jason3.2s Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 My Boxster 981 s has developed an annoying rattle which sounds like its by my right ear while driving! Have checked seat belt, anything loose and also the drivers door for anything left in the small compartment without any luck as finding the offending rattle. Anybody had this issue or ideas on what it could be - only occurs when going over a rough surface or bumps etc in the road. Any advice appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T24RES Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Not in a position to take a photo, but mine was irritating me on collection around my ears. Mine was the flap that lifts when the roof goes down, I could replicate the noise by lifting the flap when roof open and gently moving side to side. It creaks, probably the best description. If this is your noise, silicon spray down the back of the mounting bracket. Just a squirt, my creaking has gone. The silence is only spoiled by the pse, but I can cope with that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorsh Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I have that noise too sometimes - I had diagnosed that flap too but didn't know what to do about it. Thanks Ian for your reply - I'll try that and see if it works - I presume you do the squirt of silicone with the roof down, just lift the flap by hand for access? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarrySt Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 My 6-month old 981 also rattles randomly - hard to describe but sounds like a wire tapping against metal or similar. Probably drivers side at front but impossible to identify so annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Non on mine at 2.5 years old but the roof mechanism is quite complicated and has a number of linkages that could be the culprit. My 986 has always had a slight rattle from behind my right ear but only with the roof down so I don't worry about it as it competing with lots of other noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3.2s Posted October 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I think I may have spotted the offending noise. it may be the seat catch that allws the back half of the seat forward. The drivers side feels loose and rattles nearest the door but the passenger seat doesnt. First time i have moved the seat forward and not sure why i would need to access behind the seat but am sure someone must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I have an annoying drone in my left ear on occasion. Gets right on my nerves. Only apparent when the Mrs is in the passenger seat. Weird. Maybe I'll try silicone spray too.......or at taser ! ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T24RES Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 On 04/10/2016 at 10:42 AM, Gorsh said: I have that noise too sometimes - I had diagnosed that flap too but didn't know what to do about it. Thanks Ian for your reply - I'll try that and see if it works - I presume you do the squirt of silicone with the roof down, just lift the flap by hand for access? Yes with the roof down, lift the flap it has tension with the cable. If you look at where it's hinged you'll see the plastic bracket goes vertically in line with the flap. With a straw a short squire over the back if the bracket/hinge area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T24RES Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 On 04/10/2016 at 3:53 PM, jason3.2s said: I think I may have spotted the offending noise. it may be the seat catch that allws the back half of the seat forward. The drivers side feels loose and rattles nearest the door but the passenger seat doesnt. First time i have moved the seat forward and not sure why i would need to access behind the seat but am sure someone must. It's for access to the panel that covers the front of the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorsh Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 minute ago, T24RES said: It's for access to the panel that covers the front of the engine And to get at anything stored there - I keep a jacket on the coat hook and in winter hat and scarf on the floor. If you don't have the seat right back it's surprising how much storage there is for coats etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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