If a door area has wind noise, which two components are most critical to inspect?

If a door area has wind noise, which two components are most critical to inspect?

• A. Weather stripping and door alignment
• B. Window regulator and weather stripping
• C. Door latch and hinge
• D. Mirror and window glass

Answer: (B)

Wind noise around a door usually comes from air leaking through gaps where the door meets the frame. The two things to inspect are the door’s sealing and how it sits in the frame. Weather stripping provides the flexible seal that fills the gap along the door edge; if it’s worn or missing, air can flow through and create wind noise. Door alignment ensures the door closes squarely so the weather strip is compressed evenly and seals properly. If the door is out of alignment, even a good seal won’t contact correctly, leaving gaps for wind to pass and noise to occur. Together, proper weather stripping and correct door alignment form a tight seal that blocks air and reduces wind noise. The window regulator is related to the window mechanism, not the door perimeter; the latch and hinge deal with locking and swinging the door but don’t control the seal; mirror and window glass don’t affect door sealing.

Wind noise around a door usually comes from air leaking through gaps where the door meets the frame. The two things to inspect are the door’s sealing and how it sits in the frame. Weather stripping provides the flexible seal that fills the gap along the door edge; if it’s worn or missing, air can flow through and create wind noise. Door alignment ensures the door closes squarely so the weather strip is compressed evenly and seals properly. If the door is out of alignment, even a good seal won’t contact correctly, leaving gaps for wind to pass and noise to occur. Together, proper weather stripping and correct door alignment form a tight seal that blocks air and reduces wind noise. The window regulator is related to the window mechanism, not the door perimeter; the latch and hinge deal with locking and swinging the door but don’t control the seal; mirror and window glass don’t affect door sealing.