B3000 DS Regular Cab 2WD V6-3.0L OHV (2002)
Weatherstrip: Customer Interest
Body - Wind Noise From Around Windows
TSB: 09-039/06
MULTI-MODEL - WIND NOISE AROUND DOORS
NOTE:
This bulletin replaces S-018/98. Please update your records accordingly.
BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin S-018/98, issued on 07/29/98. The APPLICABLE MODELS has been revised.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
1995-2007 B-Series
1997-2003 Protege
1997-2002 626
1997-2002 Millenia
1997-2006 MPV
2001-2006 Tribute
2003-2007 Mazda6
2004-2007 Mazda3
2004-2007 RX-8
2006-2007 Mazda5
2007 CX-7
DESCRIPTION
Wind noise around doors may occur with some vehicles. This may be caused by the door weather-strip seal.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify customer concern.
2.
Examine weather-strip for the following conditions:
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Rips, tears, cuts
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Loose or falling off
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Excessive deterioration
If the weather-strip has any of the above conditions, replace it and verify repair.
If weather-strip does not have any of the above conditions, but wind noise still exists, proceed to the "Card Test."
Card Test
3.
Open the door and insert a business card (0.2 mm thickness) between the door and the weatherstrip at the base of the A-pillar. Close the door.
4.
Slide the business card up along the A-pillar.
