Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Window Seal: Customer Interest
Body - Whistle Sound From Rear Quarter Glass
NUMBER: 23-047-05
GROUP: Body
DATE: October 7, 2005
SUBJECT:
Whistle Sound From Rear Quarter Glass Area
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves applying RTV sealant to the quarter glass weatherstrip vent holes.
MODELS:
2005 - 2006 (RS) Town & Country, Caravan
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to long wheel base vehicles equipped with Power Vents (sales code JKG) built on or after April 1, 2005 (MDH 0401XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Whistle sound from either rear quarter glass area.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Prepare the vehicle as follows:
a.
Close all windows including the rear quarter glass windows.
b.
Place the A/C Heater control in fresh air mode (not recirculation).
c.
Operate the heater blower motor at high speed.
d.
While sitting in the third row seat, listen for a whistling sound in the area of both rear quarter windows.
2.
Is a whistling sound audible?
a.
Yes » go to Step # 3.
b.
No » this bulletin does not apply. Further diagnosis is necessary.
3.
While the whistling noise is present, open the appropriate rear quarter glass window.
4.
Is the whistling sound eliminated?
a.
Yes » perform the repair procedure on the appropriate side of the vehicle.
b.
No » this bulletin does not apply. Further diagnosis is necessary.
PARTS REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Open the rear quarter window.