** Offical 96-00 Civic 3DR Thread **
#8452
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Re: ** Offical 96-00 Civic 3DR Thread **
took some pictures of the hatch before i stored it for winter
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#8457
Re: ** Offical 96-00 Civic 3DR Thread **
Has Anyone else notice air leaks coming from the front of their driver side window, right up to the a-pillars?
I have heard it a few times on the passenger side near the B-pillar, but most times in the A-pillar on the driver side. When i test drove this car from a private sell last year, i did not go beyond 50km/h to hear this. After I bought it, I noticed it starts up around 80km/h and much louder when 100 or 110 km/h especially more so on windy days.
Couple other things noticed is when driving over the highway and going over the slight bumps, the window seems to slip (maybe less than 1mm) down and causes the noise to get louder, then I have to push the window back up again with door handle (that has worn threads and is loose) to reseal it and lessen the noise.
Also depending on how windy it is, you can either see the window flexing in and out when the wind catches it at the A-pillar or you can feel it with your finger. Now that its getting colder, it is also the first area that fogs up when the heater is turned on - once that driver side window begins fogging eventually the rest of the windows in the car fog up.
This issue has been going on for a year now, but it was not until this past month or so it is driving me nuts to figure out how to fix it. I have read that cars my age, the window seal and window track seals could be brittle and worn out.
I am thinking of getting this looked into and requesting new seals as a precaution, as practically everything that is still original in the car has been getting replaced sooner or later within the past year under my ownership.
I have heard it a few times on the passenger side near the B-pillar, but most times in the A-pillar on the driver side. When i test drove this car from a private sell last year, i did not go beyond 50km/h to hear this. After I bought it, I noticed it starts up around 80km/h and much louder when 100 or 110 km/h especially more so on windy days.
Couple other things noticed is when driving over the highway and going over the slight bumps, the window seems to slip (maybe less than 1mm) down and causes the noise to get louder, then I have to push the window back up again with door handle (that has worn threads and is loose) to reseal it and lessen the noise.
Also depending on how windy it is, you can either see the window flexing in and out when the wind catches it at the A-pillar or you can feel it with your finger. Now that its getting colder, it is also the first area that fogs up when the heater is turned on - once that driver side window begins fogging eventually the rest of the windows in the car fog up.
This issue has been going on for a year now, but it was not until this past month or so it is driving me nuts to figure out how to fix it. I have read that cars my age, the window seal and window track seals could be brittle and worn out.
I am thinking of getting this looked into and requesting new seals as a precaution, as practically everything that is still original in the car has been getting replaced sooner or later within the past year under my ownership.
#8458
Re: ** Offical 96-00 Civic 3DR Thread **
NaturalTone ~ I noticed in your pics you have door window visors.... do you think that would help alleviate with my window air leak situations ?
I am not one for those, but if it helps reduce stress on the windows and seals, I would actually consider it
I am not one for those, but if it helps reduce stress on the windows and seals, I would actually consider it
#8460
Re: ** Offical 96-00 Civic 3DR Thread **
really not sure dude.it should help with hearing the whistling sound if thats what you mean?
#8461
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#8462
Re: ** Offical 96-00 Civic 3DR Thread **
Hi, for EK3 ViRs owners here, does the red needle of your cluster lights up? Can I take a peek at your cluster with lights on? I think mine's have busted lights. Thanks
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Re: ** Offical 96-00 Civic 3DR Thread **
thanks. Still have spare rear diffuser in my garage for sale, but I'm afraid shipping will cost a lot to the US.
#8470
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New wheels.
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