Problem: Wind noise heard inside the cabin when driving at motorway speeds and/or on windy days.
Cause: Windows are not sitting high enough when in the fully closed position
Fix: Use window adjusters to raise the windows
Difficulty: Easy
Tools Required:
Disclaimer 1: This post is a description of how I adjusted the windows on my car and does not constitute advice. Follow at your own risk.
Disclaimer 2: Adjusting your windows will increase the pressure on the window regulators and motors. If they are already on their way out, then this increase in pressure may mean they fail sooner than they otherwise would.
Note: There is no need to remove the door card for this process.
Step 1: Sit inside your car with the door shut and window all the way up. Press on the top of the window all the way along to see how much give there is, and how it varies from front to back.
If the problem is only affecting one window you should do this on the good side too to give you a guage for how much give is normal.
Step 2: Wind window all the way down. (IMPORTANT: if the window isn't all the way down you will waste a long time trying to find the adjuster!)
Step 3: Remove the rubber cap(s) from the bottom of the door. There are only two, both are for the window adjusters.
(If you found that your window was only loose at one end, then you may only need to adjust one end of the window and thus remove one cap.)
Step 4: Insert allen key into adjuster access hole, seat into window adjuster and turn clockwise.
Use the torch to help you locate the adjuster.
They are pretty tough to turn, and I'd suggest only doing a half turn at a time then rechecking.
Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 as necessary until the window feels firm across the whole length front to back.
It is normal for there to be a bit more give in the centre and being frameless, you will always be able to move the glass slightly if you apply enough pressure, but during adjustment you should get a feel for what is normal and what is not.
Step 6: Take it for a test drive.
Cause: Windows are not sitting high enough when in the fully closed position
Fix: Use window adjusters to raise the windows
Difficulty: Easy
Tools Required:
- Long 5mm Allen/Hex Key with ball end. (Mine is 160mm long, 120mm may work)[/*]
- Torch[/*]
Disclaimer 1: This post is a description of how I adjusted the windows on my car and does not constitute advice. Follow at your own risk.
Disclaimer 2: Adjusting your windows will increase the pressure on the window regulators and motors. If they are already on their way out, then this increase in pressure may mean they fail sooner than they otherwise would.
Note: There is no need to remove the door card for this process.
Step 1: Sit inside your car with the door shut and window all the way up. Press on the top of the window all the way along to see how much give there is, and how it varies from front to back.
If the problem is only affecting one window you should do this on the good side too to give you a guage for how much give is normal.
Step 2: Wind window all the way down. (IMPORTANT: if the window isn't all the way down you will waste a long time trying to find the adjuster!)
Step 3: Remove the rubber cap(s) from the bottom of the door. There are only two, both are for the window adjusters.
(If you found that your window was only loose at one end, then you may only need to adjust one end of the window and thus remove one cap.)
Step 4: Insert allen key into adjuster access hole, seat into window adjuster and turn clockwise.
Use the torch to help you locate the adjuster.
They are pretty tough to turn, and I'd suggest only doing a half turn at a time then rechecking.
Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 as necessary until the window feels firm across the whole length front to back.
It is normal for there to be a bit more give in the centre and being frameless, you will always be able to move the glass slightly if you apply enough pressure, but during adjustment you should get a feel for what is normal and what is not.
Step 6: Take it for a test drive.
