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I've had my 19 ILX Tech ASpec for two months now with just 1400 miles on the odometer and I've noticed a rattling that's getting progressively worse. I've noticed it shortly after purchase but it only started after well into my drive and it's very subtle and only triggered by going over rough or uneven surfaces. Atleast 30 minutes or more of driving will start to produce the rattle. It doesn't make a peep when driving over these same surfaces before the car is fully warmed up. I was certain it was coming from the dashboard, possibly from under the dash or behind the gauge cluster. It appears to be a metallic sound that has a small resonation to it. It does not sound like your typical plastic clip rattle. Now the reason i'm not certain it's coming from behind the dash is because i swear I can slightly feel it in the floor board but i'm not sure if i'm just imagining this. When i hear the noise it most definitely sounds like its coming from somewhere under the dash or behind the cluster. It still only starts 30 more or more into my drive but it's so bad now that when i pull into my neighborhood after a long drive I can hear it loudly and consistently down my entire road (which can be alittle bumpy and uneven).
So with that being said has anyone experienced something like this before? Do you know what might be causing it? I know the dealer is going to brush me off since they will never hear it on a test drive unless the car is warmed up and even then you really have to hit a specific type of road for it to go off repeatedly.
This type of thing might take some time to figure out. You have to remember this is not a high end car the dashboard materials are nothing special. It's mostly just plastic. I have a rattle in the silver trim on the passenger side. It's the painted plastic trim that goes horizontally above the glovebox. The dealer fixed that by taking the trim off and applying rubberized tape all over. That fixed that problem. Then the next rattle is happening in the glovebox. Took me a while to figure it out but it's the hinge "lever" you can see on the right side of the glovebox when it's open. If you wiggle it, it makes the exact same "creaking" sound that I get when driving. Apparently it goes away once it warms up. But until then, it's really annoying. I'm hyper sensitive to rattles. So I finally found the source and I stuff some paper napkins on it and forced the glovebox closed. Rattle gone! So at least I know where it's coming from. Next question is, how do I make the noise stop? Maybe I'll try to find some foam to wrap around the hinge. But for now, the paper napkins is causing the hinge to be immobilized which means no noise!
My dealer is happy to troubleshoot rattles, but you have to help them out. The tech is happy to ride with me and I can demonstrate the noise. As long as you can reliably reproduce the rattle, they can probably track it down. But it might take a few visits to figure out. As long as you're under warranty, they are happy to take the time as they simply charge the time to Acura.
I've had my 19 ILX Tech ASpec for two months now with just 1400 miles on the odometer and I've noticed a rattling that's getting progressively worse. I've noticed it shortly after purchase but it only started after well into my drive and it's very subtle and only triggered by going over rough or uneven surfaces. Atleast 30 minutes or more of driving will start to produce the rattle. It doesn't make a peep when driving over these same surfaces before the car is fully warmed up. I was certain it was coming from the dashboard, possibly from under the dash or behind the gauge cluster. It appears to be a metallic sound that has a small resonation to it. It does not sound like your typical plastic clip rattle. Now the reason i'm not certain it's coming from behind the dash is because i swear I can slightly feel it in the floor board but i'm not sure if i'm just imagining this. When i hear the noise it most definitely sounds like its coming from somewhere under the dash or behind the cluster. It still only starts 30 more or more into my drive but it's so bad now that when i pull into my neighborhood after a long drive I can hear it loudly and consistently down my entire road (which can be alittle bumpy and uneven).
So with that being said has anyone experienced something like this before? Do you know what might be causing it? I know the dealer is going to brush me off since they will never hear it on a test drive unless the car is warmed up and even then you really have to hit a specific type of road for it to go off repeatedly.
Yes, just got my 19 ilx and my dash rattles on rough roads...smooth roads no issue...what was your outcome.
My radio console started rattling around 10k miles after the first oil change. Pretty consistent rattle I believe I can fix by pulling the radio out and putting some soft rubber between the plastics(hopefully). Anyone else have the dealer fix the console rattle? When you push on the radio edges with enough pressure the rattle stops.
If you can reliably reproduce the rattle, and demonstrate where you push to make the rattling stop, bring it to the dealer and have a tech ride with you so he can see firsthand. They have some idea of what's behind the trims and what might be rubbing. My ILX had a rattle in the passenger side of the dash, somewhere in the glovebox area. It was a continuous creaking sound that that would go away when the car was fully warmed up. Took 3 trips to the dealer. Each time the would take off a piece of trim and apply felt tape. I finally helped to pinpoint the noise to the glovebox's damper lever, which is on the right side of the glovebox, and can only be seen when the glovebox is open. If you gently wiggled it, it would make the same creaking sound. They ordered a replacement part and the creaking is now totally gone. I think the real test will be when winter comes, as it used to be worse during cold weather. But this type of fix is a lot of trial and error, so just be patient, and as long as you have warranty, keep at it. They are happy to keep troubleshooting as Acura is paying for it all.
I get a really annoying rattle that took me a while to find. The cup holder grippers. Probably should have a little more preload so they don't move when not holding a cup.
I get a really annoying rattle that took me a while to find. The cup holder grippers. Probably should have a little more preload so they don't move when not holding a cup.
I've had my 19 ILX Tech ASpec for two months now with just 1400 miles on the odometer and I've noticed a rattling that's getting progressively worse. I've noticed it shortly after purchase but it only started after well into my drive and it's very subtle and only triggered by going over rough or uneven surfaces. Atleast 30 minutes or more of driving will start to produce the rattle. It doesn't make a peep when driving over these same surfaces before the car is fully warmed up. I was certain it was coming from the dashboard, possibly from under the dash or behind the gauge cluster. It appears to be a metallic sound that has a small resonation to it. It does not sound like your typical plastic clip rattle. Now the reason i'm not certain it's coming from behind the dash is because i swear I can slightly feel it in the floor board but i'm not sure if i'm just imagining this. When i hear the noise it most definitely sounds like its coming from somewhere under the dash or behind the cluster. It still only starts 30 more or more into my drive but it's so bad now that when i pull into my neighborhood after a long drive I can hear it loudly and consistently down my entire road (which can be alittle bumpy and uneven).
So with that being said has anyone experienced something like this before? Do you know what might be causing it? I know the dealer is going to brush me off since they will never hear it on a test drive unless the car is warmed up and even then you really have to hit a specific type of road for it to go off repeatedly.
Dang, my 2016 does the same thing. Sounds like a random creak, creak, squeak, rubbing sound behind the gauge cluster in the dashboard. What's more annoying is the car does it sometimes and other times not.
@TurboRon I feel like i am experiencing the same noise. I took it to the dealer today and they said that its normal with the 2019 and have seen it before.
I've had my 2019 A-Spec 7 months - I think I know what you're taking about - it's like a "fluttering" type of Rattle - and what I've found out thru experimentation is that it comes from the A/C Vent Flaps in the Ventillation System Ducts "mixing" warm and cold air - happens erratically after Warmup and more so when accelerating from a stop - I've tried different Vent Settings and what I just tried was - instead of setting for air to come out the Dash Vents, if you set it for Dash+Floor - and use the Manual Fan Speed Setting - it stops - try it and see - worked for me
Other issue - just had my Autodimming RV Mirror replaced as original Unit was defective - now after 3 hrs 2nd time to have it replaced - I do NOT see much DIMMING at all with headlights from behind in the dark. What is this thing supposed to DO?? Looks like it does some kind of electrochemical slight "purple" tint is all - not effective in my opinion - I asked them just to replace with a MANUAL Mirror and they said can'd do that because System will throw a Code if it show no Connection with Autodim Mirror???
I've had my 2019 A-Spec 7 months - I think I know what you're taking about - it's like a "fluttering" type of Rattle - and what I've found out thru experimentation is that it comes from the A/C Vent Flaps in the Ventillation System Ducts "mixing" warm and cold air - happens erratically after Warmup and more so when accelerating from a stop - I've tried different Vent Settings and what I just tried was - instead of setting for air to come out the Dash Vents, if you set it for Dash+Floor - and use the Manual Fan Speed Setting - it stops - try it and see - worked for me
Other issue - just had my Autodimming RV Mirror replaced as original Unit was defective - now after 3 hrs 2nd time to have it replaced - I do NOT see much DIMMING at all with headlights from behind in the dark. What is this thing supposed to DO?? Looks like it does some kind of electrochemical slight "purple" tint is all - not effective in my opinion - I asked them just to replace with a MANUAL Mirror and they said can'd do that because System will throw a Code if it show no Connection with Autodim Mirror???
I don’t have the a spec just premium package but my mirror so far has been fine with the autodimming to me it’s like a bluish tiny and it helps me at night.
This is my current A-Spec parked next to a Lambo Hurican Performante Spyder at a Local Club - 1 Performante price = about 11 ILX A-Specs............but...same color!!
This is my current A-Spec parked next to a Lambo Hurican Performante Spyder at a Local Club - 1 Performante price = about 11 ILX A-Specs............but...same color!!
04-02-2019, 02:26 PM
