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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Wind noise from the rear doors

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Wind noise › Wind noise from the rear doors
Fault diagnosisWind noise from the rear doors

WIND NOISE FROM THE REAR DOORS

With the vehicle moving, noise can be heard coming from one of the rear doors.

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

First of all check that the moving window is correctly shut.

Check that the wind noise is actually coming from one of the rear doors.

Move on to Step 1The wind noise is coming from the front doors

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T001 WIND NOISE FROM THE FRONT DOORS

The wind noise is coming from the bonnet

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T005 BONNET WIND NOISE

The wind noise is coming from the windscreen

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T006 WINDSCREEN WIND NOISE

The wind noise is coming from the lower part of the passenger compartment

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T010 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WIND NOISE, LOWER AREA (UNDERBODY)

The wind noise is coming from the sun roof

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T020 WIND NOISE FROM THE SUN ROOF

The wind noise is coming from the rear area

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T025 WIND NOISE FROM THE REAR AREA

1CHECK ON DUST SEAL ON DOORAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the weatherstrip/dust seal is correctly fitted.Move on to Step 1Weatherstrip incorrectly fitted.

Refit the weatherstrip correctly

Op. 7010A50 REAR SIDE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP - R.R.

Dust seal incorrectly fitted.

Refit the seal correctly

Op. 7010A34 REAR SIDE DOOR COMPARTMENT SEAL - R.R

2CHECK ON THE LOCATION OF WIND NOISE FROM THE REAR DOORSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out the test to locate the wind noise from the rear doors accurately

Op. 7010OA REAR DOORS NOISE LOCALISATION

locate the area where the wind noise is coming from

End of diagnosisThe wind noise is coming from the upper area of the centre pillar

Adjust the door hinges

Op. 7010A14 REAR SIDE DOOR - ADJUST CENTERING AND MOULDING - INCLUDES ADAPTATION OF HINGES AND SEALS ON DOOR COMPARTMENT

The wind noise is coming from the lower area of the centre pillar

Adjust the door hinges

Op. 7010A14 REAR SIDE DOOR - ADJUST CENTERING AND MOULDING - INCLUDES ADAPTATION OF HINGES AND SEALS ON DOOR COMPARTMENT

The wind noise is coming from the rear pillar

Check the condition of the door housing seal in that area and that it adheres correctly to the

Op. 7010A34 REAR SIDE DOOR COMPARTMENT SEAL - R.R

The wind noise is coming from the area of the outer glass scraper

Check the condition of the glass scaper and make sure it is correctly fitted

Op. 7010D26 REAR SIDE DESCENDING WINDOW GLASS SCRAPER (OUTER) (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Alfa Romeo 159

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