Annoying passenger door noise identified

**Blue T/A 2.0** · 07-19-2015

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Found what I originally thought was a rattle in my passenger door. Taped the window up and removed sections until I isolated the problem. Turns out, it was not a rattle, but a bad wind noise at the blue painters tape area. Now, trying to figure out next step without going to local dealer. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

**cayenne** · 07-19-2015

Did the rattle sound like a type of popping noise? I've got a noise like that at times but I thought it was the rear brake duct popping.

**LA STIG** · 07-19-2015

Check to make sure the window is "indexing", that is after you close the door does the window go up another 1/4"or so and cinch itself up against the door seal.

**Blue T/A 2.0** · 07-19-2015

Originally Posted by LA STIG

Check to make sure the window is "indexing", that is after you close the door does the window go up another 1/4"or so and cinch itself up against the door seal.

It is definitely indexing. The noise sounds like a loose nut or bolt. Surprised that is was a wind noise. Would start about 50 mph. Tape took care of it. Now need to find a fix.

**victoryman100** · 07-20-2015

Originally Posted by Blue T/A 2.0

It is definitely indexing. The noise sounds like a loose nut or bolt. Surprised that is was a wind noise. Would start about 50 mph. Tape took care of it. Now need to find a fix.

Call woodhouse in Blair Nebraska. Talk to Bill Pemberton. They know all about this Issue and the fix for it.

**mjorgensen** · 07-20-2015

Odd that wind noise would sound like any bolt... With the window down can you move that door flag (rubber front window guide)? Wondering if the attaching nuts are possibly loose?

The wind noise issue that was on some early cars has been fixed on the 15' with the updated channels being already installed so not the same issue unless they are themselves loose...

**ddominator1** · 07-20-2015

Speaking of wind noise. ... have some coming in from driver side window when at speeds greater than 50mph.. not a whistling sound but just alcan hear wind coming through. Maybe tip of window at seal? Any one else have this problem. Was thinking about,taking in for service to look at or inspect seals

**Blue T/A 2.0** · 07-20-2015

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Got rid of the wind noise after 2 disassembles and 2 reassembles. Had to move the a pillar boot as far back as possible and tighten it down. Seemed to be a PITA from worrying about destroying a door panel, especially an orange stitched panel. Nice to drive a car that feels and sounds tight for the first time since I have had it.

**darbgnik** · 07-21-2015

I'm the same as you, if I had this kind of issue, I'd play with it myself before letting the dealer have a whirl at it........

**swexlin** · 07-21-2015

I have a little bit of the wind noise.

So how hard was it getting the panel on and off? My panel is loose anyway (separated from the door once, and I pushed it back into place). I believe that when I get the door switch recall done in the fall, as long as the panel is off for that, maybe I'll let my Viper tech take a look.

**Blue T/A 2.0** · 07-21-2015

Originally Posted by swexlin

I have a little bit of the wind noise.

So how hard was it getting the panel on and off? My panel is loose anyway (separated from the door once, and I pushed it back into place). I believe that when I get the door switch recall done in the fall, as long as the panel is off for that, maybe I'll let my Viper tech take a look.

It is not that hard to do. You need to remove a cover behind the door handle to get to the screw holding the panel, remove they cover behind the window switches to get the screw out, and on a 15, remove the srs cover to get the bolt out. Get some trim removal tools and carefully pry the door at the corners, keeping in mind not to damage the panel. It is not that bad, just be careful. Prior to all of this, disconnect the negative clamp on your battery just to be sure in case you want to remove the panel completely and need to disconnect all the electrical connections from the door.

**swexlin** · 07-21-2015

Originally Posted by Blue T/A 2.0

It is not that hard to do. You need to remove a cover behind the door handle to get to the screw holding the panel, remove they cover behind the window switches to get the screw out, and on a 15, remove the srs cover to get the bolt out. Get some trim removal tools and carefully pry the door at the corners, keeping in mind not to damage the panel. It is not that bad, just be careful. Prior to all of this, disconnect the negative clamp on your battery just to be sure in case you want to remove the panel completely and need to disconnect all the electrical connections from the door.

Thank you. So there is a screw holding the panel? I'm think maybe mine worked loose allowing my panel to separate. I'll have to take a look.

**Blue T/A 2.0** · 07-21-2015

Originally Posted by swexlin

Thank you. So there is a screw holding the panel? I'm think maybe mine worked loose allowing my panel to separate. I'll have to take a look.

If your car is a 13, you will have 2 screws. One is behind the the handle under a removable cover and the other is behind the window switch behind a cover. Look at pic 4 my post above with 5 pics. It showed where the screws are.

**cayenne** · 07-21-2015

Great work! It's amazing to what length we go to avoid taking the cars to dealers...

**apeas2** · 07-21-2015

Originally Posted by mjorgensen

Odd that wind noise would sound like any bolt... With the window down can you move that door flag (rubber front window guide)? Wondering if the attaching nuts are possibly loose?

The wind noise issue that was on some early cars has been fixed on the 15' with the updated channels being already installed so not the same issue unless they are themselves loose...

Mark, whats the part number of the new part being installed? Thanks!

**swexlin** · 07-21-2015

Originally Posted by Blue T/A 2.0

If your car is a 13, you will have 2 screws. One is behind the the handle under a removable cover and the other is behind the window switch behind a cover. Look at pic 4 my post above with 5 pics. It showed where the screws are.

Thanks again!

**Bill Pemberton** · 07-21-2015

swexlin ,

Chat with Jorgensen, as your noise is likely the concern on some 2013s and not the same as with Blue TA 2.0. He is out today for a well deserved vacation break, but give him a ring tomorrow or drop him an email. There is a fix out there for the 2013s and some 2014s.

mjorgensen@woodhouse.com 1-800-889-1893