How do i get behind the Fabia glovebox?

helpmedisappear · 24-11-2004, 21:44

Ive got a REALLY annoying clonking noise coming from behind the glovebox in my car. The dealer has failed to fix it so now i want to have a go myself! I can take the glovebox out no problem but im met by a solid bit of plastic that i cant get behind to see whats knocking behind it...im really hoping its not the air bag. Is there an easy way in or am i going to have to take the dash off?

Thanks...

adaadams · 24-11-2004, 21:46

even if you take the dash out you still have that airbox in the way. if i was you i would take it to another dealer if your local cant find it

helpmedisappear · 24-11-2004, 21:49

What airbox? Maybe its that thats moving?!!!

Lummox · 24-11-2004, 21:52

There aint that much that can knock behind there. the airbox that Ade is refering to is the heater box where the pollen filter etc sits.

Are you sure it aint the other side in the engine bay?

helpmedisappear · 24-11-2004, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

There aint that much that can knock behind there. the airbox that Ade is refering to is the heater box where the pollen filter etc sits.

Are you sure it aint the other side in the engine bay?

Im pretty sure its coming from beind the dash. The dealers said it wasnt a suspension or engine bay thing, theres definately nothing moving around there. It clonks when driving over cobbles and going round corners, like a loose pipe or wires or something

Somethings moving in there! The dash also "clicks" in the corner all the time which annoys me...i dont know if its related

adaadams · 24-11-2004, 21:59

have your dealer checked the arb has they often float and knock on the subframe??

faboka vrs · 24-11-2004, 22:29

Martin you sure its not some of the cables behind your head unit. I found my RCA leads knock about.

Just a thought. Probably wrong.

helpmedisappear · 24-11-2004, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by faboka vrs

Martin you sure its not some of the cables behind your head unit. I found my RCA leads knock about.

Just a thought. Probably wrong.

Im pretty sure yeah, ive took the glovebox out and got my dad to drive around with me and its like the clonking is coming from to the right of the passanger side air vent...but behind the dash. Its not the door, its not my strut and ive bounced the suspension when still and there is no knocking noise. Its got to be some form of cable or pipe behind there but im damned if i can figure out how to get to it!

devonutopia · 24-11-2004, 23:08

Its not the infamous dashboard mount squeak then?

May be worth getting under the car if possible, remove the cover and have a good wobble of everything under there... But as mentioned, nothing can really "clonk" - plenty of stuff to squeak. If its the ARB thats a warranty job - I had to pay for my replacement unfrotunately.

edit: tried (gently) wobbling around the airbag connectors/brackets and stuff? Apart from that, there's nothing actually directly under the dash there, bar the fan unit... Thats easy to take apart BTW, if you want to look inside it.

helpmedisappear · 24-11-2004, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Its not the infamous dashboard mount squeak then?

May be worth getting under the car if possible, remove the cover and have a good wobble of everything under there... But as mentioned, nothing can really "clonk" - plenty of stuff to squeak. If its the ARB thats a warranty job - I had to pay for my replacement unfrotunately.

Oh bugger...looks like its back to the dealers then, and they are starting to get annoyed with me as i keep going back with rattles and clonks and brakes and gear sticks and roof linings

I might try another dealer.

doer1 · 24-11-2004, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by helpmedisappear

Ive got a REALLY annoying clonking noise coming from behind the glovebox in my car. The dealer has failed to fix it so now i want to have a go myself! I can take the glovebox out no problem but im met by a solid bit of plastic that i cant get behind to see whats knocking behind it...im really hoping its not the air bag. Is there an easy way in or am i going to have to take the dash off?

Thanks...

Chavyboy has put my Step-by-step guide here
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/article.php?a=84

shows how to remove the glove box

24-11-2004, 21:44	#1
helpmedisappear Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,763 Thanks: 36 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	How do i get behind the Fabia glovebox? Ive got a REALLY annoying clonking noise coming from behind the glovebox in my car. The dealer has failed to fix it so now i want to have a go myself! I can take the glovebox out no problem but im met by a solid bit of plastic that i cant get behind to see whats knocking behind it...im really hoping its not the air bag. Is there an easy way in or am i going to have to take the dash off? Thanks... __________________ Martin Black Magic Fabia vRSv

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adaadams Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Birmingham Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	even if you take the dash out you still have that airbox in the way. if i was you i would take it to another dealer if your local cant find it __________________ ADE

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helpmedisappear Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,763 Thanks: 36 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	What airbox? Maybe its that thats moving?!!! __________________ Martin Black Magic Fabia vRSv

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Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,335 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 739 Times in 621 Posts	There aint that much that can knock behind there. the airbox that Ade is refering to is the heater box where the pollen filter etc sits. Are you sure it aint the other side in the engine bay? __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

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adaadams Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Birmingham Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	have your dealer checked the arb has they often float and knock on the subframe?? __________________ ADE

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faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,038 Thanks: 12 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	Martin you sure its not some of the cables behind your head unit. I found my RCA leads knock about. Just a thought. Probably wrong. __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

24-11-2004, 23:08	#9
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,084 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 347 Times in 290 Posts	Its not the infamous dashboard mount squeak then? May be worth getting under the car if possible, remove the cover and have a good wobble of everything under there... But as mentioned, nothing can really "clonk" - plenty of stuff to squeak. If its the ARB thats a warranty job - I had to pay for my replacement unfrotunately. edit: tried (gently) wobbling around the airbag connectors/brackets and stuff? Apart from that, there's nothing actually directly under the dash there, bar the fan unit... Thats easy to take apart BTW, if you want to look inside it. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video! Last edited by devonutopia; 24-11-2004 at 23:11.

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