Pathfinder LE 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # 00-028
Date: 000314
Interior - Door Window Wind/Squeak/Pop Noise
Classification:
BT99-053
Reference:
NTB00-028
Date:
March 14, 2000
1998-1999.5 PATHFINDER WIND/SQUEAK/POP NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR WINDOW AREA
APPLIED VEHICLES:
1998-1999.5 Pathfinder (R50)
SERVICE INFORMATION
If any of the following noises are heard from the front driver and/or passenger side window of a 1998-1999.5 Pathfinder, the window may not have
enough clearance to operate properly in the door channel:
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Wind leak noise at the upper B-Pillar.
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Window squeak during initial opening and at the top of travel/close.
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Creaking or popping noise after the window is initially closed.
A new soft foam run rubber seal is available to correct this condition, if it should occur.
Use the information in this bulletin to diagnose the condition, remove the existing hard foam rope seal from the glass run rubber, and install the new soft
foam run rubber seal in its place.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the claims coding.
Service Procedure
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Confirm that one of the noises exists as described in the bullet points above.
2.
Verify the condition of insufficient window clearance by applying a solution of soapy water into the glass run rubber area at the bottom of the
A-Pillar/door mirror. Cycle the window up/down/up.
A.
If the noise still exists after the soapy solution is applied, this bulletin does not apply. Investigate for other causes of the noise.
B.
If the noise is gone, use the Repair procedure provided below to resolve the incident.