06 Sonata Dash Creek Noise..Hyundai Tech...HELP!

cableguy3 and HyundaiTech:

I currently experience the same sorts of noises from my '06 Sonata LX,
from the front and rear dash/deck and windows. I may not hear it for a
week or so. It's starting to get cooler here in NH, so this will be a
test.

My general perception is ambient weather plays a role, because the
creaking is not consistant. When I first purchased my car in February
it was quite noisy. I can not source the exact cause, however, often
times it sounds like it is generating from the frame, or where the
windshield and rear window meet the body of the car.

-Matt

 

Matt, I did notice that the cooler the weather got, the more I experieced
the creeking sound. My Hyundai dealer was able to isolate the noise to
the upper dask trim piece that houses both the alarm LED and light sensor
for the auto headlights. By putting pressure on the right side, the noise
went away.

Instead of allowing the dealer to remove the dash and create additional
problems, I fabricated a thin piece of wood wrapped in black electrical
tape and installed it between the windshield and the dash. You can't see
it at all even if you go looking for it. It has been in for a few days
and the problem is completely gone.

I am disapointed that this vehicle appears to be held together by cheap 24
cent plastic clips but, overall, I am very happy now that my annoying noise
is gone.

I hope you are able to isolate your creek and fix it as well. I am now
enjoying driving again!

 

I've seen a couple cars with noises near the package shelf that were caused
by body panels rubbing one another.