nothing, It is perfectly quiet now after the namecards trick, we will see if it stays this way in winter too as I hope.
I was just about to say it is the A-pillar, but you figured it out. I have the same issue. But i havmt taken it to dealer yet. Figured i fix it myself. because my service dealer to likes to tack on unnecessary miles! CrooksSOLVED, for now.
Hi All,
I know there are a few other threads about this, but I didn't want to highjack anyone. I will post any and all updates here. I hope this helps some one else.
Vehicle: 2017 Civic Hatchback Sport. Brand new. 410 miles on it.
Symptom: Dash rattle. There is a dash rattle when the vehicle is first started after it has cooled down. The rattle seems more noticeable at ~1800 rpms. It seems to come from the left dash air vent.
Steps taken to Diagnose Issue:
2-19-2017
I can push down the left vent and it stops. I removed the left vent cover. It still rattles. I tried pushing down on various areas such as the duct and hump on the dash in front of the driver. It helps intermittently. I put the vent back on and the right side started to rattle and then stopped.
2-20-2017
I dropped the vehicle off at the dealership. Showed them the video and told the service advisor what I did. He didn't write none of it down.... I called back again to reminded him that it happens at ~1800 rpm's to TRY to make sure my car isn't hot rodded. It should never leave the lot... I am curious to how many miles they tack on.
2-21-2017
Dealer called. They are not able to replicate the noise. But they tacked on 40 miles, even though I told them it only does it when you first pull out when it is cold... Now, I have to go up there tomorrow morning and replicate the noise.
2-21-2017 Evening
I called Honda Corp and opened a case.
2-22-2017
I drove the car with a lead tech. It made the noise, finally... Long story short, I believe he found and fixed the issue. It was the driver's side "A" pillar. It was vibrating at the bottom against the dash. He added some of their foam tape to fix it. So far, so good. I will post any future updates, though I hope I won't have any!
had a 95 sc300, no rattles. this hatch feels like it is made from a CHUNK or block of granite, it is so locked down feeling. No rattle on my hatch, born May 27, 2017.
I have the same problem... It is driving me crazy...Our car is 4 months old...
they always say "we cant replicate" smh
In this case that could be true, at least for my case. It was not a constant or had reproducible conditions. At a suggestion from another person on this forum, I used a business card to wedge between the a pillar and the horizontal surface of the dash. That eliminated the sound over a week or so of driving. I explained the situation to the service writer, they tried to reproduce and couldn't; so they ordered a replacement and now it's been quiet ever since.
yea i hear yah. i think someone on here used a piece of foam....i think i my try that after the business card method
well, usually they are like that from the factory but actually it's not a big deal at all!
nice
