Roof Panel Fix
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas NV
This would be great news -- Anyone know any more info on this?
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Instructor
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From: Philadelphia Pa
I took my car in because of the roof panel noise and was told I might as well wait til April,,that GM has finally come up with a "fix" that works,,,supposed to be something along the lines of new latches,,anyone know anymore,,thanks.
Racer
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From: Kansas City Missouri
I understand this to be true, a redesigned, retrofit latch is coming in April to address the creaking issues. I'm not sure the date is in stone but I've read many places it has been promised this Spring.
Like the Mp3 adapter plug...?
Like the Mp3 adapter plug...?
Le Mans Master
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From: Thousand Oaks California
I received the prototype handles last week, for evaluation. So far so good, but I have not been out for a long trip yet.
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After trying all the other suggested fixes, to no avail, I put some teflon plumbers tape on the "track" that the latch handle roller engages. That worked. I don't think it will last forever, but it convinces me that the problem is in the roller area. Let's hope the new latches work.
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Burning Brakes
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[QUOTE=Kent1999;1564201606]There is a factory fix coming with improved parts? (other than just re-adjusting the mounts?)
I only have about 2700 miles on my 07 and just started hearing the "rubbing" noise. I was at WCC last weekend where I talked with a fellow Vette owner that had the same problem. Both of us hear the noises on the driver's side only. He says he fixed the problem by slightly loosening the Torx adjustment in the mechanism so the roof is not so tight against the windshield and frame. So, this may be something to try...
I only have about 2700 miles on my 07 and just started hearing the "rubbing" noise. I was at WCC last weekend where I talked with a fellow Vette owner that had the same problem. Both of us hear the noises on the driver's side only. He says he fixed the problem by slightly loosening the Torx adjustment in the mechanism so the roof is not so tight against the windshield and frame. So, this may be something to try...
Burning Brakes
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From: Santa Clarita California
If you haven't tried grease on the pins and front rollers you really should. Mine started creaking in June when the weather turned hot. I put lithium grease on the front and rear pins and holes. Then I studied the contact points for the front latches and put them on the rollers and roller contact points as suggested above. Then I adjusted the rear latch one full turn tighter (it seemed like it was not too tight). Not a single creak since June. I put fresh grease on about a month ago just to maintain the fix. For me it was a $2 fix.
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I only have about 2700 miles on my 07 and just started hearing the "rubbing" noise. I was at WCC last weekend where I talked with a fellow Vette owner that had the same problem. Both of us hear the noises on the driver's side only. He says he fixed the problem by slightly loosening the Torx adjustment in the mechanism so the roof is not so tight against the windshield and frame. So, this may be something to try...[/QUOTE]
me 2 , i'm hearing the "rubbing" noise on the driver's side only since May 2007 untill now, and i don't know what to do ??????
me 2 , i'm hearing the "rubbing" noise on the driver's side only since May 2007 untill now, and i don't know what to do ??????
Burning Brakes
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If it doesn't work then you at least tried something.
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6th Gear
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From: Miami Florida
Roof Squeek
My problem is more of a cross between a creek and a squeek, but it sounds like it is coming from the rear pins on the roof panel and only on rough bouncy road. on smooth pavement, no noise. Has anyone else experienced this?
Instructor
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From: Millington New Jersey
I've been emailing with the factory & April is the expected date for the parts. They sent me a temporary set of handles which they say will take care of the problem but I don't have a proper tork wrench & the weather is too bad to take the car out to the dealer.