Re: wind noise/rattles...

[Chuck Simpson <csimpson@zeltech.com>]

Don't know about the wind noise, but the rattles are annoying
as hell, and I HAVE THEM TOO!!!!   Someone on the list mentioned
about some foam tape the dealerships have to help eliminate
the rattles.  I currently have a rattle on the driver-side door and
a terrible rattle in the trunk.  I will be taking my car to the dealer
to see if they can do anything about them.  I'm sure you can probably
buy some sort of thick foamy tape at a hardware store and do
the job yourself.

Good Luck,

-Chuck...



Steve Insalaco wrote:

> I'm still lovin my Green '97 GLX, but suddenly I've been experiencing
> some wind noise at speeds greater than 35 mph.  It sounds like it is
> coming from the top trailing edge of the front passenger door.  I have
> tried applying some weather stripping, but have had no luck pinpointing
> the problem area.
> Another frustrating sound is that rattling noise the Mexican assembled
> Jetta's have.  Some of the interior molding squeaks or rattles.  I was
> thinking of applying some silicone lube to the areas where the molding
> is in contact with other peaces, but thought a cleaner method might be
> out there.
> If anybody is aware of any solution to these problems or has any tips on
> investigating the source of the problem, I'd really appreciate some
> info.  The winter months are here so I can't mask the embarrassing
> sounds by having the sunroof open any more; although I do have a nice
> sub in the trunk.  This is the only complaint I've had with my 2nd VW
> and it's already got 34K miles.
> Thanks
> Steve
>
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