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cbpete · Apr 30th, 2008, 07:15 PM

Hi Guys, Has any of you found your Rev counter makes a creaking noise as you drive along, Mine seems to have one and as it is in front of me it is starting to annoy me, the noise it makes is the same sound if i press against the chrome ring round it. lease let me know if anyone as had a similar sound from it. Thanks guys.
cbpete

Yoastie · Apr 30th, 2008, 08:02 PM

Nope not here, but it could be drowned out by the other noises (dash, transmission and now the gear lever squeaks when pushed as well)

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 30th, 2008, 08:05 PM

Mine creaks about a bit from the rev counter and dash on the drivers side, but its only seems to be when its cold or has been left standing, same as my old MINIs. To be honest with me listening to the Ipod I dont hear it anyway

airbusA346 · Apr 30th, 2008, 08:51 PM

Some of the creaking comes from the vents next to the doors rubbing on the dash, according to my local dealer.

dave888 · May 23rd, 2008, 06:49 PM

Have owned R56 Mini Cooper S since Sept 07 has been a nightmare with dash creaks and rattles am now looking for someone experienced or mini tech.to remove top dash so I can have ago at a repair myself lost all faith in dealership Blue Bell, Crewe.
any offers! will pay expenses Cheshire area

cbpete · May 23rd, 2008, 08:19 PM

Hi Guys, I found out the other day when I was on the motorway, that the creaking maybe from the steering column, as I did not have to stereo on. When in a stra8 line nothing but when I turned the wheel it creaked, so it may not be the rev counter. The car is in the garage next week for 3 days to have a wiring loom replaced and a seat cover as they damaged it last time they had it in. So will let them know about the creaking.
cbpete

andrewcregan · May 23rd, 2008, 08:31 PM

My missus and I both have creaking from the steering column area. I originally thought it was the rev counter, but the buzz/rattle continues even when firmly holding the rev counter.
Dealer suggested not having steering adjustment at the top or bottom - mine was at the top, but the other half was in a mid-position. Moved my down very slightly, in hope rather than belief. See how it goes

andrewcregan · May 25th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Tried moving the steering wheel down a bit, but still get my rattles from around the steering column somewhere

. If anything, worse than before

Yoastie · May 27th, 2008, 09:36 AM

Mine has started recently. I was still under the impression that it was one of the little knobs inside the rev counter, but will have a play with the wheel now. I do have it pulled all the way towards me, so might push it back a bit.

cbpete · May 29th, 2008, 12:46 PM

Hi guys, got me mini back after 3 days in the garage. They think the rattle is from a part inside the steering column, so they have ordered one. Not going back for another 2 weeks, but will let you know if this part fixes it.
cbpete

cbpete · Jun 14th, 2008, 07:45 AM

Hi Guys, Garage have found where rattle was coming from, it was from a modual part in the steering column.I can turn the wheel now without it rattling. So it was not the rev counter at fault.
cbpete

andrewcregan · Jun 14th, 2008, 05:13 PM

Mine got diagnosed at the dealers yesterday - I need a new Steering Rack. At 11k miles

KrGP · Jun 29th, 2008, 09:16 PM

My lass's Cooper is exactly the same, hold the bezel around the rev counter and it stops rattling. You don't even have to hold it that tight to make it stop. Will be taking the car in shortly.

Kris

cbpete · Jul 1st, 2008, 05:29 PM

Hi Guys,
so far the rattle as not come back so the part they replaced worked.
cbpete

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cbpete MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Creaking from rev counter Hi Guys, Has any of you found your Rev counter makes a creaking noise as you drive along, Mine seems to have one and as it is in front of me it is starting to annoy me, the noise it makes is the same sound if i press against the chrome ring round it. lease let me know if anyone as had a similar sound from it. Thanks guys. cbpete

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dave888 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 2 Offline	r56 cooper S Have owned R56 Mini Cooper S since Sept 07 has been a nightmare with dash creaks and rattles am now looking for someone experienced or mini tech.to remove top dash so I can have ago at a repair myself lost all faith in dealership Blue Bell, Crewe. any offers! will pay expenses Cheshire area

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Apr 30th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 193 Offline	Nope not here, but it could be drowned out by the other noises (dash, transmission and now the gear lever squeaks when pushed as well)

May 23rd, 2008, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
cbpete MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Hi Guys, I found out the other day when I was on the motorway, that the creaking maybe from the steering column, as I did not have to stereo on. When in a stra8 line nothing but when I turned the wheel it creaked, so it may not be the rev counter. The car is in the garage next week for 3 days to have a wiring loom replaced and a seat cover as they damaged it last time they had it in. So will let them know about the creaking. cbpete

May 23rd, 2008, 08:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 670 Offline	My missus and I both have creaking from the steering column area. I originally thought it was the rev counter, but the buzz/rattle continues even when firmly holding the rev counter. Dealer suggested not having steering adjustment at the top or bottom - mine was at the top, but the other half was in a mid-position. Moved my down very slightly, in hope rather than belief. See how it goes

May 25th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 670 Offline	Tried moving the steering wheel down a bit, but still get my rattles from around the steering column somewhere . If anything, worse than before

May 27th, 2008, 09:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 193 Offline	Mine has started recently. I was still under the impression that it was one of the little knobs inside the rev counter, but will have a play with the wheel now. I do have it pulled all the way towards me, so might push it back a bit.

May 29th, 2008, 12:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
cbpete MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Hi guys, got me mini back after 3 days in the garage. They think the rattle is from a part inside the steering column, so they have ordered one. Not going back for another 2 weeks, but will let you know if this part fixes it. cbpete

Jun 14th, 2008, 07:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
cbpete MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Hi Guys, Garage have found where rattle was coming from, it was from a modual part in the steering column.I can turn the wheel now without it rattling. So it was not the rev counter at fault. cbpete

Jun 14th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 670 Offline	Mine got diagnosed at the dealers yesterday - I need a new Steering Rack. At 11k miles

Jun 29th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
KrGP MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 48 Offline	My lass's Cooper is exactly the same, hold the bezel around the rev counter and it stops rattling. You don't even have to hold it that tight to make it stop. Will be taking the car in shortly. Kris

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