W463 WInd Noise
My G is generally quite noisy at 60 mph +
1999 W463
Majority of the noise is from front top of windscreen.. I thought it was the broken phone antenna.. removed and replaced with rubber grommet but this hasnt really helped although I think it is a bit better now.
It gets annoying on longer journeys.
There was also a fair amount of noise around drivers door but I noticed the seal wasnt quite sitting correct so removed and refitted it and now the wind noise has moved from the front of the door to the back! Maybe a new seal needed or the latch needs adjusting...
Is wind noise at front normal on this model?
My last G has such a noisy exhaust, I wouldnt have noticed any wind noise!
Jay
I noticed the two rubber belows which contain the wiring between the door and A post have perished. I was going to replace them before I decided to sell.
When driving along I noticed a draft on my legs which I suspect is because the belows have rotted away. It maybe the wind coming back into the car via the A section which is causing part of the noise .... just a thought.
You will get a degree of wind noise at speed with the G but it should not be to bad.
If you have a sunroof sometimes they do not fully close, it is only a matter of a few mm but the lack of a proper seal can let in a lot of noise.
Why not try masking tape or similar around sunroof as a temporary measure just to see if that improves it?
Mine sometimes doesn't close fully creating a noise. If I slide it open slightly (not tilt it) then close again it shuts fully
Hi Guys,
It was the sunroof.. The stop was in the wrong position so it wasn closing all the way.
I also changed the seal, the old one was totally rock hard... So not exactly sure what cured it but now its lovely and quiet.
Problem is the wind noise from the door is more pronounced! I changed the wiring rubber carrier thingy but im sure its the main seal that for some reason isnt sealng properly.. Have removed it and refitted several times but no change.
A new one is exBENZsive!
Hi,
i think it's more the aerodynamics of a G', I've owned soo many w463's all with sunroofs, g300, g400,g500's and they are all the same. It will always be there! Yes it does go quiet when you put on tilt-up mode. It's a g wagon! A square box on wheels with a flat windshield.....
the worst is windy conditions then you'll wanna drive a 40-50mph.
Cheers
Hi,
Yes I figured it would never be totally quiet.. But the roof noise was terrible.. I noticed the sunroof seated so the back was not all the way up... adjusted this at the motor and it sits flush now...
Lot less noise. Can actually have a conversation in the car now.
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You may be onto something as with the sunroof tilted up the noise was a lot less.
Will investigate.
I know that the "rest" position can be adjusted by setting it at the motor in the rear so maybe its a tooth or two out.