Help me locate this dash rattle in my Golf R. $100 prize for correct diagnosis

[buzuki]

where is the recorder positioned in the car?

Have you checked roof console and mirror?

[Lucas_R]

where is the recorder positioned in the car?

Have you checked roof console and mirror?

I placed my phone in the little cubby just to the right of the steering wheel. The rattle sounds close to this area.

Yes i have removed the roof console piece where the sunroof knob/interior lights/bluetooth microphone is as well as the vanity mirrors and lights.

[Melts75]

Rattles in a 2007 Jetta turned me off the brand,I have since had Toyota,Mazda,and Honda products,zero rattles,and I therefore believe their build quality is superior.
This was my 4th new VW,but literally did my head in.

That's so helpful Anthony. I'm sure Lucas R will be sure to go and trade his 4 motion Turbo Golf R in on a Corolla, Mazda 3 or Civic tomorrow!! That will sort the rattle

[Melts75]

Is the rattle only when driving? Or is it also evident at 2500-3000 standing still. I know, stupid question, you've prob checked this

[Lucas_R]

That's so helpful Anthony. I'm sure Lucas R will be sure to go and trade his 4 motion Turbo Golf R in on a Corolla, Mazda 3 or Civic tomorrow!! That will sort the rattle

Haha - funnily enough we sold our 2011 Mazda 3 earlier in the year to buy a Mk6 GTI. The road noise in the Mazda was so bad that you wouldn't have even been able to hear any rattles.

Is the rattle only when driving? Or is it also evident at 2500-3000 standing still. I know, stupid question, you've prob checked this

It does still rattle/buzz if i rev it in neutral while parked in the driveway, but it seems to rattle more loudly when actually driving.

[Melts75]

Good choice getting rid of the Mazda, though in all fairness most of the road noise comes off of those potenza's they tend to run.
Ok then, my idea and it's not a good one: Since the Rattle is always present at that range...........
Maybe the Turbo??

[Melts75]

If I'm right (hope I'm not), I think you'll need the $100 more than me )

[wai]

Haha - funnily enough we sold our 2011 Mazda 3 earlier in the year to buy a Mk6 GTI. The road noise in the Mazda was so bad that you wouldn't have even been able to hear any rattles.

Actually, something like that used to be a fix for any rattles. Put a ball bearing in the ash tray. It will rattle so much (with the metal ash trays) that it will drown out any other rattle, and you know what's causing it!!!!!!

[Transporter]

Rattles in a 2007 Jetta turned me off the brand,I have since had Toyota,Mazda,and Honda products,zero rattles,and I therefore believe their build quality is superior.
This was my 4th new VW,but literally did my head in.

Good for you.

[Transporter]

I placed my phone in the little cubby just to the right of the steering wheel. The rattle sounds close to this area.

Yes i have removed the roof console piece where the sunroof knob/interior lights/bluetooth microphone is as well as the vanity mirrors and lights.

How about to give the dealer chance to fix it? Or have you already tried?