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Old 04-11-2011, 02:38 PM
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I've managed to trace an annoying rattle down to the BC button on the indicator lever. When I go over some road surfaces it rattles quite loud. Can you replace just the button or do you have to replace the whole lever, or even better is there a quick fix apart from turning the stereo up.

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A common "problem". Put something soft behind the little button and voilá!

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Originally Posted by 146edward
I've managed to trace an annoying rattle down to the BC button on the indicator lever. When I go over some road surfaces it rattles quite loud. Can you replace just the button or do you have to replace the whole lever, or even better is there a quick fix apart from turning the stereo up.

many thanks guys.
Sorry for the ignorance, but whats an BC button?
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It's the stalk on the top left on your steering wheel. What you press to cycle through digital speedo.

OP: cut a little slice of electric tape and put under it. It'll stop the noise.
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
It's the stalk on the top left on your steering wheel. What you press to cycle through digital speedo.

OP: cut a little slice of electric tape and put under it. It'll stop the noise.
Hmm... I would have to look into if my rattle is the same issue. It seems to come from the drive side vent area or something Thanks simon!
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Great!! tape worked liked a dream, rattle completely gone.

Thanks guys
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Originally Posted by 146edward
Great!! tape worked liked a dream, rattle completely gone.

Thanks guys
I just logged on to ask about the same problem!; did you have to pop the BC button off the stalk to sort it?
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