Windnoise problem resolved
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Windnoise problem resolved
Just got back from the dealer, and they have stopped the windnoise I was experiencing. See this post : https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-side-gs4.html
They diagnosed the issue to be that little black triangle in the corner of the window directly across from the mirror. I was told it wasn't seating properly, and it was allowing air behind it; hence making the windnoise when I was going above 40-45mph. See the attached picture.
They used felt and I think tight closed cell foam strips underneath to get it to seat right, as well as felt along the edges to stop any air from getting under it. The red arrows in the picture are where they put felt/foam. You can't see anything in terms of where they put everything, and I'm not about to take it apart to see exactly what they did.
Now I only experience windnoise at much higher speeds, if you know what I mean.
I am curious, and wish I did this myself, but for those with this issue could you try something?
If you applied painters tape to the location in the picture with the red arrows, does your windnoise go away too?
- JC
They diagnosed the issue to be that little black triangle in the corner of the window directly across from the mirror. I was told it wasn't seating properly, and it was allowing air behind it; hence making the windnoise when I was going above 40-45mph. See the attached picture.
They used felt and I think tight closed cell foam strips underneath to get it to seat right, as well as felt along the edges to stop any air from getting under it. The red arrows in the picture are where they put felt/foam. You can't see anything in terms of where they put everything, and I'm not about to take it apart to see exactly what they did.
Now I only experience windnoise at much higher speeds, if you know what I mean.
I am curious, and wish I did this myself, but for those with this issue could you try something?
If you applied painters tape to the location in the picture with the red arrows, does your windnoise go away too?
- JC
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My car has developed the same noise. Sounded like it was coming from the upper drivers side window. But, I rolled down the window and it was a loud whistling sound coming front he outside. Put my hand over the front of the mirror (to the side) and it stopped. Started putting tape where original poster noted. Seems like it is quieter when I put the tape near the front of the small black piece. Was making the noise at around 45 mph, now at around 55 mph.
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No improvement at all
First of all, thank for sharing information. After I forwarded this link to dealer, then they said the problem is fixd However, nothing has been improved at the time of test drive. Basically, dealer said there is nothing they can do, and wait for checkup for Lexus tehnician for next step. The car was dealer locaton for 10days and the technician did numberous test, but it failed,,,,
This wind noisy pull out completely driving enjoyment . Should I consider to claim Lemon law
This wind noisy pull out completely driving enjoyment . Should I consider to claim Lemon law
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I'm sure someone will respond.
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