Tapping sound from car roof

[boleh]

I m getting this weird tapping sound coming from the roof of my Euro whenever the car has been under the hot sun for a few hours. Does anyone have this problem?

It doesnt matter if the car was moving, stationary or even started at all... you get the sound *tap*... (2-3 seconds) *tap*...

*ps: I'm pretty sure no animals or human were on the roof when it happened

[BiLL|z0r]

It's just the metal expanding/contracting. As a material heats up it expends and when it cools it contracts. Go back to grade 8 science, gas, liquid, solid.

[[ricer]]

i get that too

sounds like the glue is melting off the carpet or something

[aaronng]

Have you tried pushing your roof liner up? Mine makes a sound if I don't push the roof liner at the front up at the start of the day. There is a TSB for the TSX for loose roof liner clips.

[boleh]

Have you tried pushing your roof liner up? Mine makes a sound if I don't push the roof liner at the front up at the start of the day. There is a TSB for the TSX for loose roof liner clips.

Haven't tried that. Which part did you have to push? I couldn't pinpoint the exact source of the sound.. just that its coming from the top. and TSB???

[boleh]

;1081340']i get that too

sounds like the glue is melting off the carpet or something

Yes.. I think we're getting the same thing. Is this big enough to be a warranty issue? I hope not until the roof line sags all the way down

[aaronng]

Haven't tried that. Which part did you have to push? I couldn't pinpoint the exact source of the sound.. just that its coming from the top. and TSB???

Mine doesn't have a sunroof, and it's just behind the sunshade, where there is a sharp crease in the liner shape.

There is another source for a tapping sound, but that one happens only when the car is moving, turning, going over bumps or up/down a ramp.

[boleh]

Mine doesn't have a sunroof, and it's just behind the sunshade, where there is a sharp crease in the liner shape.

There is another source for a tapping sound, but that one happens only when the car is moving, turning, going over bumps or up/down a ramp.

Mine doesn't have sunroof too.

Ok, I'll try that. Thanks :thumbsup:

[aaronng]

Mine doesn't have sunroof too.

Ok, I'll try that. Thanks :thumbsup:

When I press mine, it makes a plastic creak sound, like the clips were coming loose overnight. But after pressing it once, it's fine for the day.

[sendok]

Yeah it's just because too hot on the roof metal.. Sometimes it does like that.. but just suggestion dont put too much in hot sun.. :D

[aaronng]

Yeah it's just because too hot on the roof metal.. Sometimes it does like that.. but just suggestion dont put too much in hot sun.. :D

Could be, but for me, when I park underground, it still makes the same sound. If I don't press it up in the morning, I get a roof rattle when I drive on rough roads. Hahaha.

[sendok]

Could be, but for me, when I park underground, it still makes the same sound. If I don't press it up in the morning, I get a roof rattle when I drive on rough roads. Hahaha.

It might be a chance hehe.. but good for you arronng.. if you put your car underground not straight to the sun :D

[che_ryan]

I do get the exact tapping sounds as well, i can hear it quite loud while waiting on the traffic light (idle engine) quite annoying sometimes interfeering with the soft music from the cd that i played grrrrrr...is there anything the dealer can do about it? since i've got my 10,000 service due already.

[boleh]

I do get the exact tapping sounds as well, i can hear it quite loud while waiting on the traffic light (idle engine) quite annoying sometimes interfeering with the soft music from the cd that i played grrrrrr...is there anything the dealer can do about it? since i've got my 10,000 service due already.

Mine has done close to 20,000kms now... Just did the last service a month ago. Keep me posted if you went to the dealer on this.

The car is mostly parked under hot sun while I am at work. I;ve no garage at home as well... so you can say my car gets the sun everytime it shines. Poor car.

[che_ryan]

with my case car preety much stay under cover all the time, home and work but soon after i hit the road for good 10 mins then the tapping sounds back. I'll keep posted whats the result from the dealer

cheers

[aaronng]

I do get the exact tapping sounds as well, i can hear it quite loud while waiting on the traffic light (idle engine) quite annoying sometimes interfeering with the soft music from the cd that i played grrrrrr...is there anything the dealer can do about it? since i've got my 10,000 service due already.

Yes, you have to replicate it to your dealer. So make sure you sit with them in the car to point out the sound.

[tron07]

Hi Boleh, now only post here... hehehe.....

[boleh]

Hi Boleh, now only post here... hehehe.....

haha.. yeah.. how was yr day

[SPQR]

Open the roof mounted sunglass holder and, using an 8mm hex socket, tighten the right side bolt inside (you'll need a torch). This bolt works loose and causes the roof lining above the driver to make a tapping/creaking sound.