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How to reduce wind noise...easy too.

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Southern_nj, May 8, 2017.

  1. Southern_nj

    Southern_nj Junior Member

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    I have a brand new 2017 Prius 3. I ended up complaining to the dealer about the excessive wind noise around the drivers side window area. After leaving my car for the day at the dealer I came back at the end of the day with even more noise starting at 33 mph post their repair. I then started pushing in the gasket around the small triangle window and noticed the wind noise was reduced. I then took black electrical tape and taped the outside window and trim area completely. What a difference. It was so impressed with the reduced sound, I even taped the passenger side as well.

    Dealer update

    I called my dealer and told him about my fix and since then they ordered a brand new window and will hire a glass installer for the fix. Not too sure I want the factory OEM window taken out and a new window reinstalled.

    Has anyone else had the same wind noise if so, how did you fix it.
     
    #1 Southern_nj, May 8, 2017
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  2. bisco

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    that's a new one, well done!(y)
     
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    Interesting fix - could you please post pics?

    BTW: I have instead a noise coming from the steering column/behind the steering wheel, above 60km/h // 40mph, essentially linked to specific rpms of the ICE and ambient temperature. I don't hear it with music on, otherwise is driving me insane. Talked with my dealer and said that they would have to open up everything, and I really don't want that! (because then other noises will come up!)
     
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  4. goldfinger

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    Ditto on the pictures.

    Concerning the steering column noise take a look here. a Steering issue in gen 4th 2016 | PriusChat
     
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    Is there anyway you can post photos of how you put electrical tape on the outside window and trim area? Thanks, Dan
     
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    Welcome to Prius Chat Dan! (y)
     
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    That's what happens when you go and put the steering wheel on the wrong side :p
     
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    But it is on the right side when they're reversing @kithmo .
     
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    only if they're sitting in the back, then they're at the wrong end.:eek:
     
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    I normally don't notice wind noise but now that you mention it I do hear some around the drivers door.
     
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    I find road noise on some metalled surfaces is very invasive.
     
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    The buffeting is worse than my Gen 2, but overall, it's a quieter car, although the Powers That Be groove all the paving here. I think it's because people can't deal with driving in precipitation.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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