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Door Glass Seal - Wind Noise at A- Pillar

Group:
57

Number:
95-07

Date:
Aug. 5, 1995

Subject:
Door Glass Seal, Wind Noise at A-Pillar

Model(s):
Golf III GTI, Jetta III m.y. 1993

Condition




Wind noise heard near A-Pillar can be caused by door glass to seal fit.

Service

- Place a business card (or a similar size and thickness piece of paper) between the glass and seal. If you are able to slide the card (sideways) easily, then mark this area.

- Roll the window down and pull the seal away from the door in the area marked.

- Place a self adhesive felt strip (obtain locally) behind the lip of the seal (in the area marked), and reinstall the seal.

- Check seal to glass fit again and road test vehicle to assure noise has been eliminated.