Body - Helpful Wind Noise Diagnostic Hints
SI B51 38 12Body Equipment
December 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Wind Noise: Helpful Diagnostic Hints
MODEL
F25
SITUATION
Wind noise may be heard from doors, windows, and mirrors, as well as all A, B and C-pillar support trim and the Panoramic sunroof.
CAUSE
Poor fitment of the seals and trim in the areas mentioned above
PROCEDURE
This Service Information is intended to provide diagnostic hints for known areas that may cause wind noises. If there are other areas that cause wind noise that are not listed in this Service Information, submit a PuMA Info Only case with pictures, and it will be included in the next revision.
Gather the basic wind noise information from the customer:
^ Road speed
^ Front seat position
^ Rear seat position
^ Side window position
^ Sunroof position
^ HVAC settings
^ Where the customer perceives the wind noise
Before going for a validation test drive, visually check the vehicle for obvious faults that can clearly be seen:
^ Gutter strip - protruding or fitment
^ Window guides - wavy or fitment
^ Window frame cover - protruding or fitment
^ Side window fitment
^ Door seal fitment
^ Roof trim strip loose
^ Sunroof seal fitment at the corners
Refer to the attachment. This will provide you with pictures detailing which areas to target.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Procedure