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Brand new Taco with rattling behind dash

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mpgillespie, Dec 29, 2012.

  1. Dec 29, 2012 at 9:53 PM
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    Mpgillespie

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    Hey guys, anyone have/had issues with a rattling sound coming from behind the dash the head unit? It only occurs going down a rougher concrete road? (30 mph public street). I've got an appt already set up at the dealer.
     
  2. Dec 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    I had a similar issue when I first got my truck , ended up being a loose bolt
     
  3. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:02 PM
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    Really... Serpentine?
     
  4. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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    No , I'm human
     
  5. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:06 PM
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    Human, serpentine belt?
     
  6. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:08 PM
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    My noise was a loose bolt behind the dash
     
  7. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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    Geez forgive my tard moment, I read belt... Just got home from 9 hour drive... Lol. I appreciate your help
     
  8. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:13 PM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  9. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:15 PM
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    I was like :cookiemonster:
     
  10. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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    Yeah... Me too :drunk:
     
  11. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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    Cool story bro, tell it again :D

    And then I was like :bananadead:
     
  12. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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    i used to think my dash rattled...found out it was my keys
     
  13. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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    I had a rattle in the dashboard of both of my Jeeps.

    Then I found out its a factory installed option in every one of them.
     
  14. Dec 29, 2012 at 10:48 PM
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    So would you say that that is standard equipment or is that an optional add on package?
     
  15. Dec 30, 2012 at 12:49 AM
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    Oh its a Jeep thing. You wouldn't understand. :cool:

    Or at least thats what everyone told me as I poured the contents of my wallet into it. :D
     
  16. Jan 7, 2013 at 5:39 PM
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    It turned out to be a loose piece of plastic that acts as a funnel behind the vents. They insulated it and reinstalled. No more rattle! The dealer gave me a loaner Prius. I felt liked was driving a space ship. I took are of all my errands and across town and only spent $5 in gas.... Not bad!
     
  17. Jan 7, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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    ^Next post: "Sold my Taco for a Prius... What's the biggest tire I can fit in my Prius without trimming?"
     
  18. Jan 7, 2013 at 5:54 PM
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    Haha!! Never......
     

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