Windows/Mirrors - Wind Noise: Overview

Bulletin No.: 004/93
Issued: 2/12/93
Revised:

Category
S

Applicable Model/s
1988-91
MX-6/626

Subject
WIND NOISE

NOTE:
This bulletin supercedes Service Bulletin # 036/92, Cat. S, issued 7/7/92.

DESCRIPTION

On some 1988-91 MX-6/626 models, wind noise may be heard when driving more than 40 miles per hour. This wind noise occurs when air leaks into or out of the vehicle while driving or when air travels across an unsealed body surface.
The repair procedures contained in this bulletin replace all other procedures previously released.

INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE

Inspect the vehicle for installation of previous repair kits. If modifications have been made, verify location of wind noise. If noise is still present, inspect installation quality.

Verify location of complaint.





The illustration shows the general areas where wind noise may occur (A-D). Specific locations of wind noise are shown numerically.

A) Wind noise at front door area during high speed (above 40 mph) driving.

B) Wind noise at rear door area.

C) Wind noise/fluttering noise at rear comer window area.

D) Wind noise from front and rear door area due to window drop.

NOTE:
Repair parts for this bulletin are available as a kit. For the 1988 and 1989 models, install all items in the kit. For the 1990 and 1991 models, carry out only the door mirror, rear quarter window, corner bracket, and glass guide rail operations.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION
(Applies to vehicles covered under warranty.)

Warranty Type Code: A
Customer Comment Code: 78
Damage Code: 99
Part No. of Main Cause: Part No. of Repair Kit (see Parts Information above)
Operation No: See charts below.
Labor Hours: See charts below.





1. 4-door Sedan and 5-door Hatchback





2. MX-6