Wind noise on new H3

[DaveH3nj]

I just picked up my new '06 H3 and LOVE it EXCEPT there is a very annoying, loud wind vibration coming from over the driver's side visor at speeds over 50 mph. Before I take it in, has anyone experienced anything similar?

[DDWH]

Turn the radio up!

Might want to try the search feature or ask in the H3 section.

I have had the same issue on mine and the dealler re-did the A pillars with double sided tape and who knows what else, so now the vibration/rattle noise doesn't kick in until 65+mph. I will take it back again when I have time to see if they can get rid of it alltogether.

[Hmmm2]

Yes, I have had the same experience. I 'think' it was caused by a crack in the roof rail on the drivers side. I had the same question and the guys on the H3 forum (right below the one you had posted on.. you're in the H2 forum here) told me to check the roof rail. Mine started right after I picked my H3 up, too. Step up on your side step or inside the door, look down into the area where the black roof rail connects to the A pillar (black bar that comes up along your windshield). If you see a slight crack right inside that connecting point, it's cracked and needs to be replaced. You can usually see it. My H3 has been in service for other issues, so I haven't had a chance to see if the problem is resolved, but it makes sense. One other point .. do you have marker lights? If yes, the marker lights have had a wind noise issue. Keep us posted. Congrats on your new H3! You're going to love it!!!

[timgco]

Hey 3'er. You're in the wrong forum!

You may be having the same issue some of the H2's have. Bad factory windshield installation. You could have air leaking in through the windshield.

As mentioned already, it could be the Apillar molding or the roof track.

Also, do you have marker lights or HUMMER OFF Road lights? If so, that could be another reason for the noise.

[timgco]

Alos, maybe BOBO can chime in here. He has issues with many things!
..it's mostly walking, but I'm sure he has some answers for you as I think he has trained many of the H3 mechaincs.

[f5fstop]

Take some duct tape, and tape across the top of the windshield where it meets up with the trim. Take it for a ride, if the noise is gone, there could have been a sealer skip at the plant where they apply the urethane before the windshield is installed.
If the noise is still there, remove that tape and tape down the A-pillar molding especially where it goes inward toward the center of the vehicle. Go for another ride, if this is it, the A-pillar molding is not fitted correctly.

You can do this, or the dealer will, but no guarantees they will take the time. Dealers also have electronic leak detectors that they use by closing all the doors and windows, turning the heater blower up to max, and then run a wand around the front area. An air leak will register on the meter.

[DaveH3nj]

Hey all, first off - my newbie-ness is showing by inadvertently posting this in the wrong forum. However, thanks to everyone's suggestions so far... I'm going to try everything suggested and will post a follow up. - David

[DaveH3nj]

Originally Posted by DaveH3nj

Hey all, first off - my newbie-ness is showing by inadvertently posting this in the wrong forum. However, thanks to everyone's suggestions so far... I'm going to try everything suggested and will post a follow up. - David

P.S. I reposted this topic in the H3 forum, thanks guys!

[H2D2]

I believe the problem is because it is an H3. I recently saw a commercial for the H3 that says "Get your girl on"

You should trade in the H3 and get an H2 and that will fix your noise problem

[KenP]

Originally Posted by DaveH3nj

P.S. I reposted this topic in the H3 forum, thanks guys!

STFU and get out of here!!!

[KenP]

Originally Posted by timgco

Hey 3'er. You're in the wrong forum!

Same with you, Mr Tool. Go have fun playing with your friends on the heavily trafficked H1 sight.