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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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GE8 Post your Problem Rattles and shakes !

I was telling everyone how rock solid the fit is. How it does not shake or rattle when going over bumps. My civic Si had terrible rattles. It seems the second after I say that. My Glove box starts rattling like crazy. The only option I have found is to leave it open when I am driving so the rattling stops. I am curious to how people have fixed this, or any other problems relating to something similar.
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Haven't had any problems yet. You probably need to be more specific to get real help.

As a guess I would check alignment and also check the screw for the hinge mechanism for tightness... or latch for tightness and alignment.

If you find something let us know more details and I'm sure someone can help. (I and other here are good sources of out side the box tinkering) and is it the upper or lower glove box?
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Buzz from RH dash on acceleration. Dealer will have to fix that one, eventually. Otherwise, rattle-free, extremely solid, very quiet at cruise at all speeds.
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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Mine is rattle free, knock on wood, even after my JDM hazard button install.
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Lower glove box. Rattles like crazy. Also leaving it open at times.
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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No problems so far.
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Glad to know I am not the only one leaving the glove box open while driving hah
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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clutch pedal squeaks/squeals on the upstroke on lower gears (1st and 2nd).
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Only one coming from the back when I go over bumps. Not real bad and doesn't happen all of the time.
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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None here yet, great thread!
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mega56
clutch pedal squeaks/squeals on the upstroke on lower gears (1st and 2nd).
Is it the clutch pedal or the mechanism of the clutch/transmission?

I ask because there is no way that the actual pedal can know if you're in a low gear or a high one.
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Virtual
Is it the clutch pedal or the mechanism of the clutch/transmission?

I ask because there is no way that the actual pedal can know if you're in a low gear or a high one.
probably the mechanism. If i just press and release the clutch without it being in gear, its fine. 1st gear is the loudest and most noticeable.
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cranky18
Only one coming from the back when I go over bumps. Not real bad and doesn't happen all of the time.

I had a similar problem going over bumps and I thought it was the cargo cover lifting up but it wasn't. Then I thought it was something in the spare tire compartment, nope.

finally i found out the last backseat passenger the seat belt clip up high and it was banging the frame. Drop that to the bottom of the seat and no more sounds.
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Take the cover off the back hatch and wrap the wires I had the same problem
Originally Posted by cranky18
Only one coming from the back when I go over bumps. Not real bad and doesn't happen all of the time.
 
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cranky18
Only one coming from the back when I go over bumps. Not real bad and doesn't happen all of the time.
Another possibility for this could be the license plate and/or frame rattling. I messed with mine one day, then it started rattling/buzzing. I haven't fixed it yet. the weather has been terrible! It rattles on hard bumps, and buzzes under engine load when I'm not gassing it enough while engaging the clutch. Otherwise, no rattles!

I hope you solve it!
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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no rattles here either. and i'm even lowered. knock on wood.
 
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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I've had quite a few minor ones and fixed most of them. I'm really attentive in hearing them unfortunately since my last few Hondas had really annoying rattles.

Most of the rattles were coming from the middle and right dash. The remaining rattle has something to do with a cable behind the right vent hitting the vent's tubing.
 
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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only the sides rattle cuz i guess my bass/volume is too loud lol other than that i don't have any rattles
 
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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lower glove box rattles on mine too. not crazy loud and only happens on rough roads but since my Fit is only a month old it does make me a little worried re: long term.
 
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by mega56
probably the mechanism. If i just press and release the clutch without it being in gear, its fine. 1st gear is the loudest and most noticeable.
I've had the exact same problem with the last two Hondas I've owned (a 99 Civic SI and an 06 AccordV6 6spd).
 

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