Body - Air Noise/Wind Noise: Overview
88buick19Bulletin: 88-10-41
Date: Sept. '88
Ref. No.: 88-060-10
Corp. Ref. No.: 801502R
SUBJECT: AIR NOISE/WIND NOISE
MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-1988 ELECTRAS/PARK AVENUES 1986-1988 LESABRES
In the event of a customer concern regarding an objectionable air/windnoise, this bulletin has been formulated to serve as a guide. Some areas and illustrations are of a general nature and are meant to provide background information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION 3
A. Beginning the Repair 3
B. Responsibility of The Service Advisor 3
THE WINDNOISE CONDITION
A. Questions Specific To All Windnoise Conditions 3-4
B. Analyzing The Windnoise 5
1. Door Alignment 5
2. Outside Sports Mirrors 5
3. Areas and Percentages of Reported 7 Objectionable Windnoise
4. Classifications of Windnoise 8
THE ROAD TEST 9
DIAGNOSIS TECHNIQUES 10
1. Compressed Air & Soapy Water Test 10-11
2. Dollar Bill Test 11
3. Flashlight or Shop Light Test 11
4. Sonic Tester and Tone Generator 11-12
5. Visual Inspection 12
6. Tracing Powder or Chalk Test 12
7. Air Pressure Test 12-13
8. Soap Suds or Bubble Test 13
9. External Windnoise 13-14
SEALERS AND RELATED PRODUCT USAGE 14-16
A. Adjustments and Sealing Repair Operations 16-17
B. Stationary Glass Repairs 17
C. Vinyl Reveal Molding 17-18
SPECIFIC AREAS 19
A. Windshield 19
B. Front Door 20-22
C. Rear Door 22
D. Back Glass 22