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Old 03-11-2009, 01:30 PM
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Alright, I'm on my last patience level here. I've had the dash apart 4 times, took the hood crowl apart and still can't find this rattle. I can't stand it. Does ANYONE have ANY suggestions.

It wouldn't bother me if it rattled during a big bump, but it rattles driving down a smooth road.

I can't stand it anymore!!!

Thanks for any help.
Old 03-11-2009, 01:45 PM
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I had one like that. What I found was that myself or the wife had laid a pen on the dash and it fell behind it. I had to put my windshield down and use a little claw like thing from the auto parts store to get it out.

Don't know if this is your problem, but I do feel your pain. The rattles will drive you nuts and make you not enjoy your ride. Good Luck....
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Yep, it is hard to enjoy with a rattle, rattle, rattle. I don't think that is it, but I will check.

Any other ideas?
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I have one too. It went away when the weather warmed up. I guess I get 6 months of relief.
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Mine seems to go away with warmer or cooler weather too. It seems to happen between 40-55 degrees.
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Any suggestions guys?
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Only a guess here- maybe that sound in the dash is more of a vibration than something loose & rattling. So, when the dash is disassembled everything appears tight & rattle-free. Maybe an insulating-type wrap between various components inside the dash would help absorb some vibration while the Jeep is moving. ?
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My rattle was the A/C lines where they go through the firewall. Wedged foam pipe wrap insulaation in there.
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Originally Posted by priell3
My rattle was the A/C lines where they go through the firewall. Wedged foam pipe wrap insulaation in there.

Priell, can you post a pick ???
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Originally Posted by jpp
Priell, can you post a pick ???
I'll get some pics this weekend. Too dark now.


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