Vibration coming from under my dash, any ideas?

[skinny2]

The windshield was my initial hunch..but I've not found anything that looks awry. Interested in seeing your pics. FWIW, I'm on my 4th windshield and the noise has been present through at least the last two. Also, the noise has been absent the last week or so!

[booradley]

When our temps dip below freezing, and I crank it up early in the A.M, I get a dash rattle, which seems to be to the right of the radio. Everything in the glove boxes wrapped so nothing touching plastic or metal. Once the car warms up inside the sound disappears? I cannot replicated it by tapping on the dash? Vehicle has 2500 miles on it, 2012 Silver Ed.

[11Path&Titan]

Maybe I am blind but I cannot find the pictures. I just got my pathfinder and have the same annoying sound at about 60 MPH. My 4Runner had it too and I could never figure it out. Can you please send me or post pictures so I can fix the issues. I am driving 800 miles tomorrow and am hoping to have a fix. It does appear my windshield was replaced. Is there a permanent fix to this? Thank you!!

Ryan

[skinny2]

I forgot to follow-up with this thread as well. I found a trim piece on the passenger side windshield cowling that was loose. Under certain conditions it seemed to vibrate and cause the noise we were discussing. I ended up just using a think layer of silicone to affix the trim piece to the a-pillar as shown in the pic below. Prior to this the piece was about 1/4 inch off the a-pillar and would vibrate against the windshield or the cowling underneath. I've not heard the noise in about a year so it's worth a shot. Good luck.

[11Path&Titan]

I forgot to follow-up with this thread as well. I found a trim piece on the passenger side windshield cowling that was loose. Under certain conditions it seemed to vibrate and cause the noise we were discussing. I ended up just using a think layer of silicone to affix the trim piece to the a-pillar as shown in the pic below. Prior to this the piece was about 1/4 inch off the a-pillar and would vibrate against the windshield or the cowling underneath. I've not heard the noise in about a year so it's worth a shot. Good luck.

Thank you!! I looked at my pathy and noticed that part is loose and rattles when I tap it. What is the best adhesive or sealant to use? Where did you put the adhesive? Thank you again. I'll be off to the auto part store soon.

Ryan

[skinny2]

I just used clear silicone caulk (exterior door and window) and put a thin layer on the plastic piece that fits tight against the metal of the a-pillar. That stuff makes a great adhesive and it's easy to peal off when the windshield needs swapped. I forget what I used to "clamp" the piece down overnight while it dried. Something heavy I'm sure that help push the piece against the a-pillar. Been like you see in the picture for a least a year.

[11Path&Titan]

I just used clear silicone caulk (exterior door and window) and put a thin layer on the plastic piece that fits tight against the metal of the a-pillar. That stuff makes a great adhesive and it's easy to peal off when the windshield needs swapped. I forget what I used to "clamp" the piece down overnight while it dried. Something heavy I'm sure that help push the piece against the a-pillar. Been like you see in the picture for a least a year.

Awesome. Thank you!

[bukhory]

Well I found this threat is very useful for me, cos now i had same problem like. rattle at front dashboard close to small speaker at passenger side.

but now I'll give try to check as the picture you gave

[iwilson09]

Just bought a 2010 pathfinder with low miles. I'm loving it so far, but I noticed this same noise and could not figure out the cause. It was driving me crazy until I found this thread. Thank you Clay350, Staynlean, and skinny2. You Sirs are gentlemen and scholars.

Cheers,