fireballbob
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Posts: 123
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Year: 2011
Model Spec/Trim: 4.3.5
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by fireballbob on Aug 25, 2018 8:41:27 GMT
I have a rattle from the nearside air vent. no matter which way i turn it or close it it rattles.Even on a motorway it vibrates. It feels looser than the drivers side vent and i'd like to take a closer look. My question is, does the outer 'ring' clip on/off and if so whats the best way to get at it.
Cheers
Bob
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Post by davrav on Aug 25, 2018 10:54:58 GMT
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fireballbob
Club Regular
Posts: 123
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Year: 2011
Model Spec/Trim: 4.3.5
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by fireballbob on Aug 27, 2018 7:35:17 GMT
thanks. i'll have a go . The drivers side feels tighter than the one that vibrates.
Cheers
Bob
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fireballbob
Club Regular
Posts: 123
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Year: 2011
Model Spec/Trim: 4.3.5
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by fireballbob on Aug 28, 2018 19:31:39 GMT
I tried taking the outer trim off today with no success. its fitted very snugly and i tried masking it and using various card and tools with no sign of it shifting. i think it needs packing out to stop the buzzing as any local pressure around the area stops it easily. maybe a job for Toyota next service as i hate any rattles / buzzes. I'm sure its an easy fix, just not for this numpty.
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Post by davrav on Aug 28, 2018 20:07:23 GMT
I tried taking the outer trim off today with no success. its fitted very snugly and i tried masking it and using various card and tools with no sign of it shifting. i think it needs packing out to stop the buzzing as any local pressure around the area stops it easily. maybe a job for Toyota next service as i hate any rattles / buzzes. I'm sure its an easy fix, just not for this numpty. Discretion being the better part of valour is probably the way to go if it looks tricky. |
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Post by charlieaitch on Aug 29, 2018 9:09:43 GMT
Might be useful.....good luck
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fireballbob
Club Regular
Posts: 123
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Year: 2011
Model Spec/Trim: 4.3.5
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by fireballbob on Aug 29, 2018 9:13:05 GMT
Might be useful.....good luck
he made that look easy. thanks. Just noticed thats a ford. hopefully same principle. ill have a look later. |
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fireballbob
Club Regular
Posts: 123
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Year: 2011
Model Spec/Trim: 4.3.5
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by fireballbob on Aug 29, 2018 13:51:54 GMT
SOLVED. shone a torch inside and cannot see any clips to hold in place. when tapping around the vent distinct buzz . as soon as any pressure is put on the vent or the small one above it , it stops. Pushing around the dash area a click was heard . The area where the click came from was right in the corner of the dasher next to the windscreen and pillar. i don't know if there is any clips or whatever but it is now all good. went for a test drive around Surreys finest potholes and all ok. Thanks guys for the ideas. Cheers Bob.  |
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Post by davrav on Aug 29, 2018 14:19:30 GMT
Nice one Bob. Those annoying rattles are just that - annoying, often to the point of distraction.
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fireballbob
Club Regular
Posts: 123
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Year: 2011
Model Spec/Trim: 4.3.5
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by fireballbob on Aug 29, 2018 14:56:32 GMT
Nice one Bob. Those annoying rattles are just that - annoying, often to the point of distraction. first noticed it when i took a break round Evesham and then Stratford upon Avon last week . I spent the whole trip getting she who must be obeyed to try and locate the noise. Drove me nuts . Driving down the M40 the road surface made it buzz constantly. I think she who must be obeyed was as irrated by me ,as me the buzz.  so dead chuffed its sorted. Cheers Bob |
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so dead chuffed its sorted.