Jesus christ it makes a disqusting noise! Sounds like a Pinto door slamming shut

 

I agree, it is embarassing to shut the door and hear the window rattle. My partner just bought an 06 325 and it does the same thing. After hearing the Bmw do the same thing I don't feel so bad.

 

I cant stand it and the dealer said there is nothing they can do to fix it!!

 

I brought my car to the dealership and they couldn't fix the problem. Just the way they designed the front doors. You shouldn't have any problem for ur rear doors.

 

K-007: Closing doors w/windows half way down Rattle?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81266


its not a fix, just another thread of gripes... you're not alone..

 

I was just getting ready to take my 04 in for this problem. I guess I shouldn't bother if its a "design flaw"

 

I have the same issue, and after 2 times they are yet to fix it. Very poor design.

 

1997 TL? Check (fixed it)
2003 TL? Check (never bothered)
2005 TL? Check (will look into it)

With the '97 I altered the angle of an 'arm' the has felt on the tip. It has (so far) kept the windows quite steady.

 

Every car I've had sounds bad when you shut the door with the window down some. I thought it was the nature of it.

 

This is just a suggestion, so please don't me.

Have you tried shutting the door gently? You're probably used to shutting door with all the windows closed. Since the door is rather large, you have to displace quite a bit of air. Since the car is sealed rather well, you have to apply quite a bit of force to get the door to shut. Ergo, you get used to "slamming" the door pretty hard.

With the windows open even a little bit, the interior air has some place to go, so closing the door with your customary force is unnecessary.

Just a thought.

 

I'm already trying to think of a simple mod for this. Perhaps a flexed piece of felt covered plastic pushing against the glass...

 

or maybe, just maybe.....ROLL THE FRIGGIN window up prior to getting out of the car. It's not like the key fob can roll down the windows after you've closed it....Oh, wait, yes it can!

You can tell you live in America, looking for a solution when there is really no TRUE problem. LOL!

 

Hmmm.. for people with KP Technologies auto window up module, your statement is ridiculous. There is a reason I close my door with the windows down: it's because I can. Then I can roll them up and set my alarm all at the same time.

Read here for info on the KP Technology module: KP Technologies Window roll up module install 3G Garage #I-097

 

Or maybe you can tell I'm a guy? We like to fix things, its an inherent flaw.

The goal is to avoid embarrassing situations where your guests hear the el cheapo noise coming from your luxury car.

/edit. and like datmann said, I do have the kp module. I often open everything and the easiest way for me to close it all is with the auto close.

 

Yeah, even my old 98 Integra did the same thing and we know the build quality on Integras was just superb.

 

I never noticed until now...god i hate this forum

And just for kicks, I did it w/ my dads ML55 AMG and it does the same thing lol i'll try the 350z when my bro comes home

 

If you guys think the TL is bad, you should have heard the door closing on my 2000 WS-6 Trans Am, it sounded like the door was gonna fall off, even with the window up all the way, but especially when it was down. I think it took about 3 seconds for everything in those big ass doors to stop rattling and klanking.


It could be worse, you could be driving a pinto

 

maybe this is a universal trademark for cars???

 

My Accords didn't do this. Neither did my 2g TL.

I couldn't believe it when I heard it, 2 days into owning it.

 

i have the same problem and i thought it was something i did ... but yea.. MY 88 Ford Taurus didnt' even do this.... it bugs the crap outta me.

 

This bugs the shit out of me too... I swear that the window sounds like its going to break when I close it and the window is not completely closed. Has anyone actually screwed the window up closing the door???

 

closes. That has to be one of the heaviest doors I have ever felt.

 

Which Accords did you own? My 94 EX, 97 EX, 98 EX, 99 EX V6 (just traded for my TL) all did it...and I hated it. I hoped the TL wouldn't do it...it does. Now I close it with the windows up then use the fob to open them and amuse myself...problem solved!

 

2001 ex auto 4 door
and
2002 ex-l auto 4 door

 

i think most of the car windows rattle when closing if they are partially open.
it's just that 3G TL's rattle a lot more than the others.

i notice that issue fairly quick after i bought the car and took it to the dealership and they pretended like they've never seen something like that with TL b4.
they worked on it and ... surprise, surprise, still rattles.

so i just try not to slam the door hard and keep the windows rolled up, especially if i have guests.

Yes, rattles and sqeaks here and there, but, i still LOVE my car, it was the best value when i bought it and still is, it seems. it also has one of the best looking int. and one of the most classic ext that will stay in style for yrs to come and performs pretty good, what more can i ask for? Bottomline, Pro's > Con's.

Im sure a lot of members share my thought.

 

What's a 'Pinto' ????
1. A bean?
2. A less than normal size male porno star?
3. A 70's era Ford car that could also be used as a rolling bong? (Not to be confused with the Vette or Maverick).

 

mee too, went to the dealer two or three times last year because of this...couldn't fix it and the removed the rubber liner on the window sill... now while i am driving I can hear the squeal of the drivers side window. PISSED!

 

Exactly, I agree 100%! I do also agree the window does rattle when you close the door w/the windows partially down and it is a little bothersom. My solution, just shrug it off, turn around, and smile and enjoy the awsome exterior styling of this beautiful TL. Smile even wider if you have exterior mods. Problem (mostly) solved.

 

Is it 1 ??

 

I think Acura and Nissan might be sharing the same parts vendor. My 03 Nissan Maxima also rattles at the same spot (the only rattle BTW) when the door closes with the window half way down. I just cannot believe how QC has decreased when technology has increased. This was never a problem with my (our) older cars!!

 

I agree with all the rattle problems, and i fixed all of them. How?

I bought about 700 dollars worth of sound deadening material, did the whole door, inside the door itself, outside skin (metal facing inside the car) and the door panel, did the floor, the entire trunk area, and now i hear no rattles nor do i hear road noise lol! So there is a easy fix!

 

i'll be doing this also when i upgrade the stereo. Nothing beats Dynamat covering everything, sounds solid!

 

yeah i agree! instead of dynamat (which would have easily costed me about 1k for the same amount) i used eDead, from Elemental Designs. Used their V1se^2 with V3 over it, with V4 over that on some areas, mostly the doors. so yeah, you hit my door, or trunk with a fist, it sounds like a solid oak wood door. It added a few pounds, but i dont care, teh TL has mroe than x2 the HP of my old car, so it doesnt bother me.