B Pillar Rattle

rexracer · 06-27-2005, 7:42 AM

Does anybody know if there is a technical service bulletin for the infamous B pillar rattle? My car will be going in for service soon for an oil change soon. Every time I bring the car in for rattles, I get “Service Technician could not duplicate problem”. This is really frustrating. Car has numerous rattles. The B Pillar is very annoying since its on the driver’s side.

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TBone2004 · 06-27-2005, 8:06 AM

which one is B - the one on driver side by the seatbelt?

What is the one called by the windshield then?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rexracer

Does anybody know if there is a technical service bulletin for the infamous B pillar rattle? My car will be going in for service soon for an oil change soon. Every time I bring the car in for rattles, I get “Service Technician could not duplicate problem”. This is really frustrating. Car has numerous rattles. The B Pillar is very annoying since its on the driver’s side.

Scott in Houston · 06-27-2005, 8:13 AM

A pillars are front, B are between front and back, and C pillars are next to rear windshield.

Tuetatesu · 06-27-2005, 9:07 AM

I posted this in another thread, but see if this is it...

I went to the dealer with a complaint about a rattle coming from that area. It sounds like the pillar or along the top of the window... sometimes down by the vent.

Try this... get in the car and shut the doors and windows... then have somone outside grab your driver side mirror and wiggle it up and down.

The tech at the dealer did that to me and DANG it was loud!! AND was the exact rattle. They did something to tighten up the mirror or pad and if was fixed.

The odd thing is I would have never thought it was the mirror cause of the noise it was making and where I thought the noise was coming from. The sound really carries down the pillar and the top of the door.

Hope the helps.

Bonedoc · 06-27-2005, 9:08 PM

Hey Teutatesu,

I think I have the same issue. I have been trying to silence a rubbing sound that I thought was coming from my window seal. It has been getting worse, and it would dissapear with the window down slightly. Anyway, I also began to notice the mirror rattles when I close the door, and I when I manipulate the mirror, I hear the same sound. The car is going into the shop tomorrow (multiple issues, hopefully all will be solved). I will let everyone know if the noise is fixed with a tightening of the mirror.

peace

nick04tl · 06-27-2005, 9:40 PM

next time you bring it in for service go for a test drive with some one from the dealer to pinpoint your noise

honda_s2k · 07-01-2005, 3:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rexracer

Does anybody know if there is a technical service bulletin for the infamous B pillar rattle? My car will be going in for service soon for an oil change soon. Every time I bring the car in for rattles, I get “Service Technician could not duplicate problem”. This is really frustrating. Car has numerous rattles. The B Pillar is very annoying since its on the driver’s side.

Is it a rattle or buzzing noise?

I had mine fixed two weeks after delivery and it was the result of a loose bracket under the B pillar.

Very quiet now!

06-27-2005, 9:07 AM	#4
Tuetatesu Registered Member Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 40 Posts: 187	I posted this in another thread, but see if this is it... I went to the dealer with a complaint about a rattle coming from that area. It sounds like the pillar or along the top of the window... sometimes down by the vent. Try this... get in the car and shut the doors and windows... then have somone outside grab your driver side mirror and wiggle it up and down. The tech at the dealer did that to me and DANG it was loud!! AND was the exact rattle. They did something to tighten up the mirror or pad and if was fixed. The odd thing is I would have never thought it was the mirror cause of the noise it was making and where I thought the noise was coming from. The sound really carries down the pillar and the top of the door. Hope the helps. __________________ 2004, Acura TL, in Anthracite Quartz Interior 5 Speed w/Navi 19" Falken Torque 5 Wheels Nitro NT555 Tires 245/35ZR19 Underbody Spoiler Kit Rear Wing Spoiler Drei Window Tint by Huperoptic My 2004 TL Front View Rear View

06-27-2005, 9:08 PM	#5
Bonedoc VTEC is happiness Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shrewsbury, MA Age: 40 Posts: 74	? rearview mirror noise Hey Teutatesu, I think I have the same issue. I have been trying to silence a rubbing sound that I thought was coming from my window seal. It has been getting worse, and it would dissapear with the window down slightly. Anyway, I also began to notice the mirror rattles when I close the door, and I when I manipulate the mirror, I hear the same sound. The car is going into the shop tomorrow (multiple issues, hopefully all will be solved). I will let everyone know if the noise is fixed with a tightening of the mirror. peace

06-27-2005, 8:13 AM	#3
Scott in Houston Registered Member Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 409	A pillars are front, B are between front and back, and C pillars are next to rear windshield.

06-27-2005, 9:40 PM	#6
nick04tl Registered Member Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Feasterville,PA Age: 30 Posts: 379	next time you bring it in for service go for a test drive with some one from the dealer to pinpoint your noise