OBS dashboard/firewall buzz

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2010 OBS with auto transmission. Mileage: 2600+

Symptom: Buzzing coming from under the dash to the right of the center
console, up underneath near firewall. It happens only at low rpm range
when engine is under load such as going up a small grade. The noise
has a metallic/glass-like sound. I think it's inside.

The dealer has now made two attempts to find this noise, and it's
driving my wife crazy. They've replaced a heat shield and re-mounted a
line on the firewall near the cabin air filter assembly; both outside
the cabin.

Advice anyone? Has anyone experienced or heard of this?

 

[1 Lucky Texan]

2010 OBS with auto transmission.  Mileage: 2600+

Symptom:  Buzzing coming from under the dash to the right of the center
console, up underneath near firewall.  It happens only at low rpm range
when engine is under load such as going up a small grade.  The noise
has a metallic/glass-like sound.  I think it's inside.

The dealer has now made two attempts to find this noise, and it's
driving my wife crazy.  They've replaced a heat shield and re-mounted a
line on the firewall near the cabin air filter assembly; both outside
the cabin.

Advice anyone?  Has anyone experienced or heard of this?

You might experiment with changing the climate control settings
around; heat/cool, recirc/fresh. maybe it's a 'blend door' or
something.

I dunno just a suggestion.

 

[Big Jim]

The new outbacks seem to be plagued with problems- uncurable wheel
vibration etc. I think I'll pass on subaruuntil they remember what
made the outback great. They only need to look at the 2000-2004. The
new one tries to be an SUV but it's not. It's n
ot a car either so it wont handle as well.

 

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The new outbacks seem to be plagued with problems- uncurable wheel
vibration etc. I think I'll pass on subaruuntil they remember what
made the outback great. They only need to look at the 2000-2004. The
new one tries to be an SUV but it's not. It's not a car either so it
wont handle as well.

The OBS is essentially an Impreza, not a full-sized Outback. Just an FYI.

 

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You might experiment with changing the climate control settings
around; heat/cool, recirc/fresh. maybe it's a 'blend door' or
something.

I dunno just a suggestion.

Not a bad one either. It even may turn out to be temperature sensitive.

Good suggestion. Thanks.

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

2010 OBS with auto transmission. Mileage: 2600+

Symptom: Buzzing coming from under the dash to the right of the center
console, up underneath near firewall. It happens only at low rpm range
when engine is under load such as going up a small grade. The noise
has a metallic/glass-like sound. I think it's inside.

The dealer has now made two attempts to find this noise, and it's
driving my wife crazy. They've replaced a heat shield and re-mounted a
line on the firewall near the cabin air filter assembly; both outside
the cabin.

Advice anyone? Has anyone experienced or heard of this?

Here is the definition of "dashboard buzz"....

http://media.nextautos.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/01-2008-scion-tc.gif

 

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Here is the definition of "dashboard buzz"....

http://media.nextautos.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/01-2008-scion-tc.gif

;-)

I may be onto something. Today, driving with the air conditioner on
for some time, I couldn't duplicate the buzz.

Not holding my breath, but maybe...

 

[Zeppo]

2010 OBS with auto transmission. Mileage: 2600+

Symptom: Buzzing coming from under the dash to the right of the center
console, up underneath near firewall. It happens only at low rpm range
when engine is under load such as going up a small grade. The noise has a
metallic/glass-like sound. I think it's inside.

The dealer has now made two attempts to find this noise, and it's driving
my wife crazy. They've replaced a heat shield and re-mounted a line on
the firewall near the cabin air filter assembly; both outside the cabin.

Advice anyone? Has anyone experienced or heard of this?

I had a noise like this driving me crazy for a few weeks in my Santa Fe. Had
my mechanic check it when I had it in for an oil change. He found it was
coming from an empty CD case in the door pocket on the passenger side. I
felt a bit sheepish, to say the least.

Jon

 

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I had a noise like this driving me crazy for a few weeks in my Santa
Fe. Had my mechanic check it when I had it in for an oil change. He
found it was coming from an empty CD case in the door pocket on the
passenger side. I felt a bit sheepish, to say the least.

Honestly, that kind of thing is exactly what I checked for initially.
I looked everywhere for any possession that might cause this.

Because I had your scenario happen to me about ten years ago.