Squeaks A Mass of Dash Rattles! - Page 7

Wheelchair · 2nd September 2008, 15:46

I've got the 3in1 silicone spray from Halfords and will spray the windscreen cowl and passenger side dashboard corner where it meets the window.

Will report once done and driven, its too wet to do it today!

In the meantime, if anyone has any advice on where else to spray let me know.

(I would try the windscreen cowl fix with pads but my hands as they are wont enable me to do this myself)

civicfan · 2nd September 2008, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by danram

While idly browsing the Honda Swindon website (Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd Intranet) I came across this bit describing their test track:

"Each car is tested on our specially built 1.4km long test track to ensure that they are to the standard expected by our customers......

....The rough road section has six types of different road surface, such as Belgian cobbles and cracked asphalt and is used to check for rattle and squeak noises.

Presumably if none are found, the car is rejected and sent back to the line to have some installed.

No they just got a deaf test driver

Jack The Lad. · 2nd September 2008, 21:15

" Sure Plays A Mean Pin Ball".

Wheelchair · 4th September 2008, 12:56

Sprayed the silicone inside the car today, will hopefully see what its like tonight when its dried. Will let you all know.

Wheelchair · 4th September 2008, 15:40

I've now also sprayed the cowling outside, will let you know the results tomorrow.

Seth81 · 4th September 2008, 16:30

Anyone had any success in removing these squeaks and rattles using WD40?
I'm experiencing one in the left side of the dash, somewhere around the steering wheel (maybe even the plastics behind the wheel) and was wondering if giving it a go with WD40 may solve it.
Just worried that it may collect dust in time and make the problem even worse than it is now (now it's not that bad

)
Thanks!

Wheelchair · 4th September 2008, 16:34

Well if it got worse you could always spray it again.

Seth81 · 4th September 2008, 16:50

That's an option also, but maybe it wouldn't work the second time around.

Anyway, going to give it a go tomorrow and see if I do more damage.
Thanks.

Green Hornet · 4th September 2008, 23:37

Just bumping in to let you know that its not only the Swindon models that have rattles. I've the Japanese built saloon 1.8L model and I've had my share as well - 50,000 miles.

Most recent was a clicking/plasticky grinding from the steering wheel. Brought it back and they fixed it - a clip from the hand controls inside the wheel had come loose.

Also had a dash rattle and they fixed it and said it was a clip half loose as well. I'm not entirely convinced it's gone for good though. Think I heard the dirty animal giving a bit of a reminder this evening.

In fact I also had a clicking clutch which they fixed by replacing the master cylinder.

That said, the mechanic did tell me that the build quality was 10 times better than the hatchbacks but I'm not so sure.

In my case I get an individual rattle and bring it back and they fix it. Then I get another rattle and they fix it. Wish they would all come together so I could get them all fixed at once. Feel like a bit of an obsessive going back every few months with a different rattle........but I will keep going back until they have all been fixed.

Funny thing is nobody else can hear them............hell, maybe I am an obsessive after all...............

Wheelchair · 4th September 2008, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Hornet

Funny thing is nobody else can hear them............

Happens with me too!

anti-rsca · 5th September 2008, 07:55

Wheelchair, how are the rattles today?

Wheelchair · 5th September 2008, 08:15

You'll have to be patient! Not sure if I'll be driving today as I'm not feeling at my best.

anti-rsca · 5th September 2008, 08:29

Ouch. Take it easy mate, health is more important then a rattle

.
Maybe that's the only thing left you need to learn your labrador? Drive the Civic

.

J. Derek Riddell · 5th September 2008, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Hornet

........................................

In my case I get an individual rattle and bring it back and they fix it. Then I get another rattle and they fix it. Wish they would all come together so I could get them all fixed at once. Feel like a bit of an obsessive going back every few months with a different rattle........but I will keep going back until they have all been fixed.

Funny thing is nobody else can hear them............hell, maybe I am an obsessive after all...............

Yes, spotted - you're "Victor Meldrew" - aren't you !!! ...

Wheelchair · 5th September 2008, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by anti-rsca

Ouch. Take it easy mate, health is more important then a rattle

.
Maybe that's the only thing left you need to learn your labrador? Drive the Civic

.

Amber has managed to open the rear windows all by herself!

anti-rsca · 5th September 2008, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Amber has managed to open the rear windows all by herself!

Next thing is press and pull the gearpedals

Wheelchair · 8th September 2008, 11:14

Rattles update:- Tried spraying silicone and what a difference! The popping sound from the windscreen has gone completely! Just got to find the one in the passenger door now, although that doesn't annoy me quite so much.

I've only driven 30 miles since the spray, so its early days, but the road that the car normally goes rattle mad on was much much quieter.

If my screen needs the occasional blast of silicone if it rattles again I'm not bothered, it easier than letting the dealer do it.

Seth81 · 8th September 2008, 11:22

Could you please tell me what type of silicone you used exaclty?
I don't think I'll find the same brand in my country, but who know, at least I'll know what to look for.
Thanks.

Wheelchair · 8th September 2008, 11:26

Its from Halfords its the 3in1 brand and its made by the same people who make WD40.

You might be able to order some online.

robbo51 · 8th September 2008, 19:49

Told you it would work
Well done....Watch you dont run amok with spray now!!

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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've got the 3in1 silicone spray from Halfords and will spray the windscreen cowl and passenger side dashboard corner where it meets the window. Will report once done and driven, its too wet to do it today! In the meantime, if anyone has any advice on where else to spray let me know. (I would try the windscreen cowl fix with pads but my hands as they are wont enable me to do this myself)

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4th September 2008, 12:56	#124 (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)	Sprayed the silicone inside the car today, will hopefully see what its like tonight when its dried. Will let you all know.

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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've now also sprayed the cowling outside, will let you know the results tomorrow.

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Seth81 Join Date: 3rd July 2008 Location: Craiova, Romania Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Anyone had any success in removing these squeaks and rattles using WD40? I'm experiencing one in the left side of the dash, somewhere around the steering wheel (maybe even the plastics behind the wheel) and was wondering if giving it a go with WD40 may solve it. Just worried that it may collect dust in time and make the problem even worse than it is now (now it's not that bad ) Thanks!

4th September 2008, 16:34	#127 (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)	Well if it got worse you could always spray it again.

4th September 2008, 16:50	#128 (permalink)
Seth81 Join Date: 3rd July 2008 Location: Craiova, Romania Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	That's an option also, but maybe it wouldn't work the second time around. Anyway, going to give it a go tomorrow and see if I do more damage. Thanks.

4th September 2008, 23:37	#129 (permalink)
Green Hornet Join Date: 12th January 2008 Location: Waterford, Ireland Posts: 69 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just bumping in to let you know that its not only the Swindon models that have rattles. I've the Japanese built saloon 1.8L model and I've had my share as well - 50,000 miles. Most recent was a clicking/plasticky grinding from the steering wheel. Brought it back and they fixed it - a clip from the hand controls inside the wheel had come loose. Also had a dash rattle and they fixed it and said it was a clip half loose as well. I'm not entirely convinced it's gone for good though. Think I heard the dirty animal giving a bit of a reminder this evening. In fact I also had a clicking clutch which they fixed by replacing the master cylinder. That said, the mechanic did tell me that the build quality was 10 times better than the hatchbacks but I'm not so sure. In my case I get an individual rattle and bring it back and they fix it. Then I get another rattle and they fix it. Wish they would all come together so I could get them all fixed at once. Feel like a bit of an obsessive going back every few months with a different rattle........but I will keep going back until they have all been fixed. Funny thing is nobody else can hear them............hell, maybe I am an obsessive after all...............

5th September 2008, 07:55	#131 (permalink)
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5th September 2008, 08:15	#132 (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'll have to be patient! Not sure if I'll be driving today as I'm not feeling at my best.

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8th September 2008, 11:14	#137 (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)	Rattles update:- Tried spraying silicone and what a difference! The popping sound from the windscreen has gone completely! Just got to find the one in the passenger door now, although that doesn't annoy me quite so much. I've only driven 30 miles since the spray, so its early days, but the road that the car normally goes rattle mad on was much much quieter. If my screen needs the occasional blast of silicone if it rattles again I'm not bothered, it easier than letting the dealer do it.

8th September 2008, 11:22	#138 (permalink)
Seth81 Join Date: 3rd July 2008 Location: Craiova, Romania Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Could you please tell me what type of silicone you used exaclty? I don't think I'll find the same brand in my country, but who know, at least I'll know what to look for. Thanks.

8th September 2008, 11:26	#139 (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)	Its from Halfords its the 3in1 brand and its made by the same people who make WD40. You might be able to order some online.

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robbo51 Reversing lessons anyone? Car: 2.2 i-CTDi Type S GT, Milano Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 6,293 Thanks: 205 Thanked 231 Times in 220 Posts iTrader: (1)	Told you it would work Well done....Watch you dont run amok with spray now!!