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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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Windshield Rattle

Does anyone else have an issue with their windshield rattling where it meets the roof on the drivers side?

I've had this rattle for atleast a year thinking it was from my valentine radar install, but I went back over my install and its not rattling against anything. When I put everything back together I went for a drive to see if it went away but it had no effect.

I pushed up against the windshield right at head level and it went away. Does anyone know of a solution for this? I know everyone thinks the evo is a rattling machine but this is the only noise my car makes and really want to get it taken care of before I lose my mind
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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the white clips under the outside window molding rub against the window when the body flexes...wedge something under them problem solved.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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I have used a small rubber squeege. Cut a small part off and fold it to fit. Puts just enough pressure between the widshield and the frame and the rubber grips the both of them.. Problem solved. For me anyways,.

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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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interesting. I might try this. I hear the windshield rattle as well from time to time. Mainly only when I have the AC on.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Make sure the strut tower brace is tight. This will send sounds through the firewall making it sound like a dash rattle.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I think minnesota mr might have the perfect solution since all it needs is pressure pushing it out.
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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has it been wrecked
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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