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chwhale
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My drivers side window leaks air pretty bad when I'm on the highway. It is getting too loud for my taste. I have a 1999 C5 Coupe. The sound seems to be coming from the top rear of the window. Does anyone know of a good fix to get a better seal?
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BruceF
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The windows can be adjusted to be a bit closer to the frame. This is called a tip-in adjustment. Unfortunately, I don't have a writup for it. I don't think it's in the DIY area, either.

You can also try adjusting the blowout clip at the top edge of the frame.


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Window Tip-in adjustment:

Tools Required
#6 Inverted TORX® Socket

Position the window fully up.

Remove the large access plug from under the front of the door.

Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut.

Remove the reflector from the trim panel

Loosen the jack screw jam nut.

Adjust tip in with the jack screw.

Turn the jack screw clockwise to tip the window outward.

Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to tip the window inward.

One turn of the screw equals approximately 1 N·m (0.04 in) change at the top of the window.

Tighten the jack screw jam nut.

Lower the window.

Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut.

Raise the window and check the alignment.

Install the access plug under the front of the door.

Install the reflector in the door trim panel.


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Carlos
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Man I was having this problem too...thanks for the tip.

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quote:
Originally posted by Carlos:
Man I was having this problem too...thanks for the tip.

Don't you mean, thanks for the tip IN?

[LOL]


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