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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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My coupe top rattles on the passenger side at the rear of the top. I have had the body shop guy work on it a few times with no permanent solution.

Anyone have a permanent suggestion as to what worked for them, even if it was to take it to the dealer?

Thank you for your help.
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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In the front there are adjusments. That is what fixed mine and I think you can adjust the back latch to. I think the hook can be adjusted by screwing it in. I hope that helps any.
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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Mine does it too. I've already adjusted my top, even though I didn't ever think that was the problem. I believe my problem is the sail panel. I'd fix it, but I'm to cheap to fix something I never see, and I still have my clicking T1 end-links to take care of first anyway. So sail panel, that's the plastic part with the holes that the rear edge pin go thru. My right side hangs down a bit, and I've held it while driving and the sound went away...but that could also be because my foot comes off the gas pedal when I reach up that far. Check it out.
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Thank you for the help folks. I posted in the General section with similar responses. I too thought it might be the plastic piece but have the same problem when I reach up to hold in place. Next time I'll have my wife help out.
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Let us know. I have another long weekend to devote to car projects done, so I'm interested.
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