I just picked up my 2002 coupe, after about 500 miles I noticed wind noise from the top left corner of the driver side door. Is this common, any quick fixes.

Thanks
Cecil

 

It happens on my '01 coupe as well.

 

There is a description on the forum for window tip in adjustment. This is something that can be resolved with some careful adjustment. The instructions may be in the tech tip section or do a search on this topic. Easy fix with torx head wrench.

 

Try Here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=127950

 

Try taking off the roof panel and then putting it on again. I noticed the same thing after a recent open air ride. Took me two tries to get rid of the wind noise over my left ear. Make sure the roof panel is snug before you secure it. Also check your weatherstripping to make sure it's not crimped anywhere. Hope this works for ya. :D

 

Thanks, I love this forum :seeya

 

been to the dealer 3 times for it. still the same if not worse.

 

I too had the wind noise at higher speeds and it was from the side windows being pushed out from the weatherstrip. If you raise the hatch and reach around the pillar, you can push out on the top rear corner of the window and see when the glass moves away from the weatherstrip creating the wind noise. As you go faster, the air pressure builds up on the inside of the car while the air on the outside is being blasted around the windshield and crating a lower pressure area on the outside of the side windows. The two together will push the side windows out. Some forum members have adjusted the tip-in with some success, but if you get this over done, you may damage the weatherstrips when you roll the windows up. I would suggest correcting the problem with the blow-out clips. Originally on 97’s and early 98’s, the blow-out clip was positioned on the front or first screw of the weatherstrip retainer. Sometime in 98 they started putting the clip on the second screw of this strip. I have moved the blow out clip to the third screw and have adjusted it down near the glass so only a sheet of paper will slide behind it when the window is up. Compare the position of my blow-out clip in the picture to where your blow-out clip is located.



There are four screws that hold the weatherstrip retainer in place and the clip can be located on any one of them. I have had no wind noise since I have done this and the glass will not touch the clip when you open and close the door if the glass is properly positioned. You can do this yourself if you pay great attention to detail. The biggest risk is ending up with leaks because you don’t get the retainer or weatherstrip sealed properly to the top. After the dealer worked on mine twice, while I watched him, I took it home and sealed the weatherstrip properly, haven’t had any leaks or wind noise for the last 30,000 miles.

Good Luck with what you decide to do.

 

Thanks...I've got this problem too, and I appreciate the tip!