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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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I plan tomreplace my sunroof seal this weekend, but even with the sunroof open, I have a wind howl when I am driving at speeds between 47 and 57 or so MPH. Since this is the speed range I drive almost all the time in, it drives me nuts. Anyone else experience this? Anyone have a clue to a cause? Even when I replace the sunroof seal, the howl will still be there, even if I can't hear it inside the cabin. I'd like to eliminate it so it not there when the sunroof is open too. Thanks...
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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I've experienced a noise at similar speeds, but don't believe it is my sunroof seal; it's more like a "whirl" sound I believe it emanates from the GPS/Satellite aerial on the rear of the roof.
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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I HAD THAT ON MY WINDSCREEN ON HIGH SPEED MOTORWAY RUNS, LATER REALISED IT WAS A GAP IN THE RUBBER SEAL ON THE WINDSCREEN WHEN I GOT IT CHECKED.......
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