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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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Anybody else notice their window seal being boogered? My driver's side seal groove is visible scrunched and skewed where the window top slides into that groove. Comparing the driver's side to the passenger side makes it's real obvious. I mentioned this last time at the dealer because I still get wind noise coming in at low speeds as happens normally when any window is not seated fully. Dealer said seal is fine. I'm convinced they didn't actually look because comparing the two sides, it's obvious. I mention this b/c my windows were just repaired and the driver's side is acting a little wonky again with the autodip and just wondering if that window seal could be in any way contributing to this.

Thanks for any insights...
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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Post some pictures! If you can visually see a difference from the passenger side, something isn't right.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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From: Hauppauge, NY
Originally Posted by GregO
Anybody else notice their window seal being boogered? My driver's side seal groove is visible scrunched and skewed where the window top slides into that groove. Comparing the driver's side to the passenger side makes it's real obvious. I mentioned this last time at the dealer because I still get wind noise coming in at low speeds as happens normally when any window is not seated fully. Dealer said seal is fine. I'm convinced they didn't actually look because comparing the two sides, it's obvious. I mention this b/c my windows were just repaired and the driver's side is acting a little wonky again with the autodip and just wondering if that window seal could be in any way contributing to this.

Thanks for any insights...
Greg
It's one of the downsides to frameless window glass. Getting the seal just right can be tricky, and if it's too loose you get wind noise and leaks, too tight and the seal can wear prematurely. You need to show the dealer exactly what the issue is, and ask them to take the time to adjust the fit properly.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Most likely they didn't properly adjust the glass, it's probably set up too high. Take it back in.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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window seal

Eventually. Looked at it again to try and snap a photo, but a photo wouldn't help. When I run a finger along the groove, I hit the mooshed area for about 8 inches before going back to the normal groove. The passenger side groove is fine.
 
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