9 captured repliesDiscussion pagination complete · Source accounts, not a confirmed diagnosis
THIS DISCUSSION / SOURCE-DERIVED OVERVIEW
Discussion summary
YOUR RESEARCHEnhanced wind noise/buffeting around the wing mirror
Reported or suspected cause
thin rubber seal wasn't glued down properly
Reported cause
No successful repair reported for this finding.
1
Identified cause
0
Suspected cause
0
Reported fixes
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that report identifying a cause
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Reported cause
Not familiar with the 996 but I had a similar problem on my E Class Merc and it turned out to be a thin rubber seal wasn't glued down properly so at speed it was being sucked out of position causing the noise.
Enhanced wind noise/buffeting around the wing mirror
Read full discussion summary
Leading evidence: 'thin rubber seal wasn't glued down properly' (1 discussions report identifying this cause; no attributable repair resolution). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'thin rubber seal wasn't glued down properly' (1 discussions; 1 report identifying it and 0 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check alignment of the door relative' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
Source reports, not a diagnosis or a success probability. Counts refer to discussions and can overlap.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Also worth checking the alignment of the door relative to the frame.
Enhanced wind noise/buffeting around the wing mirror
Check black plastic insert underneath the wing mirror
Suggestion or failed attempt
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Taran - check for the black plastic insert underneath the wing mirror.
Enhanced wind noise/buffeting around the wing mirror
Check door seals/rubbers
Suggestion or failed attempt
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Enhanced wind noise/buffeting around the wing mirror
Reported and suspected causes (1)
These are separate views of the same evidence. Frequency alone does not establish a fix, and these counts must not be added together.
thin rubber seal wasn't glued down properly
No successful repair reported for this finding.
1
Identified cause
0
Suspected cause
0
Reported fixes
Read evidence and context
Discussions that report identifying a cause
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Reported cause
Not familiar with the 996 but I had a similar problem on my E Class Merc and it turned out to be a thin rubber seal wasn't glued down properly so at speed it was being sucked out of position causing the noise.
Enhanced wind noise/buffeting around the wing mirror
Coverage and how to read this overview
Counts describe captured discussions, not unique people or a diagnosis. Author identities are not reliably stored. Exact duplicate evidence is counted once across matching discussions; one discussion counts at most once per action/state. Multiple repairs reported together remain a combination. Suggestions and failed attempts do not establish a fix. Matches cover whole discussions and can include related faults, model variants and incomplete threads.
9 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.
911uk: 1 discussions
0 evidence records excluded for query context · 0 excluded by outcome qualification · 0 adjusted by outcome qualification.
0 acknowledgements have no verified action link; they do not establish a repair result.
Generation: 20261026T083035Z · outcome-qualification-6. Deterministic extraction; no AI model inference. How we use sources
Hi everyone,
I get quite a lot of wind noise and buffeting around my drivers side wing mirror at speeds above 50mph. The amont of noise is far greater on the drivers side than on the passenger side leading me to believe some seal or something may be missing. There is no sensation of the air coming into the car though.
I've looked at both sides and can't see anything obvious. Any clues to what may be causing it?
Cheers
Taran :?:
Taz, check the door seals/rubbers. Make sure they are attached correctly. Not familiar with the 996 but I had a similar problem on my E Class Merc and it turned out to be a thin rubber seal wasn't glued down properly so at speed it was being sucked out of position causing the noise.
Also worth checking the alignment of the door relative to the frame. It may need pulling in slighltly - adjustment of the door striker will fix that.
Top man Asim, cheers.
I'll check it out when i get chance tonight. Door allignment looks to be ok to the naked eye and there is no clonking or knocking when it is opened/shut. But will investigate this also.
I think the door seals on my Leon are gone too! Getting water in the rear driver's side footwell...grrrrrr.
Taran :arrow:
Could be, but it's rare unless the seal is damaged or really badly fitted. In my experience most VAG cars leak into the footwell due to damaged door membrane, behind the door card. Worth checking out.
Has the car got a sunroof? If so it may be sunroof drain tubes blocked.
Yeh, actually your right, that's quite a common prob, especially with the Mk4 platform. No Sunroof. I had a similar prob when the car was new, fixed under warranty. Trying to recall, but i'm sure they said it was some filter at the time?...hmmm.
Looks like a job for the wkend!
Taran :!:
Guys, i think the windnoise i'm experiencing is coming from the seals to the front windscreen at the base of the A-pillar. I taped up the area i thought the noise was coming from and took the car for a spin, but the noise was still there.
It's loose and can be picked out up to about half way up the pillar. Do you reckon this could be the cause of the noise?
Also, does a special type of sealant have to be used?
Cheers
Taran :?:
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.
