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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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I have a 2011 and the cluster bezel makes a weird rattling noise when driving. If i squeeze the dash and bezel together the noise stops.. Any suggestions what to do besides taking it to the dealer? (going in about a month anyways) I tried to tighten the screws in the bezel but i think they're just push pins as it didnt get tighter.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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Bump... Anyone?
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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This is a known problem. It usually happens when the weather is cold due to the plastics shrinking. Try turning on the heat and you'll see it goes away, at least in my case...

Bring it in. There's a TSB... just do a search for it. Can't remember the number from the top of my head. They'll take off the dash and put some felt lining to it to make the rattle go away.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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I had the TSB done and it still happens sometimes
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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So far so good for me. Bring it back?
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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I had it done at the dealer.(should be free)
They put a piece cloth in it. It reduces the chances of the rattling noise, but you will still hear it from time to time.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Okay thanks. i'm going to be taking it in in about a month. Just wanted to see if there was anything i could do in the mean time.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Well you know how when you press it down, the noise stops? I remember a long time ago I stuffed the edge between the bezel and dash with paper tissue until it stopped lol.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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I shoved a piece of folded up paper between the dash and bezel and it's stopped... It was one of the most annoying noises I have ever heard I was getting soooo pissed hearing that noise lol
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