A Pillar Flapping / Crackling noise at speed
#131
I don't think it's the A pillar. I road in passenger seat for quite a while with ear and eye to windshield. I was originally suspicious of something loose inside or maybe outside trim on the pillar. Now, I'm quite certain it's actually the passenger wiper flapping in the wind. around 60 MPH, the wiper starts lifting off the glass and then slapping back down.
Maybe it's still in the pillar and this is a coincidence. But I think this is it. I could watch the wiper flapping around and here the ticking sound as it looked like the wiper was hitting the windshield.
If this is the case, it seems we need a little "spoiler" that can clip onto the wiper arm and force it down at speed.
One thing I didn't try yet is running the wipers at speed when I'm hearing the ticking sound to see if it stops when they run.
Maybe it's still in the pillar and this is a coincidence. But I think this is it. I could watch the wiper flapping around and here the ticking sound as it looked like the wiper was hitting the windshield.
If this is the case, it seems we need a little "spoiler" that can clip onto the wiper arm and force it down at speed.
One thing I didn't try yet is running the wipers at speed when I'm hearing the ticking sound to see if it stops when they run.
#132
Interesting MarkZ. I tried everything to locate where the cover was rubbing. Based on the location of your rivet it might be the overlap area where that flange on the cover meets the A pillar. My problem seems to have been resolved by the replacement parts (I posted earlier in this thread) but if I notice a recurrence of the noise I'm going to focus on this area...
Do you think a wedge of the felt tape between the parts in the area of the rivet might work as well?
Do you think a wedge of the felt tape between the parts in the area of the rivet might work as well?
#133
That lower part you are missing- I noticed it's just kind of snapped on. I gave mine a little tug and it pulled apart. It's not a good design...
#134
Interesting MarkZ. I tried everything to locate where the cover was rubbing. Based on the location of your rivet it might be the overlap area where that flange on the cover meets the A pillar. My problem seems to have been resolved by the replacement parts (I posted earlier in this thread) but if I notice a recurrence of the noise I'm going to focus on this area...
Do you think a wedge of the felt tape between the parts in the area of the rivet might work as well?
Do you think a wedge of the felt tape between the parts in the area of the rivet might work as well?
#135
Concern about rivet solution
I have two concerns with this option. First, when you said you’d drill a hole for the rivet, we’re you drilling through plastic only? Or steel as well? If steel, now you’ve exposed raw unfinished steel to the elements and I’d expect it will rust quickly. Second, how will you remove that shroud when you need a new windshield. I’ve only had mine about three months and I’ve already had a rock crack my windshield. New one is on a two-week back order.
#136
I have two concerns with this option. First, when you said you’d drill a hole for the rivet, we’re you drilling through plastic only? Or steel as well? If steel, now you’ve exposed raw unfinished steel to the elements and I’d expect it will rust quickly. Second, how will you remove that shroud when you need a new windshield. I’ve only had mine about three months and I’ve already had a rock crack my windshield. New one is on a two-week back order.
If it ever has to be removed it can be drilled out in about 5 seconds. Bigger diameter drill bit on surface of rivet and be re-riveted easily. It was nice going on a 3000+ mile trip and not worrying about whether or not we have enough duct tape to keep the thing from flying off, which is what we were doing to keep it on.
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GrouseK9 (08-07-2021)
#137
I have a 2021 Defender and have been experiencing this issue since day one. I took it into the dealer and explained the issue to them, but they did not do enough to try and understand/fix the issue. I took it upon myself to fix it. I removed the passenger A-pillar windshield molding and took the car for a drive going 75-80mph which is always when you hear the noise. The noise is completely gone. Obviously the issue has to do with the passenger windshield molding rubbing against the body of the car when it is installed. I'm going to order some felt tape or anti-squeak tape to provide a cushion for when this molding is installed so I never have to hear this noise again. If any of you have an idea of what tape/felt is best to use please let me know. Hope this helps others out there. FYI. It's very easy to remove the molding yourself. I wouldn't waste time and try to have the dealer fix this.
#140
Yes, I have been dealing with it too. Have a 2021. Passenger A-Pillar making that noise. I removed the A-pillar molding from the car and took it for a drive. Noise gone. Obviously this plastic molding needs to be re-done because it doesn’t sit properly and causes this noise we are all hearing.