A Pillar Flapping / Crackling noise at speed
#41
My 2020 Defender has been to the dealer 3 times to get the tapping/crackling noise from the A pillar fixed without much success. The noise level is better than what it was, but it is still there and very annoying. 900 miles on the odometer, out of which 450 were driven to have this issue fixed.
I am curious to hear from those who were able to get this fixed, and what their dealer did different than what is in the service bulletin addressing this issue.
Thankfully, the Meridian system is awesome and can mask that noise with the turn of the volume ****!
I am curious to hear from those who were able to get this fixed, and what their dealer did different than what is in the service bulletin addressing this issue.
Thankfully, the Meridian system is awesome and can mask that noise with the turn of the volume ****!
#42
They did seem familiar with the fix so JLR has gotten the word out or dealers are gaining experience fixing new stock coming in...
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#47
Lost trim pieces
Quick update - no fix from my dealer yet. Apparently all parts are backordered - 1st date was August now saying mid September. Pretty annoying.
I filed a report with the NHTSA as I thought this was dangerous and I am frustrated with not getting anyone's attention at LR locally or abroad. I got a call from a representative of the NHTSA about the pieces flying off when driving. They asked if I knew of any other instances; I told them I am not aware that most issues are the popping sounds coming from the pillars. If there are others with the pieces coming off please ping me.
Thx.
I filed a report with the NHTSA as I thought this was dangerous and I am frustrated with not getting anyone's attention at LR locally or abroad. I got a call from a representative of the NHTSA about the pieces flying off when driving. They asked if I knew of any other instances; I told them I am not aware that most issues are the popping sounds coming from the pillars. If there are others with the pieces coming off please ping me.
Thx.
also had a suspension fault and been waiting 5 weeks for part, part came in and didn’t fix issue, ready to be bought out of car...
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I had my Defender serviced in November to repair the A--Pillar noise, but it did not fix the noise. Then yesterday my A-Pillar blew right off while driving. I was driving on the NJ Turnpike at highway speeds and there were extremely heavy cross winds and I could hear it rattling more than usual against the pressure of the cross winds, and then off she went. Luckily it did not hit any of the vehicles behind me (it landed on the turnpike and then bounced onto the shoulder). I notified the dealer and he is ordering the parts. Appointment is for Jan 11. No more rattle now that is is gone....haha. But it is embarrassing; shouldn't have happened after the alleged repair.
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2020 Defender 110 First Edition Indus Silver (Current)
2020 Discovery HSE Luxury Si6 Fuji White (Current)
2015 RRS Autobiography Fuji White (Former)
2011 RRS Supercharged Fuji White (Former)
2008 LR2 Fuji White (Former)
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2020 Defender 110 First Edition Indus Silver (Current)
2020 Discovery HSE Luxury Si6 Fuji White (Current)
2015 RRS Autobiography Fuji White (Former)
2011 RRS Supercharged Fuji White (Former)
2008 LR2 Fuji White (Former)