Sporadic Rattles in an '06 TSX
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Sporadic Rattles in an '06 TSX
Hey all. As I've gotten the TSX good and broken in (about 5k on it now), a few rattles and creaks have started to come out. They aren't "terrible," but to me any rattle is a problem, so I want to go about getting them fixed, if possible.
The biggest trouble is that none of them are consistent, and I know as soon as I take it to the dealer it won't do any of them - So I'm hoping I can go with some idea of exactly what is rattling - perhaps more credible to the dealer.
1) The driver's door panel - I've seen the TSB for the '04, not sure if that applies to me. Sometimes it sounds like its coming from the panel, often it sounds like it comes from the speaker itself. I used to think it would only do it with the radio/speakers on, but it will do it without sometimes. Its more of a creak than a rattle, but as it is right by me - it is annoying. Can be very prevalent when listening to talk radio.
2) Steering Wheel - This is by far the worst rattle, but also the most inconsistent. It only shows up about once a week for a few minutes, but it is LOUD and VERY annoying.
3) Passenger Door / Seat Belt / Head Rest - This is a tough one to pin down, as I can't quite tell where it is coming from. My best guess is the head rest, but sometimes it sounds just like the rattle in the driver's door, so I'm thinking otherwise...
Any ideas? Both our Accord ('03) and this TSX have more rattles than I expect from a Honda, but I'm hopeful we can cure them on the TSX at least (since it is still under warranty).
The biggest trouble is that none of them are consistent, and I know as soon as I take it to the dealer it won't do any of them - So I'm hoping I can go with some idea of exactly what is rattling - perhaps more credible to the dealer.
1) The driver's door panel - I've seen the TSB for the '04, not sure if that applies to me. Sometimes it sounds like its coming from the panel, often it sounds like it comes from the speaker itself. I used to think it would only do it with the radio/speakers on, but it will do it without sometimes. Its more of a creak than a rattle, but as it is right by me - it is annoying. Can be very prevalent when listening to talk radio.
2) Steering Wheel - This is by far the worst rattle, but also the most inconsistent. It only shows up about once a week for a few minutes, but it is LOUD and VERY annoying.
3) Passenger Door / Seat Belt / Head Rest - This is a tough one to pin down, as I can't quite tell where it is coming from. My best guess is the head rest, but sometimes it sounds just like the rattle in the driver's door, so I'm thinking otherwise...
Any ideas? Both our Accord ('03) and this TSX have more rattles than I expect from a Honda, but I'm hopeful we can cure them on the TSX at least (since it is still under warranty).
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Originally Posted by Jurisprudent
1) The driver's door panel - I've seen the TSB for the '04, not sure if that applies to me. Sometimes it sounds like its coming from the panel, often it sounds like it comes from the speaker itself. I used to think it would only do it with the radio/speakers on, but it will do it without sometimes. Its more of a creak than a rattle, but as it is right by me - it is annoying. Can be very prevalent when listening to talk radio.
2) Steering Wheel - This is by far the worst rattle, but also the most inconsistent. It only shows up about once a week for a few minutes, but it is LOUD and VERY annoying.
3) Passenger Door / Seat Belt / Head Rest - This is a tough one to pin down, as I can't quite tell where it is coming from. My best guess is the head rest, but sometimes it sounds just like the rattle in the driver's door, so I'm thinking otherwise...
2) Steering Wheel - This is by far the worst rattle, but also the most inconsistent. It only shows up about once a week for a few minutes, but it is LOUD and VERY annoying.
3) Passenger Door / Seat Belt / Head Rest - This is a tough one to pin down, as I can't quite tell where it is coming from. My best guess is the head rest, but sometimes it sounds just like the rattle in the driver's door, so I'm thinking otherwise...
2. Steering wheel rattle I haven't heard about...but I think the 04's might have had some rattling in the steering wheel column...
3. I had that problem as well. Sometimes it would stop if I played around with the passenger side's seatbelt, and sometimes it would stop if I played around with the passenger side's headrest. I suppose they would take turns rattling.
As for 1 & 3, I had both problems, but I was waiting for my oil change light to come up so I can go back to the dealer for those problems. But by the time it came around (3200 miles and 6 miles later), the rattles are no longer there. The only noise I hear now is road noise/wind noise.
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Originally Posted by Jurisprudent
Hey all. As I've gotten the TSX good and broken in (about 5k on it now), a few rattles and creaks have started to come out. They aren't "terrible," but to me any rattle is a problem, so I want to go about getting them fixed, if possible.
The biggest trouble is that none of them are consistent, and I know as soon as I take it to the dealer it won't do any of them - So I'm hoping I can go with some idea of exactly what is rattling - perhaps more credible to the dealer.
1) The driver's door panel - I've seen the TSB for the '04, not sure if that applies to me. Sometimes it sounds like its coming from the panel, often it sounds like it comes from the speaker itself. I used to think it would only do it with the radio/speakers on, but it will do it without sometimes. Its more of a creak than a rattle, but as it is right by me - it is annoying. Can be very prevalent when listening to talk radio.
2) Steering Wheel - This is by far the worst rattle, but also the most inconsistent. It only shows up about once a week for a few minutes, but it is LOUD and VERY annoying.
3) Passenger Door / Seat Belt / Head Rest - This is a tough one to pin down, as I can't quite tell where it is coming from. My best guess is the head rest, but sometimes it sounds just like the rattle in the driver's door, so I'm thinking otherwise...
Any ideas? Both our Accord ('03) and this TSX have more rattles than I expect from a Honda, but I'm hopeful we can cure them on the TSX at least (since it is still under warranty).
The biggest trouble is that none of them are consistent, and I know as soon as I take it to the dealer it won't do any of them - So I'm hoping I can go with some idea of exactly what is rattling - perhaps more credible to the dealer.
1) The driver's door panel - I've seen the TSB for the '04, not sure if that applies to me. Sometimes it sounds like its coming from the panel, often it sounds like it comes from the speaker itself. I used to think it would only do it with the radio/speakers on, but it will do it without sometimes. Its more of a creak than a rattle, but as it is right by me - it is annoying. Can be very prevalent when listening to talk radio.
2) Steering Wheel - This is by far the worst rattle, but also the most inconsistent. It only shows up about once a week for a few minutes, but it is LOUD and VERY annoying.
3) Passenger Door / Seat Belt / Head Rest - This is a tough one to pin down, as I can't quite tell where it is coming from. My best guess is the head rest, but sometimes it sounds just like the rattle in the driver's door, so I'm thinking otherwise...
Any ideas? Both our Accord ('03) and this TSX have more rattles than I expect from a Honda, but I'm hopeful we can cure them on the TSX at least (since it is still under warranty).
Driver side door pannel. Passenger side door rattle.
EX V6 coupe btw.
Honda trademarks? Any other 06's have this?
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I had the steering wheel rattle (sounded like a marble bouncing whenever I hit bumps on the freeway) and both front doors vibrated when listening to music, and were even worse when using Bluetooth. Took the car in and they fixed everything under warranty. It's been a couple weeks and the rattles are gone. They put EPT film in the doors to damp the vibration and the airbag cable was loose in the steering column, so I guess they strapped it down. If you take your TSX in for service they should fix all the rattles no questions asked.
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Thanks Jswim - that sounds exactly like what I have -- esp the bit about it being worse with Bluetooth.
So the dealer didn't try to give you a "could not duplicate" style runaround?
So the dealer didn't try to give you a "could not duplicate" style runaround?
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Originally Posted by Jurisprudent
Thanks Jswim - that sounds exactly like what I have -- esp the bit about it being worse with Bluetooth.
So the dealer didn't try to give you a "could not duplicate" style runaround?
So the dealer didn't try to give you a "could not duplicate" style runaround?
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They fixed my steering wheel rattle (was also the air bag harness) back a few months ago and it was rattle free until it got cold. It has since returned and will have to be fixed at the next service appt.
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