Body - Wind Noise From the Top of the WIndshield
97-070October 27, 1997
Applies To: 1998 Accord - L4 thru VIN 1HGCG5...WA023669
V6 thru VIN 1HGCG1 ...WA005598
Wind Noise From the Top of the Windshield
SYMPTOM
A wind noise from the upper windshield area while driving at highway speeds in warm weather.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Air flowing under the upper windshield molding causes the molding to vibrate and produce wind noise.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Carefully pull back the molding along the top of the windshield, and look for EPT sealer underneath it.
- If you see EPT, the repair has already been performed. Proceed with normal troubleshooting to locate and correct the wind noise.
- If you do not see EPT, it needs to be installed between the molding and the body. Go to the REPAIR PROCEDURE.
NOTE: Make sure to check all vehicles in the affected VIN range, including dealer stock.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
EPT Sealer 5T:
P/N 06991-SA5-000, H/C 2086650
Glass cleaner
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation number: 831002
Flat rate time: 0.3 hour
Failed part: P/N 73150-S84-A01
H/C 5443387
Defect code: 056
Contention code: B07
Template ID: 97-070A
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.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Cut a 10 mm x 700 mm piece of EPT sealer 5T.
2. Remove the tape to expose the adhesive back.
3. Saturate the EPT sealer with glass cleaner to lubricate it.
4. Spray glass cleaner on the upper center of the windshield molding. Pull the molding away from the body, and spray cleaner between the seal and the body.
5. Install the EPT sealer between the body and the center area of the windshield molding. Make sure you insert the EPT sealer deep enough to allow the seal to lie flat when released.
6. Test drive the vehicle to make sure that the wind noise is no longer present.