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Door Window Glass Alignment
Back to the Red NSX that was waiting for the alignment service during the snow in January....
7. Door window glass and weatherstrip
First time when this NSX showed up to my place, I noticed that the rear edge of the door window glass was hitting the Front Pillar Retainer. It was very scary closing the door so I kept the window glass lowered slightly.
Also, when the engine was not running, the window will move only about 10mm (half inch) from fully lowered position so the entire window related mechanical and electrical parts required some attention.
The weatherstrip was not installed properly and because of this, it was already deformed and damaged.
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Although I had spare weaterstrip, we agreed not to replace it or carry out the full window alignment work on this occasion.
On earlier model, you need to be very careful with the rest of the parts used on the door when replacing the weatherstrip or adjusting the window glass. The shape of the weatherstrip was modified on our NSX in early 90’s and if you just follow the workshop manual to replace the weatherstrip or adjust the window alignment, you may end up with water leakage issue even if you may be able to overcome the wind noise issue. There are several parts to be replaced/reviewed in relation to the spec of weatherstrip.
So, as I didn’t have these specific parts in stock to match the latest weatherstrip and there is no point in aligning the window glass against the deformed weathertrip, decision was made to carry out the minimum alignment work. The aim was to prevent the glass from hitting the retainer and also at least let the driver to close the window without using hand to pull it up.
It is best to remove the front/rear guide rails and the regulator to clean/replace the parts to improve the up/down speed of the window but for this occasion, minimum service was carried out.
It was also making the ‘popping noise’ so greased the glass holder collar as well.
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After these tweaks and the alignment work, the window now goes up and down much faster than previously. Still, not like the NSX just arrived from the factory but good enough until we get the new parts for this.
From time to time, some of the screws holding the retainer were corroded and very difficult to remove.
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I’m so glad to have this special plier with me when dealing with these corroded/rusty/damaged screws and bolts.
Although it was for the minimum alignment work, had to spend several hours before I was happy to return the NSX to the owner. As expected, there was some wind noise created due to the deformed weatherstrip but better than hitting the pillar every time closing the door.
PA11-HON What happens when phone rings ?
Hi Kaz,
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It would be interesting to see what will happen to the music if the phone receives a call... Probably mute the music and ring tone through the speaker???
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Regarding your query of what happens when the phone rings, the music mutes and the phone ringtone sounds on the speaker. If you answer the phone by "sliding to unlock" the phone is answered. If you subsequently click the speaker icon, the caller is heard over the car speakers.
Henry
