Body - Wind Noise From The Windshield Area: Overview
05-069December 7, 2005
Applies To:
2006 Ridgeline - From VIN 2HJYK1...6H500001 thru 2HJYK1...6H528290
Wind Noise From the Windshield
SYMPTOM
At highway speeds, a louder-than-normal wind noise comes from the upper half of the windshield.
PROBABLE CAUSE
A gap between the windshield upper molding and the roof.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Diagnose the wind noise with a test-drive. If needed, apply EPT foam under the windshield upper molding. If the noise is still present, replace the windshield.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part: P/N 73150-SJC-A02ZA
H/C 8007643
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 05604
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
PARTS INFORMATION
REQUIRED MATERIALS
NOTE:
If you are doing REPAIR PROCEDURE B, use only one manufacturer's line of urethane primer and sealant products (PPG only, 3M only, etc.).
EPT Sealer 5T
P/N 06991-SA5-000, H/C 2086650 (One roll repairs 10 vehicles.)
TOOL INFORMATION
6-inch Steel Ruler
Snap-on P/N RULER600 or equivalent
Glass Stand
3M P/N 02519 or equivalent
DIAGNOSIS
1. Test-drive the vehicle under the same conditions as when the wind noise was heard. Verify that the noise comes from the upper corners of the windshield and not from other sources (roof rack, hood wind deflector, rear trim on the roof, etc.).
^ If the noise comes from the upper corners of the windshield, go to step 2.
^ If the noise comes from another source, diagnose and correct that problem, then return the vehicle to the customer.
2. Check the tension on both sides of the windshield molding, where the roof and the A-pillar intersect, by sliding a business card between the molding and the sheet metal.
^ If the lip of the molding is pressed against the sheet metal with no gap, go to step 3.
^ If the lip of the molding does not press against the sheet metal, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.
3. Hold a plastic card (credit card or similar) flat against the roof, about an inch in from the roof molding, and measure the roof-to-molding height difference on both sides of the windshield.
^ If the molding is more than 2 mm below the credit card, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.
^ If the molding is less than 2 mm below the plastic card, the noise is not coming from the windshield or its molding. Troubleshoot the vehicle to find the source of the noise.
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