Civic EX Sedan L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
Trim Panel: Customer Interest
Front Door Panel - Rattle/Wind Noise
01-048
November 20, 2001
Applies To: 2001 Civic 4-door - ALL
Rattle or Wind Noise From a Front Door Panel
(Supersedes 01-048, Rattle From a Front Door Panel, dated May 8, 2001)
Updated information is shown by asterisks and a black bar.
SYMPTOM
* A rattling or wind noise, or both, from one or both front doors while driving on rough roads or at highway speeds. *
PROBABLE CAUSES
Rattle - Friction between the ribs on the door panel and the door skin.
* Wind noise - A gap at the top rear edge of the door panel. *
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Apply wool felt to the ribs on the door panel and EPT Foam 10 T to the top rear edge of the affected door(s).
PARTS INFORMATION
Wool Felt: P/N 06993-5A5-000, H/C 2086676
* EPT Foam 10T: P/N 06992-SA5-000, H/C 2086668 *
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part:
P/N 83533-S5A-AO1ZD
H/C 6461784
Defect Code:
042
Contention Code:
B07
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.
DIAGNOSIS
* Test-drive the vehicle on a rough road and at highway speeds. If you hear a rattling or buzzing sound, apply pressure to the door panel just below the
front edge of the armrest. If you hear wind noise, apply pressure to the rear of the door panel. *