Body - Convertible Top Rattles/Windnoise

01-037

July 5, 2005

Applies To:
2000-02 S2000 - ALL

Wind Noise or Rattle at the Convertible Top

(Supersedes 01-037, dated May 15, 2001, to update information indicated with black bars.)

SYMPTOM

Wind noise or rattling between the convertible top and the frame.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The convertible top is not held tightly against the windshield frame because the convertible top strikers are worn.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the convertible top strikers with hardtop strikers.





PARTS INFORMATION





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

DIAGNOSIS

1. Test-drive the vehicle, and listen for a wind noise or rattle from the convertible top, near the windshield frame.

^ If you hear the noise, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

^ If you don't hear the noise, go to step 2.

2. Stop the vehicle. Unlatch the convertible top, and look for wear (scratches, gouges, or similar damage) at the pin and hook contact points of each striker.

^ If either striker is worn, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

^ If the strikers are not worn, look for other causes of the wind noise or rattle.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Remove the trim from the windshield frame.





2. Replace the convertible top strikers with hardtop strikers. Torque the hardtop striker screws to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).

3. Install the windshield frame trim in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the weatherstrip fits correctly over the header trim and both A-pillar trim pieces.

4. Test-drive the vehicle to make sure the wind noise or rattle is gone.





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