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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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I have a C-7 2014 Z-51 coupe.The top makes noises now 18 months old 8545 miles. I have only had the top off once.I just took it of today to make sure the noise was from the top, it is for sure. Has anyone had this problem? My top started making the squeaks about a month ago.

Will contact the dealer to see if any recalls on this. R
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Common issue , many posts across a lot of C7 forums. I suggest you do a Google search for "C7 roof noise". You will find lots of different approaches to fixing the problem. Common to all is that you need to lubricate the weather strip with an appropriate synthetic product, may want to tighten the latch at the back and add some 0 rings to the front mounts as well as lubricate them.
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Yesterday and into this morning I thought I had the dreaded coupe top noise. I tried everything to specifically locate the rattle. Finally I noticed my wife had pulled her visor out of its latch and that was where the rattle was from. The loose visor was hitting its latch.
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Originally Posted by C7DriverOnt
Common issue , many posts across a lot of C7 forums. I suggest you do a Google search for "C7 roof noise". You will find lots of different approaches to fixing the problem. Common to all is that you need to lubricate the weather strip with an appropriate synthetic product, may want to tighten the latch at the back and add some 0 rings to the front mounts as well as lubricate them.
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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Just dab a bit of any goopy lube on each post and it will be gone.
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