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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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Default Fix for the A Pillar wind noise

I had my windshield replaced 07 H3 a few months ago, after that when I got to about 30 MPH the wind noise from what seemed the top of the windshield was unbelievably loud and would get worse as speed increased.
I tried taping different areas and even took off the wipers and arms, no change.
I did some searches on here and saw the higher speed vibration type noise from the A pillars and the fix with double stick tape, but that was not my problem.
Here's what I found and fixed.
If you open the hood and take off the fender vent caps (the square things at the base of the A pillars) pull up on them and they un snap.
Look at the base of the A pillar cover, you can fit your fingers under there, THAT is where the air is going up and making the noise.
I had some closed cell foam I cut a 3/4" x 3/4' x @ 4" long piece and laid it under there to keep the wind out. (make it a snug fit)
PERFETCLY quiet again!!!
I think there were some foam seals in there and when the A Pillars were removed for the windshield replacement the seals were never put back in, if they were, not properly.
Fast and easy fix.
Hope this helps others with the same problem.
 
Old Feb 17, 2016 | 12:41 PM
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good info! there has been questions on this b4.
 
Old Feb 17, 2016 | 12:56 PM
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I hadn't thought about that, good info. I fixed mine by making a fillet with black silicone around the top of the A pillar fairing to close the gaps.
 
Old Feb 17, 2016 | 01:17 PM
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Thank you for this post.

I would double dog gone thank you if it had pics to go with it?
 
Old Feb 17, 2016 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc Olds
Thank you for this post.

I would double dog gone thank you if it had pics to go with it?


Easy enough, will get some tonight and post.
 
Old Feb 17, 2016 | 08:58 PM
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I have the same noise issue !! Cant wait for pics !!
 
Old Feb 18, 2016 | 07:09 AM
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Here you go! The Pics!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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Nice.

Double dog gone thank you.
 
Old Mar 2, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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Looks great ! Does that foam play ok with water? Wouldnt it get in there when we wash the truck or when it rains? Either way great fix, hate the annoying noise
 
Old Mar 2, 2016 | 11:59 AM
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I used a closed cell foam it does not hold or absorb water.
I think it was out of an old life jacket.
I was concerned with that too. its not a perfect molded air tight fit so water can drain.
It just stops 95% of the air blowing up there. Very quiet now.
 
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