What to Do About the Sunroof Rattling in Fista?
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The causes of sunroof rattling are as follows: 1. Sunroof rubber seal or gasket: Aging of the sunroof rubber seal or gasket. Prolonged exposure to rain or sunlight can cause the sunroof seal to age. Rubber conditioner can temporarily restore the seal's performance. Open the sunroof fully and spray the conditioner on the seal. Of course, the direct method is to replace the sunroof rubber seal. 2. Sunroof screws: Loose sunroof screws. Loose screws can cause rattling in the headliner or sunroof, and even pose a risk of the sunroof falling off. The solution is simple: locate the sunroof screws and tighten them. 3. Sunroof sliding track: Dust particles in the sunroof sliding track. Frequent opening and closing of the sunroof inevitably leads to dust accumulation in the track gaps. When enough dust accumulates, friction occurs during sunroof operation, causing rattling. Use a towel to remove the dust, and regular maintenance is important.
Last time my sunroof made strange noises, I carefully cleaned the grit and tree sap from the rubber seal gaps with a damp cloth. After drying it, I applied a layer of rubber protectant. Surprisingly, the noise disappeared the next day when I drove. By the way, aged and wrinkled sunroof seals can also produce creaking sounds, just like the friction noise from leather jackets in winter. If the rubber hardens and cracks, you'll need to replace the seal. You can buy a new one online for around a hundred yuan, and using a hairdryer to soften it during installation makes fitting easier. Try not to park under trees with falling leaves, as tree sap corrodes rubber very quickly. Of course, if the noise only happens on bumpy roads but not when stationary, you should check the sunroof brackets.
