Subject: | Windnoise/Hoot at the Front Upper Door Frame (Adjust the Upper Door Frame) |
Models: | 1993 Saturns |
Some customers may comment about a loud windnoise sounding like a hoot< similar to blowing across a bottle top, when the vehicle is driven at highway speeds and/or in strong crosswinds.
A low-pressure pocket forms around the upper front door frame area, refer to the illustration on the next page, and becomes larger and stronger at highway speeds or while driving in strong crosswinds. The low-pressure pocket pulls the front side door window secondary weatherstrip away from its sealing surface, creating a loud hoot type windnoise.
Adjust the top of the door frame inward so that the front side door window secondary weatherstrip is flush-to-slightly concave in appearance using the following procedure.
Caution: For safety reasons an assistant should drive the vehicle while the technician inspects checks for the location or the reported condition.
Notice: Safe legal speeds should never be exceeded.
Notice: Care should be taken not to over-bend the door window fame which could impair door glass operation or door closing. It is better to adjust the door in small increments to achieve the fit required.
CLAIM INFORMATION | To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn dealer System as follows: | |||
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-- | Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code | Time |
-- | VW | Adjust the Upper Door Frames | T9648 | 0.60 hrs |