Since I have bought my roadster last November, I have noticed a perceptible "clunking" noise just as I start to lower the top. Otherwise, the top operates perfectly with no problems whatsoever. My best guess is that it may have something to do with the latching mechanism, when it releases the rear of the top to allow it to fold upwards during the stowing process.

I will certainly do more investigating on this in the spring when the car comes out from hibernation, but for now, just wanted to see what the more enlightened here think.

Thanx.

 

I have never noticed a clunk when I unlatch and lift. I always brace the top with my other hand to prevent it from popping open or slamming shut.

 

I do the same. It is right after I press the button to start the top on it's lowering process.

 

It's the latch the connects the top to the tonneau cover that's releasing. Sounds crappy but it's normal. Thought about putting on some lithium grease but others on here said it wouldn't help anyhow so I never bothered.

 

Thanx for the reply!! That is exactly where the noise is coming from so it does not surprise me. I am glad there is nothing wrong, but man what an ugly sound.

 

Mine was doing that too until I gave the locking mechanism a good dose of spray can white lithium grease. Now smooth as butter.
( I also gave the tonneau cover latch a good dose while I was at it )

 

My clunking is coming from the rear of the car not the latch. I noticed when the trunk lining is all the way down there is exposing,nothing for velcro to attach to. Is there a back piece missing. Do you think the flimsy piece in the trunk be the problem ? It seems to be a problem at low speeds and bumpy roads.Please e-mail me at chrisp92103. Its driving me nuts!

 

thanks guys and gals but the clunk is from the rear..the car has 40,ooo K mls. the back brakes ? Want to trouble shoot before taking it in for service.Any thoughts are appreciated.

 

At what mileage can one expect trouble from the rear brakes ?