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Wierd noise coming from the firewall/dash area

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Old 12-01-07, 03:10 PM
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Default Wierd noise coming from the firewall/dash area

Whenever i start the car, especially when it's cold it makes this wierd noise, almost like a heat shield hitting the piping. It's coming from the inside of the dash right in the middle. Anyone have a clue?

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Guys, this sounds like a loose bolt or something. My GF it sounds like a diesel engine till i give gas. Anyone ever had this issue. It really pisses me off since this is a LEX not a Chevy. Any help would be great. It goes away after 1K RPM.
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Or, leaves in there somewhere ... happened to me.
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Or, leaves in there somewhere ... happened to me.
No, it is much more mechanical. its from the dash/firewall area. I don't see anything loose.
Old 12-04-07, 08:55 PM
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I had the similar noise this is what mine was. more like a quick ticking at certain speed.

The top of the dash has the window defroster vents up near the windshield.

I stuffed some matchbox paper about the size of a nickle between the vent outlet and the dash opening.
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