Steering Wheel Rattle

[KevinH90]

I hadn't driven by 2000 Base Boxster for about a week due to weather. When I drove it today, it made a rattling sound that seemed to come from the steering wheel. Anyone have any ideas what this could be?

Thanks

[MannyA]

I hadn't driven by 2000 Base Boxster for about a week due to weather. When I drove it today, it made a rattling sound that seemed to come from the steering wheel. Anyone have any ideas what this could be?

Thanks

If you find out what it is please let me know, I have replaced drop links, RHS suspension arm, gearbox mount and still no joy!!!

[KevinH90]

I'll let you know.

It's odd that the noise started after I let the car sit for a week. (I usually drive the car at least five days a week, but we've had some icy conditions and I drove my other car to avoid mixing summer tires and ice.) I didn't drive the car for two weeks last summer when I was on vacation (or as you would say "on holiday"), but of course the temperatures weren't below freezing.

We had a little ice again this morning, but I should be able to drive the Boxster tomorrow. I have a faint hope that the noise will go away.

Edited February 14, 2007 by KevinH90

[KevinH90]

Well, I found the source of my noise. I had installed aluminum trim rings on my gauges. The one around the tachometer is loose and was rattles when I drive over coarse pavement. I guess the glue bond broke because the aluminum expanded and contracted with temperature fluctuations at a different rate than the plastic to which it was attached. At least it will be an inexpensive fix when the weather is warm enough to use glue again.