hey everyone im just a little curious if anyone had some weird noises coming from inside the dash area? sounds like something is vibrating the reason why i ask is because this is my second camaro and both of them did it..... they were both 84 Z28s so if u guys have that problem or have had it and fix it please let me know cause it gets extremely annoying after a while

 

Like the dash, or behind the radio?
May have to pull the radio or guages out, and see what you find loose.
I know that under my dash, the vent tube are laying there, could be something like that free to move around.

 

yeah it does sound like its comming from behind the radio when i put in my new stereo i didnt find anything that could be vibrating vents were my next guess so when i have some time im gonna open it up and see what i can find thanks

 

is your trip meter on the odometer working right ?

 

yeah works great

 

There are a bunch of heater/ ac controls behind the radio on the passenger side that could be vibrating. Does it make this noise if you move say from max to def ect ?

 

well it seems like it does it more when i turn but does it going straight as well and it doesnt matter if im braking or accelerating or at a constant speed just does it at random but does it a lot i was just hoping if someone had an idea before i start taking a part my dash call me lazy i guess haha

 

I have similar squeaking noises from the dash pad towards the center passenger side on my 84z also

 

i had a noise coming from the dash in my 84z one time but when i changed the heater core i found 3 sticks of lip smackers that were bouncing around in there, im assuming they rolled down through the defrost vent

 

there are 2 big rubber blocks under the pad as well that could cause squeaking ect. Just take the 10 mins to take your pad off and im sure you will find you problem

 

one of the 6 screws holding my dash pad on was missing, and my dash pad would vibrate sometimes. When I replaced the screw, the vibrating stopped. It would be worth your time to make sure all those screws are tight.

 

yeah thanks guys im most likely gonna check everything tonight but i more or less pin pointed the sound...it sounds like its comming from the vent (from dash pad) oh by the way anyone have any ideas about squiky windows hahaha????? just started a few days ago

 

Hope you fix it. I had a creak in the left side of the dash and it got worse when I would brake. turned out it was the door hinge. I sprayed a little WD40 and it's fine now.

 

Noise? Hmmm... What does the noise exactly sound like? Was it creeking? The sheer change in temperature can expand (stretch) and contract materials, like plastic, or the leather on the dash.

 

ummm couldnt really be exact on what it sounds like but its not creeking and it does also do it cold and hot but does it more when i accelerate so im just thinking its a vent just vibrating against something in there.... i didnt get to take it apart cause my buddy had me put his amp subs and deck in so hopefully tm

 

I didnt take my dash apart yet but the cause is prob that the previous owner has a bunch a different screws in the top middle part of the dash

 

well i finally took my dash off and couldnt find anything or pin point where the noise is comming from so im over it haha guess ill just have to make my car louder and listen to music louder and should solve the problem haha

 

record the sound and lets hear it !

 

well if i knew how.... maybe... not very good when it comes to computers haha

 

Just try to use a mobile phone or a video cam atleast we can know where and how exactly the sound arise

 

welcome to the wonderful world of gm and their quality craftsmanship.
i got rid of mine, and i have had the car since it was new in 90, by taking the dash apart, using locking washers where i could, taping what ever was close to each other together, using felt pads where the dash made contact with the body and other dash parts, and it took most of a weekend the last time. it only took a few years to get rid of them all, until i rebuilt the suspension a few months back, and now it squeeks.
you gotta love gm quality control, along with their absolute refusal to actually follow the plans the enginers designed for putting the car together, which means things are not where they are supposed to be.
give it a decade or so and you will know every squeek and rattle and will be able to handle them all. if you last that long - you are a true 3rd gen fan and you would have been better off becoming a heroin adict as this will consume you more than any drug, but the high is better.
if you dont last a decade then you need to buy a honda. you never have to do anything to them and no one will ever notice you car and almost get into an accident watching you go by.
good luck

 

hahaha that is true lucky for me i love to work on cars so i dont mind i just learn as i go...