May have found the " open door noise " source....

[Damion]

My truck has the rear passenger door / window open noise in it and I haven't been able to figure out where its coming from but may have found either some of the cause or all of it.

Yesterday while I was brushing the snow off my truck, I noticed the sound of air moving ( truck was remote started ). After listening to try to pinpoint where the air was coming from, I found it was leaking out of the top of all 4 doors. Initially I heard it on the passenger side, but the drivers side was the same. I could stop the noise when I pushed on the tops of the doors. It was very quiet outside ( live in the country ) with no wind so any sounds were easily heard. Today I couldn't hear it as the wind was blowing, but im sure putting soapy water on the tops of the doors would result in bubbles.

Now the truck was remote started so the blower fan was maxed out doing whatever setting it does with remote start when its cold outside, so it was moving a lot of air into the cab. Ive never had any issues with doors not closing etc so the cab vents on the back walls are working but there was still air pushing through the tops of the door seals. I should also note that I do not have any leaks from water getting into the cab either.

I called the dealer to see if theres a TSB out on the 5th gens for this issue, only the 4th gens had a TSB for this. So I have an appt tomorrow to get it checked out. I should also mention I have a great relationship with my dealer and they know I am very particular with my trucks so they wouldn't BS me around, they know the truck will keep coming back until said issue is resolved.

Ill post tomorrow night after I hear back from the dealer on what they found if anything.

 

[bonebro]

Subscribed! I’ve been working on this issue for over a year. I’ve had the back seats out many many times, played with all the weather stripping and adjusted the doors etc etc etc.

 

[Damion]

Well got it back from the dealer, they couldn’t replicate the noise as well as having no visible leaks when sprayed with soapy water.

The tech said it must’ve been a freak moment that I happened to catch it when the back cab vents had some ice build up and were frozen just enough to not open. ( we had rain the day before and dipped well below freezing very fast overnight and got 5-6” of snow )so his explanation is reasonable and makes sense.

I have paid attention to this since and have not heard it since. But at least there is notes in my service file now about it if it ever comes back worse.

 

[RamCares]

Well got it back from the dealer, they couldn’t replicate the noise as well as having no visible leaks when sprayed with soapy water.

The tech said it must’ve been a freak moment that I happened to catch it when the back cab vents had some ice build up and were frozen just enough to not open. ( we had rain the day before and dipped well below freezing very fast overnight and got 5-6” of snow )so his explanation is reasonable and makes sense.

I have paid attention to this since and have not heard it since. But at least there is notes in my service file now about it if it ever comes back worse.

Thank you for taking the time to share this update, Damion. I'm glad to hear that you haven't experienced the concern since visiting your dealer. However, if it does come back or gets worse, please be sure to let us know via private message. We would be more than happy to escalate a case on your behalf at that point to get you connected with a specialist for additional support while working with your dealer.

Mark
RamCares

 

[gpbst3]

Dealer is never able to replicate the noise!!!!! Story of our lives. I have the air leak sound too. It sounds like its coming from the rear passenger door. I need to have the wife drive me around so I can sit in back and listen. I cant wait time at the dealer for them to tell me they cant hear it.

 

[RamCares]

Dealer is never able to replicate the noise!!!!! Story of our lives. I have the air leak sound too. It sounds like its coming from the rear passenger door. I need to have the wife drive me around so I can sit in back and listen. I cant wait time at the dealer for them to tell me they cant hear it.

Hi gpbst3,

I'm sorry to hear that you are also experiencing this concern. Your sentiments are certainly understandable, however, please know that if you plan to address this with your dealer again we would be more than happy to escalate a case for you to connect you with a specialist for additional support through that process.

Mark
RamCares

 

[Damion]

For what it’s worth I can’t even get the truck to do it again.

 

[iamtheav8r]

I'd love it to be something so simple, but seem unlikely the doors were leaking. The vents to atmosphere are plenty big enough to allow the CFM inbound from the HVAC system to be pushed out. Try to bubble test yourself. I had a 17 Honda Ridgeline that leaked water on the rear seats from day one. It took them over a month to correct this. They pressure tested the cab (bubble test) with a special device used just for this purpose. When they were done, they fixed the leaks, but I had a whistle over 65 from then on. I wanted it corrected, but they alluded that correcting the whistle might bring back the leaks. I traded the truck in November on this Ram.

 

[hammer722]

I have come across the same issue. The wind is getting in between the truck frame and the top of the door (exactly as described above). I am able to replicate it to some extent. When driving put your finger tips up into the top of the door seal, take your thumb and push on the window, essentially creating a gap between the door and frame. You'll create a small gap and hear the wind come through. Have a recording of when it happened the first time. Ungodly loud but i cant get it to upload onto the site... At the dealer right now. Showed them the video. The tech is seeing what he can do to fix it.

 

[RamCares]

I have come across the same issue. The wind is getting in between the truck frame and the top of the door (exactly as described above). I am able to replicate it to some extent. When driving put your finger tips up into the top of the door seal, take your thumb and push on the window, essentially creating a gap between the door and frame. You'll create a small gap and hear the wind come through. Have a recording of when it happened the first time. Ungodly loud but i cant get it to upload onto the site... At the dealer right now. Showed them the video. The tech is seeing what he can do to fix it.

Hi hammer722,

Please be sure to keep us updated on your dealer's findings. We are more than happy to provide you with an extra layer of support during that process if needed.

Mark
RamCares

 

[hammer722]

Hi hammer722,

Please be sure to keep us updated on your dealer's findings. We are more than happy to provide you with an extra layer of support during that process if needed.

Mark
RamCares

Thanks for reaching out. The tech adjusted the striker plate on both the front driver and passenger doors. The doors do seem to have a better seal to the frame than before. I'll keep everyone posted if this 100% fixed it. Need a windy day on the highway to really test it.

 

[RamCares]

Thanks for reaching out. The tech adjusted the striker plate on both the front driver and passenger doors. The doors do seem to have a better seal to the frame than before. I'll keep everyone posted if this 100% fixed it. Need a windy day on the highway to really test it.

Thank you for taking the time to follow up, certainly understand your sentiments here. We are always just a private message away should you have to address this concern with your dealer further.

Mark
RamCares

 

[Bighorned]

Ok so I fixed the wind noise from my drivers side door up top. The strikes can be adjusted but that wasn't the main issue. The door was off at the hinges. Comparing the top of the driver's door to drivers side passenger door the front drivers door was off by about an 1/8 of an inch lower than passenger door. Loosened bolts on drivers door supported it with jack and pad. She lined right up. Adjusted striker and no more wind noise and looks a hell of a lot better too. Just an fyi fellas.

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[espiller]

I have the problem of wind noise top of passenger side window also. As mentioned, if you take your fingertips and pull in on top of window at top back corner, the noise stops. Also, after more researching, I found if you put climate control on recycling that will stop the noise. Seems to be an air pressure problem. Fixes? Perhaps my door is not aligned? Suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Bighorned]

I have the problem of wind noise top of passenger side window also. As mentioned, if you take your fingertips and pull in on top of window at top back corner, the noise stops. Also, after more researching, I found if you put climate control on recycling that will stop the noise. Seems to be an air pressure problem. Fixes? Perhaps my door is not aligned? Suggestions? Thanks.

Im sure you're right a change in cabin pressure can make it better, for me the hinge adjustment was a fix and not hard to do. Probably easier with 2 people but the jack and a work mat did the trick.

 

[gpbst3]

Ok so I fixed the wind noise from my drivers side door up top. The strikes can be adjusted but that wasn't the main issue. The door was off at the hinges. Comparing the top of the driver's door to drivers side passenger door the front drivers door was off by about an 1/8 of an inch lower than passenger door. Loosened bolts on drivers door supported it with jack and pad. She lined right up. Adjusted striker and no more wind noise and looks a hell of a lot better too. Just an fyi fellas.

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Did you fix this issue yourself. If so can I have a more details about what you did.

I took my truck back to the dealer and they said the door is out of alignment but there is no play in the hinges for adjustment. They are recommending replacing the door as it may be warped. Which would require a paint job. Furious does not describe it right now.

 

[Bighorned]

Did you fix this issue yourself. If so can I have a more details about what you did.

I took my truck back to the dealer and they said the door is out of alignment but there is no play in the hinges for adjustment. They are recommending replacing the door as it may be warped. Which would require a paint job. Furious does not describe it right now.

I loosened up the top 2 and bottom two hinge bolts while it was supported with a jack and my work mat. After they were loose there was most definitely adjustment up and down forward and back. my door was too low and the top of the door (by passenger rear door) was letting air in especially in a cross wind or above 50mph. I compared it with the passenger side which matches up. It was a bit of a guess and test. I highly recommend that you slowly close the door when testing just incase you get it too close to front fender. check gaps and tighten one bolt when you think its right. I checked striker and adjusted that because it was off after hinge adjustment. Loosened striker bolts (2) just enough so I could hit it with a dead blow. Everything lines up perfect and tightened the rest of the hinge bolts. Done. I hope this helps bud

 

[Lancer1991]

I loosened up the top 2 and bottom two hinge bolts while it was supported with a jack and my work mat. After they were loose there was most definitely adjustment up and down forward and back. my door was too low and the top of the door (by passenger rear door) was letting air in especially in a cross wind or above 50mph. I compared it with the passenger side which matches up. It was a bit of a guess and test. I highly recommend that you slowly close the door when testing just incase you get it too close to front fender. check gaps and tighten one bolt when you think its right. I checked striker and adjusted that because it was off after hinge adjustment. Loosened striker bolts (2) just enough so I could hit it with a dead blow. Everything lines up perfect and tightened the rest of the hinge bolts. Done. I hope this helps bud

Just want to confirm I'm getting the same issue. Could you pull in on the door in the top left while driving down the road to quiet the noise (hooking your fingers between glass and frame with window still closed)? I'm getting it on both driver and passenger front in the upper corners by the latch. Takes high winds or gusts to do it, but when it's a windy day I want to take an ice pick to my ear drums, especially on 4 hour rides.

 

[bonebro]

Here’s a fix: 3/8” or 1/4” weatherstrip foam. Place it behind the factory weatherstripping. I used 3/8”. Works like a champ to seal the loose fitting top corners of the door! The doors even sound more solid when closing now.

 

[Bighorned]

Just want to confirm I'm getting the same issue. Could you pull in on the door in the top left while driving down the road to quiet the noise (hooking your fingers between glass and frame with window still closed)? I'm getting it on both driver and passenger front in the upper corners by the latch. Takes high winds or gusts to do it, but when it's a windy day I want to take an ice pick to my ear drums, especially on 4 hour rides.

Yes that was exactly it. I could pull in and it would stop. Wasn't sealing good

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