Rattle

by Trev864 Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:52 pm

We have a 2018 Bourton (old style Mercedes cab). There is a loud rattle when you drive along which seems to be coming from behind the dashboard on the passenger side. The rattle is a loud clunking type noise and sounds as if it is something substantial in size or weight. It's not the glovebox or its contents. I have looked behind the dashboard as far as I can and everything seems to be secure. I have even reached up behind the dash with my hand and cant feel anything loose.The space seems to be mainly occupied by the heater fan assembly which doesn't move. Its not the tool kit under the floor, that has been checked Has anyone else had this by any chance and found the cause?

by PLOUGHLIN Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:20 am

Have you check for loose tools in the footwell compartment?

by groundhog Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:57 am

Good suggestion Peter! Is the van not still under warranty at 2018, maybe it is nothing but if your Merc dealer is any good they may take a look for you?

by gemdeco Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:43 pm

Hi Have you a jack in the underfloor compartment mine is in a thick plastic bag incase of oil loss and then has a spring clip that may need adjusting to hold it it place
Regards
Alan

by Trev864 Tue Jan 12, 2021 5:56 pm

Thank you for your help. It was after all the tool kit under the floor. I had checked this previously and thought it was secure enough not to rattle. However a strategically placed piece of foam underneath the bag has sorted it! Thanks again for the suggestions

by groundhog Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:05 pm

Had the same issue glad you are sorted

by pstallwood Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:39 pm

We have that problem. Keep seeing if the tool kit is fixed down properly and it seems to be. Will try the foam trick.

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