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Noises, Rear, Area, Frame



Noises In Rear From the Area of the Linkage, Tensioning Bar and Convertible Top

The following list shows all the currently known fault patterns that can lead to noises in the area of linkage, tensioning bar and convertible top compartment.

Noises in rear from the area of the linkage, tensioning bar and convertible top compartment
Determine the fault pattern on the vehicle and enter the fault code in the keypad field in the next test step. After entering the fault code, the repair instructions are displayed.

Known faults

No. Fault pattern
1 Crackling noise from the rear side roof area (C-pillar)?
2 Rattling noise due to loose seal holder (convertible top seal)? See illustration.
3 Rattling noise from the area of the C-pillar due to missing or twisted cable ties; heated rear window cable rattles? See illustration.
4 Rattling noise from the rollover protection system?