any ideas where its coming from? __________________ 2010 Solid Red NISMO #0334 - SOLD 2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1

01-23-2013, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	The motor is on high rev pushing out that powah!! raymondo510 likes this.

01-23-2013, 01:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	This happens even during warm weather... only at 5k+ __________________ 2010 Solid Red NISMO #0334 - SOLD 2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1

01-23-2013, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
FlawlessZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 595 Drives: 12 PW 6MT Rep Power: 13	I get the same thing too...But during high RPM and strong vibration... __________________ 2012 PW - 6MT \| Meisterschaft CBE w/ ECV \| EVO-R Front Lip \| Enkei SP3-RS JDM Wheels \| Sticky Hankook RS-3's \| Megan Racing Springs \| Hot Shift Knob \| JDM Brake/Fog Light

01-24-2013, 12:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I don't have any noticeable vibration with it... just the sound... __________________ 2010 Solid Red NISMO #0334 - SOLD 2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1

01-23-2013, 12:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	I have the same thing except mine usually only happens between 2-3k rpm and only in the winter when it's cold out. I'm sure it's something under the dash but I'm not about to rip it all out to try and fix it. Same could be said for the dreaded shifter knob rattle. Only happens at about 3-5k rpm and only when cold.

01-23-2013, 01:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
LiquidCrewZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 159 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 13	It's most likely an animal of some kind that is trapt in your dash!

01-23-2013, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	Bunch of smart-asses! Do you notice any movement in the gauge itself? Wondering if it could be what's loose or a connector/wire in the back. Either way, sounds like you may have to rip apart the dash to find the cause.

04-05-2013, 10:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 138	Someone else mentioned that it could be grit stuck between the windscreen and the cowl covers. Otherwise, take a look here: Dash Board rattle Might save you (or a young monkey at the dealer) ripping apart the dash and introducing 10000 more rattles!

04-05-2013, 11:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 54	My MB had TONS of rattles. Everywhere, anywhere. It's what I got for buying the first year of production. Anyhow... Have someone else drive and start pushing down on different areas near seams where the sound is coming from. When you find a spot that stops the rattle, take a small piece of double sided tape like 3M body tape (about 1/2" x 1/8") and push it down in the seam with something like a paint scraper. Push it as far as it will go so you don't see it. Repeat as necessary. Anything to separate and / or wedge the panels will work, the advantage to using double sided tape is that it won't work it's way out. I'll bet I had 50 pieces of it in my Mercedes to stop all the rattles - but you couldn't see a thing.

04-05-2013, 02:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	I have rattles all over my trunk, not up front. It could be many things... possibly in the engine but sounds like inside? you have the filters close to there, the plastic panels that pop rivet in and around your wiper blades, battery holder vibrating?? Are you sure its definitely inside the cabin in the dash? Its my biggest annoyance with these cars, they rattle like crazy. Honestly dont know if I could buy another Nissan due to that. __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's Last edited by Pelican170; 04-05-2013 at 02:19 PM.

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