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[gazzamill]

Would it do any harm to go for a short drive with instument cluster unplugged and removed?

I am trying to isolate the cause of an annoying dash creak, and not sure if the instrument cluster is causing it or the two parts of the dash (around the vents below the windscreen) are rubbing together and causing the problem. If I take the instruments out it will allow me to identify or rule out this as the problem.

I just realised that my recent posts have been asking for help and not contributing much else. I'm a bit of a noob at car DIY, and don't want to do anything that will cause damage, and i'm i great believer in "if you have nothing useful to say, say nothing"

 

[srhutch]

I would not suggest you drive without the cluster connected, it will probably result in the mileage tamper indicator being displayed among other issues.

Have you checked the strut bolts on the bulkhead as it's not uncommon for these to come loose.

 

[gazzamill]

yes, I've tightened the strut bolts as far as I can (they seemed tight to begin with) , made no difference

 

[BobZ4]

I also have an annoying rattle \ vibration, its goes away when i turn up the stereo :lol: .

Seriously though it does annoy the hell out of me.