MAC1LSR

I've had excessive wind noise in my 2005 LS 430 since I bought it new. Hard to determine the source, but it seemed to originate from the area of the upper windshield/roof. I've thought of trying some tape over this area to see if it lessened the noise, but I never found any easily removable clear tape that was wide enough. I would think that the clear bra material is too expensive to use for this test purpose. Does anyone have any suggestions for a clear tape I can use that won't leave too much of a residue? Thanks.

JDMUSCLE

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I thought it was just my car...seems like all of them had the same issues...well I guess I will be making a trip to a glass shop soon and have this taken cared!! Cant stand this noise....Come to think of it, my 95 was a better built and quieter car compared to this!!

Oh well, there are a lot of other things I love about this one...guess it is a trade off!!

Atl

Please tell me if the problem is fixed, and exactly what they did. I wait for your report.

Thanks,
David

drink300

I've had this problem since day one with my 04 Ultra Luxury. I was shocked when I upgraded from my 03 Base model. I mean, you'd think that the Ultra would be so much quieter. Well, it's not, and I drive on the highway daily and the noise drives me up the wall. I will be soon trying the same fixes that have been mentioned here.

Atl

Am I truly the ONLY one with unacceptable wind noise coming from my windshield ??????? The ONLY ONE ?????

drink300

I was able to fix this with tape today. Need to find a more permanent solution, but I was happy to see that tape fixed the problem. Now, I at least know what it is!
Thanks nc356 for the ideas!

05ls430nj

I have a 05 LS430 and I can hear excess wind noise from windshield, it sounds like very weak radio noise, or the window is not shut completely. I will try the tape when it gets a little warmer. Seems like this is a common problem.

Atl

Where are you taping? I have taped where the rubber meets glass, at the top of the windshield, and down the sides. I have not taped: above the chrome surround, or on top of the chrome surround. Or taped the divot (channel), above the windshield and before the roof starts. I have not taped the bottom of the windshield. Am I not taping something you guys have?? After taping the top and sides as described above, no change in noise level. Wind rushing sound peaks at about 70 mph. My 99 LS never did this, and girlfriend asking "what's that noise?" is NOT cool!
Driver's seat creaks when I move around, what the hell? My sisters Hyundai's seats do not creak, her windshield doesn't do what mine does.

I feel entitled to *****ing as this car is not a Chevy, or a Hyundai, or god forbid, a Ford. My Chevy Suburban's windshield, just fine. Lexus should be better. It's not.

So, am I not taping enough?? I would love to use the blue painters tape, do a proper job, and send a picture to Japan. As if they would care. Anyone got the address?? Seriously, anyone have the address?

So not happy.

David

drink300

The area I taped was the small black rubber peice that is immediately above the glass. Now, I used a very strong, very wide piece of duct tape. I think the width helped because the noise comes from air swirling underneath that black peice of rubber. So, if you simply tape it with a thin width tape, you will have the same problem, which is air rushing under the tape. The duct tape I use was white and came off fine and didnt leave a residue.

On the seats, I have the EXACT same issue. The rubbing comes between the center console and the seat. I also have a squeaking that comes from higher on the seat in the center. As I move forward and backward, it creaks.

I agree that these problems are unacceptable and they are not isolated. Other LS owners are having problems and I think Lexus needs to step it up if they ever want my business again.

Atl

Did you tape down the sides as well? What width of tape did you use? Have you done a more perm. solution, or left the tape on? If so, what did you do, and did it work?

drink300

No tape down the sides. Just trying to keep the rubber piece that touches the glass covered. I used 2" width white duct tape.

Did not keep it on. Been too busy to take it to a windshield place for a permanent solution such as caulking under that rubber piece.

MamiLS430

I have a similar problem when I am traveling at higher rates of speed. Sounds like my window is cracked open ever so slightly. I crank up my music, which I like to listen too loud anyhow.

I will try the compressed air and see if it is my windshield. Thx

smalls1

I have a 2001 LS430 that had the same problem. While waxing my car, I was removing the wax from the black strip that is located on both sides of the front window. I pressed down to remove the wax and I heard a click or something was pushed back into place. After the wax job, I took the car for a spin, and no wind noise. Try pressing on the two black strip on the front window of your vehicle.

sojah

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SO I PRINTED OUT WHAT MAC1LSR SAID HE DID, called a mobile glass repair shop, they came to my work the following day, i gave them my car and keys, 30 mins later they called my desk said it was good to go. They charged me 51$ and so far for 3 days now the sound is gone... 'knock on wood' but it is completely quiet like it should be again...

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND WHAT MAC1LSR SAID TO DO.

The mobile glass tech guy told me that the fancy chrome piece that runs along the top of the window was loose (the seal underneath was loosing its strength) and this was what was causing the noise. he said he replaced it with some super freakin strong window strip sealant stuff and after a day i should take off the piece of tape that he had put over it. $51 dollars and problem solved. much thanks to MAC1LSR and to cl for helping me solve this delima, even though i didn't even know i had wind noise before reading this thread... hahahah

Atl

Thank you Sojah,
I am going to the glass place this weekend with your findings printed out, I'll let you know what happens.

David