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Interior Windnoise




Interior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning (Assistant Driving Warning).


Interior windnoise is not heard when the window is lowered. Interior windnoise is caused by the air leaving the inside of the vehicle through a seal or a seam.

1. Tape over the relief valves to cause added air pressure within the vehicle.
2. Test drive the vehicle and listen for windnoise or a whistle.
3. Pull the vehicle over and make the temporary repairs using masking tape. If you cannot determine the source of the windnoise, perform one or more of the following diagnostic tests:

* Air Pressure Test (Air Pressure Test)
* Soap Suds or Bubble Test (Soap Suds or Bubble Test)
* Tracing Powder or Chalk Test (Tracing Powder or Chalk Test)