We have a 98 Sonata that sometimes has a strange howling sound that
seems to be coming from near the right front tire or slightly forward
in the area of the front windscoop. It only happens at about 80 mph
when driving into or at a slight cross-wind. The dealer says it's
leakage around the right front door, which I know it is not! Does
anyone else have a similar noise? If so, how do you isolate or get
rid of it?

Thanks for your advice.
Lee

 

On 11 Nov 2003 14:14:56 -0800, leesun1@aol.com (Lee Sun) wrote:

>We have a 98 Sonata that sometimes has a strange howling sound that
>seems to be coming from near the right front tire or slightly forward
>in the area of the front windscoop. It only happens at about 80 mph
>when driving into or at a slight cross-wind. The dealer says it's
>leakage around the right front door, which I know it is not! Does
>anyone else have a similar noise? If so, how do you isolate or get
>rid of it?
>
>Thanks for your advice.
>Lee

I just have to ask - where do you routinely drive 80mph, and so much
so that this is a major problem?

 

> I just have to ask - where do you routinely drive 80mph, and so much
> so that this is a major problem?
>


Often enough for him to notice it.

--

S.


If it ain't broke, we can fix that.....


> I just have to ask - where do you routinely drive 80mph, and so much
> so that this is a major problem?
>


Often enough for him to notice it.

--

S.


If it ain't broke, we can fix that.....

 

"NobodyMan" <none@none.net> wrote in message
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> On 11 Nov 2003 14:14:56 -0800, leesun1@aol.com (Lee Sun) wrote:
>
> >We have a 98 Sonata that sometimes has a strange howling sound that
> >seems to be coming from near the right front tire or slightly forward
> >in the area of the front windscoop. It only happens at about 80 mph
> >when driving into or at a slight cross-wind. The dealer says it's
> >leakage around the right front door, which I know it is not! Does
> >anyone else have a similar noise? If so, how do you isolate or get
> >rid of it?
> >
> >Thanks for your advice.
> >Lee
>
> I just have to ask - where do you routinely drive 80mph, and so much
> so that this is a major problem?

My son's '94 Scoupe used to develop a loud throaty roar from the exhaust
system when we'd get it over 65 mph.

 

> > On 11 Nov 2003 14:14:56 -0800, leesun1@aol.com (Lee Sun) wrote:
> >
> > >We have a 98 Sonata that sometimes has a strange howling sound that
> > >seems to be coming from near the right front tire or slightly forward
> > >in the area of the front windscoop. It only happens at about 80 mph
> > >when driving into or at a slight cross-wind. The dealer says it's
> > >leakage around the right front door, which I know it is not! Does
> > >anyone else have a similar noise? If so, how do you isolate or get
> > >rid of it?
> > >
> > >Thanks for your advice.
> > >Lee

From the Hyundai website -
Some 1995-98 Sonata vehicles may experience a wind noise in the area around
the right "A" pillar. The noise may be heard primarily when driving at high
speeds (60+ mph) into a headwind. The noise is a loud resonant hum, similar
to a "kazoo," and may be difficult to precisely locate. The sounds may
originate from the general area around the right outside mirror. Pressing on
or opening the passenger right front window glass may dampen the sound.


The wind noise may be caused by the right hand drip rail moulding vibrating
against the right front "A" pillar. The noise is transmitted through the "A"
pillar and transferred into the interior, making it difficult to identify
and locate.


http://www.hmaservice.com/webtech/default.asp

Regards,

Neil

 

Thanks Neil! I think you've "hit the nail on the head!" I'll work on
this this weekend and see if you found the answer.

I appreciate you doing the research.
Lee

"Neil J. Hubbard" <nhubbard@kingston.net> wrote in message news:<vr5f6rejmraq0c@corp.supernews.com>...
> > > On 11 Nov 2003 14:14:56 -0800, leesun1@aol.com (Lee Sun) wrote:

> From the Hyundai website -
> Some 1995-98 Sonata vehicles may experience a wind noise in the area around
> the right "A" pillar. The noise may be heard primarily when driving at high
> speeds (60+ mph) into a headwind. The noise is a loud resonant hum, similar
> to a "kazoo," and may be difficult to precisely locate. The sounds may
> originate from the general area around the right outside mirror. Pressing on
> or opening the passenger right front window glass may dampen the sound.
>
>
> The wind noise may be caused by the right hand drip rail moulding vibrating
> against the right front "A" pillar. The noise is transmitted through the "A"
> pillar and transferred into the interior, making it difficult to identify
> and locate.
>
>
> http://www.hmaservice.com/webtech/default.asp
>
> Regards,
>
> Neil