buzzing noise behind the dash

[kenny benson]

hi just got a estima 3ltr petrol,2004,74000mls, but has on occasion a buzzing noise from behind the dash pax side, starts sometimes on start up sometimes as you are driving can last a few seconds or can last a few mins, the noise gets slower then stops, and will not return for a few days or more, any advice would be most welcome,ps great car really love it thanks ken

[RUToyota]

Welcome Ken.

Nice vehicle..I've had my Aeras V6 for four years now (92k miles now)...love it and never (thus far) puts a foot wrong.

Such a delight to drive.

These things can be irritating..and impossible to give a cause....you could try taking/leaving off the lower cubby hole that swings down (where you would find your pollen/cabin filter) ..that will give you better access to the area you think the culprit may be.?..and give you a chance to see if there's anything obvious.

Maybe it's some redundant techy stuff..eg GPS...have you checked what might be under the passenger front seat.?..or it may be some random vibration that simply reacts to certain conditions....temps, rpm etc

worth checking the emergency flare that many of these vehicles come with...(side of passenger footwell)..if it's there just make sure it's seated ok.

Good luck

[ApophisAstros]

Wasp/Bee nest in a void somewhere?

Roger