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jimmyche · 06-14-2009, 06:22 PM

Has anyone noticed a rattle coming from the front center air vent?
Is getting a little annoying, It's appreciate if anyone has a fix, If not, hope we can pin point it and come up with some fix.

Thanks.

michaelsteinbach · 06-15-2009, 09:03 AM

Move the vent slats around. Does anything feel loose? It could be loose wiring vibrating against the ducting. Have you added anything to the wiring int hat area?

latex_salesman · 06-15-2009, 10:30 AM

Might not be the same rattle, but I think the trim piece overhanging the center display is the source. If I push on it a bit, it stops rattling.

jimmyche · 06-15-2009, 02:58 PM

QUOTE (michaelsteinbach @ Jun 15 2009, 05:03 AM)

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Move the vent slats around. Does anything feel loose? It could be loose wiring vibrating against the ducting. Have you added anything to the wiring int hat area?[/b]

Nothing is added to that area.

It's a very low noise, I couldn't hear it once volume is up to about 20.
The problem is that in comes up with every little bump I bump into.

michaelsteinbach · 06-15-2009, 09:03 PM

You might want to get in behind the stereo (search for instructions) and see if anything is loose. I know there is at lease one ECU secured to a metal dash brace with zip ties right next to/behind the stereo. Try shaking everything (not too hard) and tighten up any loose zip ties etc.

~Mike

Ernie · 06-16-2009, 11:17 PM

I spoke to someone on another forum who needed disassembly help for the same issue.

It turned out to be something where the display was rattling and it was under warranty. Cars are too expensive (and that farking CD player scratches too easily) bring it to the dealer and ask them to look into it.

Hope that helps.

-Ernie

michaelsteinbach · 06-17-2009, 01:11 AM

QUOTE (Ernie @ Jun 16 2009, 09:17 PM)

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Cars are too expensive (and that farking CD player scratches too easily)...[/b]

Yeah, mine has a small light scratch under one of the buttons ont he left side from when I installed my ipod int unit.

I agree, warranty it.

~Mike

aj096 · 09-26-2009, 08:06 PM

QUOTE (latex_salesman @ Jun 15 2009, 09:30 AM)

Quote:

Might not be the same rattle, but I think the trim piece overhanging the center display is the source. If I push on it a bit, it stops rattling.[/b]

+1 I've experienced this too.

ocramida · 01-30-2010, 10:40 PM

QUOTE (Ernie @ Jun 16 2009, 09:17 PM)

Quote:

I spoke to someone on another forum who needed disassembly help for the same issue.

It turned out to be something where the display was rattling and it was under warranty. Cars are too expensive (and that farking CD player scratches too easily) bring it to the dealer and ask them to look into it.

Hope that helps.

-Ernie[/b]

Hi I actually have the same issue with my 2010. It's more of a buzz, but pushing on the display housing seems to silence it. I know this thread is a little old but could you point to the forum where you offered another owner assistance? Thanks

daibhi5 · 03-10-2010, 02:15 AM

Dealer had to replace the center vent on my 2009 6 GT due to rattling.

David

06-15-2009, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
michaelsteinbach Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carbondale, IL Posts: 480 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Move the vent slats around. Does anything feel loose? It could be loose wiring vibrating against the ducting. Have you added anything to the wiring int hat area? __________________ 2009 Mazda 6 GT in Sangria Red.

06-15-2009, 09:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
michaelsteinbach Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carbondale, IL Posts: 480 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	You might want to get in behind the stereo (search for instructions) and see if anything is loose. I know there is at lease one ECU secured to a metal dash brace with zip ties right next to/behind the stereo. Try shaking everything (not too hard) and tighten up any loose zip ties etc. ~Mike __________________ 2009 Mazda 6 GT in Sangria Red.

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Ernie Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brookfied, CT Posts: 251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I spoke to someone on another forum who needed disassembly help for the same issue. It turned out to be something where the display was rattling and it was under warranty. Cars are too expensive (and that farking CD player scratches too easily) bring it to the dealer and ask them to look into it. Hope that helps. -Ernie __________________ Car Domain Page with all Mods and upgrades: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3386678 (Not sure why it gets lower ratings than stock and rims-only cars . . . maybe I need a "TYPE R" badge) Personal Page (stereo changeout writeup): http://www.cynicalivy.com/MAZDA6/

06-14-2009, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
jimmyche Learners License Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Has anyone noticed a rattle coming from the front center air vent? Is getting a little annoying, It's appreciate if anyone has a fix, If not, hope we can pin point it and come up with some fix. Thanks.

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06-15-2009, 10:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
latex_salesman Learners License Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Might not be the same rattle, but I think the trim piece overhanging the center display is the source. If I push on it a bit, it stops rattling.

03-10-2010, 02:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
daibhi5 Learners License Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Dealer had to replace the center vent on my 2009 6 GT due to rattling. David