Jrod 7 Posted April 25, 2006 Hi, My clocks seem to have a weird rattle that increases with revs. If you give it a little bang from above it stops but will come back again after a while. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 10 Posted April 26, 2006 Above where? Pugs all rattle... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted April 26, 2006 Sure it's a rattle and not the speedo cable clicking? Accelerate from standing slowly and see if it relates to the speedo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted April 26, 2006 mine started doing this recently - is it quite loud? it was the speedo cable on mine anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted April 26, 2006 It's not the speedo cable as the rattle is tyhere even when your not moving. It sounds like its actually coming from the clocks so when u hit the cover above them it shuts up. It's not loud but is is annoying (and the fact that hitting the clocks makes it go makes me think it must be fixable?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack biscuit 0 Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) the dash is resonating to your engine vibrations.. some piece of plastic is touching another piece of plastic and rubbing/tapping or similar.. you can fiddle or pad something out a little.. just one of those things. To be honest if you can hear a genuine car noise in amongst the squeaks and ratlles you're doing fine. It is a 205, after all.. P.S. just having a guess.. but.. at the bottom of the clear cover of the front of your clocks, there are a couple of rubber tegs. maybe they're worn through like mine! Just a guess though.. Edited April 26, 2006 by jack biscuit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted April 26, 2006 Try applying pressure to various areas of the dash to see if you can stop it. It may mean not having to take the dash out to fix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted April 27, 2006 It's probably not this, but worth a mention. The tacho has a coiled strip of metal (like a spring) in the back and this can rattle making a very tiny noise like a little bell being rung. Usually happens at idle or low revs though. Very annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveW 6 Posted April 27, 2006 my gr did this but it was the dash comming lose just needed tightening up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted April 28, 2006 Ok well studying I have noticed when its making the noise the needle on the rev counter is vibrating slightly, when it stops rattling the needle stays more steady. Not sure if the needle moves becuase of the rattle or its something to do with the cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted April 29, 2006 Remove top of dash Pack out as much as you can with draft excluder type self adhesive backed foam, Apply a bead of silicone sealer around joins and leave to go off, Replace top of dash and hope for the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
