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Why Does The T-Top Squeak?
Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #95-015,Creaking From the Removable Roof [AVE - 99/4/19] There is a service bulletin published by Acura that describes an upgrade to the T latch assembly. The 95s were the first year models with a T. The 96 latch design is improved to eliminate/reduce the rattle, and the new latch fits the 95s. I know of two 95 NSXers that had their upgrade goodwilled by Acura, with satisfactory results.
An alternative is to use a silicone lube that Honda sells. Apply this liberally to the weather-strip seals as well as the metal and plastic components of the latch assembly. About every two months I have to re-apply the lube. No rattles at all.
[FG, [email protected]] Several T-Top owners have reported problems with the rubber seals around the edge of the removable roof panel squeaking. One solution is to apply a silicone lubricant to the seals. Unfortunately this doesn't completely fix everyone's squeaks and it must be periodically re-applied. Some helpful dealers have replaced the entire sub-assembly holding the gasket as well as the clamping mechanism (all under warranty), which is reported to have put an end to all squeaks except over very rough roads.
[A/H] The biggest contributor of roof noise is dust on the weather strip. Even if you don't remove the roof it may start to creak. The first thing is to clean off the weather strips with a soft cloth and glass cleaner. This will get rid of the creak 80% of the time. If there is still noise then we use a silicon paste on the weatherstrips and the "hook stop" (the chrome thing on the roof that hooks into the slot on the top of the "A" pillar.) This should fix the problem.
[BZA] I was up Scottsdale Acura the other day and inquired about how long the TSB procedure to fix squeaky targa tops would take. I was considering just driving up there and waiting while they worked on my car if the procedure was short since we have time off for Thanksgiving. The NSX tech that works on my car came out and he said,"It takes about an hour but doesn't really work." It involves replacing the targa top mounts at the top of the windshield frame, which involves pulling down the liner, etc.
He said he has his own procedure which works better, takes a few minutes, and lasts longer. He told me to get a silicone product by Dow Corning and put it in the holes that the targa top rods slide into at the top of the windshield. He also said to extend the rods and wipe it on them. I asked him if I could get this stuff at Pep Boys. He said no and took me into the service bay and gave me half a tube of this stuff to take with me.
So, for you DIY'rs, it's Dow Corning 111 Valve Lubricant and Sealant. Per the label, it contains silicone, provides moisture barrier, and is a non-curing sealant. He also said it won't melt on those 115 degree days.
Coming home from the Walk/Run last Sunday in Edison NJ, my roof was making such a loud squeak that I was in pain all the way home. I checked the "Wiki" and ordered the "stuff" on-line from a vendor I found by "Googling" Dow Corning 111 Valve Lubricant & Sealant ( www.drillspot.com ) I had checked with my local Acura dealer and they were out of stock on this, but would charge me $34, at Drillspot it was $12.18 + 5.13 for shipping. I followed the directions last night when I got home from work and what an immediate difference. NO NOISE. So, for those of you that have been thinking I can't stand this noise anymore, this is one DIY that anyone can do!!!
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Why Does The T-Top Squeak?
Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #95-015,Creaking From the Removable Roof [AVE - 99/4/19] There is a service bulletin published by Acura that describes an upgrade to the T latch assembly. The 95s were the first year models with a T. The 96 latch design is improved to eliminate/reduce the rattle, and the new latch fits the 95s. I know of two 95 NSXers that had their upgrade goodwilled by Acura, with satisfactory results.
An alternative is to use a silicone lube that Honda sells. Apply this liberally to the weather-strip seals as well as the metal and plastic components of the latch assembly. About every two months I have to re-apply the lube. No rattles at all.
[FG, [email protected]] Several T-Top owners have reported problems with the rubber seals around the edge of the removable roof panel squeaking. One solution is to apply a silicone lubricant to the seals. Unfortunately this doesn't completely fix everyone's squeaks and it must be periodically re-applied. Some helpful dealers have replaced the entire sub-assembly holding the gasket as well as the clamping mechanism (all under warranty), which is reported to have put an end to all squeaks except over very rough roads.
[A/H] The biggest contributor of roof noise is dust on the weather strip. Even if you don't remove the roof it may start to creak. The first thing is to clean off the weather strips with a soft cloth and glass cleaner. This will get rid of the creak 80% of the time. If there is still noise then we use a silicon paste on the weatherstrips and the "hook stop" (the chrome thing on the roof that hooks into the slot on the top of the "A" pillar.) This should fix the problem.
[BZA] I was up Scottsdale Acura the other day and inquired about how long the TSB procedure to fix squeaky targa tops would take. I was considering just driving up there and waiting while they worked on my car if the procedure was short since we have time off for Thanksgiving. The NSX tech that works on my car came out and he said,"It takes about an hour but doesn't really work." It involves replacing the targa top mounts at the top of the windshield frame, which involves pulling down the liner, etc.
He said he has his own procedure which works better, takes a few minutes, and lasts longer. He told me to get a silicone product by Dow Corning and put it in the holes that the targa top rods slide into at the top of the windshield. He also said to extend the rods and wipe it on them. I asked him if I could get this stuff at Pep Boys. He said no and took me into the service bay and gave me half a tube of this stuff to take with me.
So, for you DIY'rs, it's Dow Corning 111 Valve Lubricant and Sealant. Per the label, it contains silicone, provides moisture barrier, and is a non-curing sealant. He also said it won't melt on those 115 degree days.
Coming home from the Walk/Run last Sunday in Edison NJ, my roof was making such a loud squeak that I was in pain all the way home. I checked the "Wiki" and ordered the "stuff" on-line from a vendor I found by "Googling" Dow Corning 111 Valve Lubricant & Sealant ( www.drillspot.com ) I had checked with my local Acura dealer and they were out of stock on this, but would charge me $34, at Drillspot it was $12.18 + 5.13 for shipping. I followed the directions last night when I got home from work and what an immediate difference. NO NOISE. So, for those of you that have been thinking I can't stand this noise anymore, this is one DIY that anyone can do!!!
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