Annoying noise in the dash!

[2toneNV]

I am desperate to know if anyone has had the same problem. My brother had an '86 Monte SS that did the same thing. It seems that somewhere in the dash when I hit a bump or the suspension travel is minimal that a high pitch rattle and squeaking nice comes out from the middle dash area. Has anyone had this problem or know how they remedied it?
Thanks

 

[G. Price]

The description isn't exact but have you lubed the hood stops?

 

[2toneNV]

The noise is hard to describe, it almost sounds like a metal and plastic piece hitting each other. It sounds like a loud rattle with a screaching noise and it sounds like it is right behind the gauges. It happens more so when it is a cold day! It isn't constant, only when I roll over something (i.e. railroad track, lane divider bumps, etc.)

 

[Grimster]

Once in a while I hear a squeaky rattle type sound from my dash too, wonder if it's the same thing you're hearing.

 

[8UWITH6]

Lube the center hood support rubber stop thingy......... (for lack of a better technical term!)

 

[GNVenom]

This is an old problem that's been on the boards for years. Here is the fix:

The rubber threaded snubber on the firewall in the center rear of the hood...put a blob of grease on it, and your noise will magically go away.

 

[lenc23]

The description isn't exact but have you lubed the hood stops?

thats the same thing i had. it sounded like it was in the middle of the dash, a little lube and gone good as new.

 

[2toneNV]

I will try that tonight, dang that would be almost too easy!

 

[GNVenom]

Doh! 8uwith6 beat me to the "enter" key.

 

[GNTurbo6]

I had the same problem and posted about it. A little bit a grease and I had my sanity back again.

 

[qwks6]

could it be a speedo cable going bad? Just some food for thought

 

[8UWITH6]

Speedo cable will make a chirp chirp chirp noise.............

 

[2toneNV]

It sounds more like a Mallard than a chirp, chirp so I hope the hood bumper with a little grease fixes it. All you guys are the coolest guys in my opinion!

 

[8UWITH6]

Ill put 10 bux on the hood bushing As a matter of fact I heard the same noise in my WE4 the other day (20 degrees here) and after seeing this thread, I just went out into the garage and lubed mine up! LOL Thanks for the reminder!

 

[jevans]

I have the same noise on my GN, haven't had the car very long. I've been under dash and all over looking for possible problem. I figured it was coming from the windshield or some type of window trim. I'll give the grease a try, man this would be to easy...John

 

[Grimster]

Same here, I figured it was under the dash or maybe part of the steering column, and it only happens when you hit a bump or something, and seems to be more noticable when cold.

I'm definitely gonna slather some vaseline on there next time I've got the car out from under the cover.

 

[usetaboost]

wish I woulda known this back when I had my 79. That fricken drove me nuts!

 

[MeanBuicks]

If you happen to be out and about when the noise crops up and you're not near your grease, pull the dipstick out and wipe a little oil on that stopper. Instant relief.

 

[LBNJWE4]

had the same problem, lube worked for me!

 

[REAPER231]

mine does that too will lube them up right now and see if it works