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02-25-2008
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|  Rattling noise from top and boot I hear some rattling noises from top and boot while going on a rough surface. It ruins the driving pleasure. Is it something which can be resolved or it is common to all hardtop convertibles? Thanks |
 
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02-26-2008
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 Have a shop check it, sometimes there is adjustments that can be made to correct this. Also, make sure that none of the tools/spare tire are loose in the well in the boot. Also, check around this site, some of the guys discovered there were some adjustment screws that would help reduce the rattling. There is slightly more noise because it is a convertible and not a welded top to the car frame.  | |
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02-26-2008
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| There are adjustment screws for the boot that should fix the problem. For the roof, I had the dealer lubricate the seals (no charge under warranty). Now it's dead silent. |
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02-29-2008
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|  Dhanyawaad (Thanks in Hindi :-)) Thanks for your reply Guys! I have requested my dealership to let me watch the fixing process (they kinda agreed already)...I will try to see if they do anything different than what is available here...and post it. cheers! |
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02-29-2008
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03-06-2008
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| Rattling Noise Seems like in addition to the seals and top, another reason for the rattling noise was one of my silencers which had hit the floor somehow and was a bit loose. They fixed it without charge :-) and now it drives like a dream... |
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03-06-2008
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| I Think when the boot protector on the 171 is bown there is no rattle,when it is up it is not locked and free to rattle.Try both positions and see if there is a difference |
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03-06-2008
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 | Yes that can rattle mate, I remove mine completely in the winter months because of it. One of the rattles it makes has a fix but because its very flexible its bound to make a few noises.
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