RTL-E Windshield cracked
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I agree, but my 2006 pilot is thicker and when a rock hits it on the highway, it just make a small dent. but the new pilot is the same thickness as the ridgeline
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I went through about 7 windshields in 9 years across various Gen 1s. On the Gen 2 I got my first chip within a few hours while driving home. It was at the summit of the Coquilhalla in December so a fairly ugly stretch of road.
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Got the second chip a month later; both are patched but I'm sure come next winter there will be more. The highway maintenance crews are contracted to spread a certain amount of sand on the roads but since they go by weight a lot of gravel goes out. They're not supposed to dump big rocks but it's easier for them if they don't screen it that finely. The local insurance now covers all rock chip repairs free and depending on your insurance plan windshield replacements will be free too. All the folks I know with the big Rams all have cracks too so it's not a Honda thing.
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Got the second chip a month later; both are patched but I'm sure come next winter there will be more. The highway maintenance crews are contracted to spread a certain amount of sand on the roads but since they go by weight a lot of gravel goes out. They're not supposed to dump big rocks but it's easier for them if they don't screen it that finely. The local insurance now covers all rock chip repairs free and depending on your insurance plan windshield replacements will be free too. All the folks I know with the big Rams all have cracks too so it's not a Honda thing.
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my body guy put a Honda glass in, all is perfect.
All sensing systems work just as they did before, no calibration needed.
Chances are near 100% that the side trim retainer clips will break upon trim removal. There are 3 on each side, have them on hand if you are planning a glass swap.
All sensing systems work just as they did before, no calibration needed.
Chances are near 100% that the side trim retainer clips will break upon trim removal. There are 3 on each side, have them on hand if you are planning a glass swap.
I am fairly certain that the acoustic windshields are slightly thicker than the non-acoustic windshields.
I am not sure that the frequency of windshield events has to do with the windshield composition versus the aerodynamic design of the front end and hood of the Gen 2 RL. It may be a combination of the two. I now have a very micro ding in my new windshield. It is so small I thought it was a small area of debri or dirt. I may self fill this one withe the repair kits from the auto store.
I added an AVL (or is it AVS??) hood wind deflector so now I have a force field protecting my windshield :wink:
Paul.
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I just re-read this entire thread; does anyone happen to have the part number for the clips? I think that adding it to this thread will be useful.
Thank you!
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91570-TG7-A01 clip, fr. Windshield side garnish
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91570-TG7-A01 clip, fr. Windshield side garnish
Awesome, thank you!
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I did get the policy change, and BAMM, another stone.
Fully covered by State Farm... SafeLite performed the epoxy fill - and stated up front: "... the crack will likely still show..."; which it does, but it's fairly low on the passenger side, and small <1".
Ok add me to the list of those feeling the pain of replacing the windshield on an RTL-E. I too went to safelite and the aftermarket glass they put in just fouled up the Sense something terrible. Honda would not re-calibrate unless I used OEM. I spoke to safelite and without any argument replaced with OEM. The sense worked a bit better, but will still have Honda re-calibrate.
Before going with SafeLite (thru Nationwide Ins), I spoke to Honda and they provided very few details, just that they would send the vehicle to a third part for replacement and did not talk about OEM. BTW, I will still go to safelite, despite the issue. Great appt setup and the install tech was awesome.
Before going with SafeLite (thru Nationwide Ins), I spoke to Honda and they provided very few details, just that they would send the vehicle to a third part for replacement and did not talk about OEM. BTW, I will still go to safelite, despite the issue. Great appt setup and the install tech was awesome.
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Ok I guess I am part of the cracked windshield crew.... had a very small chip/crack less than one inch happen two weeks ago. Used Auto Glass, very good crew and they repaired the chip/crack for 54 bucks out of pocket. Well last night going home a stone flew off a Prius tire and did this..... just scheduled to have the windshield replaced. Told them it is an acoustic windshield so I will see what happens.
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Had a rock hit my windshield last week. Called insurance company today (USAA), they use Safelite to handle all of their windshield claims. Safelite was $586 which I thought was high so I told them I would shop around and call them back. I have a $500 deductible so we'll see what comes of it. Called 2 local Honda dealers and neither replace windshields. Glad I checked this forum first because I will make sure they install OEM windshield to insure my collision avoidance camera works properly.
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My question on this topic is this: Which hood deflectors can actually MAKE a difference on helping to reduce the stone collisions?
I'm not a big fan of the deflector, but if it does the job or cuts the likelihood down by 50% then it might be worth it.
I have the RTL without all of those sensors, but this is really a problem topic since it affects so many of us.
I'm not a big fan of the deflector, but if it does the job or cuts the likelihood down by 50% then it might be worth it.
I have the RTL without all of those sensors, but this is really a problem topic since it affects so many of us.
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Stone collisions, None. Deflectors on my trucks only help to protect the front area of the hood. Had to replace a couple deflectors damaged by road debris over the years. Wind shield will still takes rock impacts (chips, cracks). The only thing that might get deflected, maybe small bugs. So if your looking to protect the wind shield only, don't waste you time. If looking to protect the nose of the hood, yes, that's why I have the low-profile deflector on both my Honda's.
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Agreed, my experience is the leading edge of the hood takes a beating so now the low profile hood deflector can. I have the OEM on the RL that I installed myself and the AVS Aeroskins on our CRV and Accord which were easy to install as well. I also do the gutter guard behind the grill just for that extra bit of protection. The RL's upper portion of the grille is a little on the open side so it can't hurt.
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Windshield replacement
Took a VERY small stone to the windshield this am on the way to work and in an instant had a 10" crack running from left to right right through my field of vision.
Literally, the smallest little "ting" of the stone hitting the glass...almost like the bits of sand that gets thrown up when someone drives across rumble strips.
I was shocked..and pissed...my ridgeline is just over 2 weeks old.
But that's only where the saga starts... the dealership I purchased it from, Phillipsburg Easton Honda in NJ, said they would replace the windshield for $495 plus $115 to re-calibrate the LKAS.
My insurance company quoted me a price of $589 of which I'd be responsible for $500 (my deductible)...however, honda dealership says if I have it replaced elsewhere, the cost to re-calibrate the LKAS would be $230 for 2 hours of labor...that they were offering me a "deal" by doing the glass there.
I decided to let the honda dealership and their glass guy do the job...only to get a call back later that their glass partner "Novus" can't get the glass for the 2017 ridgeline.
Honda would have to special order the windshield to have them install...now the total windshield replacement, with parts and re-calibration was going to cost me $950+
Seriously, WTF.
I called around to a couple of other dealerships and they all say the re-calibration will cost around $200.
so that means no matter what, I'm looking at a $700 windshield replacement?
Honestly, if the glass breaks this easily and is this expensive to replace, I don't know if I will be able to afford to keep this car.
I just drove a 2008 CR-V for 10 years and 208,000 miles..I took MANY stones off the windshield and only ever had to have a couple small chips repaired.
Took a VERY small stone to the windshield this am on the way to work and in an instant had a 10" crack running from left to right right through my field of vision.
Literally, the smallest little "ting" of the stone hitting the glass...almost like the bits of sand that gets thrown up when someone drives across rumble strips.
I was shocked..and pissed...my ridgeline is just over 2 weeks old.
But that's only where the saga starts... the dealership I purchased it from, Phillipsburg Easton Honda in NJ, said they would replace the windshield for $495 plus $115 to re-calibrate the LKAS.
My insurance company quoted me a price of $589 of which I'd be responsible for $500 (my deductible)...however, honda dealership says if I have it replaced elsewhere, the cost to re-calibrate the LKAS would be $230 for 2 hours of labor...that they were offering me a "deal" by doing the glass there.
I decided to let the honda dealership and their glass guy do the job...only to get a call back later that their glass partner "Novus" can't get the glass for the 2017 ridgeline.
Honda would have to special order the windshield to have them install...now the total windshield replacement, with parts and re-calibration was going to cost me $950+
Seriously, WTF.
I called around to a couple of other dealerships and they all say the re-calibration will cost around $200.
so that means no matter what, I'm looking at a $700 windshield replacement?
Honestly, if the glass breaks this easily and is this expensive to replace, I don't know if I will be able to afford to keep this car.
I just drove a 2008 CR-V for 10 years and 208,000 miles..I took MANY stones off the windshield and only ever had to have a couple small chips repaired.
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Your rock luck is really just that bad luck.
Just had the same thing sorta happen. Back window with power slider only honda dealers had it. Fortunately here in MN we a required to have zero deductible glass coverage. The reason they do this is so people fix glass vs not fixing.
Your rock luck is really just that bad luck.
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I just talked with my sales guy at the dealership, who I have some rapport with, we've purchased a couple of cars from him...he talked to the service manager and they will do the re-calibration for the $115
I just talked with my sales guy at the dealership, who I have some rapport with, we've purchased a couple of cars from him...he talked to the service manager and they will do the re-calibration for the $115
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