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Xe
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where is this? access from the top or bottom? i got to remove anything to get there? i must try, my nerves need it
hoooverman
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i have posted this up under the dealers section. It is a complaint letter i am sending to SEAT UK. I will let you know how it goes.
Here is the link if you want to read
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=114831
Here is the link if you want to read
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=114831
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hoooverman
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My glovebox theory was a myth!!! It's getting worse and having a lady in the car tonight, i had the tunes down low. 60-70 (honest) on the dual carriage way i have a very annoying rattle now coming from what sounds like behind the glovebox.
Please all keep me posted, my preferred dealer is over an hour away...
Please all keep me posted, my preferred dealer is over an hour away...
Bit of semi-lateral thinking 
Does anyone know where the fresh air intake into the heatermatrix is? Is under the flimsy bit of plastic that stretches from one windscreen wiper shaft to the other?
Does anyone know where the fresh air intake into the heatermatrix is? Is under the flimsy bit of plastic that stretches from one windscreen wiper shaft to the other?
im not sure ive not removed it yet, although i know the piece, it has plastic nuts on it yes? they've all had a couple of turns since i got the car, 1.5 maybe 2 turns each, has not had any effect whatsoever. i maywell try looking under it this week.
I think I'm going to take a look at the weekend too. I'm beginning to think the culprit may be under there or linked to it in some way.
Xe
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My car is going in to the dealer/garage, next Monday for the whole day. They say it will be sorted (fingers crossed), as in taking things apart. Will report back on Monday night or Tuesday. 
Well I'm sort of pleased as today I'm pretty sure I have homed in on what is causing the speed related rattle for the near side
A 30 mile run along the M4 pretty much into the wind = rattle. On the way back wind was from behind = no rattle at all, not a single squeak. Now I am sure it is wind resistance related noise. I think it mat be some kind of venturi effect perhaps around the air intake to the cabin / heater matrix or trim around the windscreen / bulkhead. It is definitely not an engine or road induced vibration.
A 30 mile run along the M4 pretty much into the wind = rattle. On the way back wind was from behind = no rattle at all, not a single squeak. Now I am sure it is wind resistance related noise. I think it mat be some kind of venturi effect perhaps around the air intake to the cabin / heater matrix or trim around the windscreen / bulkhead. It is definitely not an engine or road induced vibration.
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greytop, that would suggest that whats under the black facia at the back of the engine bay could be the culprit, i shall test your wind theory asap
Xe
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Its defo wind related, the more wind the greater the rattle. My dealer knows this as well hopefully he can find the culprit part.
I don't believe it! my rattle has stopped! I ran the FR down the M4 again today at optimum rattle speed ....nothing 
This was both ways between two junctions to counter the possible difference in wind direction.
Now I'm pleased it has stopped but I would rather know what the offending item is just in case it starts again, you know how these things are
....nothing This was both ways between two junctions to counter the possible difference in wind direction.
Now I'm pleased it has stopped but I would rather know what the offending item is just in case it starts again, you know how these things are
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