Noises from the area of the roof panel

The following list shows the currently known fault patterns that lead to disruptive noises in the areas of the roof panel, centre section of the Convertible top or seals when the Convertible top is closed.

Noises from the area of the roof panel / Convertible top centre / seals

Determine fault pattern at the vehicle and enter the fault code in the test module. After entering the fault code, the repair instructions are displayed.

Known fault

No.

Fault symptom

1

Bolt connection of the seal in the centre is loose (bolt causes rattling noise)

2

Only on vehicles before production week 04/2005:

Interlock stone buzzes in the guide rail

3

Grub screw and control arm in the roof linkage rattling

4

Poor riveting of the roof panel (causes rattling noise)

5

Wire bow strut rattles against the bracket of the seal at the front

6

Wire bow strut has come loose from the roof frame and rattles

7

Collision between cover at rear and linkage or roof panel (rattling noise)

8

Plastic plug in the linkage (second arm from front) is damaged or missing. Linkage rattles against the guide rail

9

Loose objects in the roof panel rattle

10

Guide pipe of the folding roof drive striking against the roof panel (rattling)

11

Mounting for clamping belts loose (rattling)

12

Grating noise between roof panel and roof frame

13

Grating noise between guide rail and roof panel

14

Eccentric mounting pin (in control arm 2) buzzing