Sun roof rattle

go-C4S-injune · 10-06-2009, 01:00 PM

Dear fellow P-Enthusiasts- my brand new C4S experiences rattle in the sun-roof going over multiple bumps, in non-sport suspension setting. Is this acceptible? The rattle sounds like if you take a tennis ball and shake it in an aluminum garbage can. Pls pls advise, before I prematurely loss all my hair prematurely unnaturally. Many thanks.

Da Hapa · 10-06-2009, 01:13 PM

I'm already bald so I don't know how much help I can be but...

Whether it's acceptable or not is a personal question that only you can decide.

IMO, any new car, let alone one costing as much as a new 997 should not rattle, squeek, etc.

My 08 does not rattle.

medtech · 10-06-2009, 01:14 PM

Many older cars will experience various noises from the sunroof as things wear. However, if ur car is still under warranty then take it to the dealer.

Often times it's the inner liner rattling against the roof itself. Some of us have installed felt bumpers to minimize this.

Ucube · 10-06-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by go-C4S-injune

Dear fellow P-Enthusiasts- my brand new C4S experiences rattle in the sun-roof going over multiple bumps, in non-sport suspension setting. Is this acceptible? The rattle sounds like if you take a tennis ball and shake it in an aluminum garbage can. Pls pls advise, before I prematurely loss all my hair prematurely unnaturally. Many thanks.

A brand new 997 with sunroof rattle is definitely not acceptable. I'd say it's time for a dealer visit. Have you checked around the roof opening areas to see if anything's loose in there?

TooSixy · 10-06-2009, 02:18 PM

@go-C4S-injune - if you have to take your car to the dealer, have them perform the muffler campaign while you're there. Also, if your PCM needs update, ask them to do it, too. One shot.

go-C4S-injune · 10-06-2009, 02:37 PM

all very helpful thank you. i didnt think the rattle was kosher. TooSixy, thanks for your pointers on getting other updates done. Love your car! I think the color is def sexier than my mid-nite blue.

indesj01 · 10-07-2009, 12:49 AM

try a convertable creeks like a mother whenever you go up a driveway but rattle in the roof spend some quality time and get some milage out of your warranty.

10-06-2009, 01:00 PM	#1
go-C4S-injune Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Metro Area Posts: 127	Sun roof rattle Dear fellow P-Enthusiasts- my brand new C4S experiences rattle in the sun-roof going over multiple bumps, in non-sport suspension setting. Is this acceptible? The rattle sounds like if you take a tennis ball and shake it in an aluminum garbage can. Pls pls advise, before I prematurely loss all my hair prematurely unnaturally. Many thanks.

10-06-2009, 01:13 PM	#2
Da Hapa Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dana Point, CA Posts: 438	I'm already bald so I don't know how much help I can be but... Whether it's acceptable or not is a personal question that only you can decide. IMO, any new car, let alone one costing as much as a new 997 should not rattle, squeek, etc. My 08 does not rattle. __________________ 2008 Carrera S GT Silver Metallic Carrera Red natural leather full leather interior sport seats heated seats Porsche short shifter Bose High End stereo sport chrono plus navigation module for PCM auto dimming mirrors clear sidemarkers painted crests leather center console with embossed crest Porsche floormats

10-06-2009, 01:14 PM	#3
medtech Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 1,879	Many older cars will experience various noises from the sunroof as things wear. However, if ur car is still under warranty then take it to the dealer. Often times it's the inner liner rattling against the roof itself. Some of us have installed felt bumpers to minimize this. __________________ '06 Cayenne S '05 996 C4S - Sold "Dog is my Co-Pilot."

10-06-2009, 02:18 PM	#5
TooSixy Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 182	@go-C4S-injune - if you have to take your car to the dealer, have them perform the muffler campaign while you're there. Also, if your PCM needs update, ask them to do it, too. One shot. __________________ '09 C2S Aqua Blue • Black/Sand Beige Full-Leather • Comfort Seat • Heated/Ventilated Seats • PDK • Nav • Bluetooth • Bose • Universal Audio • Sport Chrono • Self-Dimming • Dynamic Cornering Lights • Limited Slip Differential • Porsche Crest in Headrests • Colored Crest Caps • Leather PDK Shift Trim • Dome Lamp Leather Cover

10-07-2009, 12:49 AM	#7
indesj01 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, CT Posts: 29	try a convertable creeks like a mother whenever you go up a driveway but rattle in the roof spend some quality time and get some milage out of your warranty. __________________ JEFF 2006 C4S Cab

10-06-2009, 02:37 PM	#6
go-C4S-injune Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Metro Area Posts: 127	all very helpful thank you. i didnt think the rattle was kosher. TooSixy, thanks for your pointers on getting other updates done. Love your car! I think the color is def sexier than my mid-nite blue.