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Hello Scotty and friends, I have a 2016 Toyota Corolla that has a subtle rattle/creaking noise that increases with speed sounds like its coming from somewhere inside the dash. It sounds like loose plastic or sunglasses rattling around and is audible starting at around 40 mph and increases with speed. It can hardly be heard at 30 mph or below but is very noticeable at highway speeds, especially 60 mph and above. I removed all of the front dash/panels/vents and drove around as a complete skeleton but I could still hear the noise and was unable to find out what it was. Before putting everything back together, I also lined everything (including the dash and the floor carpet) with soundproof insulation foam but I can still hear the noise after that. I took the car to two mechanics, both of which could hear the noise and confirmed it was inside and nothing to do with any outside or mechanical components (I came up with the same conclusion). The dealer wants $198 just to look at it, which isn't gonna happen. The noise is really driving me crazy because I'm an Uber driver and do a lot highway driving. Other than that, the car pretty much runs and drives like new, absolutely no issues mechanically (it has 147,000 miles). We also have a 2014 Toyota Corolla with 127,000 miles and a 2018 Toyota Corolla with 171,000 miles (same generation) and neither of them make this noise. Help!


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Now noise travels in strange ways. Watch my video finding the source of car noises, Scotty. It's on YouTube. You don't need an expensive tool like that though. Just go to Amazon and type in in car noise Detecting machine. You can get them for about 70 bucks when they have wires instead of being wireless and it will pinpoint the sound of any noise


@scottykilmer got it, thanks Scotty


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There is a diagnostic tool, automotive sound detector, engine noise finder, and other names.  They are sold on Amazon.  https://www.amazon.com/KTTOOL-Electronic-Stethoscope-Diagnostic-Headphones/dp/B0DGXVY5XH/ I have never used the device.  

In the past 09 Cube had noise issues from exhaust system rusted away or the heat shield needed to be screwed, wheel lug nuts incorrectly torqued due to new guy assigned my tire rotation? 


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