R58 Rattling Noise From Dash on Passenger Side
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Just had a similar sounding rattle fixed in my 2015 Countryman. I would have bet money it was coming from the passenger side of the dash, but it turned about to be the little instrument cluster on the headliner! I paid attention for months until I could identify the exact stretch of road that triggered it, then drove the repair guy up and down that 3 block stretch while we pushed and pounded on every inch of the interior. So if you haven't yet, put a few friends in the car and have everybody point to where they think it's coming from, it may surprise you. Good luck.
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Depending of the temperature,, they come and go and they are very hard to pinpoint. I have one coming from the left B pillar trim when it is colder. This trim piece sounds very hollow but is well in place with the clips. Now, I have one from what seems the left A pillar or top windshield.
We could have a tread dedicated to these problems.
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I just ask my girlfriend to prod around the car for squeaks and buzzes. She has some kind of echolocation that I don't and she zones in on whatever it is.
The last noise I had that matches your description was the A pillar at the point my HK tweeter joins to the pillar.
The last noise I had that matches your description was the A pillar at the point my HK tweeter joins to the pillar.
It may come from the plastic cowl covers rubbing against the windshield from in or out.
The B pillar rattling...... The clips may be badly designed and I am sure the dealer will put sealant before putting them back.
I am trying to book for the second maintenance schedule and will see.......
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I had the small rattle in the lower inside a pillar , it was at the connection from the dash to the a-pillar , Velcro felt tape was installed by MINI
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Yep, i have the same one. Called that one.
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The back should be easy to locate. It now appears on a most regular basis on slightly rough pavement. The front one is mostly gone with the warmer weather.
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Did you ever pinpoint that rear rattle ? Front one is that dash A pillar on the interior ( felt tape or velcro ), i think every r58 has that issue.
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As for the front, I cannot figure out the exact location.
Mini certainly have service bulletins on these issues.
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Welcome, on the front dash rattle , i had mine here : " lower inside a pillar " which sometimes sounded like the top dash, center, and bounced around with the sound , it was that a pillar connection.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nger-side.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nger-side.html
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Welcome, on the front dash rattle , i had mine here : " lower inside a pillar " which sometimes sounded like the top dash, center, and bounced around with the sound , it was that a pillar connection.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nger-side.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nger-side.html
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It's so crazy to hear people complain about a little rattling noise! You own a coupe!!! Have fun with it, dang I'm having so much fun in my R58 that I don't have time to listen for rattling noises. I'm sorry I just think that's a silly thing to complain about. And for all the people who want quick fixes for it, well there is none, live with it or go get a new car, I'm sure someone else would love to have your rattling coupe.
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It's so crazy to hear people complain about a little rattling noise! You own a coupe!!! Have fun with it, dang I'm having so much fun in my R58 that I don't have time to listen for rattling noises. I'm sorry I just think that's a silly thing to complain about. And for all the people who want quick fixes for it, well there is none, live with it or go get a new car, I'm sure someone else would love to have your rattling coupe.
It's like those people that don't like their faded stripes.
It's so crazy to hear people complain about a little fading! You own a coupe!!! Have fun with it, dang I'm having so much fun in my R58 that I don't have time to look at fading stripes. I'm sorry I just think that's a silly thing to complain about. And for all the people who want quick fixes for it, well there is none, live with it or go get a new car, I'm sure someone else would love to have your ratty-striped coupe.
Oh wait...
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It just amuses me when people can't understand why others' priorities don't match their own.
For instance, I don't care one bit about large wheels. Never have. To me, a 16" wheel looks just as good as a 18" wheel.
BUT, I totally get that wheel size may be very important to someone else, so I respect that rather than imply that they're silly for caring about it.
Likewise something that's important to me may not even be a consideration for someone else.
We're all different. Makes the world go 'round.