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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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I have been noticing slightly increased wind noise buffeting (at HWY speeds mainly) on the drivers side window near the top.

Has anyone noticed this, is there a service bulletin? I looked at the door seal rubber, and they seem fine. It's kind of like the effect of a microphone being buffeted by the wind. Suggestions? Of course cranking up the music makes it disappear ;-)
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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I've noticed it a little bit, but it seems to be coming from the mirrors. This helps support that it is the mirrors.

Originally Posted by konigstiger
P-B-88.70/64a SEPT08 221.171/176/179 up to VIN A138372/A236284/A249754 wind noise in the interior from front door is resolved by sufficiently sealing the outside rear view mirrors.
It's the strangest thing. The entire car is dead silent, and then bam, you get this buffeting. And also, mine is buffeting as well. Not whistling or anything.. non-stop buffeting. For me, it's only around 70+. It doesn't seem to exist at any speeds lower than that.
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I've noticed it a little bit, but it seems to be coming from the mirrors. This helps support that it is the mirrors.
The mirror fixture has new parts, avoiding the noise from an airflow leak. But the issue should only concern early production, perhaps fixed late 2006 or so.
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Yeah, mine is an early production 2007. I'll schedule a service visit...
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my 07 (production date 03.07) is a rolling silent vault - even at 90mph+. no wind noise at all.
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Originally Posted by irieblue
Yeah, mine is an early production 2007. I'll schedule a service visit...
Is that a US MY or a build date? This should not concern cars with a serial number above 138 000 approximately.
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The mirror fixture has new parts, avoiding the noise from an airflow leak. But the issue should only concern early production, perhaps fixed late 2006 or so.
The last 6 in my VIN is 099236, with a build date of 10/06. It missed the non-Neck Pro head restraints and the antenna on the trunk. Mine would be included in the models with the problem right?
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Just called my dealer and they said it is a free, warranty service.
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Originally Posted by QuadBenz
The last 6 in my VIN is 099236, with a build date of 10/06. It missed the non-Neck Pro head restraints and the antenna on the trunk. Mine would be included in the models with the problem right?
I'm not sure if all cars would have the problem but your car does appear to be in the range that at least may be affected.
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If you seals are fine then when you have her in the shop have them adjust the placement of the window regulator. This will correct the gap and end your leak.
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Originally Posted by kevinpuri
If you seals are fine then when you have her in the shop have them adjust the placement of the window regulator. This will correct the gap and end your leak.
Is there any way to tell if the seals are fine or I just have to rely on what the dealer says?
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Maybe it's coming from the mirrors...
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Maybe it's coming from the mirrors...
Yes, thanks, I think we've established that.
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Okay so I made the appointment for this Wednesday. They're going to fix the wind noise and the creaky drivers seat, all under warranty.
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