How To - Fix The Windscreen Cowl creaks. - Page 2

NEEMSTAR · 18th March 2008, 15:24

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Originally Posted by damianscott71

My creaking windscreen, which I always took to be an incorrectly fitted windscreen (to the repeated denial of the local dealer) culminated in a huge crack down said 'screen.

I tapped lightly along the top of the windscreen with the pad of my hand, listening for the creak, then all of a sudden, CRACK! A 12" crack from the top of the screen.

Initially Honda Warranty refused to pay for it (typical!), but then Honda Customer Services stumped up the cash.

Coincidentally, I read on the Auto Express Website today (in the used car review section) that because the Civic's thin windscreen forms part of it's structure, it's a potential weak spot in cars that have been driven enthusiastically and should be something that buyers of used Civic's should look out for.

BTW, my new windscreen doesn't creak at all.

D

thin windscreen and thin paint - Honda

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Spud · 18th March 2008, 15:51

My replacement windscreen also seems to have cured some creaks and knocks I used to get which I thought were the dash and a pillar.

civicfan · 19th March 2008, 22:07

There is some news - my dealer had told me there's a fix from Honda for the creaking problem - guess what? - felt

Jack The Lad. · 19th March 2008, 22:16

"Felt" --- You mean that they just feel it and the jobs done.

Dimplyred · 19th March 2008, 22:25

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Originally Posted by civicfan

There is some news - my dealer had told me there's a fix from Honda for the creaking problem - guess what? - felt

I bet a Honda ' mole ' got that off here...

FWH · 20th March 2008, 05:21

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

I bet a Honda ' mole ' got that off here...

Wouldn´t be the first time.
The Power of Civinfo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

"Felt" --- You mean that they just feel it and the jobs done.

PMSL

cjthompson321 · 20th March 2008, 15:17

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Originally Posted by civicfan

There is some news - my dealer had told me there's a fix from Honda for the creaking problem - guess what? - felt

Mine is at the dealers right now for the windscreen creaks (2nd time).
I mentioned this felt fix and the head tech guy sounded interested and looked it up on the system. There was no mention of it.

But because I mentioned the cowl they noticed it was positioned incorrectly and have refitted it.

I wonder if it will have worked...

TYPE-R '07 · 20th March 2008, 15:32

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Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

"Felt" --- You mean that they just feel it and the jobs done.

Yup!!!!! Exactly! No everything is difficult to do.

robbo51 · 20th March 2008, 16:11

Felt where?

Dimplyred · 20th March 2008, 19:15

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Originally Posted by robbo51

Felt where?

On the plastic cowling in between the windscreen and the cowling, as mentioned in post one.

robbo51 · 20th March 2008, 19:19

Yeah..I felt it was there!!

civicfan · 20th March 2008, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjthompson321

Mine is at the dealers right now for the windscreen creaks (2nd time).
I mentioned this felt fix and the head tech guy sounded interested and looked it up on the system. There was no mention of it.

But because I mentioned the cowl they noticed it was positioned incorrectly and have refitted it.

I wonder if it will have worked...

Now that's again interesting - still, allegedly a few have not even heard of the handbrake issue, perhaps the onset of a "Renault effect" at Honda - they never know of any problems, even if it's the 10th customer that day with the same complaint...
Anyway, after seeing my fix the service guy said he believes it might last longer than the "felt fix" because there's less chance for water/dirt getting between the cowl and the windscreen

cjthompson321 · 21st March 2008, 18:50

Despite the dealer saying thay had made "adjustments", there is no change at all. The creak is there as bad as ever. They say they can't hear it.

I think i'll try the DIY cowl fix next.

Dimplyred · 21st March 2008, 18:52

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Originally Posted by cjthompson321

Despite the dealer saying thay had made "adjustments", there is no change at all. The creak is there as bad as ever. They say they can't hear it.

I think i'll try the DIY cowl fix next.

It works, and it will only take you half an hour.

Munro · 21st March 2008, 19:45

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Originally Posted by cjthompson321

Despite the dealer saying thay had made "adjustments", there is no change at all. The creak is there as bad as ever. They say they can't hear it.

I think i'll try the DIY cowl fix next.

I can understand the dealer not being able to hear the creak as it generally only happens over bumpy roads, particularly when driving "enthusiasticaly"

The Type R is probably more prone to it due to the firmer suspension inducing more bodyflex.

The fix has stopped the creaking in my car, even when driving "enthusiasticaly". It has been on the car for @3 weeks and @ 1000 miles now without a single creak.

As DR says in the last post, it is really quick and easy to do, and a lot less hassle than taking the car to the dealers.

The Duck tape I used, and would recommend, is the 1mm thick x 4mm wide stuff. It is sticky on both sides. Halfords link below:
Duck Trim Repair Tape 12mm x 4m from Halfords Price £4.99
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cjthompson321 · 24th March 2008, 16:00

OK, I usd the Duck trim repair tape, and now the creak is gone.
Thanks guys.

Dimplyred · 24th March 2008, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Munro

The Duck tape I used, and would recommend, is the 1mm thick x 4mm wide stuff. It is sticky on both sides. Halfords link below:
Duck Trim Repair Tape 12mm x 4m from Halfords Price £4.99
.

This is what I used too. It's now been fitted for a few days and the creaking noise from the windscreen has completely gone. Very pleased!!!

Ghetto2315 · 14th April 2008, 15:01

Hello guys... I have a 08 2.0 Si Coupe and I have the same problem. I am wondering if any of you guys have had a permanent fix yet from your Honda dealer?

I am afraid my Honda dealer will not be able to fix and that I have to do the DIY method...

TYPE-R '07 · 14th April 2008, 16:14

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Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

Hello guys... I have a 08 2.0 Si Coupe and I have the same problem. I am wondering if any of you guys have had a permanent fix yet from your Honda dealer?

I am afraid my Honda dealer will not be able to fix and that I have to do the DIY method...

Hey buddy,
The problem is at the end of the wind screen, where it meets up with a plastic cover between the windscreen and the hood. This plastic part is making that creak sound as it rubs against the windscreen from the vibrations of the road . I had found a thread with diagram for the DIY. If I manage to find it I'll send it to you. Otherwise have a look through the older threads. I'm adding you to my buddy list so I can find you easier when I find the thread.

Munro · 15th April 2008, 17:44

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Originally Posted by TYPE-R '07

Hey buddy,
The problem is at the end of the wind screen, where it meets up with a plastic cover between the windscreen and the hood. This plastic part is making that creak sound as it rubs against the windscreen from the vibrations of the road . I had found a thread with diagram for the DIY. If I manage to find it I'll send it to you. Otherwise have a look through the older threads. I'm adding you to my buddy list so I can find you easier when I find the thread.

Try posts earlier in this thread.

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robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,417 Thanks: 57 Thanked 54 Times in 51 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah..I felt it was there!!

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cjthompson321 Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd June 2007 Location: Co Durham (Crook / Darlington) Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	OK, I usd the Duck trim repair tape, and now the creak is gone. Thanks guys.

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Ghetto2315 Valve Cap Join Date: 14th April 2008 Location: Rumson, NJ Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hello guys... I have a 08 2.0 Si Coupe and I have the same problem. I am wondering if any of you guys have had a permanent fix yet from your Honda dealer? I am afraid my Honda dealer will not be able to fix and that I have to do the DIY method...