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DIY: Glove Box Rattle Fix

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Orin

Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005


Anyone that owns a first generation tC will notice that a huge amount of rattle actually comes from the glovebox itself. This problem becomes even worse if you have stiffened your ride with firm springs or coilovers.

I got fed up with this today and decided on a quick and very very cheap fix.

Here is what you will need:


^some rubbing alcohol to clean the area will you will place adhesive weather seal (optional)


^weather seal tape, brand does not matter, but this is the most important item. Buy the self adhesive black foamy spongy type as shown in the photo above.


^cut the weather seal into small pieces about 2cm in length and place into the areas highlighted in the image.

cut two more pieces into the area where the door meets the dash (not pictured but will face opposite about 8 inches below your first placement)

You can also add more weather seal, but to not add too much because it will make your glove box too difficult to close. Placement as mentioned above is enough to stop about 90-95% of any glovebox rattle.

I took the vehicle for a drive over railroad tracks and road bumps and glovebox noise was virtually non-existent!

Enjoy!

[#] Oct 08, 2007 07:59pm
SqMK

Reg'd: Dec 31, 1969

Ultimate Window Washer

Hell yeah, man. My tC makes stupid rattles on the glovebox unless I have it opened.

I'll apply this as soon as I get home (Sunday) and will post results in here.

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[#] Oct 08, 2007 08:43pm
jono

Reg'd: Apr 18, 2007

Window Washer

i def need to do this to my tC... eversince i dropped the car

[#] Oct 08, 2007 08:56pm
Orin

Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005


here is the other placement I explained above:


^this placement will eliminate glovebox rattle

[#] Oct 08, 2007 09:31pm
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

That's my picture!!!...haha

I haven't noticed mine rattle at all with my setup. Maybe it just hasn't warn in enough?


Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Oct 08, 2007 09:33pm
Orin

Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005


yeah, I borrowed your shots Web, hope you don't mind

[#] Oct 08, 2007 09:34pm
Web

Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006

THE SHADOW

Orin wrote:
yeah, I borrowed your shots Web, hope you don't mind


Of course not.


Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Oct 08, 2007 09:35pm
J-Reezy

Reg'd: Sep 17, 2007

Window Washer

OMG! Thank U! That rattling has been driving me crazy! That fix worked like a charm. Much appreciated!

[#] Oct 08, 2007 10:26pm
Flawl3ss

Reg'd: Oct 27, 2004

Tech Advisor

Thats awesome man! I thought that noise might of came from the engine bay but, it all makes sense now..gonna have to try this

[#] Oct 08, 2007 10:38pm
tCFM08

Reg'd: Aug 21, 2007

Chief Mechanic

great write up Orin..definetely added to my to do list




[#] Oct 09, 2007 01:41am
Vicious

Reg'd: May 03, 2005

El Chupacabra

My glovebox doesn't rattle My radio cover on the other hand rattles real bad from time to time



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[#] Oct 09, 2007 04:01am
Kurisutaira

Reg'd: Aug 04, 2007

Godlike Advisor

another remedy culd be to take all the smal/loose objects out yeah my GB doesnt rattle just mt radio face plate but only when its closed


"This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an unmovable object"
[#] Oct 09, 2007 04:21am
jboy510

Reg'd: Sep 06, 2006

Scion Guru

i gotta do this today, thanks Orin. and really off topic, but when i saw the highlights, first thing i thought of was a lightsaber... damn im dorky.

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[#] Oct 09, 2007 12:10pm
tCFM08

Reg'd: Aug 21, 2007

Chief Mechanic

got mine today, hope its the right one
[#] Oct 09, 2007 12:51pm
Orin

Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005


yeah Jorge, you got it

[#] Oct 09, 2007 12:51pm
chinky_tc

Reg'd: Oct 23, 2005

Scion Guru

i never moticed it rattleing........ =.=" hmmmmmm i dunno, i got to keep my eyes open next time i drive.... haha

[#] Oct 09, 2007 01:15pm
Orin

Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005


not every tC will have this issue, but for those that do, this is a MUST DO

[#] Oct 09, 2007 01:18pm
Rabid_Lemming

Reg'd: Aug 10, 2007

Scion Guru

Nice find Orin. My only rattle issues come from the trunk, and I think that has more to do with the hooker I keep chained back there....got any fixes for that dude?

My car isn't the fastest car out there, but I'll tell ya....

Sometimes I haul more ass than a pimp driving a caddy full of hoes.


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[#] Oct 09, 2007 01:37pm
Orin

Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005


Rabid_Lemming wrote:
Nice find Orin. My only rattle issues come from the trunk, and I think that has more to do with the hooker I keep chained back there....got any fixes for that dude?


don't pick up any more hookers! hahaha
[#] Oct 09, 2007 06:59pm

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