JTso

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I have experienced this rattle problem which sounded like the dash but it was actually caused by the A-pillar molding. The service advisor took approx. 30 seconds to adjust the molding and now no more rattle even under cold temp!

Service bulletin 04-042

Dan Martin

That's got to be the dashboard rattle that everyone was complaining about.

dizzy1

I pushed my molding in about 2 weeks ago and has been silent since. Hopefully the adhesive will keep it down.
About time Acura addressed this.

JTso

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I think so. That's what I thought originally as the windshield seems to echo the noise toward the driver. When I asked the service advisor if there are any reports of dash rattle, he said no. But he said there are reports of the molding problem which sometimes mistaken as dash noise. He went out to my car and placed his hands on the molding and did a few adjustments and the noise went away. No taking apart the dash needed!

DEVO

on the TSX the molding is on the outside? it's not the plastic on the inside of the car (A pillar)?

TSX 3Pedal

I'm starting to get this rattle in my steering column...
anyone know what it could be?

iamhomin

Awesome,

leftride

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good work jtso!

i think mine went away on its own quite a few months ago (i have plent of other rattles that too its place)

i think acura needs to distribute TSBs, just as they do recalls....

Strifez

Did they just push on the molding or did they actually add the adhesive to the molding clips as it is mentioned in the service bulletin?

JTso

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I went in to get a spare key made without a service appointment. So the service advisor just walked over to my car and kind of prying back on the molding a bit and said it was a little tight. No adhesive was added and no more rattle noise afterward.

Strifez

That's interesting. I would think "tight" would be good thing since nothing is loose and causing the rattle.

leftride

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i think a lot of the TSX's rattles are becuase of things being too "tight" and rubbing together.

JDubble97

This service bulletin looks like it applies only to 2004 models. Can anyone confirm wheter this A-pillar problem is present in 2005 models also. I have 2005 with 2,600 miles. There were no rattles until about 500 miles when a slight appeared in the center console area. It went away pretty quickly and has not reappeard since.

However, within the past few hundred miles a new rattle has appeared. It sounds like its coming from the passenger side dashboard area. It's present when going over bumps in the road and seems to be louder if its cold or cool. But it is almost always present now and is really starting to annoy me. Any chance this is the A-pillar problem?

Dan Martin

that sounds like the A-Pillar rattle. Just print off the TSB and I'm sure your dealer will fix it for you.

Timsmsu

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I have had the same problem. Only have 560 miles and the thing already has a few rattles; one by passenger dash and one in console. I am already getting buyers remorse after reading this problems section.

JDubble97

Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to make a service appointment with my dealer. I will let you all know how it goes.

careerbroker

Just wanted to say thanks for the TSB on the "A Pillar". I have been having that cracking and creaking noise for the past 5 months now and they said they did not hear it. I have been in stealth mode on this site for awhile but figured this deserved a thank you.

DoCoMo

JTso,
couldn't download the *.pdf file, it just hangs there forever...any chance you could forward it directly to my email "metapalm@yahoo.com". i have the same rattle symptom in my '04 TSX.

thanks!
DCM

JTso

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Hmm... Try again. I just downloaded it and it worked for me... Right click on the link and select "Save Target as...".

JDubble97

Dropped my '05 TSX off today to get the "A-pillar" rattle symptoms looked at. I showed them the technical service bulletin and they are ordering the clipsto perform that repair. The parts should be in tomorrow and they will should be able to finish that part tomorrow.

I also had them look into the intermittent creaking/rattle sound coming from the trunk area when driving on uneven pavement. A rep just called and said the technician drove it and that the rattle is coming from the license plate. I thought that might be the case last week, so I removed my metal college license plate frame and put the plate back on by itself. That removed the rattle that appears when closing the trunk, but it did not solve rattle/creaking problem I'm experiencing when driving. I was still getting the annoying creak/tapping rattle, which is quite annoying.

So I told the service rep that I don't think it's the license plate. He said he'd pass the message to the service technician. So I dunno....i guess I'll just wait to see what they tell me tomorrow?

-Dubble

MoFocker

you hear back from them yet? i have the same noise; amongst others...

TSXuck

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Does it apply to ? My baby has the same problem too.

LoveMyTL-S

I'm taking mine in for a dash rattle this Wednesday. They looked at it before and it sounded like it was coming from the glove box. Anyway, the part just came in.........so we'll see. Hope that fixes the problem!!

MoFocker

mine has an appointment to go in friday. ill let you know if its a or day...

JDubble97

I've got an appointment to take it back in tomorrow. The clips for the A-pillar fix were on back order but have now come in. They could not isolate the rear trunk area creak last time I was there, but are going to re-look at it tomorrow.

kaliraver69

I got some ratteling near my passanger door and near the seat belt things next to the door? Is that the A Pillar?

DaveWhyman

Mine only happens when it's warm out, like over 25C, otherwise it's not noticeable.

Dan Martin

That's the B-Pillar and it's probably just the window rattle that can be fixed with a little spray lube (not WD-40).

theone55699

how do u open this file. i DL it and cant open it.

Strifez

It's a .pdf file so you will need to download adobe acrobat to view it.

kyotousa

Is the rattle sound from the compartment area?
sometimes there sometimes not?

kyotousa

Are you talking aobut passenger compartment area?
I was taking the car for a spin to see how's the suspension on crappy road
turns out sound sometimes appear at the passenger compartment area

also do you guys hear a sound when you apply brake?
is like air being squeeze out kind of sound

cconrad

I just tried the steps in the Diagnosis section of this service bulletin and it got rid of my rattle!



I have a service appointment on Friday for them to do the repair. I'll let y'all know how it goes.

Thanks JTso!

dmbfan36_23

cconrad - do you have an '05? I picked up my 2005 and when I hit between 75 and 80mph i start to get a rattling noise from the passenger side in the front.. either the dash or up near the visor... if this does affect 05s it sounds like I have it!

cconrad

Yes, mine is a 2005 with about 1000km on it. The funny thing is after doing the Diagnosis part of the bulletin, I don't get the rattle as much any more, even after removing the tape! I hope this doesn't cause a problem when I go it today to get it fixed; I still want them to put that glue in there and make it permanent.

Slightly off topic, I also get an annoying rattle somewhere from the console area, I think. Does anyone know of a definitive fix for this one? (Point me to the right thread?)

cconrad

Well, they did the repair (or said they did), but the next day I started hearing rattles from the same area again. It may be improved; I'm not sure. But it's not cured.

Ideas?

Tsx536

Just to verify that it's actually the A pillar rattling. Take it off and drive around for awhile. See if you still hear the rattle.

ianS

I have them fixed 2 times and it disappear in a day and then it became more worst(It used to be only happen on 130km/hr and now even on 50km/hr!) I am going to try other dealer.

ianS

You meant the trim that run along the windshield line to the roof, right? Not the whole A-pillar, right? NEWay, how to take it off?

cconrad

Uh, and furthermore, if they did the fix as documented in the SB, isn't there some glue in there that has set now? It seems like it would be a bad thing to pry it off now, wouldn't it? I suppose I could just tape it down again, like I did to diagnose it in the first place....