09-025/14 CRACKING NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD (SD AND HB) AND/OR REAR WINDOW (SD ONLY)

[2012Sky]

I am trying to find the full scoop on this TSB but can't seem to find much with out purchasing a subscription. :bang

2012 Mazda 3 SkyActiv Sedan

09-025/14 CRACKING NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD (SD AND HB) AND/OR REAR WINDOW (SD ONLY) 2014-09-03

My wife continuously complains about the noise. I sat in the back seat and place my hand on the rear package tray and the noise does stop.
It is not really a cracking sound but more like two pieces of plastic rubbing together.

I have tried to see what is causing the noise but can't pin point it.

[Booter22]

I am trying to find the full scoop on this TSB but can't seem to find much with out purchasing a subscription. :bang

2012 Mazda 3 SkyActiv Sedan

09-025/14 CRACKING NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD (SD AND HB) AND/OR REAR WINDOW (SD ONLY) 2014-09-03

My wife continuously complains about the noise. I sat in the back seat and place my hand on the rear package tray and the noise does stop.
It is not really a cracking sound but more like two pieces of plastic rubbing together.

I have tried to see what is causing the noise but can't pin point it.

well i dont know how hard you looked but i put the first bit and google and found it

https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123843565-Noise-from-windshield

scroll down a bit theres some info. or dive into google. or a good idea. i dunno just putting it out there.. call mazda and say HEYYY can you give me some info on this tsb please, im sure they can look it up and let you know.


SB: 09-017/14

2013-2014 CX-5 - RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR GLASS

BULLETIN NOTE

This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletins 09-017/14, issued on 03/05/14 and 09-011/13, issued on 04/17/13. The WARRANTY INFORMATION have been revised.

Changes are noted below in Red beside the change bar.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2013-2014 CX-5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3KE******300112 (produced before November 28, 2012)

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may experience a rattle noise from the front door glass when driving with the window open approx. 1/2 to 4 inches (1 - 10cm).



The rattle noise may be caused by insufficient glass run channel holding force. To eliminate this concern, the shape of glass run channel has been changed in order to increase the holding force.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

or...


TSB: 09-025/14

MULTI-MODEL - CRACKING NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD AND/OR REAR WINDOW

BULLETIN NOTE

This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 09-025/14, issued on 05/29/2014. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS, REPAIR PROCEDURE, and WARRANTY INFORMATION have been revised.

Changes are noted below in Red.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2010-2013 Mazda3 (including Mazdaspeed3)

2014 Mazda6 vehicles with VINs lower than:

Windshield - JM1 GJ ****** 125986 (produced before June 03, 2013)

Rear Window - JM1 GJ ****** 137237 (produced before August 01, 2013)

2013-2014 CX-5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3 KE ****** 398378 (produced before October 01, 2013)

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may exhibit a cracking noise originated at the positioning pins near the top corners of the windshield and/or rear window when driving on uneven road surface. This happens when the ambient temperature is approximately 14 °F (-10 °C) or lower and the vehicle cabin has not yet warmed up. The noise is caused by the windshield and/or rear window locating stopper contacting the panel.

[2012Sky]

The thing is, it is not the sound of window cracking, more like plastic parts rubbing against each other.

I will have to grab a sound clip/video next time I drive the car.

The VIN's listed are for Mazda 6.

It could possibly be that my issue is not even related to this TSB?? :(

[jeff7670]

If you think it is two plastic panels rubbing together it should be an easy fix to remove them and put some foam tabs in there.

[morganc]

If you peel back the headliner a little bit, there's two white plastic nubs that are used to locate the rear windshield for OEM assembly. Cut these plastic nubs off with side cutters as low as you can.