To locate wind noise or water leaks near a door, which components should be inspected?

To locate wind noise or water leaks near a door, which components should be inspected?

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

Answer: (A)

Wind noise and water leaks around a door almost always come from the seal and how the door sits in the frame. The weather stripping is the seal that bites against the frame when the door is closed; if it’s worn, cracked, compressed, or missing, air and water can seep through. Door alignment matters because even a good seal won’t seal properly if the door doesn’t close squarely and press evenly against the frame—gaps at the top, bottom, or sides let wind and moisture in. The other components aren’t primary sources of door-area leaks: window regulator relates to windows, and latch or hinges affect how the door closes but not the seal itself, while mirror and window glass aren’t involved in sealing the door area. Inspect both weather stripping and door alignment to diagnose wind noise or water intrusion.

Wind noise and water leaks around a door almost always come from the seal and how the door sits in the frame. The weather stripping is the seal that bites against the frame when the door is closed; if it’s worn, cracked, compressed, or missing, air and water can seep through. Door alignment matters because even a good seal won’t seal properly if the door doesn’t close squarely and press evenly against the frame—gaps at the top, bottom, or sides let wind and moisture in. The other components aren’t primary sources of door-area leaks: window regulator relates to windows, and latch or hinges affect how the door closes but not the seal itself, while mirror and window glass aren’t involved in sealing the door area. Inspect both weather stripping and door alignment to diagnose wind noise or water intrusion.