Squeaks A Mass of Dash Rattles! - Page 5

3rd Honda · 26th August 2008, 17:24

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Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Any particular brand of silicone spray?

Sorry - not very clear, but 3 in 1 is the brand - same as the 'household oil can' type

civicfan · 26th August 2008, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Any particular brand of silicone spray?

IMHO you should use only 100% silicone and not "3 in 1" because the petroleum residues could otherwise damage the plastic

3rd Honda · 26th August 2008, 20:14

You could well be right there, though it claims to be safe on rubber and vinyl. looking at the Materials Safety Data Sheet, it still contains a lot of petroleum based things

Jack The Lad. · 26th August 2008, 20:22

You would be surprised how a carefully applied ( using the spray tube supplied) drop of WD40 will fix a squeak between plastic and plastic.

robbo51 · 28th August 2008, 09:34

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Originally Posted by civicfan

IMHO you should use only 100% silicone and not "3 in 1" because the petroleum residues could otherwise damage the plastic

I dont think he was suggesting 3 in 1 as the spray
3 in 1 make a 100% Silicone spray on its own using the 3 in 1 brand

Wheelchair · 28th August 2008, 11:58

Will have to get some sillicone spray. I think the noises are coming from the left curtain airbag cover and where the A pillar meets the screen and dashboard.

I HATE rattles, but somehow I can forgive them more in the Civic, its such a nice car to drive.

Kremmen · 28th August 2008, 12:26

Can you not get to drive a Honda mechanic around who will be closer and able to diagnose and cure it ?

or

Is that when it stops - getting your dealer involved = sod's law!

Wheelchair · 28th August 2008, 12:30

You can bet your life if I take it to the dealers they wont hear anything! It will stop completely and then restart once I drive home.

TBH I don't want the dealer to rip the dash apart and cause more rattles, I will try to locate it and then spray it with the sillicone.

Would only use the dealer as a last resort for this type of problem.

Kremmen · 28th August 2008, 12:36

In that case you need a patient passenger to help find it.

Trying to find a rattle whilst driving can be a tad risky.

I had a work colleauge lying flat in the back of a Xantia once whilst we tried to find where a tailgate rattle was coming from.

In the end the dealer took off all the interior tailgate trim, sprayed it with silicone and re-assembled it - and it worked.

Wheelchair · 28th August 2008, 12:37

I shall have to persuade my Mrs to drive the car, I think she's a little nervous as she hasn't tried it yet. I'm sure she will be ok though.

Kremmen · 28th August 2008, 12:39

Good ploy

robbo51 · 28th August 2008, 13:08

The rattle is more than likely coming from the plastic cowel surrounding the wipers.
Simply squirt a little silicone between the glass and the plastic.

Wheelchair · 28th August 2008, 13:10

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Originally Posted by robbo51

The rattle is more than likely coming from the plastic cowel surrounding the wipers.
Simply squirt a little silicone between the glass and the plastic.

Must admit, I think its a little too loud for it to be that. I will try it out though.

Have you used the silicone?

3rd Honda · 28th August 2008, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

I dont think he was suggesting 3 in 1 as the spray
3 in 1 make a 100% Silicone spray on its own using the 3 in 1 brand

Correct, but I have now checked, and it does have some petroleum stuff in it, so whilst I would still try it, go carefully. It does say it is safe on metal, rubber, wood, vinyl etc. so I would think its OK

Wheelchair · 28th August 2008, 23:57

Will have to get that spray pronto. Was out tonight fine on first journey, all quiet. On the return leg it was RATTLE RATTLE RATTLE!

Its very annoying!!!

Wheelchair · 29th August 2008, 00:09

It seems to go when my wife presses on the dash near the window on the passenger side in the corner. Anyone else had this?

Kremmen · 29th August 2008, 06:54

Nope

The way that it comes and goes sounds like the dash is moving on corners ?

After a sharp left or right bend (whichever causes it) the dash may shift slightly causing the rattle.

robbo51 · 29th August 2008, 06:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Must admit, I think its a little too loud for it to be that. I will try it out though.

Have you used the silicone?

I was doubtful too..but its now cured

BTW...the dealer failed to fix it

Wheelchair · 29th August 2008, 07:00

The dash will rattle on straight smooth roads at times, very annoying.

Robbo51, was your dash very rattly, and in the same place?

Bet you were glad the silicone worked!

Kremmen · 29th August 2008, 07:03

Yes it will rattle on straight roads once triggered, but it takes the sharp corner to shift the dash just that mm or 2 to get it to start.

These are a nightmare to find and I can understand your reluctance to have the dealer refit the dash.

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26th August 2008, 20:14	#83 (permalink)
3rd Honda Join Date: 24th July 2006 Location: Tewkesbury Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	You could well be right there, though it claims to be safe on rubber and vinyl. looking at the Materials Safety Data Sheet, it still contains a lot of petroleum based things

26th August 2008, 20:22	#84 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 15 Thanked 50 Times in 50 Posts iTrader: (0)	You would be surprised how a carefully applied ( using the spray tube supplied) drop of WD40 will fix a squeak between plastic and plastic.

28th August 2008, 11:58	#86 (permalink)
Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	Will have to get some sillicone spray. I think the noises are coming from the left curtain airbag cover and where the A pillar meets the screen and dashboard. I HATE rattles, but somehow I can forgive them more in the Civic, its such a nice car to drive.

28th August 2008, 12:26	#87 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,832 Thanks: 29 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts iTrader: (0)	Can you not get to drive a Honda mechanic around who will be closer and able to diagnose and cure it ? or Is that when it stops - getting your dealer involved = sod's law!

28th August 2008, 12:30	#88 (permalink)
Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	You can bet your life if I take it to the dealers they wont hear anything! It will stop completely and then restart once I drive home. TBH I don't want the dealer to rip the dash apart and cause more rattles, I will try to locate it and then spray it with the sillicone. Would only use the dealer as a last resort for this type of problem.

28th August 2008, 12:36	#89 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,832 Thanks: 29 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts iTrader: (0)	In that case you need a patient passenger to help find it. Trying to find a rattle whilst driving can be a tad risky. I had a work colleauge lying flat in the back of a Xantia once whilst we tried to find where a tailgate rattle was coming from. In the end the dealer took off all the interior tailgate trim, sprayed it with silicone and re-assembled it - and it worked.

28th August 2008, 12:37	#90 (permalink)
Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	I shall have to persuade my Mrs to drive the car, I think she's a little nervous as she hasn't tried it yet. I'm sure she will be ok though.

28th August 2008, 12:39	#91 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,832 Thanks: 29 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good ploy

28th August 2008, 13:08	#92 (permalink)
robbo51 Reversing lessons anyone? Car: 2.2 i-CTDi Type S GT, Milano Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 6,294 Thanks: 205 Thanked 231 Times in 220 Posts iTrader: (1)	The rattle is more than likely coming from the plastic cowel surrounding the wipers. Simply squirt a little silicone between the glass and the plastic.

28th August 2008, 23:57	#95 (permalink)
Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	Will have to get that spray pronto. Was out tonight fine on first journey, all quiet. On the return leg it was RATTLE RATTLE RATTLE! Its very annoying!!!

29th August 2008, 00:09	#96 (permalink)
Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	It seems to go when my wife presses on the dash near the window on the passenger side in the corner. Anyone else had this?

29th August 2008, 06:54	#97 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,832 Thanks: 29 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nope The way that it comes and goes sounds like the dash is moving on corners ? After a sharp left or right bend (whichever causes it) the dash may shift slightly causing the rattle.

29th August 2008, 07:00	#99 (permalink)
Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	The dash will rattle on straight smooth roads at times, very annoying. Robbo51, was your dash very rattly, and in the same place? Bet you were glad the silicone worked!

29th August 2008, 07:03	#100 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,832 Thanks: 29 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes it will rattle on straight roads once triggered, but it takes the sharp corner to shift the dash just that mm or 2 to get it to start. These are a nightmare to find and I can understand your reluctance to have the dealer refit the dash.