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Old 12-30-2008, 07:44 AM
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Cracking sound from the roof???

I have a strange noise coming from the roof region (maybe its the sunroof) everytime I start the car and drive slowly over small curbs.It is a short cracking sound which is good noticeable even with the radio on.It sound like some part is klicking out of its place.
Maybe someone has a solution for this one or know from where it comes.
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 07:51 AM
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its the rigid construction of the car that causes this, maybe someone know if this can be resolved. Mine does it everytime and if it dont i think something is wrong, LOL!
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 08:05 AM
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too much torque to the wheels =)
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by rx8wanki
I have a strange noise coming from the roof region (maybe its the sunroof) everytime I start the car and drive slowly over small curbs.
You drive over curbs in your G35?
 
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its good to hear that Im not the only one with this prob.maybe someone has a solution for this
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 10:43 AM
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sunroof - couple of post on this floating around.

i have it as well and it sounds just like my wifes old 240z did with a sunroof when she had it about 10 years ago. i wouldn't worry about it.
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 12:33 PM
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Remember a thread long time ago on this.

One possible solution was: lubricate rubber seal with silicon spray.
(this worked for me for subtle cracking sound and for open/close noise)

Second possible solution was: sunroof track mounting bolt(s) not torqued to spec or one or more were loose.
(was found to be true with someone else and solved their cracking/popping noise problem under warranty)
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 01:34 PM
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The rubber seals give off more of a low squeek. The noise I think the OP was talking about is a clear and distinct "Knock" when you exit a drive way or over a speed bump on an angle.
Mine does it as well.....Just started about a year ago. I think the dealer can retorque the sunroof tracks, but It will come back again....a simple flaw in the design. Too much flexing in the roof area.
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 02:09 PM
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Yeah it is exactly the same noise like GR8TG35 explained.Thanks for all those replies.I will check my sunroof.Ill let you guys know if something worked out for me.
If not I have to live with the design flaw
 
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i have the same noise here almost everytime i back out of my driveway.
 
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^ lol exactly same here.
 
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Cracking Noise

I think I know the noise you are talking about. I heard a poping noise (like something hitting the roof) every time I drove over an uneven grade (entering a driveway for example). I took it to my Dealer and they said its actually a part under the rear seat that makes that noise. They ordered me a part but I have yet to have time to take it to them for the install.
 
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