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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Wind noise from the front doors

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Wind noise › Wind noise from the front doors
Fault diagnosisWind noise from the front doors

WIND NOISE FROM THE FRONT DOORS

With the vehicle moving, noise can be heard coming from one of the front doors

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

First of all check that the moving window is correctly shut.

Check that the wind noise is actually coming from one of the front doors.

Move on to Step 1The wind noise is coming from the bonnet.

Continue following the instructions in the table

See table T005 BONNET WIND NOISE

The wind noise is coming from the windscreen.

Continue following the instructions in the table

See table T006 WINDSCREEN WIND NOISE

The wind noise is coming from the lower part of the passenger compartment.

Continue following the instructions in the table

See table T010 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WIND NOISE, LOWER AREA (UNDERBODY)

The wind noise is coming from the rear area.

Continue following the instructions in the table

See table T025 WIND NOISE FROM THE REAR AREA

1CHECK ON DUST SEAL ON DOORAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the weatherstrip/dust seal is correctly fitted.End of diagnosisWeatherstrip incorrectly fitted.

Refit the weatherstrip correctly

Op. 7005A34 FRONT SIDE DOOR COMPARTMENT SEAL - R.R

Dust seal incorrectly fitted.

Refit the seal correctly

Op. 7005A50 FRONT SIDE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP - R.R.

2CHECK ON LOCATION OF WIND NOISE FROM FRONT DOORSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out the test to locate the wind noise from the front doors accurately

See Test 7005OA FRONT DOOR WIND NOISE LOCALISATION

locate the area where the wind noise is coming from.

End of diagnosisThe wind noise persists with the entire door tapedCheck for sealant between the wing and the pillar under the wheel arch liner
The wind noise is coming from the area between the pillar and the windscreen

Check the condition of the door housing seal in that area and that it adheres correctly to the bodyshell, if necessary, replace it

Op. 7005E80 FRONT SIDE DOOR INNER PANEL FRONT LINING - R.R.

The wind noise is coming from the area between the door and the windscreen

Check the condition of the door housing seal in that area and that it adheres correctly to the bodyshell, if necessary, replace it

Op. 7005E50 FRONT SIDE DOOR PILLAR TRIM (ONE) LH OR RH - R.R.

The wind noise is coming from the area between the door and the windscreen

Adjust the door hinges

Op. 7005A14 FRONT SIDE DOOR - ADJUST CENTERING AND MOULDING - INCLUDES ADAPTATION OF HINGES AND SEALS ON DOOR COMPARTMENT

The wind noise is coming from the area between the door and the wing

Adjust the door hinges

Op. 7005A14 FRONT SIDE DOOR - ADJUST CENTERING AND MOULDING - INCLUDES ADAPTATION OF HINGES AND SEALS ON DOOR COMPARTMENT

The wind noise is coming from the area of the outer glass scraper

Check the condition of the glass scaper and make sure it is correctly fitted

Op. 7005D26 FRONT SIDE DESCENDING WINDOW GLASS SCRAPER (OUTER) (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT- R.R

The wind noise is coming from the mirror

Check the condition of the seal between the mirror and the door and make sure it is correctly fitted: renew it or replace the actual mirror

Op. 7005R30 ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED DOOR MIRROR (ONE) - R+R

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