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babowc Feb 2, 2014 09:18 PM

Harder to shut door when windows closed.
 
So I've been trying to trace the issue of my doors being a lot harder to shut with all of the windows up. I've had the sunroof open, and it closed a lot easier (less force).
My first thought was the rear vent, but cleaning it didn't make much of a difference..

Has anyone had a similar problem and a solution?

I feel like it's an exterior vent that's gotten clogged, but can't seem to find which one it is!

sc4hunnit Feb 3, 2014 07:00 AM

Think of a boat sail being up vs down. Just more wind resistance.

Biddles Feb 3, 2014 07:11 AM

This probably wont help, but are the drain holes on the bottom of your doors filled with crap? Blocked perhaps?

babowc Feb 3, 2014 08:42 AM


Originally Posted by sc4hunnit (Post 8361080)
Think of a boat sail being up vs down. Just more wind resistance.

That helps, how?
I know the cabin pressure is the problem. Apparently vent to exterior is clogged somewhere, I'm asking for possible vent locations.


Originally Posted by Biddles (Post 8361103)
This probably wont help, but are the drain holes on the bottom of your doors filled with crap? Blocked perhaps?

Hm.. I'll check that. Isn't the trunk isolated from the cabin? I haven't pulled the rear seats yet, but I remember seeing a picture with the opening to the trunk being sealed..

SC400slide Feb 3, 2014 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by babowc (Post 8361280)
Hm.. I'll check that. Isn't the trunk isolated from the cabin? I haven't pulled the rear seats yet, but I remember seeing a picture with the opening to the trunk being sealed..

No access to the trunk if you remove the rear seats. Just more metal. My solution to the issue of cabin pressure is to ignore it. :p

babowc Feb 3, 2014 09:19 AM


Originally Posted by SC400slide (Post 8361294)
No access to the trunk if you remove the rear seats. Just more metal. My solution to the issue of cabin pressure is to ignore it. :p

Well, it's putting stress on my sunroof and the windows. I don't want to risk blowing out my sunroof. I can see the sunroof moving when I close the door.

bznhornets Feb 3, 2014 11:16 AM

I leave my sunroof tilted open all the time unless its raining. That solves the air pressure problem for me.

babowc Feb 3, 2014 01:33 PM


Originally Posted by bznhornets (Post 8361629)
I leave my sunroof tilted open all the time unless its raining. That solves the air pressure problem for me.

Yeah.. I didn't want to keep it open. I guess I'll be looking at the FSM.

LEXXIUM Feb 3, 2014 01:57 PM

I always thought it's a good thing to have a air tight interior, especially if you're driving under water or like going through the fire or like trying not to drown in deep waters to keep you upfloat with the air tight luxury Japanese engineered lexus sport coupe won't let you down!!!! Hey Ferrari didn't even ever have that as an option!!!
Be happy!!!

Ali SC3 Feb 3, 2014 02:05 PM

moved to maintenance.
Interior is not airtight that would hurt your ears when you slam the door, the vents for the interior are in the trunk area at the bottom left by the antenna or bottom right under the cd changer, looks like a vertical black plastic fiter box. for certain years you may have one on both sides. never messed with them before but you can check they are not completely blocked with leaves and or stuff.
I am not sure if there is another one in the main cabin but I don't remember seeing one.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...the-trunk.html

babowc Feb 3, 2014 03:02 PM


Originally Posted by LEXXIUM (Post 8361986)
I always thought it's a good thing to have a air tight interior, especially if you're driving under water or like going through the fire or like trying not to drown in deep waters to keep you upfloat with the air tight luxury Japanese engineered lexus sport coupe won't let you down!!!! Hey Ferrari didn't even ever have that as an option!!!
Be happy!!!

:egads:


Originally Posted by Ali SC3 (Post 8362000)
moved to maintenance.
Interior is not airtight that would hurt your ears when you slam the door, the vents for the interior are in the trunk area at the bottom left by the antenna or bottom right under the cd changer, looks like a vertical black plastic fiter box. for certain years you may have one on both sides. never messed with them before but you can check they are not completely blocked with leaves and or stuff.
I am not sure if there is another one in the main cabin but I don't remember seeing one.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...the-trunk.html

Yeah, I have to check the cd changer side. There was a bit of junk near the antenna, but I cleaned it up with no results.

bigwhite Feb 3, 2014 03:46 PM

I always crack the drivers window down an inch or 2, shut my door then roll up the window.

babowc Feb 3, 2014 05:21 PM


Originally Posted by bigwhite (Post 8362243)
I always crack the drivers window down an inch or 2, shut my door then roll up the window.

What about getting out of the car? :confused: lol

HKS JZZ30 Feb 3, 2014 07:31 PM

i have the same issue, and am curious to what fixes the problem. i dont mind that it seems more "airtight" but if its not supposed to do that im wondering what the deal is....

Ali SC3 Feb 4, 2014 09:14 AM

maybe there is a place that the cabin pressure goes to the trunk to get released and something is blocking the cabin from the trunk now, I don't know just guessing my door glides like butter =)


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