Squeaks Clicking sound rear pillar area

GHGH · 22nd March 2008, 20:21

Hi,

I need help with some clicking sounds from the rear pillar area, which have developed lately when I go over humps.
Both sides.
Sounds like coming from the rear pillar trim or right behind - in shoulder level, but it could of course be a sound reflection from the hard plastic fascia. Anyway the clicks sounds quite open - not muffled.

Anybody experienced something similar, or got suggestions to what's the problem?

FWH · 22nd March 2008, 20:23

Not rear seat belts rattling?

GHGH · 22nd March 2008, 20:43

Don't think so, have tried to "arrange" them different ways. Will give them some attention tough.
Could it be some parts of the belt mechanism?
Or any moving parts of the rear air bag(s)?
Will pay a visit to the dealer Thursday - nice to feed him with some qualified suggestions if possible.

FWH · 22nd March 2008, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by GHGH

Don't think so, have tried to "arrange" them different ways. Will give them some attention tough.
Could it be some parts of the belt mechanism?
Or any moving parts of the rear air bag(s)?
Will pay a visit to the dealer Thursday - nice to feed him with some qualified suggestions if possible.

It is usually the metal bit och the belt which clicks against the plastic interior.

Hope it is not the airbags - that doesn´t sound safe! LOL

GHGH · 22nd March 2008, 20:55

I know nooothing!

No, it's not this belt metal bit - have checked that.

martin051169 · 23rd March 2008, 10:50

Hi GHGH, had a similar 'clicking' sound in my Type S, almost like someone clicking their fingers!!!! sounded as if i was coming from within the roof lining. Took it to my dealer and was advised they would need the car for 3-4 days as the whole roof lining would need to be removed to trace the sound

. Anyway, decided to check the whole car for myself and found the noise was being caused by the rear seats

, i wrapped some black insulating tape around the metal clasp that the seat back locks in (u shaped baracket visible from the boot) and also placed some tape around the seat base frame where it locks into the floor lock. Also place some foam strips under the legs in the plastic locking mount and hey presto no clicking noise, also seems to have got rid of a few other rattles........peace and quiet at last

. Hope this helps

GHGH · 23rd March 2008, 12:06

Thanks!

This is exactly what I'm thinking also!
Just got back from a test drive, and when I folded down the rear backs - silence

! (Folding up the rear seats did not help at all).
I will tape a bit as you did - hope it's sorted out

!

GHGH · 24th March 2008, 12:24

have taped according to martins instructions, and been out for a test drive.
SILENCE!

FWH · 24th March 2008, 12:43

Result!

The Power of Civinfo.

GHGH · 25th March 2008, 07:45

Yes, and pretty swift too - 15 hours

GHGH · 26th March 2008, 08:16

And still silence!
Thanks martin!

l-noel · 26th March 2008, 15:37

"The Civinfo system : A Quick and accurate answer to your problems !"

GHGH · 27th March 2008, 08:27

I've put a roll of black electrical tape in the lower trunk in case it should come back.
I might even consider to lubricate the locking mechanism

.

Ferny · 28th March 2008, 20:05

Hello GHGH
Just read your message, had the same problem with mine and took it back to the dealers. I had a engineer come around with me and as soon as he heard it he said that Honda had brought out a modification for the back seats. Dont know exactly what it was but it has been silent ever since

GHGH · 31st March 2008, 06:55

Thanks.
I will tell my dealer next time we meet, then wi'll see if Honda Norway knows about this mod!
However - the electrical tape has kept it silent.

TTDegs · 31st March 2008, 08:34

bets being taken that the Honda fix is....

a roll of electrical tape!

I do wonder sometimes if someone somewhere in the Honda R&D Bug Fix team is getting big pay rises on the back of reading CivInfo

GHGH · 31st March 2008, 11:23

Ferny,

TTDegs wonder what the Honda fix is, and the colour of the tape!

GHGH · 16th April 2008, 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferny

Hello GHGH
Just read your message, had the same problem with mine and took it back to the dealers. I had a engineer come around with me and as soon as he heard it he said that Honda had brought out a modification for the back seats. Dont know exactly what it was but it has been silent ever since

Think I've found the cause for the clicking sounds.
The rear seat back got several metal plates - high up on the back there is a "manhole" (for accessing the headrest mechanism?), which in my car is not well screwed into the base, slamming into it when the right body roll occurs.
If you fold down the seat back, undo a few hooks and a zip on the upholstery, you can access it. Put in som padding or felt, and it's silent.

The taping of the seat locking clasp probably works because it will soften the body roll movement.

22nd March 2008, 20:21	#1 (permalink)
GHGH Supporter Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,140 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Clicking sound rear pillar area Hi, I need help with some clicking sounds from the rear pillar area, which have developed lately when I go over humps. Both sides. Sounds like coming from the rear pillar trim or right behind - in shoulder level, but it could of course be a sound reflection from the hard plastic fascia. Anyway the clicks sounds quite open - not muffled. Anybody experienced something similar, or got suggestions to what's the problem?

23rd March 2008, 10:50	#6 (permalink)
martin051169 Join Date: 11th September 2006 Location: Croydon Posts: 24 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hi GHGH, had a similar 'clicking' sound in my Type S, almost like someone clicking their fingers!!!! sounded as if i was coming from within the roof lining. Took it to my dealer and was advised they would need the car for 3-4 days as the whole roof lining would need to be removed to trace the sound. Anyway, decided to check the whole car for myself and found the noise was being caused by the rear seats, i wrapped some black insulating tape around the metal clasp that the seat back locks in (u shaped baracket visible from the boot) and also placed some tape around the seat base frame where it locks into the floor lock. Also place some foam strips under the legs in the plastic locking mount and hey presto no clicking noise, also seems to have got rid of a few other rattles........peace and quiet at last. Hope this helps

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GHGH Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,140 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don't think so, have tried to "arrange" them different ways. Will give them some attention tough. Could it be some parts of the belt mechanism? Or any moving parts of the rear air bag(s)? Will pay a visit to the dealer Thursday - nice to feed him with some qualified suggestions if possible.

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GHGH Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,140 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks! This is exactly what I'm thinking also! Just got back from a test drive, and when I folded down the rear backs - silence ! (Folding up the rear seats did not help at all). I will tape a bit as you did - hope it's sorted out !

24th March 2008, 12:24	#8 (permalink)
GHGH Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,140 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	have taped according to martins instructions, and been out for a test drive. SILENCE!

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FWH Super Moderator Car: MX-5 & V70 Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Where Polar Bears roam the streets Posts: 22,064 Thanks given: 506 Thanked 950 Times in 722 Posts iTrader: (0)	Result! The Power of Civinfo.

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GHGH Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,140 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, and pretty swift too - 15 hours

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GHGH Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,140 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	And still silence! Thanks martin!

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GHGH Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,140 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've put a roll of black electrical tape in the lower trunk in case it should come back. I might even consider to lubricate the locking mechanism .

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Ferny Join Date: 23rd October 2007 Location: Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffs Posts: 30 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hello GHGH Just read your message, had the same problem with mine and took it back to the dealers. I had a engineer come around with me and as soon as he heard it he said that Honda had brought out a modification for the back seats. Dont know exactly what it was but it has been silent ever since

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GHGH Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,140 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I will tell my dealer next time we meet, then wi'll see if Honda Norway knows about this mod! However - the electrical tape has kept it silent.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Car: '08 2.2 NHB CRV Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 7,762 Thanks given: 97 Thanked 98 Times in 92 Posts iTrader: (3)	bets being taken that the Honda fix is.... a roll of electrical tape! I do wonder sometimes if someone somewhere in the Honda R&D Bug Fix team is getting big pay rises on the back of reading CivInfo

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GHGH Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 1,140 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ferny, TTDegs wonder what the Honda fix is, and the colour of the tape!