Driver's Side Dash Buzz

[KiloFTW]

I have an intermittent buzz from somewhere in dash or steering column, loud enough to hear over music at a low volume. I've only noticed it at lower speeds and it tends to go away after 20 minutes of driving, but I hear it almost every morning. I haven't been able to figure out where it's coming from - anyone experience anything similar or have any ideas?

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[Escobar929]

could it be related to this one?

https://www.integraforums.com/forum/threads/dashboard-rattle.50438/

This one talks about from the infotainment area, do you hear your rattle closer to the steering wheel?

 

[KiloFTW]

Yeah I think it's closer to the wheel, maybe on the left side. That thread mentions a steering column rattle as well, so it might be that.

 

[Ronnoc]

Yeah I think it's closer to the wheel, maybe on the left side. That thread mentions a steering column rattle as well, so it might be that.

So I have a buzz that might be identical to yours. I found it to be a wire down low near my obd2 reader. It's loose and rattles at low speeds sounds like a buzz. If I push it up a little the buzzing sound completely disappears. I'd check down there and see if it is that.

 

[KiloFTW]

So I have a buzz that might be identical to yours. I found it to be a wire down low near my obd2 reader. It's loose and rattles at low speeds sounds like a buzz. If I push it up a little the buzzing sound completely disappears. I'd check down there and see if it is that.

If this ends up being it I will venmo you the funds for a beer at your favorite establishment. It's been driving me nuts but I've been trying to narrow it down before I take it to the dealer for troubleshooting.

I'm not sure how to identify the obd2 reader, but I assume you're referring to something in this general area?

 

[BKK Jack]

The OBD plug is that big white trapazoidal shaped one top left in your photo.

 

[KiloFTW]

Ronnoc might have found it. I can't reproduce it with the car parked, but I was able to make the buzz worse by wiggling the wire headed to the yellow terminal (I think, can't see it while driving obviously). I'm now wondering whether I'm hearing a rattle or a crackle of electricity through a faulty connection. My guess is the latter. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence, but I noticed the clock was off by 10 minutes after I finished messing with it.

Either way, I'm thrilled to know where it is. I owe you a beer Ronnoc, send me a message if you want to collect on that.

 

[Ronnoc]

Ronnoc might have found it. I can't reproduce it with the car parked, but I was able to make the buzz worse by wiggling the wire headed to the yellow terminal (I think, can't see it while driving obviously). I'm now wondering whether I'm hearing a rattle or a crackle of electricity through a faulty connection. My guess is the latter. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence, but I noticed the clock was off by 10 minutes after I finished messing with it.

Either way, I'm thrilled to know where it is. I owe you a beer Ronnoc, send me a message if you want to collect on that.

All good man. No worries on the beer glad I could help. Mine is actually the bigger black wire thats shielded right next to the obd2. If you take it to the dealer let me know what they say. I've been too busy to get in there.

 

[KiloFTW]

All good man. No worries on the beer glad I could help. Mine is actually the bigger black wire thats shielded right next to the obd2. If you take it to the dealer let me know what they say. I've been too busy to get in there.

Will be calling them tomorrow, will let you know how it goes. Thanks again

 

[KiloFTW]

I have an appointment for Monday, they are thinking it’ll be covered by warranty.

 

[Ronnoc]

Sounds good man keep me posted. Thanks

 

[KiloFTW]

Sounds good man keep me posted. Thanks

No charge for todays service. They found that the looming around the wiring was pulled tight and adjusted the connections. Unfortunately the issue didn’t occur while they were in possession so I’ll need to drive it for a while to see if it comes back.

 

[Ronnoc]

No charge for todays service. They found that the looming around the wiring was pulled tight and adjusted the connections. Unfortunately the issue didn’t occur while they were in possession so I’ll need to drive it for a while to see if it comes back.

Got it. Thanks for the update. Ill probably get it checked out when i get my first service

 

[Palut]

No charge for todays service. They found that the looming around the wiring was pulled tight and adjusted the connections. Unfortunately the issue didn’t occur while they were in possession so I’ll need to drive it for a while to see if it comes back.

I checked this wiring in my car as I have a similar sound from that area and I found that the wiring in my car is quite tight as well. The large yellow connector has some play within the connection area itself, but is pretty quiet when I do move it and doesn't seem like a candidate for the rattling/buzzing sound.

One thing I've learned is that some other wiring connectors in the interior are indeed loose and do rattle, so that is something to keep an eye out for.

 

[KiloFTW]

The thing that keeps me focused on the wiring is that after the buzz starts, touching the cable directly affects the sound. The joy of intermittent issues…

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