Windnoise when below zero

[tritonx100]

Anyone else get more windnoise out of their hard top when its -29 degrees? just sounds like coming from front passenger panel. Didn't know if anyone had experienced this. Assume the seals and metal shrink.

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[WheresMyBronco]

Seems to be pretty common, hopefully it'll go back after it warms up a bit

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/tons-of-noise-in-cold-weather.87339/

 

[lapazleo]

At-29 everything is gonna creek, moan and whistle. I'm not sure why this is a surprise to so many.

 

[Missy]

Yes, went in hubby's 2 door yesterday, it was 19 degrees, the bronco was covered in ice, his sleeps outside, and the wind noise was horrible, he thought something was wrong with the window. Glad to know it was just the cold, we live in the deep south, we do not get temps like this very often.

 

[helifino16]

Not that cold here, but below 20 degrees this morning. There were a whole slew of new creaks and groans I can't say I've heard before. This is definitely a 'fair weather' vehicle. (Longing for warmer days, roof panels off and windows down - I'll get those doors off someday).

 

[Gluestick]

Yes, went in hubby's 2 door yesterday, it was 19 degrees, the bronco was covered in ice, his sleeps outside, and the wind noise was horrible, he thought something was wrong with the window. Glad to know it was just the cold, we live in the deep south, we do not get temps like this very often.

Had the same thing here. Yesterday it was about 14. Whistling sound from …. somewhere. Seems like the cold weather has the frameless windows’ rubber seals less pliable, resulting in a weaker seal and in comes the ambiance.

 

[BLTN]

Just went through 4 days of sub-freezing weather...minus-teens to mid-20's...heard all kinds of little groans, creaks, and pops, and a bit more wind noise (2-door hardtop). Chalked it up to the cold/shrinkage. It'll disappear when it warms up again.
My house is making the same noises, and it is 50+ years old...

 

[Jsullivan]

Anyone else get more windnoise out of their hard top when its -29 degrees? just sounds like coming from front passenger panel. Didn't know if anyone had experienced this. Assume the seals and metal shrink.

2 deg this AM, 18 mph side wind, mine is kept in a non heated garage, no noises.

 

[Missy]

Had the same thing here. Yesterday it was about 14. Whistling sound from …. somewhere. Seems like the cold weather has the frameless windows’ rubber seals less pliable, resulting in a weaker seal and in comes the ambiance.

That makes sense, I drove my 4 door today, and it was fine, temp was 40 degrees.

 

[Az_Squatch_Bronco]

Although it doesn't get that cold here in Southern Arizona, I have noticed once its 40 degrees or cooler, I get a whistle noise from the drivers side middle panel. Its mostly on remote start, once I hit the push to start it goes away.

If I stand out side I can feel warm air rushing from the seal of the middle panel of the hard top where it meets the body/frame.

It will do it if I turn the fan to 5 or above also. Its almost not worth going to the dealer because I know they will never reproduce it.

 

[bradcd]

I'm about to rub some Sil-Glyde on my window and roof panel seals. Single digits got me squeaking too and I'm garaged!

 

[equitasforall]

Did a 9 hour road trip today from East Tennessee to Northern Virginia. Started out a -3 at the lake. Didn’t make it above 10 for hours. Had a good amount of new wind and a good bit of whistling around the roof panels. The good news is that those noises went away after about the 2nd hour. Outside temp was still around 0, but I’m assuming the interior warmed things up enough to get back to normal noises. No creaking (from the Bronco anyway… from my joints, well, that’s a different story at -3!)

 

[Ft. Worth Rob]

My mini coopers would do this in the cold. I used this product on the rubber and found it stopped it. It’s gotten cold here in TX so I just bought more and plan to apply it this weekend.

nextzett 91480615 'Gummi Pflege Stift' Rubber Care Stick - 3.4 fl. oz https://a.co/d/59HgTZ9

 

[BigBlue7]

Had the same thing here. Yesterday it was about 14. Whistling sound from …. somewhere. Seems like the cold weather has the frameless windows’ rubber seals less pliable, resulting in a weaker seal and in comes the ambiance.

Believe it or not it's actually the hard top. Right above the window. It's the hot air forcing itself out when you have the heat on. Turn off the blower and the noise stops!

 

[Gluestick]

Wild. I will try that out.

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