Body - Wind Whistle from Top of Windshield

12-032

April 10, 2013

*Applies To:
2012-13 Insight - ALL*

Wind Whistling or Howling Noise From the Top of the Windshield
(Supersedes 12-032, dated May 22, 2012, to revise the information marked by asterisks)

*REVISION

Under Applies To, 2013 models were added.*

SYMPTOM

A whistling or howling noise is coming from the top middle of the windshield at highway speeds. The molding may also be deformed or loose.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The upper windshield molding vibrates at speed.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Apply sealant under the entire length of the upper windshield molding.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

3M Black Super Silicone Sealant:
3M P/N 051135-08662

NOTE:
You can use either of the 3M General Purpose
Adhesive Cleaners listed below.

3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner:
3M P/N 051135-08984 (Limited availability)
or
3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner Aerosol:
3M P/N 08987

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 824003

Flat Rate Time: 0.5 hour

Failed Part: P/N 73150-TM8-A11

Defect Code: 06201

Symptom Code: 04201

Skill Level: Repair Technician

DIAGNOSIS

Drive the vehicle at highway speeds to verify 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 rearview mirror, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE. Otherwise, continue troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Protect the roof by applying 2-inch-wide masking tape along the edge of the upper windshield molding, and around the corners.





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 masked-off area.

3. Push on the molding to smooth it out and to form a good seal.

4. After 5 minutes, remove the masking tape. Clean up any excess sealant with either 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner.





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