Center Air Vent Creak

[HACBassoon]

It seems that my center air vent (the one on top, that I never use) is rattling more and more lately, as it has turned cold. It's not really a rattle, like metal on metal, its more of a creak, like plastic on plastic. Anyone else have this problem, or know how to fix it? It's getting unbearable, as I can now hear it over my music. :mad0259:

 

[NastyCandyMKV]

I've noticed this as well especially over the winter. I used to use this vent for my A/C so its not blowing directly on my face. The only fix I'm aware of is to install the Euro Dash Tray.

 

[sk8chip98]

I think that there is a DIY on here or on the Tex....... I'll see if I can find it..

 

[jimithing412]

Install the dash tray.

 

[tibimakai]

I believe that it's a TSB for this issue. I have it too and soon I'm going in for the 5k and I will let them know about it.

 

[doctorgonzo]

Colder temps or AC on = Colder plastic = shrunk parts = more room to rattle = craptastic

Look for the DIY, or get the Euro tray.

Chris

 

[NastyCandyMKV]

Anyone have a link to the DIY??? I've also read that if you can't install the dash tray on a climatronic since you'd have to remove a temp sensor under the vent.

 

[mikegabriel]

I believe you can remove the sensor if you wish. I have been trying to find someone that has done it though cause I want a dash tray.

 

[R Usagi]

The dealership fixed mine at my 5K check up, no questions asked, it had just started rattling then. No rattle now, but it has only been 1000 miles since the fix. Seriously use the dealer to fix it instead of doing it yourself. The warranty is part of the purchase of the car, why waste it. Now if they dont fix it after a time or two attempting it, then go the DIY route.

 

[vlkswgnbgmn66]

rattle

SEARCH IS YOUR FRIEND

I just searched "dash rattle" and found this. I've tried it and it works.

 

[R Usagi]

Sweet Fix !

 

[NastyCandyMKV]

Nice! I'm trying it!

 

[MC.R]

best place to buy dash tray? i'm assuming this can be done but if i put the dash tray in can i always revert back to the vent easily?

 

[McCrash_mkv]

here you have the DIY you've requested...looks really logical to stick anything elastic there...cause it'll absorb all the ratlles and creaks...better than a piece of guitar damn thing..IMO.

I'll definetly do it...cause I'm getting the damn rattle..now even in good road conditions.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2945481

 

[doctorgonzo]

Seriously use the dealer to fix it instead of doing it yourself. The warranty is part of the purchase of the car, why waste it. Now if they dont fix it after a time or two attempting it, then go the DIY route.

A lot of people with mods (me included) avoid the dealership like the PLAGUE after initial purchase. It's nerve racking every time you have to take it in, knowing they'll be looking at the car closely...

DIY's FTW! :happyanim:

Chris