For 1990-2009 cars

Caution: An assistant should drive the vehicle while the technician checks for the location of the reported condition. Otherwise, personal injury could result.

Exterior wind noise is greater when the vehicle is driven with one or more windows lowered down. Exterior wind noise occurs when air passes over the body panels, the seams, or the openings. During the road test, use the following articles to aid in the leakage diagnosis:

• | Mechanic stethoscope or heated hose

• | Masking tape, 51 mm (2 in) wide

• | Strip caulk

• | A water soluble marking pencil

1. While driving, determine the location of the exterior wind noise by lowering one window at a time. If the location corresponds with the condition in step 2, pull over and make a temporary repair with 51 mm (2 in) wide masking tape.
2. Tape over the gaps and the moldings one at a time. Test between each taping. Taping over the gaps and moldings will correct the wind noise condition.
3. Temporarily repair the condition with masking tape. Adjust the tape when necessary.
4. Continue testing in order to determine if the noise has been eliminated or other leak areas exist.
5. When all the locations in the leakage reporting are determined, use proper aligning techniques and sealing materials to make permanent repair.