Wind noise driving me crazy!!
#1
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Wind noise driving me crazy!!
I've had terrible wind noise coming from the back of the passenger's window for quite some time. I've tried to track it down, but I'm not having any luck.
All of the seals look intact, the window is all the way up...the only thing that looks a little off is that the front windshield molding isn't flush with the windshield on the passenger side.
Is this a common issue? Any clever ways to track it down?
All of the seals look intact, the window is all the way up...the only thing that looks a little off is that the front windshield molding isn't flush with the windshield on the passenger side.
Is this a common issue? Any clever ways to track it down?
#3
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I had the same thing when I bought my car and Im dealing with it now after having the glass replaced yesterday. I think its the moulding. They replaced my glass with a bad piece and I had them replace with oem. No issues and the seals were tight. Now they replaced the glass with a better piece but I heard some wind noise this morning. Sure enough when I checked the moulding on the drivers side there was a gap. I called them this morning and they are coming back out to either replace the moulding or everything again
also remember that disruption is smooth flow can cause noise elsewhere
also remember that disruption is smooth flow can cause noise elsewhere
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Weather seals on these cars can be incredibly annoying when they resonate. My IS350 had a nasty buzz near the driver's ear.
I got some 3M Dry Silicone lubricant, wiped it on all the seals and my noise disappeared. I've done the same thing with my F. Works like black magic.
I got some 3M Dry Silicone lubricant, wiped it on all the seals and my noise disappeared. I've done the same thing with my F. Works like black magic.
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Weather seals on these cars can be incredibly annoying when they resonate. My IS350 had a nasty buzz near the driver's ear.
I got some 3M Dry Silicone lubricant, wiped it on all the seals and my noise disappeared. I've done the same
thing with my F. Works like black magic.
I got some 3M Dry Silicone lubricant, wiped it on all the seals and my noise disappeared. I've done the same
thing with my F. Works like black magic.
#6
Weather seals on these cars can be incredibly annoying when they resonate. My IS350 had a nasty buzz near the driver's ear.
I got some 3M Dry Silicone lubricant, wiped it on all the seals and my noise disappeared. I've done the same thing with my F. Works like black magic.
I got some 3M Dry Silicone lubricant, wiped it on all the seals and my noise disappeared. I've done the same thing with my F. Works like black magic.
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#8
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the noise that would be alleviated with the spray wouldn't be a wind noise issue. Thats more of a contact/ friction issue. Thanks for posting that info on the spray. I will have to check that out.
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found the culprit of the whistling. There is a gap in the seal at the top of the glass. The gap is exactly where I hear the noise. In the end all of these issues are really from the seals and install quality. Now the manager for safelite wants to stop by to look at it before they replace it for the third time in 1 month .( fist 2 had waves in the glass. even oem)
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found the culprit of the whistling. There is a gap in the seal at the top of the glass. The gap is exactly where I hear the noise. In the end all of these issues are really from the seals and install quality. Now the manager for safelite wants to stop by to look at it before they replace it for the third time in 1 month .( fist 2 had waves in the glass. even oem)
With the NEW gasket, when they place the glass, the glass should be lifted upward to press / sandwich the gasket onto the lip..
Below you can see the TWO side mouldings, that normally need replacing after a 5-7 years since they crack and fall apart at the bottom
Here is a good read on great member who did his own oem glass replacement on his 2IS
Installing a new windshield myself
I'm overdue and will explore the DIY route
~ Joe Z
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Yeup there is an OEM gasket moulding that needs to be pressed up onto the roof lip during the install... With the NEW gasket, when they place the glass, the glass should be lifted upward to press / sandwich the gasket onto the lip.. Below you can see the TWO side mouldings, that normally need replacing after a 5-7 years since they crack and fall apart at the bottom Here is a good read on great member who did his own oem glass replacement on his 2IS Installing a new windshield myself I'm overdue and will explore the DIY route ~ Joe Z
BY the way....to the OP. Sorry to thread jack.
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