Dashboard making groaning and cracking noises

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Originally Posted by Celtoid

Mmmmm .... it was.


Obviously it's non PC to mention names, and instances, etc., but my dealings have been a mixed bag.....ranging over 5 years, from **** to very good, then very, very good to lately a bit of a dip which is now upward leaning.


It's personality based .... but it shouldn't be!

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Hmm,i stay a long way away from the place.

Going there is absolute last resort, if there is no other option.

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Originally Posted by scarry

Hmm,i stay a long way away from the place.

Going there is absolute last resort, if there is no other option.

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I have to eat my words mate .... there has been a rapid decline in just the last few months. They are so short staffed and the flow on effects from that is obvious.


Where is your preferred port of call?


Cheers.

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Originally Posted by Celtoid

I have to eat my words mate .... there has been a rapid decline in just the last few months. They are so short staffed and the flow on effects from that is obvious.


Where is your preferred port of call?


Cheers.

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MR auto at Redcliff,but they seem to be very busy as well.

Only had one issue in 12yrs,and i am a fussy ar…;)

But if you have a warranty issue,then the Valley is where i reluctantly go.

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Originally Posted by l00kin4

Hi, digressing slightly..

Has anyone had a similar creaking / groaning problem to this but with the lower part of the centre console ? I think I've caused it when removing and reinstalling to put cables through for reversing camera and also UHF.

I pulled it off again, made sure all the clips were nicely seated, sprayed silicon spray wherever there seemed to be a contact /rubbing point and it did seem to improve slightly but it's still there and more boisterous when it's hot.

Open to any suggestions - it's very annoying in my otherwise very quiet and solid feeling interior...

Thanks,
David

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A quick update to this. I had a chat to dealer service last time I was in and after explaining what I'd been up to - reversing camera and then UHF installations - a solution was found.

Not always, but sometimes, if the lower centre console (where the gear knob and cup holders live) is put in place after the two side pieces of the upper console (with the air vents in them) it doesn't quite seat properly, such the creaking.

So removed upper side pieces and reinstalled with lower part in place- creaks gone.

Relieved! Beautiful and quiet again.

David

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Originally Posted by sctsprin

I've got it too, i tried silicon spray but it made it much worse
I read somewhere you need to remove the dash completely and pack out with foam etc as the creak is caused by movement at the mounting points
I'm waiting for the weather to get cooler as i figure it's an all day job

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Hi mate I have the same issue with my D4 2011 Hse when you get around to having a go at the dash I would really like to see how you do it and if need be would be happy to help.

I really need mine fixed just don't want to pay big bucks at dealer for it.

I'm in Brisbane west too.