Body - Wind Noise From Upper Rear of Front Door Windows
03-085November 25, 2003
Applies To:
2003 Accord L4 - From VIN 1HGCM5...3A000001 thru 1HGCM5...3A132549
2003 Accord V6 - From VIN 1HGCM6...3A000001 thru 1HGCM6...3A097398
Wind Noise From the Upper Rear Corner of the Front Door(s)
SYMPTOM
Wind noise from the upper rear corner of the front door windows at highway speed.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Misplaced foam in the corner of the glass run channel.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install EPT sealer to the back of the run channel.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
EPT Sealer 5T: P/N 06991-SA5-000, H/C 2086650 (One roll will repair 200 vehicles.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part: P/N 72235-SDA-A11
H/C 7301971
Defect Code: 07407
Symptom Code: 05604
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
DIAGNOSIS
Test-drive the vehicle at highway speeds to verify the customer's complaint of wind noise.
^ If you hear wind noise from the upper rear corner of the front window, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
^ If the noise is coming from another location, this service bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting procedures.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Pull down on the glass run channel to separate it from the door frame at the upper rear corner.
2. Cut a 10 x 100 mm piece of EPT sealer 5T, and use a utility knife to taper the ends to fit into the corner.
3. Apply the piece of EPT sealer 5T into the gap.
4. Reinstall the glass run channel into the window frame. Make sure that it is installed properly with the added thickness.
5. Test-drive the vehicle at highway speeds to make sure the noise is gone.
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