TVR1977

Took a drive to visit my Dad today. 3 hours each way.

About a half hour into the trip, I became aware of a fairly loud rattling sound that was coming from in front of me and to the right, apparently in the dash. Every bump produced a rattle that sounded like an empty plastic prescription bottle was rolling and bouncing around in there.

It was really driving me crazy, and I spent a good deal of the drive trying to hit bumps while simultaneously trying to muffle various parts of the dash and console with my hand. My wife thought I was nuts.

Finally, on the way back (about an hour from home)I finally localized the source of the noise. Turns out my visor wasn't clipped in place, and the end piece was rattling against the clip.

Of course I felt like a jackass, but I was still very relieved. Thank God I didn't take it into the dealership - then I really would've felt stupid.

Take home lesson? Don't overlook the obvious, and be prepared to have a good laugh at your own expense from time to time.

MikeZ LI

I agree. Found a similar rattle problem caused by my sunglasses in the holder above the rear view mirror.

jeffry

You feel better went you repair you own cars...Its like went you have you first bike, you painted fix and modified it...! LOL

pcamaj

lol one of mine was change in the small cup holder lolol

gkb

mine was my VNS/AMI unit, everytime I hit a bump it rattled like crazy. I just pulled down the footwell, took it out and wrapped it in a shirt