Door Weatherstrip - Wind Noise Around Doors: Overview

Bulletin No. 018/98

Issued 07/29/98

Revised

Category
S (09)

Applicable Model/s
SEE BELOW

Subject
WIND NOISE AROUND DOORS

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All models except Miata and MX-6.

DESCRIPTION

Wind noise around doors may occur with some vehicles. This may be caused by the door weather-strip seal.

Customers complaining of this should have their vehicle inspected and repaired according to this service bulletin.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer complaint.

2. Examine weather-strip for the following conditions:

- Rips, tears, cuts

- Loose or falling off

- Excessive deterioration

^ If the weather-strip has any of the above conditions, replace it. Go to step 3.

^ If weather-strip does not have any of the above conditions, but wind noise still exists, proceed to the "Card Test".

3. Verify repair.