Wind noise when windows are up...

[blackgtbeauty]

Hey guys,

Even though the front windows are all the way up in the subie, they still sound like they're down a quarter inch. I've played around with not putting them up 100% and what not and it's still audible, just different pitches.

Anyone else have/had this problem at all? Maybe I'm over-looking something before I start tearing the doors apart?

[Reason]

most complain that it's the side mirrors, or a torn gusset behind the mirror where it meets the door. I don't recall havening that noise.

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most complain that it's the side mirrors, or a torn gusset behind the mirror where it meets the door. I don't recall havening that noise.

I know when I had my 2003 Forester XS it was the gusset where the side mirror was and after you pulled on it, it worked fine again you closed the door a few times.

[subba]

Mine makes the sound but i think its the vent visor because my aunties outlander does the same thing.

[vtlegacy95]

I had the same problem on the driverside door, there was a leak on the top edge of the mirror and the window I pinched the rubber/metal and the wind sound stopped.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[LegacyRob]

I have the exact same problem. Push the molding right by the mirror while driving, it will make the noise go away. So it's a molding issue. new door moldings would cure it.

[vtlegacy95]

with the window down, you can pinch the window molding(there is thin sheet metal inside) and it will fix it for a little while, mine has not made noise since.

[immortal1kon]

because the doors are frame less once the door trim rubber gets old and dry it allows more air through it and it has a wisping sound.

just check the door trim and the rubber around the mirror part hope this helps.

[pdawg]

Here a service bulletin on the subject

http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=33

[badbasser98]

with the window down, you can pinch the window molding(there is thin sheet metal inside) and it will fix it for a little while, mine has not made noise since.
+1, easy fix... as long as there is no physical damage to the seal.

[dplacencia]

Window gusset. :wink:

[sansMYSTi]

I have the same wind noise issues in my \leg and wife's Outback. I also had the same issue with mu Bugeye - the dealer adjusted something and it completely went away. I got to find out what they did.

[omahasubaru]

I took care of the gusset TSB on my '02 Legacy tonight. Just wanted to share a comparison of the new (left) verses the 10+ year old one on the right.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/0308122051-1.jpg

Don't know why I didn't do this sooner! Huge improvement. Easy R&R