Air/Wind Noise Door Window (Speeds over 105km/h 65mph)

Air/Wind Noise Door Window (Speeds over 105km/h 65mph)

Diagnosis and Repair

Use the following procedures to diagnose and correct two possible causes of door window air/wind noise at speeds over 105 km/h (65 mph).





Possible Cause #1

There is not enough pressure between the window and the lock pillar weatherstrip (4).

Diagnosis

Road test at over 105 km/h (65 mph) with an assistant using a mechanics stethoscope, Engine Ear J 39565, or equivalent, or a plastic hose to find the source of the leak.

Corrective Action

Adjust the door window tip in so that the window is flush to 2 mm (0.08 in) inboard of the lock pillar weatherstrip retainer. Refer to Door Window Tip-In Adjustment in Doors.





Possible Cause #2

The gap between the window and the blow out clip is to wide.

Diagnosis

Road test at over 105 km/h (65 mph) with an assistant using a mechanics stethoscope, Engine Ear J 39565, or equivalent, or a plastic hose to find the source of the leak.

Corrective Action
1. Adjust the blow out clip clearance.
2. Slam the door to insure accurate readings.
3. Measure the clearance between the blow out clip and the door window.
4. With a rubber hammer adjust the blow out clip clearance to the window to 4 mm (0.16 in) within 1 mm (0.04 in).