Body - Wind Whistle at the Top of the Windshield
Bulletin No.95-056
Issue Date
SEP 8, 1997
Model
1995-97 [NEW]
CIVIC
Applicable To
ALL
File Under
BODY
Wind Whistle at the Top of the Windshield
(Supersedes 95-056, dated December 18, 1995)
SYMPTOM
A whistling or howling noise coming from the top, middle of the windshield at highway speeds.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Vibration of the upper windshield molding.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation number: 824003
Flat rate time: 0.5 hour
Failed part: P/N 731 50-S04-003
H/C 4779385
Defect code: 056
Contention code: B07
Template ID: 97-001A
Skill level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
3M Black Super Silicone Sealant:
(3M P/N 051135-08662)
3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner:
(3M P/N 051135-08984)
DIAGNOSIS
Drive the car at highway speeds to verity the noise. If you hear the noise, and its frequency or volume changes when you push on the top of the windshield in front of the rear view mirror, continue with the CORRECTIVE ACTION.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Apply sealant under the entire length of the upper windshield molding.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Protect the roof by applying 2-inch-wide masking tape along the edge of the upper windshield molding, between the left and right roof moldings.
2. Pull the rear edge of the upper windshield molding away from the roof (use a cotter pin puller or similar tool), and apply a liberal amount of 3M Black Super Silicone Sealant underneath it. Apply sealant along the entire length of the upper windshield molding.
3. Push on the molding to smooth it out and to form a good seal.
4. Remove the masking tape, then clean up any excess sealant with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner.
5. To give the sealant time to cure, tell the customer not to wash the windshield for 24 hours.