# Cabin noise after replacing side-view mirror **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** toyota\ **Created:** [May 15, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914 "2024-05-15T22:43:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![zygomorph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c6cbf5/32.png) [@zygomorph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zygomorph)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/1 "2024-05-15T22:43:17Z")
I would like to start by saying that I do not care about aesthetics AT ALL for this. A few years ago I replaced my 2000 Camry’s side mirror myself with a $25 replacement part from amazon. Ever since then, I’ve had increased cabin noise on that side when I’m going at highway speeds (which I don’t do often, so I forget about this until I’m on a long road trip…at which point it is super annoying but I also can’t do anything about it) I’m assuming it’s some kind air leakage because the new side mirror isn’t sealed or seated perfectly or something, and that presumably I could use some kind of sealant around the edges to fix this. 1. does this seem likely to be correct? 2. if yes, what kind of product should I use to seal it? Again, I do not care about what this thing looks like, I just want to stop/reduce the noise. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/2 "2024-05-15T22:47:05Z")
Make a guess which interface/edge/etc is causing the problem, then apply some painter’s tape over it and go for a test drive. If the tape helps, that’s one place to focus your attn, make sure it is sealed and smooth there. You may have to do this several times to find all the noise sources. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/3 "2024-05-15T22:50:30Z")
There’s probably an air leak around the replacement mirror, You might try removing the mirror and installing some sort of gasket below the mirror to see if that seals it. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/4 "2024-05-15T22:54:06Z")
It is likely the mirror is disturbing the airflow in ways the factory mirror did not. You could bend up deflectors that fit between the mirror and window frame. Would take a lot of experimentation, especially for a novice, to make any improvement at all. It could be air leaks from a bent window frame or knackered door seals on a 24 year old car. Tape might prove or disprove this If you really care about this, how about trying to find a factory mirror from a 2000 Camry in a Pick ur Part type of junkyard. Or turn the radio up when you highway drive. I suggest Bachmann Turner Overdrive… ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/5 "2024-05-16T00:51:30Z")
> [@zygomorph](#): > > Again, I do not care about what this thing looks like Then I am with the tape it up club, duct tape works great and is proven every Nascar race up to and including 200 MPH… lol Another band that if you turn it up to drown out the noise is Slipknot… 😁 But if you ever decide to do it right, buy a quality replacement mirror for more than $25.00 from Amazon… btw, duct tape works really well cause it don’t want to come back off… Might try removing the inner mirror cover and run water (from a hose) over and around the mirror to see if water is coming in, if water is coming in, so is air… ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2024, 7:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/6 "2024-05-16T07:59:50Z")
> [@zygomorph](#): > > $25 replacement part from amazon. There’s the problem. I’d just use clear silicone sealer around the base of the mirror. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2024, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/7 "2024-05-16T08:32:19Z")
The foam seal between the mirror and door is probably missing. When the cheapest parts are used, the foam pad from the old mirror must be reused. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/0/8/080432faffeb863e0e353f5ec0b0e51a7dba40f5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/8 "2024-05-16T11:27:57Z")
This an OEM mirror or aftermarket. Some aftermarket mirrors - the airflow isn’t perfect and causes noise. I’ve seen it on a mirror I replaced on my 4runner. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2024, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/9 "2024-05-16T12:14:18Z")
> [@MikeInNH](#): > > Some aftermarket mirrors - the airflow isn’t perfect and causes noise. I’ve seen it on a mirror I replaced on my 4runner. I’ve encountered this on many aftermarket mirrors over the years You get used to it ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/10 "2024-05-16T14:40:08Z")
> [@MikeInNH](#): > > This an OEM mirror or aftermarket. $25 from Amazon? It isn’t OEM ! ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914/11 "2024-05-17T18:46:12Z")
> [@davesmopar](#): > > Another band that if you turn it up to drown out the noise is Slipknot… 😁 I’m all for the Slipknot. 🤘 (Not so much the BTO)