Body/Frame - Wind Noise
File In Section: 08 - Body and AccessoriesBulletin No.: 02-08-58-001
Date: February, 2002
TECHNICAL
Subject:
General Windnoise Guide
Models:
1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero
1999-2001 Pontiac Grand Am
Condition
The customer may comment about a windrush from the windshield.
Cause
Inspect the A" pillar for gaps to the windshield. Refer to the illustration.
Correction
If the "A " pillar molding gaps to the windshield, adjust the molding to fit.
Condition
The customer may comment about a windrush from the windshield.
Cause
Inspect the upper windshield lace for gaps to the windshield. Refer to the illustration.
Correction
If the windshield lace gaps to the windshield or the body, remove the windshield and replace the lace.
Condition
The customer may comment about a windrush around the mirror.
Cause
A car wash or a person may have moved the mirror head out of position. Refer to the illustration.
The mirror may not have been installed properly to the door surface causing a gap at the belt line. Refer to the illustration.
Correction
Alero Only
Reposition the mirror head.
Grand Am Only
Remove the mirror and check the door sheet metal or reposition to the door correctly.
Condition
The customer may comment about windnoise around the "B" pillar edge of the door (Sedan).
Cause
Inspect the outer belt seal strip. It should be flush to the door sheet metal. There should not be any deformation or gaps to the sheet metal. Refer to the illustration.
Correction
If the molding is gapped or deformed, it should be replaced.
Condition
The customer may comment about windnoise from the rear door "B" pillar area.
Cause
Inspect the leading edge of the door outer belt seal strip. If outboard of the front door outer belt seal strip, determine if the rear door seal strip is deformed or has been pulled outboard (i.e. automatic car wash brush). Refer to the illustration.
Correction
If the seal strip is deformed or outboard of the front door seal strip, it should be replaced.
Condition
The customer may comment about a windnoise from the rear door stationary glass.
Cause
The stationary glass may not be seated to the door frame. In some cases, you may see a gap between the door and the reveal molding. Refer to the illustration.
Correction
With the door open, lower the window. Standing at the rear of the door, grasp on to the top of the division post. Pull rearward on the division post and listen for any sound which will indicate that the quarter glass and weatherstrip have seated.
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