Range Rover County LWB (LH) V8-4.2L (1993)
Weatherstrip: Customer Interest
Body - Front Door Weatherstrip Wind Noise
No:
76/06/01/NAS
Ref:
Issue:
1
Date:
09/07/01
Front Door Weather Seal Wind Noise
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LP)
All
SITUATION:
NOISE FROM "A" POST AREA
The customer may complain of a low pitched wind noise/vibration coming from the area of the "A" pillar.
RESOLUTION:
INSTALL BUFFER TO REDUCE THE VIBRATION TENDENCY
Inserting a strip of double-sided tape in the interior of the U-shaped weather strip will provide a firm backing for the door to close against and eliminate
the tendency of the sealing lip to vibrate.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Local Source
1/2 inch double-sided tape As required
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
76.13.89/34
Time 0.30 hrs.
Install tape support into the door seal channel
FAULT CODE: U
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE AND CORRECT
1.
Investigate the source of the noise and determine that it is not the upper windshield finisher. (See Service Action H201)
NOTE:
The noise generally will appear on the driver's side, but could also be present on the passenger's side door.