03 Matrix XR Dashboard "Buzz" sound - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

03matrixr · 12-13-2005, 10:11 AM

Hey all - I had a question regarding my 03 Matrix XR. Whenever I'm driving I notice that there is a "buzz" sound on my dashboard (i.e. near the speedometer, etc...). Has anyone experienced that? It only happens when i'm going 50mph+ so it's really weird. I'm thinking something's loose inside because when I press the display thing (you know, where there are three circles, pardon my lack of terminology here) it stops. I was trying to see where I could take the dashboard apart, but i'm afraid to break something or worst, deploy the airbag (since it's near the steering wheel).

besides, i can't see where the screws are. can anyone help? i'm terrible with these stuff.

thanks a bunch

***mistamatrix*** · 12-13-2005, 11:18 AM

I think I've read about that problem in the past. Someone actually did a write-up c/w pictures on how he got rid of it. I'll see if I can dig up the link.

MyTrix · 12-13-2005, 10:19 PM

^^
Yeah, I've seen some kind of fix too..wasn't it something about the A pillar and stuffing insulation in the area where it meets the dash on the drivers side?

Anyway, my biggest buzz comes from the A/C unit, when it's running, at a stop light, with the brakes on. Not much need for A/C in Indy now

You may also try finding an online maintenance manual for your trix. That would give you a how-to with pix on where the screws are, etc.

***mistamatrix*** · 12-13-2005, 10:30 PM

Alright. I found the link that reminded me of your problem.

http://home.comcast.net/~vibeowner/vibrations.htm

03matrixr · 12-16-2005, 08:15 AM

Thanks you all! I got the trim rings out and the noise is gone. YAY!!!

So if I basically drive without the trim rings, then it won't make any noise. But it'd be great if I can put it back on and have no noise.

So I was wondering if you knew what I could do to the trim rings in order to put them back on and stop the noise. Is there some kind of thing I can put in between or something?

ksbrace · 12-19-2005, 06:07 AM

Double-sticky foam tape. It comes on rolls (like Scotch tape) or in squares or dots. If the gap isn't large enough for foam tape, it might be sufficient to use a layer of regular masking tape just to prevent the offending plastic pieces from contacting each other.