I must have read every forum post regarding this issue several times over, and have got no closer to sorting it out - but have just tried some of the attached in between the 'top' glovebox and the rest of the dash, and will update this thread if it does actually help

 

I made a video of the squeaking / rattling / rubbing noise (https://youtube.com/shorts/UVHOzadrk-s ), it doesn't happen all the time, just most of the time, and can be silenced by pushing down, even just slightly, on the lid of the top glovebox. I'm aware it may be something just behind, inside the dash, I haven't seen any loose / rattling clips or components behind it, but will happily have a second look if someone can suggest anything.

 

Has anyone got any new ideas to tackle this?? no need to suggest 'turn the radio up' or 'empty the glovebox' it can be heard through loud music and it still does it with both gloveboxes empty!

 

 

I had a persistent rattle from the front passenger door and I sprayed all the seams with WD-40 44722 Specialist High Performance Silicone Lubricant which cured the problem. it is worth a try.