Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Customer Interest
Body - Water Leaks/Wind Noise Into Passenger Compartment
NUMBER: 23-004-06 REV. A
GROUP: Body
DATE: July 20, 2006
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-004-06, DATED JANUARY 21, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO
SECTION E.
SUBJECT:
Passenger Cabin Water Leakage And/Or Wind-Like Sound
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin provides diagnosis for either water leakage and/or wind-like sound(s).
MODELS:
2006
(XK/XH)
Commander
DISCUSSION:
The customer may experience a water leak or a wind whistle-like sound coming from the front passenger compartment. The source of the leak or sound
may be difficult to root cause. Refer to the following information as an assistance to your diagnosis process.
A.
Wind Whistle-Like Sound Or Water Leak At Primary Door Seal (Any Door)
Possible Cause and Solution:
1.
Primary door seal not fully installed or seated. Fix: Fully install door seal. If necessary, apply a suitable adhesive sealant between body flange and
door seal.
2.
Primary door seal buckled or kinked. Fix: Reposition primary door seal on body flange.
B.
Wind Rush-Like Sound Near Accelerator Pedal Area On 5.7L Equipped Vehicles
Possible Cause and Solution:
1.
Accelerator cable delete plug missing from or loose to bulkhead panel (Fig. 6). Fix: Install plug.
C.
Water Leak From A-Pillar Grab Handle, Front Edge Of Headliner, Or Sunvisor Attachment
Possible Cause and Solution:
1.
Sunroof drain(s) restricted. Drain hoses may have come loose. Drain hoses may be out of position and collapsed when headliner was installed.
Drain hose end nipple restricted or blocked. Apply air pressure to each drain. Apply water to sunroof trough to determine if each hose is draining
properly. Lower front portion of headliner to inspect sunroof drain connections and drain hoses. Fix: Repair as required. Refer to Service Bulletin
23-050-04.
2.
Secondary door seal metal retention bracket has voids in its baked-on adhesive sealant (Fig. 1). Fix: Refer to Service Bulletin 23-050-05.
D.
Water Leak From Headliner Above Doors Or At Base Of A-Pillar, B-Pillar, or C-Pillar Possible Cause and Solution:
1.
Secondary door seal metal retention bracket has voids in its baked-on adhesive sealant (Fig. 1). Fix: Refer to Service Bulletin 23-050-05.
E.
Wind Whistle-Like Sound At Top Of Windshield
Possible Cause and Solution:
