After the GT Forum event this past summer, my GT developed an instrument panel rattle. It sounded like a loose electrical connector contacting the IP substrate over road imperfections. I did not want the dealer to inspect/even attempt to remove the IP/ and repair.
Today while cleaning the car for winter storage, I think I found the issue. On the bottom edge of the windshield there is a small 'u'-channel plastic edge molding. It runs from the left a-pillar to the right a-pillar along the bottom of the windshield (width of the car). From washing/drying the car or from ordinary driving, the 'u'channel had come off the windshield at the RH and LH
sides for approx 12-15 inches each side. I pushed it back onto the glass, (easy to do with the 'trunk' lid open), did a quick test drive and the rattle is gone. I may attempt a small amount of clear silicone caulk several places in the channel to fully install. Any one with a similar issue may want to check this out..
andy benedict AJB-- 2006 0541 Blue/White stripes
Today while cleaning the car for winter storage, I think I found the issue. On the bottom edge of the windshield there is a small 'u'-channel plastic edge molding. It runs from the left a-pillar to the right a-pillar along the bottom of the windshield (width of the car). From washing/drying the car or from ordinary driving, the 'u'channel had come off the windshield at the RH and LH
sides for approx 12-15 inches each side. I pushed it back onto the glass, (easy to do with the 'trunk' lid open), did a quick test drive and the rattle is gone. I may attempt a small amount of clear silicone caulk several places in the channel to fully install. Any one with a similar issue may want to check this out..
andy benedict AJB-- 2006 0541 Blue/White stripes
