Dash Rattle TSB released!

[itsme]

I know it's not what you messed with but check for a vaccum leak under the intercooler. Just follow the vac. line that comes off of your BPV/BOV under the IC. It happend to me after I install my FMIC and I thought I had broke something. But I found the hose just blow off. Now I have them tie wraped.

[Puckman]

Well just scheduled my third apt to try to get this fixed! Hopefully 3rd times a charm since it's driving me crazy.

[SBT]

Well just scheduled my third apt to try to get this fixed! Hopefully 3rd times a charm since it's driving me crazy.

 

If you haven't already, print out a copy of the TSB and take it with you. At least the tech will have a "how-to" fix it.

 

SBT

[lakoko]

my 06 LGT has so many rattles that I gave up on fixing it just wondering if I don't fix the rattle will the dash fall off?

[leggtnut]

doughtfull

[SuperhawkLGT]

doughtfull

Full of dough?

[G.T.Subie]

Full of dough?

[leggtnut]

com on, take pitty on a poor dyslexic

[SuperhawkLGT]

fulldought

[Usermanual]

Just to add my 2 cents. I took my 05' under factory warranty to Burt Subaru in Colorado to have a headlight bulb replaced and just asked the Tech if he had ever heard of the left dash vent rattle and he knew exactly what to do. Had a guy pull my car around back and in 15 minutes it was done. He said it was the "quick fix" method and if the rattle came back they would do the full-on fix... not sure what they did exactly but I did have greasy fingerprints on the bump over my gauges when I got back in.

 

Seems to have worked. We have insanely bad expansion joints on the streets near my house and they can't make the rattle so I figure I am good. If you have a rattle in Colorado, Burt can fix it.

[fishbone]

Dude ... go back and find out what the quick fix involves. PLEASE

[BrownBoy]

Dude ... go back and find out what the quick fix involves. PLEASE

 

+1 I've been long out of warranty, and the rattle showed up 3 weeks ago. Thats pretty good considering I have really crappy roads in the area, and I'm on coilovers. But the rattle is ridiculously annoying. Really. It's driving me crazy when I'm driving.

[Opie]

I had a rattle that started all of the sudden when hitting expansion joints and thought for sure it was the infamous "dash rattle"...turns out it was the Cruise Control button rattling, fixed by doing this: http://www.thel7.com/TSB/15-114-05.pdf

 

You can confirm it's the Cruise button by just holding the button with your finger while driving, if the rattle goes away while you are holding it.

[Usermanual]

Ok, went and checked back with my tech at the dealership and here's the scoop:

 

Customer states rattle by l/s dash vent.

 

CAUSE: Improper contact, seating 726201 *Grill vent replace.

 

Dash rattles at windshield and dash contact points. Removed left hand dash vent, added foam padding to dash at windshield contact points & road tested.

 

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I'm not sure if they broke the vent getting it out and that's why they replaced it, but it is listed on the service invoice as N/C so I assume they did put a new one in. I haven't looked at the windshield to see if I can see the foam in there, but since I haven't noticed it until now, I figure out of sight out of mind.

[mindovermattre]

I have found a flaw with the backer rod idea. I used 2 - 1 inch pieces, stuffed one in the middle of the dash underneath my inspection sticker, and the other near the passenger side A-Pillar. For about 2 days, there was a noticable decrease in the rattles and pops from the dash. But then suddenly it came back. So I go to adjust the backer rod pieces and they just fling out like there was no pressure holding them in at all. I think because of the material , overtime it simply takes on the shape of where its jammed and looses its tension. So now Im on the hunt for something else...

 

Did you buy the right thickness? On that website they have recommended thicknesses for gap sizes.

[clabough]

If you're getting a rattle in the driver's-side dash and it sounds like it's coming from the window or pillar, here's what I did recently for my 2006.

 

What really helped for me is that I took off the side panel (between the dash and door where it closes) and also removed the driver's-side vent. I went for a drive to be able to look/feel in the dash for the rattle, but the rattle was gone.

 

This lead me to the vent mechanism. I noticed that the actuator arm (that opens and closes the vent) on the side of the vent mechanism was loose enough to rattle with the correct amount of vibration. A little stretch material (i.e. rubber band) wrapped around the vent and mechanism and that particular rattle has all but disappeared).

 

I still get rattles around the center console (from the cheap plastic) and a new rattle has started in the back of the car. I'm going to have someone drive me around while I sit in the back to figure out where that one's coming from.

[05_2.5]

Does anyone have an updated place that i can find the TSB for this.

[jt51]

If you're getting a rattle in the driver's-side dash and it sounds like it's coming from the window or pillar, here's what I did recently for my 2006.

 

What really helped for me is that I took off the side panel (between the dash and door where it closes) and also removed the driver's-side vent. I went for a drive to be able to look/feel in the dash for the rattle, but the rattle was gone.

 

This lead me to the vent mechanism. I noticed that the actuator arm (that opens and closes the vent) on the side of the vent mechanism was loose enough to rattle with the correct amount of vibration. A little stretch material (i.e. rubber band) wrapped around the vent and mechanism and that particular rattle has all but disappeared).

 

I still get rattles around the center console (from the cheap plastic) and a new rattle has started in the back of the car. I'm going to have someone drive me around while I sit in the back to figure out where that one's coming from.

 

Did you check your overhead light, I always get a rattle there, which sounds like it is coming from the back.

[GotTurboWut]

Called Winchester Subaur yesterday and asked if they receieved customer complaints re dash rattle. "Nope." I stated there was a TSB issued...he replies, that car probably has 1000 tsb's.

I'm def out of warranty, however, I'd like to get it fixed. I tried the backer rod quick fix but the backer rod loses it's ability support the dash and thus is fail.

[SuperhawkLGT]

Get the tsb number or print it out and bring it with you, or try a better dealer.

[iMissmihonda]

NUMBER: 12-96-06

DATE: 02/28/07 APPLICABILITY: 2005~06MY Legacy/Outback

SUBJECT:

Rattle/Squeak Noise from Instrument Panel INTRODUCTION

If you encounter a customer complaint of a rattle/squeak noise coming from the instrument panel just below the windshield area, it may be caused by the instrument panel hooks. To eliminate the noise follow the repair procedure listed.

http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V200725469~C40575~R0~OB0~P3R0H~N/0/108596970/110824356/110824379/110824385/34853741/34850750/42095789/126916002/129142857/129142858

PART INFORMATION

REPAIR/PROCEDURE INFORMATION

Note :Use extreme care not to scratch or damage interior trim pieces when handling. Once the instrument panel is removed, use a clean workbench covered with a soft cloth to prevent damage while working on it. 1) Remove the instrument panel according to the applicable Subaru service manual. http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V200725469~C40575~R0~OB0~P3R0H~N/0/108596970/110824356/110824379/110824385/34853741/34850750/42095789/126916002/129142857/129142859

2) Inspect the wrapping on the locator pin. If damaged, remove the wrapping and replace it with a piece of non-woven material (12 mm wide x 170mm long). 3) Remove the left and right hooks which are secured by Phillip head screws (2 per hook). http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V200725469~C40575~R0~OB0~P3R0H~N/0/108596970/110824356/110824379/110824385/34853741/34850750/42095789/126916002/129142857/129142860

4) Carefully remove the claw portion on both hooks. A utility knife, file or die grinder may be used. We suggest using a die grinder. Make sure to wear safety glasses. If using a utility knife, be extremely careful. http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V200725469~C40575~R0~OB0~P3R0H~N/0/108596970/110824356/110824379/110824385/34853741/34850750/42095789/126916002/129142857/129142861

5) Wrap each hook with a piece of non-woven material (12 mm wide x 110 mm long). 6) Reinstall hooks to instrument panel. http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V200725469~C40575~R0~OB0~P3R0H~N/0/108596970/110824356/110824379/110824385/34853741/34850750/42095789/126916002/129142857/129142862

7) Remove the 2 hook grommets. A small flat head screw driver or a white plastic stick may be used. http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V200725469~C40575~R0~OB0~P3R0H~N/0/108596970/110824356/110824379/110824385/34853741/34850750/42095789/126916002/129142857/129142863

8) Carefully remove the 2 smaller claws of the grommet. A utility knife, file or die grinder may be used. We suggest a die grinder. Make sure to wear safety glasses. If using a utility knife be extremely careful. 9) Reinstall instrument panel in reverse order of removal. 10) Road test vehicle to verify noise has been eliminated. http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V200725469~C40575~R0~OB0~P3R0H~N/0/108596970/110824356/110824379/110824385/34853741/34850750/42095789/126916002/129142857/129142864

WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION

For vehicles under the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using:

Parts: Use part # S0A635079 for the non-woven material. The part # is non-orderable and used for claim purposes only.

http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V200725469~C40575~R0~OB0~P3R0H~N/0/108596970/110824356/110824379/110824385/34853741/34850750/42095789/126916002/129142857/84949687

[ReluctantGT]

Awesome. I just discovered where the rattle was coming from....and I happen to have some of that backer rod shit laying around from a different project.