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Dec 17, 2023 | 07:25 PM

tubthumpin

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Driver Door Wind Noise?

Noticed in my 2018 that the driver door seems to have a small leak. can really hear the wind. a 2014 i test drove had this same exact issue..

Anyone else? What did you do to fix?

Can you replace the seals?

Dec 17, 2023 | 07:29 PM

JDR76

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I haven’t had this on any of my GSs, but it’s a known issue if you have PPF on your mirror. Do you?

Dec 17, 2023 | 07:31 PM

tubthumpin

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I don't know i bought it used. I dont believe so

Dec 18, 2023 | 06:05 AM

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I have not experienced any such wind noise in my 2013 GS 350 or my 2018 GS 450h.

Is there any indication or signs of a locksmith bending the door a little to insert a tool to unlock the car door? Or has the car ever been in a wreck?

Make sure you don't have your driver's seat ventilation turned On because it produces a rushing (turbulence) wind noise sound depending on how close your head (i.e. ears) is moved forward toward the dash.

Dec 18, 2023 | 08:10 AM

tubthumpin

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Today while on the highway I closed the mirrors and the sound completely went away

after deploying them back to normal position it returned

The wind noise is caused by the mirrors

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Dec 18, 2023 | 10:49 AM

bclexus

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Originally Posted by tubthumpin

Today while on the highway I closed the mirrors and the sound completely went away

after deploying them back to normal position it returned

it's the wind noise caused by the mirrors

Dec 18, 2023 | 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JDR76

I haven’t had this on any of my GSs, but it’s a known issue if you have PPF on your mirror. Do you?

How would ppf cause this?

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Dec 18, 2023 | 12:10 PM

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There's a seam that causes a bit of a whistle. Very well known and documented on here. Thankfully it hasn't been an issue on mine.

Interesting thanks. I did not know this. Mine have had ppf for years, and never any noise at all.

Dec 18, 2023 | 12:32 PM

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On the LS460 forum there's a wind noise fix for the triangular piece on the door near the mirror. Not sure if this helps.

Dec 18, 2023 | 01:36 PM

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On the LS460 forum there's a wind noise fix for the triangular piece on the door near the mirror. Not sure if this helps.

I am aware of the LS, and have posted in those for years. Just never heard this about the GS or PPF.

Dec 18, 2023 | 01:50 PM

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The wind noise started on mine after I put PPF on my mirrors. I haven't addressed it yet because it's so faint and random.

Dec 18, 2023 | 04:27 PM

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I have OE PPF on my side mirrors and have never noticed any disturbing or annoying wind noise. I usually try to keep under 120 mph, so that probably helps.

Dec 19, 2023 | 05:11 AM

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Interesting, my OE PPF came only on the front fenders and front portion of the hood and that's it.

Dec 19, 2023 | 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by charley95

Interesting, my OE PPF came only on the front fenders and front portion of the hood and that's it.

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