lyricalyjy
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Leased (mid September 2016) my 2016 civic ex-t (no honda sensing)
Over the course of ownership, I have been experiencing multiple small but annoying issues.
Im sure you guys are having similar to same problems.
1. Start up engine grinding noise.
- Reproducing the noise is very difficult sometimes because it does not happen all the time.
- Typically happens when starting up the car after letting it sit for 2 - 3 hours (So technically not a "cold start". *Correct me if Im wrong.
2. Rattling or "buzzing" noise in the dash area.
- Noise seems to be caused by the vibration when the car is revving between 1500 - 2000 rpm. The
noise goes away when I lift my foot off the acceleration pedal.
- I can also hear it going over rough pavement at low speed.
This is a dropbox link which has all the videos I have been documenting for about a month. *Will keep updating them whenever I can.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6ipx3xcxluwhxzw/AACKxm74Exn29NAES6zyreeHa?dl=0
Dealer experience
My first dealer visit was on September 30 2016 to address the issues.
I showed them the videos I have been collecting and addressed civicx.com and youtube videos that have the same exact issue. Unfortunately I was not able to drop off my car the whole day so they were not able to duplicate the issue.
- my fault for not scheduling my time properly
Dealer summary
My second dealer visit was on October 21 2016,
- Provided all of the documented videos (videos from dropbox)
- Technician did not bother to even watch the video for diagnosis. Service called me that they were not able to duplicate the start up noise. I asked them if they watched the video and they said they didnt have to (in a polite way).
- Regarding the interior rattle, I clearly stated (and on video) that the noise is coming from the dash and they were checking the center console (wtf?). They said they verified a small noise from the center console and suggested me to replace the entire center console assembly on my next visit (assuming at no cost).
- But they took care of the VSA recall.
The service advisor suggested me to leave me car over night for further diagnosis but I declined because I need my car.
I'm a bit frustrated because I took the time to document each incidents over the month to make their job easier. But didn't even bother to watch them. I understand that they are busy but this is my second visit for the same issue.
Dealer Summary
I hope this may be at least somewhat informative for you guys.
Will keep updating if you guys want.
Over the course of ownership, I have been experiencing multiple small but annoying issues.
Im sure you guys are having similar to same problems.
1. Start up engine grinding noise.
- Reproducing the noise is very difficult sometimes because it does not happen all the time.
- Typically happens when starting up the car after letting it sit for 2 - 3 hours (So technically not a "cold start". *Correct me if Im wrong.
2. Rattling or "buzzing" noise in the dash area.
- Noise seems to be caused by the vibration when the car is revving between 1500 - 2000 rpm. The
noise goes away when I lift my foot off the acceleration pedal.
- I can also hear it going over rough pavement at low speed.
This is a dropbox link which has all the videos I have been documenting for about a month. *Will keep updating them whenever I can.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6ipx3xcxluwhxzw/AACKxm74Exn29NAES6zyreeHa?dl=0
Dealer experience
My first dealer visit was on September 30 2016 to address the issues.
I showed them the videos I have been collecting and addressed civicx.com and youtube videos that have the same exact issue. Unfortunately I was not able to drop off my car the whole day so they were not able to duplicate the issue.
- my fault for not scheduling my time properly
Dealer summary
My second dealer visit was on October 21 2016,
- Provided all of the documented videos (videos from dropbox)
- Technician did not bother to even watch the video for diagnosis. Service called me that they were not able to duplicate the start up noise. I asked them if they watched the video and they said they didnt have to (in a polite way).
- Regarding the interior rattle, I clearly stated (and on video) that the noise is coming from the dash and they were checking the center console (wtf?). They said they verified a small noise from the center console and suggested me to replace the entire center console assembly on my next visit (assuming at no cost).
- But they took care of the VSA recall.
The service advisor suggested me to leave me car over night for further diagnosis but I declined because I need my car.
I'm a bit frustrated because I took the time to document each incidents over the month to make their job easier. But didn't even bother to watch them. I understand that they are busy but this is my second visit for the same issue.
Dealer Summary
I hope this may be at least somewhat informative for you guys.
Will keep updating if you guys want.
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