Body - Wind Noise From Exterior Rearview Mirrors
66 Wind noise from exterior rear view mirror66 11 16
2026997/1
July 18, 2011
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Customer may report wind noise from the front door area. After diagnosis it is determined that the source of the wind noise is the exterior rear view mirrors.
Technical Background
Various parts of the exterior rear view mirrors have been replaced under warranty for the condition noted above; however, no issues were identified with these parts. In an effort to gain information on this wind noise condition for the vehicle listed above, we are asking that you contact the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC) before performing any repairs or replacing any parts. This will assist us in diagnosing the potential root cause of this wind noise condition from the exterior rear view mirrors.
Production Solution
No changes to production have been made, as no issue has been identified.
Service
^ Audi of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information regarding this condition.
^ Verify the customer complaint. Confirm by way of diagnosis (e.g. taping off of seams, changing mirror angle, etc.) that the source of the wind noise is one or both exterior rear view mirrors.
^ If the vehicle is within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, contact a TAC consultant before proceeding.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.