Solved --> Rattle under dash on passenger side

[WyseOne]

Apparently the rattling on the passenger side under the dash is comming from the engine and that's why you cannot pinpoint the exact location from inside the vehicle. The noise is actually caused by a chain tensioner, the tensioner is not putting enough pressure on the chain which causes it to slap around the inside of the engine, no damage is done however it is annoying as hell.

Sounds like a screw or washer being shacken inside a metal box.

[Mistrimeat]

Is it only when you accelerate, say, 1st through 2nd gear, or is it constant? Because I'm getting this, too. Is there an easy fix?

[Nasty N8]

Oh man, that sounds exactly like what is going on with my car. Stupid dealership couldn't figure it out (surprise surprise). I hope this is the same thing, I've had that rattle for like 6 months now. Thanks man.

Nate

[WyseOne]

It is constant above 3500RPM, my girlfriends 2001 Honda CBR600F4i had the exact same noise and it was the Cam chain tensioner. So I beleive they have determined what the problem is and they have ordered the parts so I will post an update when the new parts are in to confirm their findings but I am confident they have found the cause of the noise.

There is no EASY fix, take it to the dealer and have them deal with it, it is under warranty right?

[2kcelicaGT]

i had my headers heat shield rattling around 3000 RPM and i got it fixed under warranty..then it happened again, and i had it fixed under a good faith warranty, check that heat shield, Tim

[gts24]

same crap goin on in mine..... I wonder if they'd notice it when I get my belt tensioner fixed.

[coOOlcelica]

I am having one near on the passenger side too....almost near the glove or the passenger door any got any ideas?

i cannot seem to figuer it out any help would be grealty appreciated?

thanxs

[gdog1982]

i dont know if this is the problem with your cars, but i had a rattle on the passenger side too, the dealer said it was a bolt that cracked which conncected the engine to the fender mount they replaced it the same day i got my belt tensioner replaced. hopefully this gives u another possible solution.

[coOOlcelica]

what type of noise did u get??

buzzing noise ?

i am getting some type of buzzing noise but cannot seem to figue out.....

[TaeMachine]

i hear rattles by the front passenger seat. i'm also getting one under the driver's side dash above my left foot. when i'm driving, i kick around that area trying to stop it.

[Sillycar2001]

I think my rattle is differrent...

Every time when the front passenger wheel goes over a bump, I hear this rattle/shutter coming from around the glovebox. I noticed that other memebers have the same problem but no one has found a solution.

Any help would be nice, as this is very annoying.

[Sponge]

For you GTS guys...
I was getting a noise when going over bumps that sounded metallic, like glass and metal being clinked together. Hitting the top of the passenger side dash made the noise too. It turned out to be the heat sink on the stock amp up under the dash. I stuffed some hard foam pieces up around the amp and the sound is gone. Drove my f'ing nuts!

[coOOlcelica]

hey sponge thats exactly what that noise sounds like but i have a gt.......:confused:

any ideas?