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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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when i get up 2 like 35-40 the windshield starts makn a rattelin noise. just bought tha h2 about2 wks ago. didnt know if this is normal or if im just havn problems. ben doin it since i bought it.wen i get up 2 55-60 its really annoying. hav 2 turn tha radio up real loud so i dnt hav 2 hear it.
 
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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It could be the windshield side mouldings. I think I,ve read something about it here on the forum. Do you have a sunroof? It could be the deflector.
 
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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air box covers also do it, so if you get the windshield moldings fixed and it still does it you will know where to look next
 
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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I had the same problem.Pulled the moldings off and cleaned them, then put rtv silicone where the stripping was. Now the rattling is gone.
 
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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well 3 of ya say moldings. prob wnt get tha chance 4 anothr week 2 fool wit it, but i guess i no where 2 start. il let ya no if it works. thnks.
 
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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i take it it is not brand new,otherwise the dealer should be fixing it
 
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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I just fixed this issue prior to a 2,600 mile cross-country relocation in which I had to drive my H2 with spouse and 2 dobermans. It is an easy fix! The problem is the "clips" that hold the plastic parts to the metal. On each side you have the square "air box" pieces that each have 4 clips and a screw that you must remove and then simply pull up hard and they pop off, next you need to take of the wipers, you will see a spring-loaded lever near the base of the wiper that holds the wiper arm to the wiper motor. Pull this lever and, at the same time pull the wiper arm away from the truck and it slides right off (be carefull not to lose the small keyway that is inside and matches the groove in the wiper motor shaft). The plastic fascia that covers the wiper motor is the rattling cuplrit. Use a flat srewdriver to pry it up and off the truck, use even pressure to avoid breaking it (it is pretty tough to break though). Either buy new clips from an auto supply store or "steal" clips from the air box covers that are in better shape (this is what I did, then I simply bent the bad clips out a bit so they would get a better purchase), reassemble in reverse being careful to line up the holes and clips prior to pressing into place. I have not had a rattle since and I have about 5k miles on it since the fix. If you need help, e-mail me.
 
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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ORIGINAL: hilljob26

i take it it is not brand new,otherwise the dealer should be fixing it
its an 03. its not like tha dealer knows how 2 fix nethng neways. i always end up makn a 2nd or 3rd trip b4 tha isssue ever gets fixd no matr tha problem. pain n tha ***. easier 2 fool wit **** urslef, no matr wut tha prob is.
 
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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ORIGINAL: danaw

I just fixed this issue prior to a 2,600 mile cross-country relocation in which I had to drive my H2 with spouse and 2 dobermans. It is an easy fix! The problem is the "clips" that hold the plastic parts to the metal. On each side you have the square "air box" pieces that each have 4 clips and a screw that you must remove and then simply pull up hard and they pop off, next you need to take of the wipers, you will see a spring-loaded lever near the base of the wiper that holds the wiper arm to the wiper motor. Pull this lever and, at the same time pull the wiper arm away from the truck and it slides right off (be carefull not to lose the small keyway that is inside and matches the groove in the wiper motor shaft). The plastic fascia that covers the wiper motor is the rattling cuplrit. Use a flat srewdriver to pry it up and off the truck, use even pressure to avoid breaking it (it is pretty tough to break though). Either buy new clips from an auto supply store or "steal" clips from the air box covers that are in better shape (this is what I did, then I simply bent the bad clips out a bit so they would get a better purchase), reassemble in reverse being careful to line up the holes and clips prior to pressing into place. I have not had a rattle since and I have about 5k miles on it since the fix. If you need help, e-mail me.

Very good...............thank you
 
Old Oct 13, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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i went 2 auto zone n got some double sided molding tape, put it behind tha pillars, and problem is fixed. (4 now atleast)thnx guys 4 tha advice. very good.
 
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