Hard top makes noies on some roads
#6
2008 hard top noise
We had an 06 NC hard top, it was rattly on some roads, but was adjustable at the front latch to hold it tighter. It was recently totalled and we have an 08 retractable hard top, it makes some rattles too, variation happens between top down and top up, sometimes it rattles, others not. I have not looked, but I suspect that it is adjustable too. When it rattled, I pushed up against the front latch and the rattle went away, so I know where to focus, perhaps this is your issue as well
Cheers,
Cheers,
#8
We've found that the plastic housing that surrounds the latch is loose, but dont see a way to tighten it up. it is the source of our rattle and vibration. Dont see a way to check it for tightness, is there any online sourse of pics, exploded views or pages from service manuals? I will post any success we have. It was so bothersome today, we just wadded up some paper towel and stuck it in there, worked, but a bit tacky....
Cheers,
Jon
Cheers,
Jon
#10
I have a 2012 hardtop that did the same thing. My solution was to put some foam around the male ends of mating areas at either end of the top. This resolved the problem. The noise was a squeak, almost link nails on chalkboard. What was happening, the male ends were scraping against the female area. Hope this helps