spuds

Hi everyone,
From time to time, I get a rattling/buzzing (more of a rapid rattle) when I'm driving. It seems to be coming from just behind my head. It only happens once in a few days, and is evident when the top is up or down.

I'm guessing its something to do with the soft top supports/hinges etc?

Has anyone ever had this problem?

Thanks in advance.

cdelena

Often a lose spare tire hold down.

Rubn1out4GudLuk

Had that noise as well a couple of weeks after purchasing my S...was driving me crazy. I read on here that u will hear strange buzzes and other sounds in the S that you normally wouldn't in any other car but something felt that the sound was not normal and wasn't there until a day or 2 before. I looked everywhere in the interior. Than I decided to check the trunk and sure enough the spare's support/hold down was a little loose which was emitting the metal to metal clinking/buzzing sound whenever it rubbed on the spares steelie.

billiardboy904

I had this noise too and tried adjusting my spare tire many times. Had sound for about 2 years. Finally, after trying to enjoy a quiet ride the other day, I tore into my car.
Found the fix and it was easy but tricky. It is a Nut loose within the roll hoops just past the seat belt. I noticed this sound when I slapped my roll hoops while not moving. You will need a 10mm open end wrench to get to it unless you remove your roll hoops. (Not easy job)
Mine was loose and I'm unsure why but after a couple turns with the wrench, I have yet to hear the buzz. been over a week ago now.

Rubn1out4GudLuk

Good to know...Learned something new today.

billiardboy904

The Nut is behind the metal Seat belt guide/bracket. Take that off and you can see it almost straight ahead.

spuds

I've taken out my spare tyre and the sound is still there.

Billiardboy, thanks for your advice. I'll give that a shot

billiardboy904

Let me know how it goes.

little_chicken

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