Abdul Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hi guys, has anyone had this problem before?? It's noticeable above 30mph or so and is doing my head in! Obviously the wind noise gets worse as the speed picks up. Any ideas as to what I should be replacing etc? Cheers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kib Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 it might be the windows need ajusting or the rubber seal what the door closes on to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will69176 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Is it coming from the back of drivers window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfoley30 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Is it coming from the back of drivers window? Since I had my door taken apart to fix the broken exterior door handle the wind noise has got much worse and it does appear to be coming from the back of the window. I was going to look at what could need adjusting I know there is a way, just haven't looked it up yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp33dy69 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 try adjusting the windows first cheapest place to start off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3NXN Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 First way is for adjusting the glass left to right to fill the hole correctly. You just pop the outside trim off the door panel, the one that is supposed to stop other doors denting yours in car parks, (carefully so you dont break the clips) and then lower the window about 3/4 of the way down. When the trim is off you will see a couple of holes in the door. Once you have the window low enough, looking in the holes you can see 2 reverse torques. Turn these to adjust the window. A 7mm socket also does the job. If the clips holding the window are broken though this fix will only last temporarily. To adjust the glass the other way and move the glass towards or away from the car, is also a simple fix and the most common problem. On the bottom of the door are 2 grommets, one at each end. Pop these out and again you'll find 2 reverse torques which can be worked using a 7mm socket. Untighten these slightly, like a 1/4 turn at a time till you have movement, and gently push the glass towards the car. Holding the glass in place, tighten the torques back up. Or if you cant reach, get the wife to hold the glass and tighten the torques up yourself. Make sure though that you adjust the 2 torques equally before adjusting. Then slowly close the door making sure you haven't adjusted too far and the glass sits snug. autosri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Cheers guys. Topsod ill give that a shot mate, many thanks! I've got to say though the window does look like its sealing correctly etc but its worth a shot for sure! If that fails I guess I'll have to replace the weather seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp33dy69 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 abdul found this for you thought it might help. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=562143 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 abdul found this for you thought it might help. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=562143 Ah cheers mate. Now it looks daunting lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
