Plastic rattle from the front?

[H3br3w_Ham3r]

I'm getting a light plasticky (if that's a word) rattle from the front of the car. It sounds like it could be inside the dash or the engine bay. I suspect its the piece next to the battery covering the ECU but I'm not sure. Anyone have the same thing? Also its not there every time I drive. Not temperature, throttle, or driving style dependent.

 

[NCZ13]

when does it rattle than? under idle? under load? over bumps?

 

[H3br3w_Ham3r]

when does it rattle than? under idle? under load? over bumps?

Usually over bumps.

 

[NCZ13]

i wouldnt worry to much.

a car is thousands and thousands of parts... something is bound to make a rattle or two.

if it becomes prominent than id be more worried, but dont stress to much.

 

[jalohafan]

my rattle comes from the bumper cover against

the bumper support

 

[626boi]

Usually over bumps.

Check the glove box.

 

[Nutari]

check under the car. See if the splash shield has all the bolts attached.

 

[alpoosky]

chattering noise

I had a "chattering" noise coming from the area of the dash and the windshield. Other forum members have had the same problem and after having Mazda install 8 clips between the windshield and the cowl had mixed results. I will tell you I had it done it immediately fixed the problem. If you search for this problem on the forum you can find a snapshot of the Mazda fix for the problem. If you can't find it send me a message and i will get it to you. I took it with me to dealership which helped a lot since they are usually clueless....good luck

 

[Zimmer]

^^ beat me to it I tried to find the threads myself for ya but I had no luck. almost everyone has this problem. You should ask the dealer too if under warrantee they can do a fix for you but it will come back. mine did. I plan on bringing it back. I swear I was one of the first that asked the dealer to fix this problem. I went back two or three times and they finally resolved. There's actually a youtube vid of the problem. Its funny makes such a terrible noise when not much going on

 

[H3br3w_Ham3r]

^^ beat me to it I tried to find the threads myself for ya but I had no luck. almost everyone has this problem. You should ask the dealer too if under warrantee they can do a fix for you but it will come back. mine did. I plan on bringing it back. I swear I was one of the first that asked the dealer to fix this problem. I went back two or three times and they finally resolved. There's actually a youtube vid of the problem. Its funny makes such a terrible noise when not much going on

So leaving it unfixed is no big deal? I just put my intake and BPV on and don't want to take them off just to get something silly replaced.

 

[Zimmer]

My car is doing it again not as bad. If I can find the youtube video this guy is just pushing on the clip and it would make the awful noise like a pencil rolling around under the dash. I'm not to privy on where exactly it is but if you search around here there are some threads on it. I wouldn't worry about brining your car in for a rattle with the BPV & intake. They'd have a tough time proving your intake & BPV caused the rattle ;0) My recommendation find out more info on what the problem/fix is and bring it in because there is a chance the dealer will scratch their heads with the rattle. It drove me nuts so I brought it in and I may as well before my warranty is up for the hell of it.

Then again if you're comfortable with it... you can fix it yourself.