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Dperry · 12-16-2012, 09:25 PM

does anybody have an anouying rattle from the top center of the dash... does anybody know what it is and a fix for the problem?

matti · 12-16-2012, 09:47 PM

I've got a rattle from both the left and right sides of the dash. Definitely interested in any ideas. I've tried to identify the source of the sounds, but not having much luck.

yaris2010RS · 12-16-2012, 10:42 PM

OMG! NOT THE 2012 TOOO!!!!!!

CTScott · 12-16-2012, 10:42 PM

I find that the cup holders rattle if they are left open, so closing them when not in use stops the rattle.

A rattle in the center could be from many things including: The cluster screws not being in place, the ducts to the center vents rattling, radio wiring not properly bloused (particularly if an after market one is installed).

mr_miles · 12-17-2012, 12:19 AM

They got rid of the awesome dash cup holders for the new gen :( Everything on mine rattles because of the coilovers lol.

bebeelo · 12-17-2012, 01:01 AM

i hear knocking noises on dash area when i steer to the left or right while im driving. idk what it is either

yaris2010RS · 12-17-2012, 09:41 AM

im sorry if im completely out of place here (i drive a 2010 not the fancy dancy 2012) but i fixed most of my dash rattles by putting pressure on it. i stuffed the bottom parts of my A pillars with sponge to compress the dash. worked quite well. i put enough to make it feel solid

Scubaru Steve · 12-18-2012, 02:11 PM

the top center of my dash used to rattle then just stoped... used to do it when hitting large bumps. mind you i had my 17's on then. and it wasnt bad.

mr9865 · 12-20-2012, 02:05 AM

As soon as it got cold all the rattles came out. Everything rattles in the winter for me

Dperry · 12-20-2012, 08:11 PM

well i was watching a review on youtube and they got the dash rattle after about a week of driving. mine started about a month... when i put pressure on my dash were i think its comming from it stops.... i think theres a wire the just rattles agaist the dash. im kinda affraid to tear apart my dash to find out wut it is.

Superfly · 12-26-2012, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr9865

As soon as it got cold all the rattles came out. Everything rattles in the winter for me

Man, that is no joke. As soon as it dips below 30 degrees, the whole car seems to rattle, especially the dash. Got to love the cold.

yarisse54 · 12-31-2012, 06:34 PM

I think there was a post here on YarisWorld which explained how to remove the "soft touch" material to swap out the audio system. From what I recall, you simply grab the right side of the "soft touch" material and yank it towards yourself to pull it out. That should give you enough space to explore what wires are loose, and where you can add some triple expanding foam from Rona/Home Depot/Lowes.

This may not be the ultimate solution, but the 2012 Yaris could benefit from more sound insulation anyway!

Scubaru Steve · 01-01-2013, 12:48 AM

-30 the suspension freezes and yes, the wonderful creeky rattles.

bestyaris · 01-01-2013, 02:40 PM

i too have this rattle. it gets worse during cold morning.
I am thinking to put some tape (black electrical) where dash & instrumental cluster meets

yaris2010RS · 01-01-2013, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scubaru Steve

-30 the suspension freezes and yes, the wonderful creeky rattles.

at -30*C you need to deal with a frozen clutch too....

Frank Necrosis · 01-02-2013, 01:42 PM

I have an annoying rattle the came from the right side of the dash. Turns out it was the cover of the USB port making the noise. Still trying to come up with a cure. The cover might be removed with a pair of scissors.

Superfly · 01-02-2013, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Necrosis

I have an annoying rattle the came from the right side of the dash. Turns out it was the cover of the USB port making the noise. Still trying to come up with a cure. The cover might be removed with a pair of scissors.

I am going to have to check out the USB port cover. I know that the right hand side is where the loudest rattles come from but I don't know how such a small, soft cover could be making that much noise. Interested in finding out.

To the OP, it took me a few days but I noticed that the metal on the seat belts were bumping on the side pillars of the doors. If you can tuck them into the seam between the seat and frame tight enough that cures some of the more annoying rattles.

Hershey · 01-02-2013, 11:34 PM

^ The '08 sedan seat belt buckle does same thing . Put some sticky back felt on it . Helps some .

12-16-2012, 09:25 PM	#1
Dperry View User's Garage Drives: 2007 black yaris hb Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: bushkill, pa Posts: 182	dash rattle? does anybody have an anouying rattle from the top center of the dash... does anybody know what it is and a fix for the problem?

12-16-2012, 10:42 PM	#3
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	OMG! NOT THE 2012 TOOO!!!!!! __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

12-16-2012, 10:42 PM	#4
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I find that the cup holders rattle if they are left open, so closing them when not in use stops the rattle. A rattle in the center could be from many things including: The cluster screws not being in place, the ducts to the center vents rattling, radio wiring not properly bloused (particularly if an after market one is installed). __________________

12-17-2012, 01:01 AM	#6
bebeelo ThatYarisGuy View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris 2012 SE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 126	i hear knocking noises on dash area when i steer to the left or right while im driving. idk what it is either __________________

12-17-2012, 09:41 AM	#7
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	im sorry if im completely out of place here (i drive a 2010 not the fancy dancy 2012) but i fixed most of my dash rattles by putting pressure on it. i stuffed the bottom parts of my A pillars with sponge to compress the dash. worked quite well. i put enough to make it feel solid __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

12-16-2012, 09:47 PM	#2
matti Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: upper midwest Posts: 345	I've got a rattle from both the left and right sides of the dash. Definitely interested in any ideas. I've tried to identify the source of the sounds, but not having much luck.

12-18-2012, 02:11 PM	#8
Scubaru Steve Awesome! Drives: 12 Yaris/07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 323	the top center of my dash used to rattle then just stoped... used to do it when hitting large bumps. mind you i had my 17's on then. and it wasnt bad.

12-20-2012, 02:05 AM	#9
mr9865 $10.25/hr frying chicken View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 262	As soon as it got cold all the rattles came out. Everything rattles in the winter for me __________________

12-20-2012, 08:11 PM	#10
Dperry View User's Garage Drives: 2007 black yaris hb Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: bushkill, pa Posts: 182	well i was watching a review on youtube and they got the dash rattle after about a week of driving. mine started about a month... when i put pressure on my dash were i think its comming from it stops.... i think theres a wire the just rattles agaist the dash. im kinda affraid to tear apart my dash to find out wut it is.

12-31-2012, 06:34 PM	#12
yarisse54 Drives: 2013 Yaris SE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Penticton, BC Posts: 28	I think there was a post here on YarisWorld which explained how to remove the "soft touch" material to swap out the audio system. From what I recall, you simply grab the right side of the "soft touch" material and yank it towards yourself to pull it out. That should give you enough space to explore what wires are loose, and where you can add some triple expanding foam from Rona/Home Depot/Lowes. This may not be the ultimate solution, but the 2012 Yaris could benefit from more sound insulation anyway!

01-01-2013, 12:48 AM	#13
Scubaru Steve Awesome! Drives: 12 Yaris/07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 323	-30 the suspension freezes and yes, the wonderful creeky rattles.

01-01-2013, 02:40 PM	#14
bestyaris Drives: Polar White 4 Dr Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VA Posts: 22	i too have this rattle. it gets worse during cold morning. I am thinking to put some tape (black electrical) where dash & instrumental cluster meets __________________ 2007 Yaris Base Sedan

01-02-2013, 01:42 PM	#16
Frank Necrosis Drives: 2012 Yaris L MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Youngstown, Oh Posts: 66	I have an annoying rattle the came from the right side of the dash. Turns out it was the cover of the USB port making the noise. Still trying to come up with a cure. The cover might be removed with a pair of scissors.

01-02-2013, 11:34 PM	#18
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	^ The '08 sedan seat belt buckle does same thing . Put some sticky back felt on it . Helps some .

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