What is this loud cracking noise when I open my door or roll down my window?

ZSerg · 05-16-2018, 08:10 PM

Hey guys,

Can anyone please help me figure out what this loud cracking/ window dropping/ something pulling on plastic sound is caused by?

It happens rarely 1/10-20 times of opening the door or window.It sounds as if something gets caught and causes the sound.

Here are the videos:

Driver side window
Window opening normally:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWsZbQFckBU

Window makes that crack noise (Sounds much worse in person)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjr3c4H4cZg

Driver side door
Door opening normally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQhEKpCZdnM

Door makes that crack noise (Sounds much worse in person)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE9CCnh-1vg

Thanks for the help in advance!

SouthArk370Z · 05-16-2018, 09:10 PM

Possibly the window sticking to the weather seals. Clean with mild soap and water then rinse well. Or you can use one of the many seal cleaners/conditioners that are available.

need4speed255 · 05-16-2018, 11:13 PM

Looks like your window drops too much when you open the door. Compare to passenger side. I think your problem is inside the door. Take door panel off and check window operation when you can see inside.

ZSerg · 05-17-2018, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by need4speed255

Looks like your window drops too much when you open the door. Compare to passenger side. I think your problem is inside the door. Take door panel off and check window operation when you can see inside.

Thanks. Taking her to the dealer in a week.

ColtronZ · 05-23-2018, 09:21 AM

Maybe it hits the screw? Open Door / Window Roll-down Issue. I'm assuming we've read most of the same things and I haven't seen this be mentioned. Probably not the case but it doesn't hurt.

qtrskills · 06-15-2018, 04:26 PM

Have you figured it out? I have the same problem

Ian B · 06-15-2018, 05:48 PM

Could it be the window tint??

Ian B

ZSerg · 06-27-2018, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian B

Could it be the window tint??

Ian B

It was happening before the window tint.
It actually got worse but now the dealer wants an arm and a leg

I think that its the window regulator thats getting caught on something or has gone bad.

Does anyone have a new news about it?

Jayhovah · 06-27-2018, 08:14 AM

Hey Serg didn't you take the car in the first time while still under warranty? If it's out of warranty now maybe you can make a case that the issue was raised and left unfixed during the warranty period so it should be covered? I don't really know how that works but I feel like it's a solid platform to raise a stink over.

ElwoodBlues · 07-03-2018, 01:47 PM

Mine does the exact same thing every once in a while. It's happened ever since the car was new but I never took it to the dealer to have it checked.

The Whit · 07-27-2018, 11:54 PM

Count me in. Just noticed it today.
2016 Touring about 23000 miles

05-16-2018, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZSerg Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 136 Drives: 2015-370z-Black-Manu Rep Power: 9	What is this loud cracking noise when I open my door or roll down my window? Hey guys, Can anyone please help me figure out what this loud cracking/ window dropping/ something pulling on plastic sound is caused by? It happens rarely 1/10-20 times of opening the door or window.It sounds as if something gets caught and causes the sound. Here are the videos: Driver side window Window opening normally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWsZbQFckBU Window makes that crack noise (Sounds much worse in person) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjr3c4H4cZg Driver side door Door opening normally https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQhEKpCZdnM Door makes that crack noise (Sounds much worse in person) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE9CCnh-1vg Thanks for the help in advance!

05-16-2018, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	Possibly the window sticking to the weather seals. Clean with mild soap and water then rinse well. Or you can use one of the many seal cleaners/conditioners that are available. Chuck33079, simul8r and bunk like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-23-2018, 09:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
ColtronZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 310 Drives: 17 370z Rep Power: 6297	Maybe it hits the screw? Open Door / Window Roll-down Issue. I'm assuming we've read most of the same things and I haven't seen this be mentioned. Probably not the case but it doesn't hurt. Last edited by ColtronZ; 05-23-2018 at 09:23 AM.

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05-16-2018, 11:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
need4speed255 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 262 Drives: 15Nsmo/99 EclipseGST Rep Power: 12	Looks like your window drops too much when you open the door. Compare to passenger side. I think your problem is inside the door. Take door panel off and check window operation when you can see inside.

06-15-2018, 04:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
qtrskills Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Qa Posts: 26 Drives: 14 7AT Rep Power: 36	Have you figured it out? I have the same problem

06-15-2018, 05:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137467	Could it be the window tint?? Ian B

07-03-2018, 01:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
ElwoodBlues Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 108 Drives: 17 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Mine does the exact same thing every once in a while. It's happened ever since the car was new but I never took it to the dealer to have it checked.

07-27-2018, 11:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
The Whit Base Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 28 Drives: 2016 370Z GM A7 Rep Power: 10	Count me in. Just noticed it today. 2016 Touring about 23000 miles