Mystery Rattle (Need Ideas)

tyler.sean7

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I'm having trouble locating a rattle that seems to be in the dash of the 2016 Jaguar F-Type I've recently purchased. It sounds like it's coming from the front center dash area and happens with chassis twist or any bumps encountered on the road. The noise is consistent at all speeds. I'll try to embed 3 videos I took of it on this post directly below.

https://youtu.be/fag-WTpTK4I?si=l2HswpcBlv6xquVm

https://youtu.be/Yew7iEoqTOk?si=HDi_oQsFQUceyYB2

https://youtu.be/bCROtKz4_fA?si=onsFIk4oq9zNJR_7

Here's what I've checked. Hood hinges tightened, rubber stoppers adjusted, ABS and engine bay firewall bolts checked, under dash firewall bolts checked, sound is not dependent on AUTO or A/C or heat being on, sound doesn't change or dampen when I press down on center vent or any part of dash or windshield.

Does anyone have an idea of what else to check? Could someone have refitted the windscreen poorly if a previous owner had it replaced previously? Are there any other chassis bolts or things I should check?
 
Have a read through these....

Rattle behind dash https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6854

First Year Niggles (including dashboard rattle) https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6957

Annoying buzzing (coming from behind the dashboard) https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3214

Also have a look at the pics here... Centre Console Vent Issue – Now Fixed https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=5183
In them you can see the circular recess where the surround sound speaker fits. My car doesn’t have this as it’s only on cars fitted with the premium surround sound system. If you have this speaker I’m wondering if it has worked loose etc causing it to rattle?
You can also see the dome shaped solar (sunload) sensor and trim which fits just in front of it, nearer to the windscreen. If you haven’t already done so, check that it’s fitted as shown in my pics and isn’t loose?
 
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