Satisfaction I am almost at the end of my tether...... - Page 2

Bog · 14th January 2008, 20:29

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Originally Posted by cnicolini

I thought that Peugeot was sh*t but a brand new 3 month old Honda, its not good enough!

My old 2002 Peugeot 307 was MUCH better built than the Civic!

FWH · 14th January 2008, 20:32

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Originally Posted by cnicolini

The dealer looked at the wipers and told me that the clicking noise was normal, and that it was the relay switching on and off! I asked him why it was louder when its used for a long period of time, which he could nt answer? I think that its down to the cheap relays that they use, I have never had this in my previous cars!

I have not thought of this before, but it has actually only annoyed me on longer trips.

Not sure if this is because it actually makes more noise or if it is because I am stuck listening to it for longer.

Topcat · 14th January 2008, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnicolini

The dealer looked at the wipers and told me that the clicking noise was normal, and that it was the relay switching on and off! I asked him why it was louder when its used for a long period of time, which he could nt answer? I think that its down to the cheap relays that they use, I have never had this in my previous cars!

Does it sound like the video recording I put on here - if it does your dealer is lying!!

Topcat · 14th January 2008, 20:56

and in case you cant find it ...........

Windscreen wiper noise (merged)

Listen to the noise POST 37

civicfan · 14th January 2008, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnicolini

The dealer looked at the wipers and told me that the clicking noise was normal, and that it was the relay switching on and off! I asked him why it was louder when its used for a long period of time, which he could nt answer? I think that its down to the cheap relays that they use, I have never had this in my previous cars!

The relays are not cheap at all, at least mine are from Denso - what's cheap is the sound insulation alas... I guess you got a petrol, in the diesel you hardly have a chance to hear it. If you want to you can silence the relay by pieces of a sound deadening mat, but I don't know if it won't run too hot

Another method is the old Peugeot/Citroen way, with noisy relays well away from the cabin, in the engine compartment, this again may (and does) lead to corrosion of contacts and failure... I guess we have to live with such things in this price class

Kremmen · 15th January 2008, 08:15

I can hardly hear mine - probably got the music too loud.

I accept a click when it on intermittent, just one of those things, certainly doesn't get any louder with continued use on mine though.

And this morning proved that !

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	and in case you cant find it ........... Windscreen wiper noise (merged) Listen to the noise POST 37

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	I can hardly hear mine - probably got the music too loud. I accept a click when it on intermittent, just one of those things, certainly doesn't get any louder with continued use on mine though. And this morning proved that !