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Old 11-10-2005, 05:32 PM
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I just took over a 2000 Civic EX that has been my daughter's car for 4 years. It has a terrible rattle in the center of the dash. The plastic panel that supports the radio and heating/AC controls is very loose even though the screws that hold it in seems to be tight. Any suggestions on getting rid of the aggrevating rattle and squeaks?
Old 11-10-2005, 07:27 PM
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Haha...im having the EXACT same problem. I have not the slightest clue as how to get rid of it. Isnt it annoying, holy shit.
Old 11-11-2005, 06:29 AM
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bad front end alignment :dunno:
Old 11-11-2005, 06:49 AM
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Turn the radio up........ :chuckles:

I don't know how to "help", but I do hear you about those little rattles.........they are terribly annoying!
Old 11-11-2005, 06:52 AM
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just hit it really hard until it stops
Old 11-11-2005, 08:02 AM
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I think there's supposed to be some metal clips that the screws go through.

Does it have an aftermarket stereo in it, or is it stock?

If it's stock, and nobody's been in the dash, you can bet you'll have to rig something to make it stop rattle/buzzing.

If it's got an aftermarket stereo in it, you can bet something was left out, installed wrong, broken or misalligned when it was put back together.
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Originally Posted by Wharbone
just hit it really hard until it stops
Been there, done that.....still nothing.
Old 11-11-2005, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jafro
I think there's supposed to be some metal clips that the screws go through.

Does it have an aftermarket stereo in it, or is it stock?

If it's stock, and nobody's been in the dash, you can bet you'll have to rig something to make it stop rattle/buzzing.

If it's got an aftermarket stereo in it, you can bet something was left out, installed wrong, broken or misalligned when it was put back together.
Ive had my car for almost two years now, and it never made a sound up until about a month ago. Its soooooooo annoying, it makes my car look/sound like a piece of shit.
Old 11-12-2005, 12:43 PM
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My whole car rattles. But that can be attributed to my sound system. mm a small list would be my left and right door panels, the whole dash assembly, rear deck, rear deck light, the spot where the seat belts come out, and the lock for the rear seats.
Old 11-12-2005, 03:01 PM
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if you know how to remove the dash panel, try to tighten all the screws and make sure ther's no loose or screws missing.



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