sounds like mice

86in · 02-12-2005, 12:39 PM

Sometimes when I drive my 86, there is a sound coming from behind the dash (speedometer area).It almost sounds like mice crawling around, I really dont know what it could be. Any help?

Oldsguy · 02-14-2005, 11:22 AM

It could be your speedo cable going bad.....or, it could be a mouse

86in · 02-17-2005, 06:07 AM

If it is a mouse, that would explain my alt. to batt. wire that went bad. I rather deal with stuff like this then pay 400/month for a car thats all plastic. My wifes new impala is nice, but if feels like im sitting in a tupperware container. Thanks for the info.

Oldsguy · 02-17-2005, 09:13 AM

I know what you mean about the plastic feel and I agree with you. I really hope it is just a mouse as getting behind the dash to access removal of the cable can be a real pain. BTW, if you find it is a mouse or think it is, don't leave poison out to kill it, you will and then it will stink to high heaven in the car. A trap might be better, then you can dispose of the body.....

Ryhelio · 07-02-2007, 04:48 PM

You could stuff a cat in there to get that mouse! just make sure that you tie something to its tail, or its back to square 1!!

labrats804 · 07-05-2007, 08:04 AM

it's probably the speedo cable I just had to replace mine and it was making similar noises. Do you notice it only when you're moving or can you be parked and hear the noises? I believe you should only hear the noises when you're moving if it's the speedo cable. you can get them on ebay if you need...

peace
drew

02-14-2005, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,526	It could be your speedo cable going bad.....or, it could be a mouse __________________ Dan '46 2 door

02-17-2005, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,526	I know what you mean about the plastic feel and I agree with you. I really hope it is just a mouse as getting behind the dash to access removal of the cable can be a real pain. BTW, if you find it is a mouse or think it is, don't leave poison out to kill it, you will and then it will stink to high heaven in the car. A trap might be better, then you can dispose of the body..... __________________ Dan '46 2 door

07-02-2007, 04:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ryhelio Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 17	You could stuff a cat in there to get that mouse! just make sure that you tie something to its tail, or its back to square 1!! __________________ "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable". -John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) 1971 4-4-2 455 TH-400 Black with datons... (cant get the sombitches off!!)

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02-12-2005, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
86in Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 11	Sometimes when I drive my 86, there is a sound coming from behind the dash (speedometer area).It almost sounds like mice crawling around, I really dont know what it could be. Any help?

02-17-2005, 06:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
86in Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 11	If it is a mouse, that would explain my alt. to batt. wire that went bad. I rather deal with stuff like this then pay 400/month for a car thats all plastic. My wifes new impala is nice, but if feels like im sitting in a tupperware container. Thanks for the info.

07-05-2007, 08:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
labrats804 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 15	it's probably the speedo cable I just had to replace mine and it was making similar noises. Do you notice it only when you're moving or can you be parked and hear the noises? I believe you should only hear the noises when you're moving if it's the speedo cable. you can get them on ebay if you need... peace drew