Sunroof rattle noise

[rave75]

They need to replace the whole sunroof frame, there's a TPI for this. It's glued not bolted, so they need to cut out the sunroof frame with a angle grinder (not even kidding) goodluck. (They usually use a windscreen mob to cut it out who are more exp. as if they slip when cutting car is written off. - It's not a fun job.

Do you have the TPI number for this? So what is the specific cause for the rattle?

[Vexed]

They need to replace the whole sunroof frame, there's a TPI for this. It's glued not bolted, so they need to cut out the sunroof frame with a angle grinder (not even kidding) goodluck. (They usually use a windscreen mob to cut it out who are more exp. as if they slip when cutting car is written off. - It's not a fun job.

Is that the same for Skoda Superb? My car is making clicking and banging noises on uneven surfaces... The dealership tried a couple of things, couldn't fix it... The car is booked in next week to replace the cassette... They mentioned windscreen guys and 5 days of work... Is that a serious job? Is it glued in?
Thanks.

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[The One]

Rave no I don't have the TPI number sorry but just mention to your dealer to pull their finger out of their A.. and do their job and find the TPI than when they don't fix it by the tpi than to send a DISS ticket and get approval to replace the frame, the cause is a manufacture production issue in the first few sets of frames they built, just didn't get it right I guess.

Vexed, yes same for Superb as they're essentially the same car. It's a very serious job, taking an angle grinder to your vehicle is ridiculous - I've done this job before and it sucks. When you get your car back make sure you check ALL interior items as they have to remove the roof lining and 9 times out of 10 they will scratch heaps of things and try and hide it from you. Also expect to be without your car for longer than 5 days. Goodluck.

[Vexed]

Rave no I don't have the TPI number sorry but just mention to your dealer to pull their finger out of their A.. and do their job and find the TPI than when they don't fix it by the tpi than to send a DISS ticket and get approval to replace the frame, the cause is a manufacture production issue in the first few sets of frames they built, just didn't get it right I guess.

Vexed, yes same for Superb as they're essentially the same car. It's a very serious job, taking an angle grinder to your vehicle is ridiculous - I've done this job before and it sucks. When you get your car back make sure you check ALL interior items as they have to remove the roof lining and 9 times out of 10 they will scratch heaps of things and try and hide it from you. Also expect to be without your car for longer than 5 days. Goodluck.

Damn... I'm wondering if the whole thing is worth the risk now... I will have to drop the car at the dealership tomorrow... My problem is the noise gets so annoying in hot days during summer...

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[Jimi]

Is this still an issue with newer cars? It's turning me off the idea of adding a sunroof

[The One]

They revised it, it's not an issue in the newer ones (unless you get one that was fitted with old stock frame ha) Vexed, your car is in warranty just get it done, but check everything

[Vexed]

They revised it, it's not an issue in the newer ones (unless you get one that was fitted with old stock frame ha) Vexed, your car is in warranty just get it done, but check everything

Thanks mate, I have dropped the car this morning... Fingers crossed.

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[rave75]

They revised it, it's not an issue in the newer ones (unless you get one that was fitted with old stock frame ha) Vexed, your car is in warranty just get it done, but check everything

My car was with the dealer for 5 days when they fitted a new frame, not sure if it was the revised frame or not but at first I didn't hear any noise at all but now the noise came back a bit, not as bad as before, just that squealing noise when the frame touches the headliner.

[Vexed]

I have got my car back today, they replaced the sunroof cassette, the noise is completely gone (for good I hope). They didn't scratch anything, but the car was filthy, they had to clean the marks off the roof lining while I waited...

[rave75]

I have got my car back today, they replaced the sunroof cassette, the noise is completely gone (for good I hope). They didn't scratch anything, but the car was filthy, they had to clean the marks off the roof lining while I waited...

Which dealer that fixed your sunroof? Has the noise come back? In my case it was gone at first but came back in different area.

[Vexed]

Which dealer that fixed your sunroof? Has the noise come back? In my case it was gone at first but came back in different area.

Alto Artarmon... So far, it has been around 5 days, no signs of the noise coming back... Fingers crossed

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[skodian]

Alto Artarmon... So far, it has been around 5 days, no signs of the noise coming back... Fingers crossed

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Nice I got fitted at Alto Pennant Hills , make sure they have fitted it properly without damaging side secure clips as happened on mine (when I found out later) . And make sure they clean the roof liner AND water drainage as well as part of the service where mine leaks along the A-Pillars.

Pretty happy as I got an brand new A3 loan car for more than week during repair.

Did not happen on the A4 I guess different frame (in size) but mine does squeaks from time to time (cold & hot expansion). I asked the dealer put more lubricants on rails and seals.

[rave75]

Alto Artarmon... So far, it has been around 5 days, no signs of the noise coming back... Fingers crossed

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Alto Artarmon as in Audi Alto? Will they fix VW though?

[Vexed]

Alto Artarmon as in Audi Alto? Will they fix VW though?

Yes, the Audi service centre, they take care of Skoda's. Not sure about VW (since North Shore VW is next door, my past experience with them wasn't great)... You can give them a call though, they have been very helpful.

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[Vexed]

Nice I got fitted at Alto Pennant Hills , make sure they have fitted it properly without damaging side secure clips as happened on mine (when I found out later) . And make sure they clean the roof liner AND water drainage as well as part of the service where mine leaks along the A-Pillars.

Pretty happy as I got an brand new A3 loan car for more than week during repair.

Did not happen on the A4 I guess different frame (in size) but mine does squeaks from time to time (cold & hot expansion). I asked the dealer put more lubricants on rails and seals.

I'm not sure where the side secure clips are, but I will take a look... I ran the hose with a bit of water pressure over and around the sunroof and I couldn't spot any leakage.

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