What have you had fixed at a Honda dealership under warranty?
#41
I have read about that, but even still I have driven plenty of new cars that do not do that. Im not one that is gonna settle for the "thats normal operation". When I purchased the vehicle they had to jump start it to get it going. The next morning it started up very slowly. I took it in that day and they checked the battery and said it was ok. Being a master certified mercedes benz tech I know this shouldnt be this way. So to the dealer I go when I have the first oil change done.
#42
heh, I might try this week. It sounds like it might be common enough they've had to deal with it before, or there might be a service bulletin about a solution.
In the meantime I'm going to try to have someone else drive so I can localize the noise to the A-pillar trim or the dash. Might even be the windshield flexing.
Whoever finds out first, be sure to post the solution here!
In the meantime I'm going to try to have someone else drive so I can localize the noise to the A-pillar trim or the dash. Might even be the windshield flexing.
Whoever finds out first, be sure to post the solution here!
#44
Nevermind, I just went and looked outside...that piece is significantly less sturdy than the driver's side because the wiper goes into it...
I know what you are talking about--I'm going to try it later and see if that helps.
It wiggles a lot so I think you may be right.
We'll see.
Thank you.
I know what you are talking about--I'm going to try it later and see if that helps.
It wiggles a lot so I think you may be right.
We'll see.
Thank you.
#45
#46
Section A is what is loose on mine...has tons of give.
I was thinking of getting some thin black rubber tubing, cut in half and slide it on that edge. What do you think?
Maybe we could try it...either you or me, or both...tomorrow and report back (depending on how busy I am--I'll try to run to lowes and grab some in the morning).
But I won't know if it works until tomorrow night (haha...it only does it on cooler nights).
I was thinking of getting some thin black rubber tubing, cut in half and slide it on that edge. What do you think?
Maybe we could try it...either you or me, or both...tomorrow and report back (depending on how busy I am--I'll try to run to lowes and grab some in the morning).
But I won't know if it works until tomorrow night (haha...it only does it on cooler nights).
#47
Score one for the Canadians. Next Labatts is on me, Virtual.
Removed my handy popsicle stick from the inside where it only provided a placebo effect and put it outside. Took the Fit to improbable speeds up I75 and the "crackle rattle" only started to tick at, well I'd rather not say. And then it was more of a feeble creaking sound. I'll retrofit this tomorrow with some pure GE silicone from Home Depot. I think a shade of beige would look nice. (Actually clear, and mask the exposed plastic with masking tape before applying underneath the ornery piece of trim. Any excess on the glass will be taken off with a razor).
Here's my first "mod":
Removed my handy popsicle stick from the inside where it only provided a placebo effect and put it outside. Took the Fit to improbable speeds up I75 and the "crackle rattle" only started to tick at, well I'd rather not say. And then it was more of a feeble creaking sound. I'll retrofit this tomorrow with some pure GE silicone from Home Depot. I think a shade of beige would look nice. (Actually clear, and mask the exposed plastic with masking tape before applying underneath the ornery piece of trim. Any excess on the glass will be taken off with a razor).
Here's my first "mod":
#48
Section A is what is loose on mine...has tons of give.
I was thinking of getting some thin black rubber tubing, cut in half and slide it on that edge. What do you think?
Maybe we could try it...either you or me, or both...tomorrow and report back (depending on how busy I am--I'll try to run to lowes and grab some in the morning).
But I won't know if it works until tomorrow night (haha...it only does it on cooler nights).
I was thinking of getting some thin black rubber tubing, cut in half and slide it on that edge. What do you think?
Maybe we could try it...either you or me, or both...tomorrow and report back (depending on how busy I am--I'll try to run to lowes and grab some in the morning).
But I won't know if it works until tomorrow night (haha...it only does it on cooler nights).
#49
Hmm...the silicon thing makes me nervous...I'm not very steady with the hand.
I'm glad to hear that your popsicle stick proved that be the problem.
I'm so stoked...off to take the felt out from the interior panel trim, and install outside temporarily. I'll try it tomorrow morning just to see if I can get the noise to work.
Hey Steve, I'm thinking you need to do a DIY with lots of pics. I'm feeling other people (including me) are going to want to see you do this...so they can *cough* feel more confident about it...cough.
I also have a feeling this will be a problem for others in the future...
I'm glad to hear that your popsicle stick proved that be the problem.
I'm so stoked...off to take the felt out from the interior panel trim, and install outside temporarily. I'll try it tomorrow morning just to see if I can get the noise to work.
Hey Steve, I'm thinking you need to do a DIY with lots of pics. I'm feeling other people (including me) are going to want to see you do this...so they can *cough* feel more confident about it...cough.
I also have a feeling this will be a problem for others in the future...
#50
Yeah it's the "A" part in the picture and that popsicle stick is the right idea. I used clear silicone under that "A" piece completely unseen after done.
Thanks for the offer of the Labatts.
Thanks for the offer of the Labatts.
Last edited by Virtual; 10-03-2009 at 12:53 AM.
#51
Hey Steve, I'm thinking you need to do a DIY with lots of pics. I'm feeling other people (including me) are going to want to see you do this...so they can *cough* feel more confident about it...cough.
I also have a feeling this will be a problem for others in the future...
#52
Steve--
I know that I'm a complete dork (sorry)...I just don't want to mess it up. I'm very good at that. I would just like to see exactly how you get the bead in there...I can't seem to pull mine up far enough, and I'm still wondering about the edge rattling--because if there is none sticking out, I am afraid the edge might still rattle.
I know, just tell me to shut up...please.
I know that I'm a complete dork (sorry)...I just don't want to mess it up. I'm very good at that. I would just like to see exactly how you get the bead in there...I can't seem to pull mine up far enough, and I'm still wondering about the edge rattling--because if there is none sticking out, I am afraid the edge might still rattle.
I know, just tell me to shut up...please.
#53
On my driverside and both rear windows... if I roll the window up to 3/4, it will rattle over the bumps. I tested all the windows are not holding "tight" inside the door panels! Except the passenger side!
Can it be fixed under warranty? Anyone can help?
Thanks much.
#55
Steve--
I know that I'm a complete dork (sorry)...I just don't want to mess it up. I'm very good at that. I would just like to see exactly how you get the bead in there...I can't seem to pull mine up far enough, and I'm still wondering about the edge rattling--because if there is none sticking out, I am afraid the edge might still rattle.
I know, just tell me to shut up...please.
I know that I'm a complete dork (sorry)...I just don't want to mess it up. I'm very good at that. I would just like to see exactly how you get the bead in there...I can't seem to pull mine up far enough, and I'm still wondering about the edge rattling--because if there is none sticking out, I am afraid the edge might still rattle.
I know, just tell me to shut up...please.
#56
Hey Steve, thanks for the photographs---
Ok Steve, took a look at how you pull the trim out, and I pulled mine out pretty easily. I'm going to go get some of the silicon and tape tonight or tomorrow and see if I can fix her up.
Let me know if this fixes it completely for you.
I think you should make a new thread with DIY as I think this problem will continue to arise and be noticed. ;-)
+rep btw.
Ok Steve, took a look at how you pull the trim out, and I pulled mine out pretty easily. I'm going to go get some of the silicon and tape tonight or tomorrow and see if I can fix her up.
Let me know if this fixes it completely for you.
I think you should make a new thread with DIY as I think this problem will continue to arise and be noticed. ;-)
+rep btw.
Last edited by Btrthnezr3; 10-03-2009 at 03:57 PM.
#57
Hey Steve, thanks for the photographs---
Ok Steve, took a look at how you pull the trim out, and I pulled mine out pretty easily. I'm going to go get some of the silicon and tape tonight or tomorrow and see if I can fix her up.
Let me know if this fixes it completely for you.
I think you should make a new thread with DIY as I think this problem will continue to arise and be noticed. ;-)
+rep btw.
Ok Steve, took a look at how you pull the trim out, and I pulled mine out pretty easily. I'm going to go get some of the silicon and tape tonight or tomorrow and see if I can fix her up.
Let me know if this fixes it completely for you.
I think you should make a new thread with DIY as I think this problem will continue to arise and be noticed. ;-)
+rep btw.
If it works it'll save me a trip to the shrink. It was giving me nightmares.
#58
Yes, Yes...that noise was KILLING me from the inside.
I talked to a Honda Parts friend just a bit ago.
He said that piece is held on by a clip, that most likely will break with complete removal--but the piece (I think with clip included) is only around 10 bucks or so.
In order to try for a more dealer friendly solution (i.e. something he can do at his dealership if someone comes in with the same problem)...I am going to try some of the foam tape on that extra inch or so and then on that top ledge where it meets the top of the fender.
I'll let you know how that works (tomorrow). If it does not, I will be doing exactly as you did Steve.
Wow, I cannot express how grateful I am for your help!! Thank you thank you thank you!
And thank you to my new favorite Canadian, Virtual! You are thebomb.com/yourmom
I talked to a Honda Parts friend just a bit ago.
He said that piece is held on by a clip, that most likely will break with complete removal--but the piece (I think with clip included) is only around 10 bucks or so.
In order to try for a more dealer friendly solution (i.e. something he can do at his dealership if someone comes in with the same problem)...I am going to try some of the foam tape on that extra inch or so and then on that top ledge where it meets the top of the fender.
I'll let you know how that works (tomorrow). If it does not, I will be doing exactly as you did Steve.
Wow, I cannot express how grateful I am for your help!! Thank you thank you thank you!
And thank you to my new favorite Canadian, Virtual! You are thebomb.com/yourmom
Last edited by Btrthnezr3; 10-03-2009 at 08:50 PM.