[Euro] Dash rattle

[Woogler]

Hi,

I have a faint sporadic "plastic sounding" rattle/tapping noise, audible on average to roughish tar roads at most speeds. It is not always there. It has been there since new.

Only have 1300km on car. 6 weeks old. Because it is quite faint, it is hard to identify to Honda service. I believe it is coming from the left side of the dash, somewhere around the far left face vent. Perhaps in towards the windscreen.

Any hot tips of a history of this type of noise? I am not willing to push the point with Honda until I am sure it is there all the time.

Cheers

[aaronng]

Complain to your dealer. Everyone in the US has it and they have so many fixes that didn't work. LOL. If you manage to solve it, please post up here how you or your dealer did it so those of us with the same problem can benefit too. :)

[EuroDude]

Be sure its not something foreign rattling.

I thought I had two rattles and they turned out to be...
1) My sunnies in the sunglasses holder above.
2) Coins in the coin tray on the right.

So remove everything from the glove box, center console, door bins, etc.. and try to hear it again.
If it still happens, then take a passenger for a drive to find the source. Sometimes the sound can richochet all over the cabin and appear to be coming from one location, while its actually coming from somewhere else a meter away ;)

[Woogler]

Thanks guys.

I have made sure nothing is in the car in those positions mentioned. I am considerate of the issues with the glove box too, but I don't think it is the cause here.

I have tried having a passenger hunt it down and the description I gave is the best we could come up with. Quite a chase on my hands here!

What is the link to a US forum with similar rattle threads?

[aaronng]

Nope, the rattle he is describing has been reported by the TSX forum and I suffer it as well. I've taped up the wiring behind the glovebox and it helped some, but there is another rattle either in the A-pillar, or at the part of the dash that comes into contact with the A-pillar.

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18834&highlight=pillar+rattle

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21827&highlight=pillar+rattle

[EuroDude]

hms actually I noticed a faint rattle in the passenger area recently but haven't looked into it yet since I just thought it was something left in the door map holder part. Maybe mine has that same issue..

[Chris_F]

i have the rattle too... you're not imagining anything, thats for sure

[petsfact]

i also had a rattle but turn out it was the cup holder clip. when it's clipped (cup holder not used) it give rattling noise on certain road condition.

i just unclipped it and push the cover down all noise gone.... my car have been silent every since. :) hope this help.

[aaronng]

Get your passenger to put his/her hand on the power window switch as well. If it stops the rattle, then you should stop the rattle from the switch. I have done it, but I didn't do a diy on it....

[Cranial]

Just giving my 2 cents worth... I do quite alot of driving, and my 1 year old Euro has done 40,000km's on the clock, and the interior has now become quite a chatter-box, riddled with buzzes!

I definately know what sounds like a loose mounting behind the stereo area when going over sharp bumps. That, I cannot solve. Other sounds I do know of:
- the drink holder clip as previously mentioned - keep it folded down (unlocked)
- coin/sunglass holder/glove box contents
- the actual interior door trim becomes loose and can buzz over bumps. If for example, you actually push the top part of the door trim while actually driving over a bumpy road known to make the noise (say 20cm from the door lock pull-latch) - it eliminates the noise. But once I let go... :(
- the seatbelt height adjusters also buzz sometimes (where the push-mechanism is I think)
- It could be the black plastic strip-mould that runs down either sides of the windshield (outside). Try pushing down on it firmly down both sides of the windscreen.

Hope that helps - I did mention the buzzing noise, but when I got it back from service, they "could not replicate" the noises/buzzes. Not surprised.

[corn_flakes]

sometimes the rattle comes from the buckle of the passenger seatbelt bumping against the side...:)

[Ferrarista]

Whenever i hit vtec i get a rattle that sounds like its comming from the glovebox

[yfin]

This sounds like the windscreen cowl problem! Does it sound like a loud crack? Because i know how to fix this one for good. Let me know

[yfin]

Whenever i hit vtec i get a rattle that sounds like its comming from the glovebox

Normal - turn your thermostat all the way down on the heater (even if air flow is off) and see if it still does it.

[tanalasta]

Another rattle ... this one is a tapping rattle that only occurs when the aircon/heater is turned on. And becomes louder when I turn the fanspeed manually up.

So I'm going to provisionally diagnose a foreign object somewhere in the system. But how am I meant to find it or remove it? It's coming from the vents near the windscreen.

[EuroDude]

That could be just a leaf stuck in the vents.

Check the air filter behind the glove box. If you dont find anything, then you can try driving 100m with the fans off, then suddenly turn the fan up full blast, then down again and so on until it dislodges. Keep the revs at around 2500rpm so there is a bit of vibration going through the car.

[Suntzu]

Whenever i hit vtec i get a rattle that sounds like its comming from the glovebox

EXACTLY the same here. It annoys me. I also have a gear train whine all the time. I havent had any warranty work since I bought it but im going to book it in for a good fixing up!

[aaronng]

EXACTLY the same here. It annoys me. I also have a gear train whine all the time. I havent had any warranty work since I bought it but im going to book it in for a good fixing up!
Sounds like ball bearings in a bottle. Well, it happens to most Euros and TSX. And supposedly it's the coolant cavitating.

[avid]

I had a rattle from the left side too.It was the slide down bracket that holds the glove box door from dropping down too far.It had too much free play in the closed position.I fixed it temporarily by cutting out a small square of foam,putting a cut in it so it would slide over the curved bracket and wedge between the door and glove box when closed.Mentioned to the mechanic on first service,and he said he fixes them all the time by taking the door off and adding more grease to the back part of the bracket(you cant see it with the glove box door on)He did it in front of me, but it looked a little too temporary to me so he put my piece of foam on again,but this time behind the glove box door.Problem solved.

[aaronng]

Nice, I'll try the foam fix after this. If it works, rep points to you. :)

[Chris73]

Does anyone have a fix for the seat belt adjuster rattle, I note it was raised earlier by Cranial. I asked at my 10k service for the dealer to check and they said they tightened it (really didn't help much). This is such an annoying buzz rattle.

[EuroDude]

nice info avid. my euro is totally quiet except for one intermittent rattle on the left somewhere, hopefully its the glove box.

[aaronng]

Does anyone have a fix for the seat belt adjuster rattle, I note it was raised earlier by Cranial. I asked at my 10k service for the dealer to check and they said they tightened it (really didn't help much). This is such an annoying buzz rattle.
Nope. I think one dude in the US went as far as filling the seat belt adjuster with grease! LOL. If it is possible for your height, use the 2nd position from the top. I notice that the rattling is reduced significantly.

[Suntzu]

Sounds like ball bearings in a bottle. Well, it happens to most Euros and TSX. And supposedly it's the coolant cavitating.

Really?? I dont hear to many people here commenting on the issue. Have you got any linkage to other forums with this?

It is EXACTLY as you say, like a bearing in a glass bottle, its very minor but I thought it was an issue. cheers ;)

[aaronng]

Really?? I dont hear to many people here commenting on the issue. Have you got any linkage to other forums with this?

It is EXACTLY as you say, like a bearing in a glass bottle, its very minor but I thought it was an issue. cheers ;)
Here you go: http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3065

[yfin]

Really?? I dont hear to many people here commenting on the issue. Have you got any linkage to other forums with this?

It is EXACTLY as you say, like a bearing in a glass bottle, its very minor but I thought it was an issue. cheers ;)
I posted the solution above @ # 14 - and Aarong beat me to the link!

Anyway - it is common. Initially I found a change to a different type of oil sometimes made a difference and sometimes I could make it go away with repeated 6000rpm VTEC. Then I saw someone say Honda said it was:

"water rushing through the heater core. It must start cavitating at higher flows (like when it's redlined)."

"They also told me how you can easily verify the problem. Just turn the climate control temperature all the way down to it's lowest setting which will shut off the valve that routes coolant throught the heater core and the sound will dissapear."

That quote above works every time for me - turn your heat settings down to the lowest and see if you get the sound at 6000rpm. Either way, I am happy it is nothing detrimental.

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3065

[avid]

Here's a twist on that old side skirts rattle issue.I've only ever had one rattle in my car which was my glove box as per previous post in this thread,but driving up the freeway today all of a sudden i start hearing rattle from passenger door/seatbelt/window area.Pretty hard to narrow it down at 100ks,but i was pretty sure it was none of those,so i decided to check out the side skirts again.They wern't loose (as per TSX forum posts),but rattling around in there was a couple of road rocks about 2cms in diameter.Had to bend the edge of the skirt down to get them out, but then decided to see how they got in there.There is a bloody great gap at the front and back of the skirt just where the jacking up point is.This hole is about 150mm long and about 75mm wide and provides an opening to right down the length of the side skirt allowing any debris to get inside the skirt.To cut a long story short i removed the stones,went for test drive,rattle gone.Now i have to find some way of sealing up those gaps.Anyone else found this little design gem a problem.

[Chris_F]

^ when i went to fix my side skirt ratlle i noticed the exact same thing, i banged the side skirt around a bit and knocked all the stones out and i had less rattles, the rubber washer on the sideskirt clip reall helped aswell.

Also, just incase anyone else has experienced a similar sound/rattle... whenever I'm slowing down with my foot off the throttle with the clutch engaged (engine breaking) i hear a subtle 'sssshhhhhhhhccrrshshhhh' sound sort of like when you put your ear up to a sea shell but a bit more mecahnical sounding. It's a really hard sound to describe but it sounds similar to how the 'cavitating' sound was described. Weird thing is, when the clutch is disengaged it goes away.

[aaronng]

Also, just incase anyone else has experienced a similar sound/rattle... whenever I'm slowing down with my foot off the throttle with the clutch engaged (engine breaking) i hear a subtle 'sssshhhhhhhhccrrshshhhh' sound sort of like when you put your ear up to a sea shell but a bit more mecahnical sounding. It's a really hard sound to describe but it sounds similar to how the 'cavitating' sound was described. Weird thing is, when the clutch is disengaged it goes away.
Throwout bearing?

[Chris_F]

hmm could be, i think the sound started when i replaced my clutch and flywheel, the exedy clutch kit came with a new oem throwout bearing i believe so this could be the cause... is it something to be worried about?

[avid]

I should have asked, has anyone come up with a good way to seal off those side skirts???
This just seems like such an obvious design problem i cant believe it hasnt had a mention or a "fix" before this.I dont want to have to get under there every time i go over shoulder gravel and clean it out.What a pain!Looks like the old "chunk of foam stuffed in the hole" fix coming up .Good thing the skirts are only plastic.Rust never sleeps!!

[Chris_F]

haha i was actually thinking about chucking a big bit of foam there too... might be able to clark rubber or something though and grab some more heavy duty stuff, though im not sure how you'd secure it.

[aaronng]

hmm could be, i think the sound started when i replaced my clutch and flywheel, the exedy clutch kit came with a new oem throwout bearing i believe so this could be the cause... is it something to be worried about?
If it came with a new throwout bearing, then it should be a problem.

[avid]

Stuff in a piece big enough and it should hold itself.I reckon a piece about 100mx100mmx250mm should do it.
Sometimes if the pad on the pressure plate the throwout bearing pushes on is dry, it can make the noise you mention,but usually only when you first start to depress the clutch and the bearing starts to make contact.

[EuroDude]

You could use that thin black foam stuff with the strong adhesive backing, and cover the hole on the inside. You need to clean the surface first obviously.

The sticky foam stuff is found behind the LCD in laptops, but I guess you could get something similar from a hardware store, or search google for "adhesive foam"

Or alternatively, get some thin foam and apply some 3M heavy duty double sided sticky tape to it.

[Chris_F]

If it came with a new throwout bearing, then it should be a problem.
should be THE problem thats causing the sound?, or is this a bad thing for my car?... Now im really worried... taking out the gearbox is expensive as hell.

[avid]

Chris_F How many ks you done on the new clutch plate?

[Chris_F]

10,000 or so at the most.

(if this is too off topic mods let me know, but it is a rattle in a way i guess)

[avid]

Well its not going to be the clutch plate bedding in then.I know this is probably obvious,but you did have throwout clearance after they put in the new clutch?

[Chris_F]

To be honest I'm not sure. Ill talk to my mecahnic tomorrow. I've mentioned the noise before but i dont think they understood the specific noise i was refering to, it's definitely there.

[avid]

Yea a mech should be able to tell if its a throwout brg.First thing he'll look for is clutch pedal free travel,then for any change in noise or feel as the pedal is depressed.Unlikely,but unlucky if it is the bearing(might be covered under their parts warranty).And if it is the bearing,its not going to collapse and stuff up for a long time.Ive seen them go on for years making a lot more noise than yours sounds like its making.It would be interesting to hear back from you on the result. Could be something completely different like a leaking hose in the emission system for example.

[Chris_F]

thanks for your replies avid, I was beginning to stress out but what you wrote is reassuring. I'll let you know the end result.

[Chris_F]

I've done some more research and I'm more inclined to think this strange rattly/grindy sound may have someting to do with the input shaft bearing. In theory the the release bearing should be making noise when the clutch pedal is depressed, the noise im reffering to occurs when the clutch is engaged.

I'm taking the car to the mecahnic tomorrow for an opinion on this noise

[corn_flakes]

damnit...

8000kms and i'm getting some very light window rattles when the windows are all the way up....

if i put the window down 1 cm the noise goes away...

has anyone also had this problem?

[aaronng]

damnit...

8000kms and i'm getting some very light window rattles when the windows are all the way up....

if i put the window down 1 cm the noise goes away...

has anyone also had this problem?
Almost EVERYONE has this problem. LOL.

When at the fully closed position, the glass is pushed very tightly against the window frame, so you get a vibration resonating through the trim. If you put your hand on the trim piece just below the door lock, the rattle will stop.

[corn_flakes]

^ yep, exactly..

any fixes for this? besides me turning my radio on? lol

[LXRY]

I have a crack sound coming from the left hand side whenever I hit a bump or hole on the road up towards the passenger airbag windscreen area can't pin-point it...had a problem with a rattle coming from the glovebox dealership fixed this, now good. I also have a bad rattle (vibration) coming from my steering coloumn (they tried to fix this too but now worse) also drivers side face vent area the actuall dash itself (not vent) when it's cold vibrating (loose) I can make it creek when i press on it....any one have these problems and have they been fixed? When I mentioned it to my dealership they told me they fixed the problems.....not

[aaronng]

^ yep, exactly..

any fixes for this? besides me turning my radio on? lol
Drive like a playa with your elbow on the trim all the time? :p
Someone in the US said that they pulled the trim off and loosened one bolt that held something to the door... Loosening bolts to solve noise problems seems a bit stupid. hehe.

[TypeG]

I have this problem before from the left as well but I found out that it was the seat belt clip touching the plastic next to the seat. It may sound stupid but when passenger is out, the clip just go back to that location and it start to make noise.

[aaronng]

I have a crack sound coming from the left hand side whenever I hit a bump or hole on the road up towards the passenger airbag windscreen area can't pin-point it...had a problem with a rattle coming from the glovebox dealership fixed this, now good. I also have a bad rattle (vibration) coming from my steering coloumn (they tried to fix this too but now worse) also drivers side face vent area the actuall dash itself (not vent) when it's cold vibrating (loose) I can make it creek when i press on it....any one have these problems and have they been fixed? When I mentioned it to my dealership they told me they fixed the problems.....not
I had the glovebox rattle because my glovebox was distorted. They gave me a new one and it was alright until recently when it started to rattle again. I suspect it is the damping arm on the left side. Steering column rattle I live with it (doesn't happen too often).

For your vents, get a sponge and put on trim detailer like 303 protectant. You get that creak when cold because you have 2 dry plastic parts rubbing against each other.

Your left side crack sound is probably the windscreen. Go out and look at the black strip of plastic trim that runs along the side of the windscreen. Press it down and also pull it back towards the pillar so it is tight. Also press down on the black plastic that surrounds the windscreen wipers. Don't press too hard as you might crack your windscreen. http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8152/tfr199bj9.jpg

[clowdz]

My rattle was coming from the Passenger side A Pillar. Started happening at around 500-600KM. They fixed it at my 1000KM service by fixing up the insulation or something, but they left a little bit of the stain on the A Pillar material.. derno how to get rid of it!! :mad:

[EuroDude]

Try a pencil eraser to remove the stain, works great on plastic.

Still havent located the rattle I have on the left. Its not the glove box because the rattle still happens when its open. Sounds like its coming from the B pillar - probably the seat belt. Plus I think the passenger window is also resonating, winding it down then back up solved the problem for the meantime.

[LXRY]

Try a pencil eraser to remove the stain, works great on plastic

Never thought of that..well done EuroDude. It's definetly not the seat belt section or the glove box. Sounds like A-pillar or windscreen. Sounds like Honda aware of the rattle probs then will report it tomm. Especially the rattle in the steering coloumn irritating.

[avid]

Ok,the honeymoon's over.I only ever had one rattle from new in my car,and that was the glovebox damper.Drove the car yesterday and i suddenly have a very obvious rattle/vibration coming from what appears to me (the driver) to be coming from the passenger side vent or A pillar area.Here's the funny thing,my passenger says the rattle sounds like its coming from the same area, but on the drivers side.If i put my head down towards the radio,the rattle sounds like its coming from right across the dash,almost as if the whole dash itself is rattling.Stereo rattle.
It sounds like a plastic connector or something similar vibrating against hard plastic or thin metal.Its worse over corrugated road,but it also happens with engine vibration when driving.I've tried the window down slightly,no difference.I've tried the switch surround on the door trim.Ive tried adjusting the exterior mirror while the rattle is happening,tried the seatbelt, no luck with any of these.Anyone got any other ideas on this one.Its gonna drive me nuts...i'm goin' hafta operate!

[che_ryan]

Avid,

I've experienced exactly the same noise as you do....the rattling noise seems to come from the front left passenger side (door trim section closed to where the vent located / or the a pillar sometimes) but when I move my head over to it, the sounds seems to come from the silver plastic thingy around my sat nav screen or somewhere there. It give me paranoid while i'm driving every time, as if i'm trying to locate the noise source and not concentrating to my driving.

I preety sure it's not the seatbelt, since i had that before, the seatbelt head sort of stuck in between the seat and the B pilar, the sounds is really obvious when it hits the b pilar plastic trim.

btw my euro is 6000 kms, I probably wait till my 10000kms service to bring this issues up.

Avid, had you try to bring in this issue to your dealership service center before?

[aaronng]

Ok,the honeymoon's over.I only ever had one rattle from new in my car,and that was the glovebox damper.Drove the car yesterday and i suddenly have a very obvious rattle/vibration coming from what appears to me (the driver) to be coming from the passenger side vent or A pillar area.Here's the funny thing,my passenger says the rattle sounds like its coming from the same area, but on the drivers side.If i put my head down towards the radio,the rattle sounds like its coming from right across the dash,almost as if the whole dash itself is rattling.Stereo rattle.
It sounds like a plastic connector or something similar vibrating against hard plastic or thin metal.Its worse over corrugated road,but it also happens with engine vibration when driving.I've tried the window down slightly,no difference.I've tried the switch surround on the door trim.Ive tried adjusting the exterior mirror while the rattle is happening,tried the seatbelt, no luck with any of these.Anyone got any other ideas on this one.Its gonna drive me nuts...i'm goin' hafta operate!
Try getting your passenger to press in on the right side corner of the glovebox to see if the rattle stops. If it does, then it is the same rattle that I have.

[EuroDude]

lol the fun of cabin sound ricocheting, check your sunglass holder above. When you listen for the sound, you should open the windows so the sound doesnt rebound all around the cabin.

[yfin]

lol the fun of cabin sound ricocheting, check your sunglass holder above. When you listen for the sound, you should open the windows so the sound doesnt rebound all around the cabin.

Yeah sunglasses in the holder are a usual suspect. Another one I discovered on either side is the height adjustment of the seatbelt. I just moved it up and own and it stopped.

[avid]

Nah,tried all those things...no good,its something else.I havnt mentioned it to the Dealer as i had my 10,000k sevice a coulple of weeks ago and didnt have the problem then.Besides which i wouldnt ask the dealer to fix it, because they are not always as careful as i would be on my own car and you can often end up with something worse than you started with.Im confident enough to pull it apart and locate the rattle myself...its just finding the time.

[corn_flakes]

just found out something driving to work this morning...

i heard rattles coming from the dash in the centre...got annoyed...

so i tried taking all the CDs out of the stacker, and the rattle went away! :)

just a note, i had 3 CDs in the stacker...


still no fix for that fcuking annoying rattle coming from the left side though....besides putting the window down 1 cm...

[aaronng]

just found out something driving to work this morning...

i heard rattles coming from the dash in the centre...got annoyed...

so i tried taking all the CDs out of the stacker, and the rattle went away! :)

just a note, i had 3 CDs in the stacker...


still no fix for that fcuking annoying rattle coming from the left side though....besides putting the window down 1 cm...
You can put trim detailer on the B pillar side window seal. Might work, might not. I've tried putting it on the whole seal on all 3 sides and ended up with a smudged window. So don't repeat my mistake. LOL

[avid]

Hey Corn_flakes,thanks for that tip.That was the problem with mine.I had 5 CD's in the stacker,and when i didnt have one selected i got the rattle.

[avid]

Its baaack...just when i thought it was safe to drive without the radio on, i discover that furkin dash rattle is back again.Sorry Corn_flakes its not the CD's in my car.Pulled the glovebox out,but the rattle appears to be deeper behind there,doesnt seem to be the vent either,even though thats where it sounds like its coming from.Anybody been in behind there?Any other suggestions besides the door trim,the mirror,the window,switch surround,the glove box support arm,the trim on the windscreen,or the seatbelt????

[yfin]

Its baaack...just when i thought it was safe to drive without the radio on, i discover that furkin dash rattle is back again.Sorry Corn_flakes its not the CD's in my car.Pulled the glovebox out,but the rattle appears to be deeper behind there,doesnt seem to be the vent either,even though thats where it sounds like its coming from.Anybody been in behind there?Any other suggestions besides the door trim,the mirror,the window,switch surround,the glove box support arm,the trim on the windscreen,or the seatbelt????

Check engine bay - i have had the fuse box lid rattle - of all things.

[tony1234]

Its baaack...just when i thought it was safe to drive without the radio on, i discover that furkin dash rattle is back again.Sorry Corn_flakes its not the CD's in my car.Pulled the glovebox out,but the rattle appears to be deeper behind there,doesnt seem to be the vent either,even though thats where it sounds like its coming from.Anybody been in behind there?Any other suggestions besides the door trim,the mirror,the window,switch surround,the glove box support arm,the trim on the windscreen,or the seatbelt????
Get hold of a can of silicone spray,any auto spares place has it.It works wonders on squeaks and rattles providing you know roughly where the noise is coming from.Spray it all over the area you think the rattle is coming from.This stuff is good cause it doesn't matter if you get overspray on wiring,dash,plastics etc.:thumbsup:

[avid]

Sooo, i guess its gonna be the "A pillar routine" with the dealer to try and eliminate one possibility.What a drag! I'll try a shot or two of silicon spray in the area,but im not hopeful.

[tony1234]

Sooo, i guess its gonna be the "A pillar routine" with the dealer to try and eliminate one possibility.What a drag! I'll try a shot or two of silicon spray in the area,but im not hopeful.
Listen carefully and try to pinpoint exactly where the rattle is coming from.it may require moving or tightening something.Regardless give the area a shot of silicone spray.With rattles it's a process of elimination.Look for the simple obvious things.......good luck.

[corn_flakes]

Its baaack...just when i thought it was safe to drive without the radio on, i discover that furkin dash rattle is back again.Sorry Corn_flakes its not the CD's in my car.Pulled the glovebox out,but the rattle appears to be deeper behind there,doesnt seem to be the vent either,even though thats where it sounds like its coming from.Anybody been in behind there?Any other suggestions besides the door trim,the mirror,the window,switch surround,the glove box support arm,the trim on the windscreen,or the seatbelt????


yeh i know, it came back with mine too when i had no CDs in there! :thumbdwn:

but yeh, i get 3 areas of rattle...

1. driver side window...vibrations from the road make it sound like the window/glass is tapping/rattling against the frame of the door...very light small rattles, hard to explain.

2. same as above but passenger side

3. almost the same sort of sound seeming to come from the middle inside where the CD stacker is...

all i can say is... GAYNESS!!!!!

[avid]

Has anyone here in Australia had the TSX service bulletin 04-042 "fix" done by a Honda dealer or had them even acknowledge its existence.I dont know about you guys,but every time i go in to my dealer and tell them that a problem is well known and very well discussed amongst Honda and Acura enthusiasts,i always seem to get this sort of look of disbelief, soon followed by absolute denial of any previous similar problems.

[aaronng]

yeh i know, it came back with mine too when i had no CDs in there! :thumbdwn:

but yeh, i get 3 areas of rattle...

1. driver side window...vibrations from the road make it sound like the window/glass is tapping/rattling against the frame of the door...very light small rattles, hard to explain.

2. same as above but passenger side

3. almost the same sort of sound seeming to come from the middle inside where the CD stacker is...

all i can say is... GAYNESS!!!!!
Hmm, the last time I was in your car, it was so silent compared to mine!

[aaronng]

Has anyone here in Australia had the TSX service bulletin 04-042 "fix" done by a Honda dealer or had them even acknowledge its existence.I dont know about you guys,but every time i go in to my dealer and tell them that a problem is well known and very well discussed amongst Honda and Acura enthusiasts,i always seem to get this sort of look of disbelief, soon followed by absolute denial of any previous similar problems.
That's not the way to get the dealer to fix your problems. You have to let them investigate themselves so that they can take pride in finding the solution to your problem.

And once it is fixed, praise their mechanics (not the service person behind the desk), so that they will be satisfied that they made a customer happy.

[corn_flakes]

Hmm, the last time I was in your car, it was so silent compared to mine!

last time you were in my car, i didn't have teh rattle problem yet...

and the last time u were in my car i was goin WOT coz we were testing my injen SRI...LOL!

maybe all that WOT loosened something up? hehehe

[aaronng]

last time you were in my car, i didn't have teh rattle problem yet...

and the last time u were in my car i was goin WOT coz we were testing my injen SRI...LOL!

maybe all that WOT loosened something up? hehehe
*Looks at my rattles* Hmmmm WOT = rattles... that might be true!

I put it down to the interior being held together by clips and friction fit rather than nuts and bolts.

[tony1234]

Has anyone here in Australia had the TSX service bulletin 04-042 "fix" done by a Honda dealer or had them even acknowledge its existence.I dont know about you guys,but every time i go in to my dealer and tell them that a problem is well known and very well discussed amongst Honda and Acura enthusiasts,i always seem to get this sort of look of disbelief, soon followed by absolute denial of any previous similar problems.
What is this TSX service bulletin 04-042???

[avid]

Try this link,i found it through one of the US forums.Cant remember which one,but thanks guys over there.
http://www.acuraworld.com/tsb.html

[tony1234]

Try this link,i found it through one of the US forums.Cant remember which one,but thanks guys over there.
http://www.acuraworld.com/tsb.html
Excellent.What a find.I'll be bookmarking that site.:thumbsup:

[cgspot]

Try this link,i found it through one of the US forums.Cant remember which one,but thanks guys over there.
http://www.acuraworld.com/tsb.html

Great Link
Just wondering if there are service Bulletins like those in Auz?
Anyone know?

My 06 Euro is developing a very annoying Buzzing From the Front Door Panels or Speakers and I wonder if there is a bulletin here that gives a similar fix:

http://www.acuraworld.com/tsb/TSX/b04-024.pdf

[aaronng]

My 06 Euro is developing a very annoying Buzzing From the Front Door Panels or Speakers and I wonder if there is a bulletin here that gives a similar fix:

http://www.acuraworld.com/tsb/TSX/b04-024.pdf
Doesn't help much. My dealer did that TSB for me. Buzzing came back after 3 months.

[Cranial]

I've got rattles everywhere, especially something behind the dash that I cannot pinpoint. In regards to the door buzz, I wonder if putting something like Dynamat (sound deadner) inside the door help reduce/eliminate the buzzing?

[aaronng]

I've got rattles everywhere, especially something behind the dash that I cannot pinpoint. In regards to the door buzz, I wonder if putting something like Dynamat (sound deadner) inside the door help reduce/eliminate the buzzing?
Yes, dynamat will solve your door buzzing. The dealer TSB is similar, but they don't apply Dynamat to the whole panel, just a few select locations.

[EuroDude]

For those in-dash rattles, check the engine bay for loose components. I noticed the euro's radiator is quite loose and could cause rattling noises over ruff road.

[Woogler]

I just fixed an annoying rattle which was resonating from the drivers side of the dash, somewhere towards the windscreen. I called my service manager today and he suggested I took off the A-pillar cover and check the clips...then he said "try pushing on the cover firmly".

Well it worked. Was very quiet all day. He said that if it comes back, there is a faulty clip and it will be replaced.

Food for thought guys....

[aaronng]

I just fixed an annoying rattle which was resonating from the drivers side of the dash, somewhere towards the windscreen. I called my service manager today and he suggested I took off the A-pillar cover and check the clips...then he said "try pushing on the cover firmly".

Well it worked. Was very quiet all day. He said that if it comes back, there is a faulty clip and it will be replaced.

Food for thought guys....
Could you explain how you removed the A pillar cover? I want to take mine off to check too.

[Woogler]

Well here is the technical part of the operation....I couldn't get it off...I only tried briefly..so I struck it firmly down towards the windscreen and noticed that it made the rattle noise similar to the complaint. Then I gave it a few more solid strikes and then it was all good!

[aaronng]

Well here is the technical part of the operation....I couldn't get it off...I only tried briefly..so I struck it firmly down towards the windscreen and noticed that it made the rattle noise similar to the complaint. Then I gave it a few more solid strikes and then it was all good!
So to confirm, you're hitting on the black plastic stripe on the outside?

[avid]

Yea,Woogler its funny you should mention the interior A pillar trim.I was fiddling around that area on my car this morning before work,not being able to stand the prospect of another drive with that friggin rattle going all the time.I noticed that the bottom part of the trim on my passenger side (the side my rattle seems to be) is slightly loose at the bottom near where it meets the windscreen and the dashboard.I tried bumping it to see if it rattles and it does(well sort of vibrates anyway)I tried pushing and pulling on the trim in the vain hope it might stop the rattle.When i drove to work the rattle was mostly gone,but when i drove home this afternoon the rattle started to come back,softer than before,but definitely there again.I dont know if this is a coincidence or not as this rattle seems to have a mind of its own.I did note that the corresponding trim on the drivers side is much tighter and does not vibrate.
Not wanting to f**k anything up,i wasnt going to try and pull the trim off until i knew what sort of clips it had behind there.But if you have done it Woogler mabye you can post up some info about how to best remove the trim, and if there's room behind it to stick in some foam or some other way of tightening up the clips.

[Woogler]

No mate, the white cover on the inside...not smashing the crap outta it, just a couple of firm, weighted strikes. You will feel it flex and make a similar noise to the rattle if it the same one as mine.

[aaronng]

No mate, the white cover on the inside...not smashing the crap outta it, just a couple of firm, weighted strikes. You will feel it flex and make a similar noise to the rattle if it the same one as mine.
Thanks! I'll give it a try after this.

[EuroDude]

Jam some Blu-tac in there - worked well in my civic :p

[avid]

Woogler, are you saying that by firmly hitting that A pillar trim, you tightened it up?

[avid]

Eurodude,no room to get it in there without taking the trim off i think!!

[Woogler]

Avid,

No mate, the service manager here indicated that they were "push in clips" which if pushed firmy, may solve the rattle problem.

Hence I pushed them firmly...

[avid]

Well i'll have another go in the morning,but i pushed the shit outta it this morning and it didnt want to lock in any tighter,Mabye the clips are stuffed.
Thanks for that info anyway.

[Ferrarista]

My dash now crackles each time i reverse of out my driveway

Weird

[corn_flakes]

sounds like i have a loose screw in my front passenger door...:(

[aaronng]

sounds like i have a loose screw in my front passenger door...:(
Bet it's your power window switch. Try tapping the area around it. Does it rattle? I can fix it easy.

[BusterSonic12]

Bet it's your power window switch. Try tapping the area around it. Does it rattle? I can fix it easy.


what u mean?? i heard so noise too. but i reckon it's from my lower arm brace... i reckon... my 6th sense tell me that...

[aaronng]

what u mean?? i heard so noise too. but i reckon it's from my lower arm brace... i reckon... my 6th sense tell me that...
The noise comes from inside the cabin. Not from outside. So it can't be the lower arm brace, which doesn't make a sound anyway.

[avid]

Avid,

No mate, the service manager here indicated that they were "push in clips" which if pushed firmy, may solve the rattle problem.

Hence I pushed them firmly...

Well i tried pushing on that A pillar trim again,and although it didnt seem to tighten up ,it seems to have done something to stop the rattle.No rattle now for three days.Im keeping my fingers crossed.Thanks Woogler

[Woogler]

Well i tried pushing on that A pillar trim again,and although it didnt seem to tighten up ,it seems to have done something to stop the rattle.No rattle now for three days.Im keeping my fingers crossed.Thanks Woogler

Glad to be of help mate, after all it is the purpose of this forum :)

[Onrmnd]

I had a rattle from about 3000klm and it got worse. I went in to the dealer and complained but they said they need it all day. so i left it till the 10k service. They claimed they could no reproduce the sound. When it went in for the service. So i went in and told the service guy to get in the car and come for a drive and the service guy said there was definetly a noise. It sounded like it was front dash/ pillar area. It turned out to be the roof lining and center bit with the lights causing a metal on plastic noise. I also had both doors insulated and the noise in now gone. I couldn't believe that the noise was from the center section above the head as i was sure it was from the dash. They fitted new clips in on the roof and pillar and i went over the worst possible roads to see if it would rattle. But they actually did a great job!!.:thumbsup:

They tell me there is a new revised clip that holds in positon tighter

[che_ryan]

hi Onrmnd, wondering which dealer did you go? looks like they had a good job fixing it. Your're in melbourne right? coz my 10k service is comming up preety close now, and yeahh i've got heaps of rattling noise as well.

[Onrmnd]

hi Onrmnd, wondering which dealer did you go? looks like they had a good job fixing it. Your're in melbourne right? coz my 10k service is comming up preety close now, and yeahh i've got heaps of rattling noise as well.


Westside honda in hopper crossing
Old geelong road
99745555
:thumbsup:
I spoke to mick in service
Goodluck

[^__^ SM ^__^]

Is there any new progress on how to fix the dash rattle? Mine's coming from the steering wheel/speedo area. The guys at my Honda dealer can't figure what the cause is. It's getting worse each day; now the concrete part of tram tracks are triggering it. sigh...

PS. I've wacked the A-pillar to death...

[tony1234]

Is there any new progress on how to fix the dash rattle? Mine's coming from the steering wheel/speedo area. The guys at my Honda dealer can't figure what the cause is. It's getting worse each day; now the concrete part of tram tracks are triggering it. sigh...

PS. I've wacked the A-pillar to death...
Rattles are a pain in the ar~e.You just have to listen and try to work out where it's coming from and spray the suspect area with some silicone spray.

[ca6leguy]

Anybody still has rattles or creaks in their cars?

[corn_flakes]

yes, passenger side door...

[Adagio]

For what it's worth the dealer said a constant source of cabin rattles comes from the sunglass bin in the roof. If the sunnys are left loose in there they transmit a rattle which is hard to locate. Didn't fix my slight rattle. He also went on about loose wiring??

[tony1234]

For what it's worth the dealer said a constant source of cabin rattles comes from the sunglass bin in the roof. If the sunnys are left loose in there they transmit a rattle which is hard to locate. Didn't fix my slight rattle. He also went on about loose wiring??
Yeah i never put my sunnies in there.Soon as i do they rattle.:(

[tron07]

My sunnies are in a sunglass bag, so it doesnt rattle :P

[tanalasta]

I have the most annoying dash rattle that seems to be coming out of the dash air-vents (i.e. the windscreen vents where the 'demister' hot air comes out'.

The rattle is a light tapping/plastic sound that only occurs when the heater is on. Which makes me suspect it's somewhere in the air route between the fan/heater and vent. It doesn't rattle at all when the a/c is on. Only when the heater is on.

[Adagio]

Just a thought Tanalasta could it be the pollen filter not seating properly? Will ask today as my Euro goes back for the 3rd time for a cabin rattle over and possibly above the front passenger. My Honda dealer has ordered a fix kit and says he needs an hour. I will advise how successful this "fix" is.

[che_ryan]

i got my 10k service last week, but unfortunately it was called an express service (45 mins guarantee) so they don't want to look at my rattle problem at that time, i need to book in for another one, i think my ears started to adapt to the annoying rattle :(

[Adagio]

Just a thought Tanalasta could it be the pollen filter not seating properly? Will ask today as my Euro goes back for the 3rd time for a cabin rattle over and possibly above the front passenger. My Honda dealer has ordered a fix kit and says he needs an hour. I will advise how successful this "fix" is.

There is a recall on Euro Accords for sunroof rattles (luxury) and for headlight waterproofing. My dealer has completed the sunroof rattle and has ordered the clips for the headlight fix, although I have had no issues with my lights. He tells me that the headlight protectors I fitted will not protect against water. The recalls are, of course, free so go to it with your dealer.
Tanalasta your rattle could be coming from foreign bodies in your fan housiing. These range from leaves to dead rats so I am told??

[tanalasta]

Tanalasta your rattle could be coming from foreign bodies in your fan housiing. These range from leaves to dead rats so I am told??

That's what I suspect.

Hopefully it would be covered under warranty for them to check it out. i have my car booked into service Friday week.

[LXRY]

Bet it's your power window switch. Try tapping the area around it. Does it rattle? I can fix it easy.


How do you fix this problem, please aaronng, getting annoying, I thinks it's my power window switch, I think ? (process of elimination)

[Adagio]

i also had a rattle but turn out it was the cup holder clip. when it's clipped (cup holder not used) it give rattling noise on certain road condition.

i just unclipped it and push the cover down all noise gone.... my car have been silent every since. :) hope this help.

I too have this front pax side rattle and I have a fix for the cup holder rattle. Go buy a roll of adhesive door draft excluder foam strip, very cheap.The bit I used for for the fix was width 8mm and length 40mm. Release the cup holder and place the strip vertically in the centre of the back plate. So when the cupholder is closed the plastic foam strip acts as a compression pad so no rattle is possible from this source. My dealer's 3rd attempt to fix the rattle came to nought. They waffled on about the pax seat belt buckle rattling. I pointed out it is mostly in use so it is under tension, suddenly other matters seemed more important so I guess it is left up to me.

[Woogler]

Today I had a fix for the passenger side dash rattle. It was the passenger dash airbag cover. It was rattling on itself and a pin apparently. Anyway, they placed some foam packing on the guilty area and it is dead silent. I have never had this silence in the cabin of my Euro. Shame they scratched my dash doing it!

Just tap your airbag cover softly and see if it is replicated.

Hope this may help you other guys.

[tony1234]

My Euro is 10 mths old with 16k.I have NO rattles at all.Maybe i'm just lucky!!:)

[Woogler]

Does anyone have a buzzing noise from around the drivers leg towards the centre console? I think its the large plastic section that comes down from the right hand side of the centre console to the floor near the drivers feet.

And my whole dash seems to make a single crack/creak noise on some sudden bumps. Any hot tips?

[aaronng]

Does anyone have a buzzing noise from around the drivers leg towards the centre console? I think its the large plastic section that comes down from the right hand side of the centre console to the floor near the drivers feet.

And my whole dash seems to make a single crack/creak noise on some sudden bumps. Any hot tips?

Just take off that plastic panel (held on by 1 clip and 1 screw), put it back on again and tighten carefully.

[Woogler]

Thanks mate. I will give it a try!

[Adagio]

Noises are hard to pin down. The only noise my 05 Euro had was a slight chatter which came from the sun roof clips. It took 4 visits to convince the Dealer I was sane, wouldn't go away and definitely wanted it fixed. Now all is serene. May I suggest you buy some adhesive draft excluder foam from a hardware store, the rolls are cheap and come in many widths. Try patching this stuff around to see if you can stop the buzzing OR go to your dealer. If you do put it all down in writing this seems to carry more weight.

[Woogler]

Anyone had any dramas with their roof lining making a cracking/popping noise on bumps??? And also when you press it just in front of the drivers sun visor, near the windscreen?

I put some sponge in there tonight and it semes to have silenced my whole problem..... I will find out tomorrow morning and afternoon after it all has a night to settle again.

[tony1234]

Noises are hard to pin down. The only noise my 05 Euro had was a slight chatter which came from the sun roof clips. It took 4 visits to convince the Dealer I was sane, wouldn't go away and definitely wanted it fixed. Now all is serene. May I suggest you buy some adhesive draft excluder foam from a hardware store, the rolls are cheap and come in many widths. Try patching this stuff around to see if you can stop the buzzing OR go to your dealer. If you do put it all down in writing this seems to carry more weight.
Yeah squeaks/noises are hard to pin down but if you're a bit creative you can fix most of them yourself.

[marosch]

Hi Guys,

I got my Euro last Monday and I have rattles coming from the dashboard. Mine are not from the glove box, not from the cup holder and not from the sun glass thingi.
It sounds like the radio/CD-Stacker and/or the cover from the centre compartment. There is also another rattle coming from the passenger side.

My car is due for the 1K service on Monday and they already know about my "issue".

I'm actually very disappointed with the build quality of the Euro. Honda is revving about the quality, and the importance of silence in the Euro.

Never had a new car with such interior noise before.

[^__^ SM ^__^]

My dash rattle is CURED!!! I'm so happy!!! Essendon Honda fixed it today where 2 other dealers couldn't. It was a loose SRS airbag plug in the steering wheel. PM me if you want to know the technician's name.

[tron07]

Now I got a new rattle coming from the steering/dash area.... driving me nuts and I cant pinpoint the source. If its the SRS airbag plug, dont think I will be able to cure it :(

[tony1234]

Now I got a new rattle coming from the steering/dash area.... driving me nuts and I cant pinpoint the source. If its the SRS airbag plug, dont think I will be able to cure it :(
It's a job for the dealer.You don't want to mess about with airbags!!

[Pumped]

Also, just incase anyone else has experienced a similar sound/rattle... whenever I'm slowing down with my foot off the throttle with the clutch engaged (engine breaking) i hear a subtle 'sssshhhhhhhhccrrshshhhh' sound sort of like when you put your ear up to a sea shell but a bit more mecahnical sounding. It's a really hard sound to describe but it sounds similar to how the 'cavitating' sound was described. Weird thing is, when the clutch is disengaged it goes away.

Does this sound almost sound like a very faint fan belt whine?

ive got this problem at the moment when im engine braking as you say, clutch is engaged and i can hear a subtle high pitch kind of whine noise, the second i push the clutch in it goes away!

Any ideas!

[tron07]

My dash rattle is like a a tic tac being vibrated in the box.... kinda of high pitch.... will do more investigation around the steering column.

How do you get the dealer to check? Do you call to complain and book a time? Do you sit with the mechanic while they open up the car? If you can do that it would be great, but doubt so...

[EuroDude]

Rattle from Drivers Air Vent

Does anyone have an intermittent rattle from the Drivers Side Air Vent (the Vent near the door)?

The rattle is audible at around 2500RPM-3000RPM.

Anyone know how to fix it? Or where the rattle is coming from exactly?

[aaronng]

Rattle from Drivers Air Vent

Does anyone have an intermittent rattle from the Drivers Side Air Vent (the Vent near the door)?

The rattle is audible at around 2500RPM-3000RPM.

Anyone know how to fix it? Or where the rattle is coming from exactly?

Give your A-pillar a whack first to see if it is causing the rattle there.

[power_of_dreams]

Rattle from Drivers Air Vent

Does anyone have an intermittent rattle from the Drivers Side Air Vent (the Vent near the door)?

The rattle is audible at around 2500RPM-3000RPM.

Anyone know how to fix it? Or where the rattle is coming from exactly?

I've definately got it. Asked them to fix it at my last service, they said it couldn't be replicated. :thumbdwn:

I find it comes from where the A-Pillar joins the dash. I personally think the sound is coming from that tweeter (not sure if that's what it's called) circled in red. If I tap that relatively hard with my fingers I can replicate the sound. I would describe it best as a buzzing sound at low RPM.

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9634/typescockpitpu7.jpg

[EuroDude]

Awesome I'll give those a try :thumbsup:

[viper8548]

I've definately got it. Asked them to fix it at my last service, they said it couldn't be replicated. :thumbdwn:

I find it comes from where the A-Pillar joins the dash. I personally think the sound is coming from that tweeter (not sure if that's what it's called) circled in red. If I tap that relatively hard with my fingers I can replicate the sound. I would describe it best as a buzzing sound at low RPM.

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9634/typescockpitpu7.jpg

I am also having this rattle from around the tweeter area, I can't find exactly where its coming from. It only audible when the road i very rough or going over a small pot hole or hump.

Another tapping rattle I get is when I turn on the fan A/C on or off has the same tapping rattle coming from the passenger feet area. It sounds like a fan spinning making tapping noises.

[aaronng]

Another tapping rattle I get is when I turn on the fan A/C on or off has the same tapping rattle coming from the passenger feet area. It sounds like a fan spinning making tapping noises.
I have something similar but i think it is the valve that is opening up the air path to the footwell that is making the sound. If you leave set to blow from the face vents, does the tapping stop?

[viper8548]

I have something similar but i think it is the valve that is opening up the air path to the footwell that is making the sound. If you leave set to blow from the face vents, does the tapping stop?

I'll try that tonight, regarding the noise coming from the driver tweeter, I'm 80% certain its coming from inside the driver SRS curtain airbag pocket..is that called the A pillar?

Also, the rattling coming from the sunroof rubber seals rubbing against the roof panel is driving me insane, any lubs you recommend for the rubber to stop the squeak?

Thanks!

[aaronng]

I'll try that tonight, regarding the noise coming from the driver tweeter, I'm 80% certain its coming from inside the driver SRS curtain airbag pocket..is that called the A pillar?

Also, the rattling coming from the sunroof rubber seals rubbing against the roof panel is driving me insane, any lubs you recommend for the rubber to stop the squeak?

Thanks!
Yes, that is the A pillar. I do get a rattle from there as well, but my Euro is the base model without curtain airbags. Sometimes it is the windscreen plastic cowling and the plastic trim on the both sides of the windscreen. Try pressing down on that a bit too.

[tony1234]

I'll try that tonight, regarding the noise coming from the driver tweeter, I'm 80% certain its coming from inside the driver SRS curtain airbag pocket..is that called the A pillar?

Also, the rattling coming from the sunroof rubber seals rubbing against the roof panel is driving me insane, any lubs you recommend for the rubber to stop the squeak?

Thanks!
For the sunroof squeak use either silicone grease(i used this,6 mths.not a squeak.:thumbsup:) or spray on the rubber where it makes contact with the roof.

[.QD]

Hmm.. I got a rattle too. But mine sounds like it's from the passenger side window. Similar noise as described from the original post. When I got mine serviced they "serviced" it but the issue is still there.

Got it booked in and they want me to take them for a drive so they can listen to the sound and figure out where it's coming from and resolve the issue.

Emptied all the compartments in the cars so it's all stock, as I thought it was the crap in the glovebox, but the noise is still there.

Will let you know if they solve, again I'm lazy... and the dealer is more than happy to help :) so I get them to fix it for me.... why not, it's free.

[EUR003act]

For the sunroof squeak use either silicone grease(i used this,6 mths.not a squeak.:thumbsup:) or spray on the rubber where it makes contact with the roof.

mmmm silicone grease!

i use marine grade silicon lubricant on all my rubber doors seals every 6months... makes for a very sexy door closing noise, along with less road noise (helps seal out air better) not to mention that it helps protect the seals from drying out and cracking over time :D plus it makes them look brand new and sexy!

[power_of_dreams]

I am also having this rattle from around the tweeter area, I can't find exactly where its coming from. It only audible when the road i very rough or going over a small pot hole or hump.

Another tapping rattle I get is when I turn on the fan A/C on or off has the same tapping rattle coming from the passenger feet area. It sounds like a fan spinning making tapping noises.

I've got a service coming up soon, I'll let you know what they say

[viper8548]

mmmm silicone grease!

i use marine grade silicon lubricant on all my rubber doors seals every 6months... makes for a very sexy door closing noise, along with less road noise (helps seal out air better) not to mention that it helps protect the seals from drying out and cracking over time :D plus it makes them look brand new and sexy!


Could you please tell me where I can get these lubricants? When I search silicon lubricant all I get are the ones you use on the bed lol.

[LXRY]

Hmm.. I got a rattle too. But mine sounds like it's from the passenger side window. Similar noise as described from the original post. When I got mine serviced they "serviced" it but the issue is still there.

Got it booked in and they want me to take them for a drive so they can listen to the sound and figure out where it's coming from and resolve the issue.

Emptied all the compartments in the cars so it's all stock, as I thought it was the crap in the glovebox, but the noise is still there.

Will let you know if they solve, again I'm lazy... and the dealer is more than happy to help :) so I get them to fix it for me.... why not, it's free.

Does it only rattle when you driving or when you have the stereo on......you want to try a frequency test cd out this could help with rattles in the doors, i'm about to try to fix mine soon.

Here's the link to the frequency cd

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1704204#post1704204


your lucky they going to help you cause rattles arn't covered under warranty, take up the offer and don't be lazy believe me....alot of us have these rattles from new too

[EUR003act]

Could you please tell me where I can get these lubricants? When I search silicon lubricant all I get are the ones you use on the bed lol.

i use RONSTAN silicon lubricant... its in a red pressure pack spray can... you get it from marine/sailing/boating stores... im guessing bunnings or magnet mart would sell something similar

[viper8548]

I have something similar but i think it is the valve that is opening up the air path to the footwell that is making the sound. If you leave set to blow from the face vents, does the tapping stop?

The ratting is still there when I turn on the fan, doesnt matter which valve mode I use. I figured its the fan spinning but it sure is making a pretty audible rattle when the engine is off. Its coming right under the glove box where the black circle metal thing is.

Also I find it very annoying that I cant turn on the fan without the A/C compressor being turned on together, is there a way I can turn just the fan on?

Black to the A pillar rattle, I found that its coming from the top part of the A piller there the SRS Side Airbag sign is, if I push that end if the pillar forward the rattle stops when on rough road, air bag loose inside?

[LXRY]

The ratting is still there when I turn on the fan, doesnt matter which valve mode I use. I figured its the fan spinning but it sure is making a pretty audible rattle when the engine is off. Its coming right under the glove box where the black circle metal thing is.

Also I find it very annoying that I cant turn on the fan without the A/C compressor being turned on together, is there a way I can turn just the fan on?

Black to the A pillar rattle, I found that its coming from the top part of the A piller there the SRS Side Airbag sign is, if I push that end if the pillar forward the rattle stops when on rough road, air bag loose inside?

You can turn the fan on without having the a/c on just push the a/c button and it should say a/c off.....correct me anyone if i'm wrong.

Noises bounce around the cabin like crazy, believe me.....you have to be persistant play around and push and touch lightly first then harder if needed. I have this rattle coming from the left pillar area tried to find it but couldn't pin point it.......then I found the problem by just touching the grill part of the tweeter and presto it stopped (not hard very lightly), thought it was the front air bag at first.

[power_of_dreams]

Does it only rattle when you driving or when you have the stereo on......you want to try a frequency test cd out this could help with rattles in the doors, i'm about to try to fix mine soon.

Here's the link to the frequency cd

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1704204#post1704204


your lucky they going to help you cause rattles arn't covered under warranty, take up the offer and don't be lazy believe me....alot of us have these rattles from new too

so burn all 63 tracks onto a CD and go through them all?

[LXRY]

You just have to burn as wave, thats if you have stock system.....if you need wave let me know i'll upload it for you npz.

Then play from track 1 (skip if you have to cause lower hz you can't really hear) till you hear a rattle then just hit repeat when you find the rattle.... ;)

I'm uploading some more tonight so hopefully be ready by tomorrow.

[power_of_dreams]

yeah i have stock system. if you could upload the wav that would be great.
how would I burn as wav though? (I use nero express)

[aaronng]

yeah i have stock system. if you could upload the wav that would be great.
how would I burn as wav though? (I use nero express)

Select "Audio CD" and drop the wav files in.

[viper8548]

Rattle from Drivers Air Vent

Does anyone have an intermittent rattle from the Drivers Side Air Vent (the Vent near the door)?

The rattle is audible at around 2500RPM-3000RPM.

Anyone know how to fix it? Or where the rattle is coming from exactly?

Update

I had a rattle that only happens between 2200-2900 RPM, it sounded like it was coming from the center air vents, I finally found it today, it was coming from the rear view mirror button, i fixed it temporary by pushing on it a few time and hope it wont come back.

[power_of_dreams]

Select "Audio CD" and drop the wav files in.

cant you do this with mp3?

found another rattle today, sounds like passenger side air con vent. only audible when at idle, once you take off, it dissapears. i'll run through the cd after i get confirmation on mp3/wav

[LXRY]

cant you do this with mp3?

found another rattle today, sounds like passenger side air con vent. only audible when at idle, once you take off, it dissapears. i'll run through the cd after i get confirmation on mp3/wav

No you can't do it with mp3 if you have a stock system. Has to be wave ;)

I'll post some pics on how to burn wave using nero express.....


http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa204/_ShEnStA/howtoburnwave.jpg

Just choose Audio Cd.....

[aaronng]

cant you do this with mp3?

found another rattle today, sounds like passenger side air con vent. only audible when at idle, once you take off, it dissapears. i'll run through the cd after i get confirmation on mp3/wav

If your source file is mp3 instead of wav, some CD-burning software will convert it for you to wav on the fly when you burn it as an Audio-CD. My full version of Nero does that automatically. But you must burn it as an Audio-CD, not as a Data-CD.

[power_of_dreams]

ya, make it a music cd, but using mp3s. I've done it many times before.

[LXRY]

I just posted more test/sweep cd's in my thread if you guys wanna try 'em out....in mp3 format

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1704204#post1704204

[power_of_dreams]

had it checked out today. The say they physically took out some of the parts and put in foam. So far it seems to have solved the problem.

[viper8548]

had it checked out today. The say they physically took out some of the parts and put in foam. So far it seems to have solved the problem.

What rattle is this for, I'm getting some rattles at the driver and passenger door where the lock stub is, it dissappears then I press on the panel, very annoying buzz/crack :(

[aaronng]

What rattle is this for, I'm getting some rattles at the driver and passenger door where the lock stub is, it dissappears then I press on the panel, very annoying buzz/crack :(

That's because the window is pressing tight against the panel, pushing it outwards and loosening things. If you tap the window button down quickly to slightly loosen the window, the rattle goes away.

[chosen_one]

I get three rattles:

1) the passenger A pillar area that has been discussed in length in this thread

2) when the driver window is down 1 - 3 inches I get a rattle near the door lock. when the window is up or down fully the rattle goes away.

3) I get a rattle which seems to be coming from the rear parcel shelf. It's not there all of the time and I've heard both on smooth and rough roads. It almost sounds like tapping two wire coat hangers together repeatedly. I've tried banging the parcel shelf a few times and even banging a few areas in the boot but the rattle is still there.

Any advice on the points 2 and 3?

[aaronng]

3) I get a rattle which seems to be coming from the rear parcel shelf. It's not there all of the time and I've heard both on smooth and rough roads. It almost sounds like tapping two wire coat hangers together repeatedly. I've tried banging the parcel shelf a few times and even banging a few areas in the boot but the rattle is still there.


Get some nice thick lithium grease and jam it into the gap with the arrow in the pic below.

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/1571/tsxreardeck12oi.jpg

[chosen_one]

Lithium grease; I have never heard of it before - I googled it and results showed it comes in an aerosol can. Do I just spray the heck out of it into that gap?

[aaronng]

Lithium grease; I have never heard of it before - I googled it and results showed it comes in an aerosol can. Do I just spray the heck out of it into that gap?

Get the paste version. You can buy it from bicycle shops in a tube or in a tub from Supercheap/Repco/Autobarn/Bursons.

Alternatively, you can try the spray type, but make sure you get one with a head that will take a nozzle extension, because you want the lube inside the gap.

[viper8548]

A pretty useful thread for windscreen rattles:

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4911&page=1&pp=40

I also found this pdf for pillar rattles, might try this when i get home, but I dont really understand the glue part lol, in the treads above some people suggesting pushing the molding back in very hard after taking it out, I might try that too.

[power_of_dreams]

I get three rattles:

1) the passenger A pillar area that has been discussed in length in this thread


Might be worth checking the passenger seatbelt is in position properly, sometimes if its jammed between the seat and the B pillar it can cause rattling.

[aaronng]

A pillar rattle is real. I have it too. A nice whack on the inside of the A pillar and the noise goes away. I don't have curtain airbags though. :)

[power_of_dreams]

A pillar rattle is real. I have it too. A nice whack on the inside of the A pillar and the noise goes away. I don't have curtain airbags though. :)

Mine was coming from the intersection of the pillar and dash, right in the corner. Felt like the dash was hovering and so anything through the wheels was trasmitted into a rattle there. The foam fix the dealership performed for me seems to have worked well though.

[viper8548]

That's because the window is pressing tight against the panel, pushing it outwards and loosening things. If you tap the window button down quickly to slightly loosen the window, the rattle goes away.

That seems to have fixed that annoying rattle, but its annoying itself to have to unwind it a little everytime lol

[chosen_one]

Might be worth checking the passenger seatbelt is in position properly, sometimes if its jammed between the seat and the B pillar it can cause rattling.

Yes, I've definitely come across that trap for young players before. I couldn't believe it when I found the seatbelt hitting the B pillar.

But that aside there's definitely a rattle coming from the passenger side. Will give the A pillar a whack this weekend and get some lithium grease for the boot rattle.

Thanks for the help all.

[Pumped]

Any fixes for a small ticking noise/rattle from the top of the passenger b pillar

seems to be either inside the seatbelt mechanism or above?

really want to get this one sorted

Otherwise i think im now rattle free :)

[aaronng]

It's in the seatbelt height adjuster. You can take the cover off and maybe grease it up to take up slack?

[tony1234]

It's in the seatbelt height adjuster. You can take the cover off and maybe grease it up to take up slack?
Sometimes moving the seat belt adjuster to different positions helps get rid of the rattle.

[unity]

I had a rattle originating from the front passenger side. It was quite faint and only noticeable at higher speeds. You can barely hear it from the driver's side. I only noticed it sitting in the passenger seat when a family member took my car for a test run.
I had my initial service today and honda said that they replaced the window lining. I am not sure if it has been fixed yet. I'll have to wait until I'm in the passenger seat again.

[Ramzes213]

I get three rattles:

1) the passenger A pillar area that has been discussed in length in this thread

2) when the driver window is down 1 - 3 inches I get a rattle near the door lock. when the window is up or down fully the rattle goes away.

3) I get a rattle which seems to be coming from the rear parcel shelf. It's not there all of the time and I've heard both on smooth and rough roads. It almost sounds like tapping two wire coat hangers together repeatedly. I've tried banging the parcel shelf a few times and even banging a few areas in the boot but the rattle is still there.

Any advice on the points 2 and 3?


How did you go with no 3?? I have the same problem in my Accord. But when I tap the rear shelf it makes noise like it was banging on sth underneath.
Didnt talk to the dealer yet, just waiting for service time.
But I think that I will have to fill the gap with foam or sth like that.
Any one know how to unmount that shelf??

[aaronng]

How did you go with no 3?? I have the same problem in my Accord. But when I tap the rear shelf it makes noise like it was banging on sth underneath.
Didnt talk to the dealer yet, just waiting for service time.
But I think that I will have to fill the gap with foam or sth like that.
Any one know how to unmount that shelf??
Is it a vibrating sound or a metal tapping/creaking sound? If it is the tapping/creaking, then do this:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1761173&postcount=163

[Ramzes213]

I can hear it especially when going through rough surface such as cubes instead of asphalt. When I seat at the back and press rear shelf in the middle it goes down few mm until it touches metal underneath. so there is space beetween them which should be filled up. But how to do that. I couldnt find way to detouch rear shelf.
Regards

[Crapdaz]

anyone find that if they disengage the clutch on engagement point a little longer than normal the dash rattles really noisily?

[Ramzes213]

I had a look in tha boot and on the link/picture above the arrow is on the left hand side but in my case the noise is when the shelf is vibrating in the middle, not on the side. What to do?? Does any one know how to take it off and that fill the gap with foam or something like that????
Regards
Ramzes

[aaronng]

I had a look in tha boot and on the link/picture above the arrow is on the left hand side but in my case the noise is when the shelf is vibrating in the middle, not on the side. What to do?? Does any one know how to take it off and that fill the gap with foam or something like that????
Regards
Ramzes
The pic I posted is for the metal creak/tapping sound. if yours is a vibration sound, then it is the fibre parcel shelf vibrating against the metal frame beneath.. Need to take off the parcel shelf and add lots of foam tape. I left mine alone and lived with it.

[Ramzes213]

This is exactly what u have described - vibrating .... I have to do that because it anoyes me very much. Any on knows how to do that?? THX

[aaronng]

This is exactly what u have described - vibrating .... I have to do that because it anoyes me very much. Any on knows how to do that?? THX

I have tried pulling off the speaker covers and putting foam between the shelf and the metal frame underneath but it didn't help much. I am thinking that it needs much more foam padding.

[chosen_one]

How did you go with no 3?? I have the same problem in my Accord. But when I tap the rear shelf it makes noise like it was banging on sth underneath.
Didnt talk to the dealer yet, just waiting for service time.
But I think that I will have to fill the gap with foam or sth like that.
Any one know how to unmount that shelf??

I still haven't got around to fixing it. I went into one bike shop to buy a tube of lithium grease and they didn't have any. Will get onto it sooner than later and report back when I do.