Noise like acorns rolling
11-28-2006, 03:18 PM
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Noise like acorns rolling
I have a 2002 TL-S. We have an oak tree on the property and the TL-S is sometimes parked near the tree. I have this noise like acorns rolling when we drive the car.
I've checked the cabin air intake below the windshield and it is clear. I've taken the engine cover off and blown everything out. I've removed the cabin air filter and vacuumed that out. It almost sounds like it is in the door on the passenger side, but when the door is opened/closed there is no noise. I've checked the sunroof for any acorns, but nothing.
Could the acorns be in the passenger side fascia under the door sill? Has anyone else had this problem?
I've checked the cabin air intake below the windshield and it is clear. I've taken the engine cover off and blown everything out. I've removed the cabin air filter and vacuumed that out. It almost sounds like it is in the door on the passenger side, but when the door is opened/closed there is no noise. I've checked the sunroof for any acorns, but nothing.
Could the acorns be in the passenger side fascia under the door sill? Has anyone else had this problem?
11-29-2006, 06:27 AM
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There is a valve under the dash that makes a clicking/ticking sound when it starts to go bad. Mine does it occationally . That might be the source of your noise. It's located to the upper left of a passenger's side left foot. Next time you hear the noise check out that electric valve. It adjusts a door on the heating / air conditioning system.
11-29-2006, 10:12 AM
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there are many places they could be. The hard art is tracking the noise down to a specific area. Did you completely remove the plastic cowl guard (under the wipers) and inspect in there
Its possible that some little animal stuffed them in a exposed section of frame, or under the plastic splash guards.
Its possible that some little animal stuffed them in a exposed section of frame, or under the plastic splash guards.
11-29-2006, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
there are many places they could be. The hard art is tracking the noise down to a specific area. Did you completely remove the plastic cowl guard (under the wipers) and inspect in there
Its possible that some little animal stuffed them in a exposed section of frame, or under the plastic splash guards.
Its possible that some little animal stuffed them in a exposed section of frame, or under the plastic splash guards.
I have a feeling that the damn chipmunks did stash acorns in the frame or fascia.
Thanks.
11-29-2006, 05:38 PM
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time to start removing things till you find them (like bumper and splash guards and fender well linings
11-29-2006, 08:57 PM
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I don't have an acorn tree near me or anything...but I get the same thing sometimes...Its defiantely from the passenger side, but I haven't put alot of time into tracking it down cause if I have music on I can't hear it. I'm not really sure where its coming from but today especially before reading this it aggravated me...are Forster Bittner and me the only 2 who have this problem??
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11-29-2006, 10:28 PM
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lol i got this problem to, but only a sometimes, could be the fender well pices that broke off have gotten into the skirt area. only notice it when the car bouces around alot. ill have to listen carfully since theres not alot of whatever it is. havent looked for anything yet to busy with all the other crap thats wrong with my car right now.. sigh..
11-30-2006, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Forster Bittner
I have a 2002 TL-S. We have an oak tree on the property and the TL-S is sometimes parked near the tree. I have this noise like acorns rolling when we drive the car.
I've checked the cabin air intake below the windshield and it is clear. I've taken the engine cover off and blown everything out. I've removed the cabin air filter and vacuumed that out. It almost sounds like it is in the door on the passenger side, but when the door is opened/closed there is no noise. I've checked the sunroof for any acorns, but nothing.
Could the acorns be in the passenger side fascia under the door sill? Has anyone else had this problem?
I've checked the cabin air intake below the windshield and it is clear. I've taken the engine cover off and blown everything out. I've removed the cabin air filter and vacuumed that out. It almost sounds like it is in the door on the passenger side, but when the door is opened/closed there is no noise. I've checked the sunroof for any acorns, but nothing.
Could the acorns be in the passenger side fascia under the door sill? Has anyone else had this problem?
I had that EXACT same issue with the noises like "acorns" u r describing. From the passenger side, look behind the carpet (to the left of glove box) and u will see this:
006 79160-S0K-A01 MOTOR ASSY., AIR MIX 1 1999 TL 121.00 96.80
This is an air/mix control (Item #6) that controls your temperature with the climate control. I guarantee you after u replace it, there will be no more issues. Very simple to do, a 15 minute DIY.
11-30-2006, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Luke7
There is a valve under the dash that makes a clicking/ticking sound when it starts to go bad. Mine does it occationally . That might be the source of your noise. It's located to the upper left of a passenger's side left foot. Next time you hear the noise check out that electric valve. It adjusts a door on the heating / air conditioning system.
11-30-2006, 07:45 PM
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Behind your glovebox
11-30-2006, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Luke7
There is a valve under the dash that makes a clicking/ticking sound when it starts to go bad. Mine does it occationally . That might be the source of your noise. It's located to the upper left of a passenger's side left foot. Next time you hear the noise check out that electric valve. It adjusts a door on the heating / air conditioning system.
12-02-2006, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by twighunter00
Sorry, I wasn't really specific...
Where would u find a replacement for that part? Autoparts store? dealership?
Where would u find a replacement for that part? Autoparts store? dealership?
http://www.acuraoemparts.com
12-02-2006, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Luke7
If you adjust the temp. control with the car running say from 60 to 85 you'll see the switch open the door and if it starts clicking=THAT"S IT! EASY to replace.
12-03-2006, 07:35 AM
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It will make the sound at Idle. Speed of the car has nothing to do with it. Mine car does this on an intermitant basis. Heater Unit = Part #6. Go to a junk yard. You can order it online from an Acura Dealer for about $110.00. Print off the diagram above and go to a Junk yard.
12-04-2006, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by digitu
So do you just put it on cruise control at 60 mph crouch over the passenger seat and then look to see if it clicks?
driving you nuts
12-04-2006, 10:18 AM
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Yeah - I had some joker put a penny in my door years ago. It drove me nuts!
The Nissan dealership at the time didn't charge me anything to take the door panel off and remove the penny (I thought something had broken in the door).
The Nissan dealership at the time didn't charge me anything to take the door panel off and remove the penny (I thought something had broken in the door).
12-04-2006, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by fla-tls
Yeah - I had some joker put a penny in my door years ago. It drove me nuts!
The Nissan dealership at the time didn't charge me anything to take the door panel off and remove the penny (I thought something had broken in the door).
The Nissan dealership at the time didn't charge me anything to take the door panel off and remove the penny (I thought something had broken in the door).
I used to pour "BB's" in my friends doors to drive them nuts
10-16-2020, 01:14 PM
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Acura Acorn Problem
I didn't competely remove the plastic cowl guard. I hoped that I could see through the holes if there were anything there. It appears pretty clean in there. It seems that the noise happens on accleration/deceleration rather than when turning L/R which makes me believe that it is elsewhere.
I have a feeling that the damn chipmunks did stash acorns in the frame or fascia.
Thanks.
I have a feeling that the damn chipmunks did stash acorns in the frame or fascia.
Thanks.
I have the same problem you described with chipmunks and acorns. What was the resolution? Did you find the “acorns”? Where were they and how did you remove them? It’s driving me crazy!
10-16-2020, 02:38 PM
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I'd be very impressed if they responded 14 years later. My guess would be to check the splashguard, if you still have it installed, underneath the engine. That and underneath the plastic cover over the windshield wiper motors.
10-20-2020, 12:14 AM
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There is a valve under the dash that makes a clicking/ticking sound when it starts to go bad. Mine does it occationally . That might be the source of your noise. It's located to the upper left of a passenger's side left foot. Next time you hear the noise check out that electric valve. It adjusts a door on the heating / air conditioning system.
10-29-2020, 11:44 AM
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Acorn Problem Solved
The problem turned out to be about 25 acorns that a squirrel stashed in the frame through drain holes barely bigger than an acorn. They don't fall out easily on their own. I ended up inserting a hose nozzle inside one of the drain holes and then allowing the water to drain and float the acorns out one at a time. It took 3 different attempts to get them out. I may still have one left but it doesn't roll around very often,
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