Rattling noise in the cabin

howardbc · 07-22-2009, 12:05 AM

I thought I had a rattle in my 2008 but after further review I discovered that it was the after-market add-on sun visor that I had clipped to both standard sun visors. I hope your situation is not serious. Also, something in the side pockets in the doors can rattle. I'm assuming you've already checked these things.

Chief · 07-22-2009, 01:06 AM

Check that the rear seatbelt buckles aren't banging against each other. Mine were. I placed a wide rubberband around one of the buckles and that took care of the problem.

renpriv · 07-22-2009, 03:23 AM

Has anyone tried driving with both gloveboxes open? This may point to a catch problem.

devious1 · 07-23-2009, 02:42 AM

I was able to locate and solve all the glovebox/rear rattles however the crackling noise from the center console/dash area appears to be non-correctable. I checked out a couple GEN III's at my dealership which all have this crackling center console/dash material that is noisey when the car has been sitting in the heat and or when the AC comes on.

Anyone else tracking with what I'm on about or am I in the minority?

Thanks.

Ed

renpriv · 07-23-2009, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devious1

I was able to locate and solve all the glovebox/rear rattles however the crackling noise from the center console/dash area appears to be non-correctable. I checked out a couple GEN III's at my dealership which all have this crackling center console/dash material that is noisey when the car has been sitting in the heat and or when the AC comes on.

Anyone else tracking with what I'm on about or am I in the minority?

Thanks.

Ed

How did you correct your rattles, was it a straight forward process?

Muhahahahaz · 07-23-2009, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LRKingII

I have a rattle that comes from the passenger seat on my 2010 on long trips but as soon as wife goes to sleep on the trip it goes away.

LOL xD

Be nice!...

patsparks · 07-23-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reignrider

After a week of driving my prius, I began to notice rattling noises from the front passenger side and rear passenger side. Is anybody else having this problem? I love the car but starting to think my interior build quality is not poor but less than good.

Wrap the sunglasses that are in the overhead storage in a soft cloth. I had a rattle and this was the solution.

qbee42 · 07-23-2009, 09:07 AM

I have a persistent rattle in the front passenger door. It could have something to do with the buckeye and two small rocks my wife insists on keeping in the handle well.

Tom

devious1 · 07-24-2009, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renpriv

How did you correct your rattles, was it a straight forward process?

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Yes, I determined that my spare pair of sun glasses was rattling around in the holder above the rear view mirror. The glove box had a ball point pen that was sitting just right...basically totally clear out everything from all the compartments including anything you may have hanging from your rear view mirror and reset all your seats (front and back). Once cleared, go for a quick drive and listen. You can use a bit of foam tape in case you do indeed have a rattle. I would steer you away from having your dealer try to locate and silence any rattles you find...my Corolla was never the same after they touched it! YMMV...
Ed

blippo · 07-24-2009, 05:22 AM

The only rattle I had in my 2009 was the sunglasses in the holder. They did make a noise there

07-22-2009, 12:05 AM	#21
howardbc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 103 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Rattling noise in the cabin I thought I had a rattle in my 2008 but after further review I discovered that it was the after-market add-on sun visor that I had clipped to both standard sun visors. I hope your situation is not serious. Also, something in the side pockets in the doors can rattle. I'm assuming you've already checked these things.

07-22-2009, 01:06 AM	#22
Chief Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 2 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Rattling noise in the cabin Check that the rear seatbelt buckles aren't banging against each other. Mine were. I placed a wide rubberband around one of the buckles and that took care of the problem.

07-22-2009, 03:23 AM	#23
renpriv Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 52 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 18 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Rattling noise in the cabin Has anyone tried driving with both gloveboxes open? This may point to a catch problem.

07-23-2009, 02:42 AM	#24
devious1 Not Spolied,Wife Just Loves Me Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 28 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: No Package Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Rattling noise in the cabin I was able to locate and solve all the glovebox/rear rattles however the crackling noise from the center console/dash area appears to be non-correctable. I checked out a couple GEN III's at my dealership which all have this crackling center console/dash material that is noisey when the car has been sitting in the heat and or when the AC comes on. Anyone else tracking with what I'm on about or am I in the minority? Thanks. Ed

07-23-2009, 09:07 AM	#28
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,472 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 94 Thanked 387 Times in 289 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Rattling noise in the cabin I have a persistent rattle in the front passenger door. It could have something to do with the buckeye and two small rocks my wife insists on keeping in the handle well. Tom

07-24-2009, 05:22 AM	#30
blippo Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 231 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: II Package: #2 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Rattling noise in the cabin The only rattle I had in my 2009 was the sunglasses in the holder. They did make a noise there

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