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Geezerglide16 Enthusiast

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I suddenly began hearing what sounds like a ball bearing rolling around behind the face of the dash in my 2018 Silverado. I've checked every space I could access inside the cab and in the engine compartment, but nothing was found. Anybody have a similar issue? 

btj_z71 Enthusiast

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Could be something like a nut from a tree got into the HVAC system.  Had leaves get in my blower in a previous vehicle and made a bad noise. No idea how they got in there.

diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

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Uncle years ago had a rattle in the door of a new car.

Dealer found a Coke bottle in the door with a note inside the bottle that said something like "you found me"

 

:)

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Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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I laughed when I read this because in my day it would most likely be ball bearings or marbles down the vents.  We often lost "steelies" or marbles in the car! (and we were allowed to sit in the front seat!) :-)

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SS502 Senior Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, Donstar said:

I laughed when I read this because in my day it would most likely be ball bearings or marbles down the vents.  We often lost "steelies" or marbles in the car! (and we were allowed to sit in the front seat!) :-)

Dang...haven’t heard or even read the word “steelies” for probably 45 years. Thanks for the memories ???

duquephart Enthusiast

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9 minutes ago, SS502 said:

Dang...haven’t heard or even read the word “steelies” for probably 45 years. Thanks for the memories ???

 

How 'bout "aggies"?

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SS502 Senior Enthusiast

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11 minutes ago, duquephart said:

 

How 'bout "aggies"?

Other than those guys from Texas...no but they were second to only the Steelies! Ah the good ole days ?

diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

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23 minutes ago, SS502 said:

Dang...haven’t heard or even read the word “steelies” for probably 45 years. Thanks for the memories ???

I'm with ya.

Cat eye's.

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duquephart Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, diyer2 said:

I'm with ya.

Cat eye's.

:)

 

Bumble Bees. Mustard & Ketchup. This could take all day.

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, duquephart said:

 

Bumble Bees. Mustard & Ketchup. This could take all day.

Good ones! Tradesies?     … I hope Geezerglide16 is finding this information helpful!

Dnt Senior Enthusiast

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Sounds like the grandkids dropped something in the vent. (nasty little buggers I do not let them in my truck) Might be a good opportunity to purchase a borescope they make them now that connect right up to your smartphone for CHEAP  Check this one out     https://www.amazon.com/DEPSTECH-Semi-Rigid-Inspection-Megapixels-Waterproof/dp/B06WRNGYXY/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_469_lp_t_3/144-4291733-7538323?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=K4G9036R4HMB55X0EMGV   

 

Might find like a million dollar rare coin in there Hahahahaha 

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Thanks for the link...just ordered it. My wife and I are the only ones who ever ride in the truck, and we never put anything on the dash. I'm betting its a screw or something that came loose inside the heating duct. 

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