Body - Sunroof Noise

Bulletin No.
93-023

Issue Date:
Dec. 18, 1995

Model
1993-95
CIVIC
DEL SOL

Applicable To
ALL

File Under
BODY

Noise From del Sol Roof
(Supersedes 93-023, dated October 31, 1994)

SYMPTOM

A rattle, creak, or chattering noise from the root while driving.

DIAGNOSIS

1. With an assistant, test drive the car, and listen for the noise with both doors open slightly. If the noise is gone, refer to Bulletin 93-025 (Civic del Sol Door Rattle). If not, go to step 2.

2. Remove the root and continue the test drive. If the noise is gone, find the car's VIN group below, and make the repairs listed for it. If you still hear the noise with the roof off, go to step 3.

[NEW] 3. If you still hear the noise with the roof off, and it sounds like metal-to-metal contact in one of the B-pillars, follow the REPAIR steps for Group [ ][ ][ ][ ][E].

VEHICLES AFFECTED








NOTE:
If the car has been previously repaired, the rear bushings will be teflon instead of plastic.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.





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.

Failed part: P/N 85260-SR2-O10ZA, H/C 4020392

Defect code: 043

Contention code: B07





CORRECTIVE ACTION

Follow the steps in the REPAIR PROCEDURE that apply to the car you're working on.























REPAIR PROCEDURE