Corolla 2 dashboard sounds

AffaanAlAziz1 (AffaanAlAziz1) 2018-10-05 15:43:24 +0500 #1

I'm keeping a corolla 2 (diesel) 1999 in immaculate condition. The car is embassy auctioned and registered in 2015. I have got it's all issues resolved over the period of one and a half years. It's perfect now Al'hamdolillah and a treat to drive especially in the hilly areas.
However, on rough roads the cabin feel is not very pleasant due to sound/ noises from the dashboard and probably steering wheel.
Please recommend how to go about this issue. Should the dashboard be completely un-assembled? Recommend a good place to do the job in Rawalpindi!

humayun.chughtai.7 (Humayun Azhar Chughtai) 2018-10-05 16:18:25 +0500 #2

Its better to remove complete dashboard & then look for the loose wiring clips etc ... Replace the panels with Broken plastic clips/locks. Also check the namda besides the dashboard, replace it too if its bad.

AffaanAlAziz1 (AffaanAlAziz1) 2018-10-05 22:07:43 +0500 #3

But few people saying that my car is in original condition and i shouldn't open it.

rare (rare) 2018-10-05 23:08:37 +0500 #4

steering wheel noise can be due to steering assembly metal bushes or "steering assembly gutkey" in mechanics language.

humayun.chughtai.7 (Humayun Azhar Chughtai) 2018-10-05 23:12:15 +0500 #5

Now its upto you ... Consider checking your shock absorbers & tire size, they both cause unnecessary rattle & interior noises, if bad.

AffaanAlAziz1 (AffaanAlAziz1) 2018-10-05 23:35:15 +0500 #6

I guess metal bushes causing the noise.

AffaanAlAziz1 (AffaanAlAziz1) 2018-10-05 23:35:51 +0500 #7

That issue already addressed.

AffaanAlAziz1 (AffaanAlAziz1) 2018-10-05 23:38:41 +0500 #8

What's could be the issues in stripping the complete dashboard.

rare (rare) 2018-10-05 23:38:49 +0500 #9

kharr kharr sound from steering wheel on rough road or when u hold and shake, there is a play in steering wheel.
You can get from Chah Sultan Rwp.

rare (rare) 2018-10-05 23:41:22 +0500 #10

first try to trace out the sound then go for dash opening.

AffaanAlAziz1 (AffaanAlAziz1) 2018-10-05 23:41:43 +0500 #11

Kindly refer a good place.

rare (rare) 2018-10-05 23:43:19 +0500 #12

r u in Pindi or Isb?

AffaanAlAziz1 (AffaanAlAziz1) 2018-10-05 23:43:33 +0500 #13

They come from behind a/c vents on rough roads.

AffaanAlAziz1 (AffaanAlAziz1) 2018-10-05 23:44:28 +0500 #14

Sultan k khu is nearby. I live in Chaklala Scheme 3, Rawalpindi

humayun.chughtai.7 (Humayun Azhar Chughtai) 2018-10-05 23:50:20 +0500 #15

No issues at all if your technician is good enough to handle the things properly. I recently restored my corolla 1994 & I got its complete dashboard replaced after stripping the old one & taking care of loose things, broken clips & some foam pading (where required) behind the dash.
Alhamdolillah, interior is soundless now even on broken & pathreelay roads.

AffaanAlAziz1 (AffaanAlAziz1) 2018-10-05 23:52:33 +0500 #16

How much time would it take to do the job! From where did you do the job brother?

humayun.chughtai.7 (Humayun Azhar Chughtai) 2018-10-05 23:54:41 +0500 #17

I got it done from my electrician in Shoba Bazar, Peshawar. For a careful job, it will take 6 to 8 hours for complete work.

AffaanAlAziz1 (AffaanAlAziz1) 2018-10-06 00:02:40 +0500 #18

Ok. Could you please share his contact. How much he charged you for this job.

rare (rare) 2018-10-06 00:05:38 +0500 #19

chk ur pm

humayun.chughtai.7 (Humayun Azhar Chughtai) 2018-10-06 00:09:53 +0500 #20

pm sent. He charged me 8k for complete engine wiring (as I swapped from 2e to 7afe), interior wiring ,dash wiring & dash replacement including heater box, blower & cooling coil.