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      04-10-2022, 11:56 PM   #1
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Sunroof popping sound

Has anyone had any issues with the sunroof, mines making a ton of noise from the back right side, dealer wasn’t able to reproduce the sound but it’s very noticeable


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      04-11-2022, 01:40 PM   #2
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Has anyone had any issues with the sunroof, mines making a ton of noise from the back right side, dealer wasn’t able to reproduce the sound but it’s very noticeable

I’ll post a video soom
Does it sound like a slow rainfall hitting the glass? If so, a clean/replacement of the rubber seals did the trick for me.
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      04-11-2022, 03:48 PM   #3
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Does it sound like a slow rainfall hitting the glass? If so, a clean/replacement of the rubber seals did the trick for me.
i uploaded a video, happens when the sunroof is open/closed/tilted/shade open/closed.

already applied wd40 to every joint,seam,everything and its still there and seems to be louder now
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      04-11-2022, 04:04 PM   #4
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Does it sound like a slow rainfall hitting the glass? If so, a clean/replacement of the rubber seals did the trick for me.
i uploaded a video, happens when the sunroof is open/closed/tilted/shade open/closed.

already applied wd40 to every joint,seam,everything and its still there and seems to be louder now
WD40 is water based. It is not an actual lubricant even though it's sometimes used as that. I would try a silicone based lubricant. Should do the trick.
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      04-11-2022, 04:06 PM   #5
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WD40 is water based. It is not an actual lubricant even though it's sometimes used as that. I would try a silicone based lubricant. Should do the trick.

video posted, does not seem like its related to the seal itself
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      04-12-2022, 07:01 PM   #6
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update: it seems to be the black plastic piece attached to the body of the car
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      05-17-2022, 05:27 PM   #7
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I swear I did not even know that you could get these with a sunroof, lol. I Thought they all came with the solid carbon fiber roof panel.
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      05-24-2022, 03:28 PM   #8
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I swear I did not even know that you could get these with a sunroof, lol. I Thought they all came with the solid carbon fiber roof panel.
if i could go back i wouldn't have purchased this car with a sunroof... the rattling is making me want to get rid of this car
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if i could go back i wouldn't have purchased this car with a sunroof... the rattling is making me want to get rid of this car
At least you don't have the pervasive exhaust rattle...
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      05-25-2022, 01:48 PM   #10
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At least you don't have the pervasive exhaust rattle...
i posted a fix for that, any exhaust shop can repair it in less than 5 minutes
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It’s a known problem dealer needs to lubricate the seals
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