Window seal problem (pole included)

[cycleboy]

Mine do it, driver's side for sure, passenger's I think at time.

My bigger concern is the driver's side has started to leak air at the upper back corner. I can't feel it, but I can hear it and put my hand back there and push the rubber against the glass and make it stop.

Not holding out much hope for a dealer fix, just like the other little issues w/ the car.

[suaveflooder]

Originally Posted by cycleboy

Mine do it, driver's side for sure, passenger's I think at time.

My bigger concern is the driver's side has started to leak air at the upper back corner. I can't feel it, but I can hear it and put my hand back there and push the rubber against the glass and make it stop.

Not holding out much hope for a dealer fix, just like the other little issues w/ the car.

Both my windows make noise, neither leak though which is a good thing

[funwheeldrive]

I noticed my car doing this after I washed it one day. It's not folding on the top part of the widow, but on the side.

[WNDSRFR]

Yeah
My car used to do this. It's caused by the window grabbing hold of the seal and pinching it as it goes up instead of sliding past it.
I stopped it by armoralling it once a week. It makes the rubber soft and slippery as hell.

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

I stopped it by armoralling it once a week.

I was wondering why nobody had mentioned that yet. Mine isn't doing it, but if it were my first thought would be to try Armorall to lubricate the seal. Does it have any down sides? (Discoloration, residue on the glass, etc.)

[Target70]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

I was wondering why nobody had mentioned that yet. Mine isn't doing it, but if it were my first thought would be to try Armorall to lubricate the seal. Does it have any down sides? (Discoloration, residue on the glass, etc.)

I tried 303 protectant, but it didn't work for me. I saw others say that silicone sprays didn't work for them, I guess it goes on a case by case basis. worth a try anyway.

[toeout]

I use 1Z Einszett Rubber Care Stick “Gummi Pflege” on mine. http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-...are-stick.html


I didn't have the seal catching problem to begin with, so I can't say that the Gummi Pflege fixes trhe problem or even keeps it from developing, but definitely worth a try.


What I 've heard about tint on windows, is that it's actually more slippery than glass. I'm also tinted.

[unsurety]

For those with issues, do you have window tint?

And if so, did lube help out?

[kodyo]

Have window tint, lube has worked to a degree, but limited success. I've tried tire shine and I've tried silicone spray.

[Pacific Auto]

I have it too!
-Wind sound on the freeway, I can pull in down to fix it
-Water leaks a little when washing
-No tint on car
-15k miles, started shortly after getting car

Going to wait for more serious problems before going to dealer to get everything fixed.

Problems so far:
-Dash peeling up
-Crickets
-Window seal

[86•BRZ]

Mine had been back 3 times to have this fixed. In the end I did it myself. Best option is to align the window internally so it puts less pressure on the seal when it closes.

This is the relevant adjustment screw. Best to take off the locknut and understand how it works before adjusting. If this concerns you then take note of how you adjust so you can put it back.

[roddy]

I spoke with my service manager yesterday. They are going to replace both sides under warranty along with a couple of other things.

[rikixass]

Anyone know where one can buy a replacement vapor/moisture barrier?