GWiz1219

Has anyone had a roof that squeaks? I have a C8 convertible and it has developed a squeak. Took dealer for a ride but have not heard back from them. Looking for a solution to this annoying squeak.

JDSC8VETTE

Ear plugs work wonders. Must be a really loud squeak to hear it over the sound of that V8 behind you.

GWiz1219

Haha, but it is loud enough to hear. Even with the radio blasting! Maybe earplugs are the answer.

Kracka

It's probably your rear window. Crack it down a bit to see if that cures it. If so, put a thin layer of Honda Shin Etsu grease along the top edge of the glass where it rides against the seals.

hdrider1

Open the roof part way and put silicone grease on the rubber sealing surfaces and then wipe off the excess. This is a common problem with a known solution. May need to repeat every few months or each year.

GWiz1219

Thanks for the tips. I appreciate it.

01Defense

Make sure the seatbelt loops on the seats are fasten. My HTC was making noise, which sounded like it was coming from the front-top but determined it was the seatbelt loops on the outer seats that were unsnapped... it solved the problem.

Bruiser2012

"Make sure the seatbelt loops on the seats are fastened."

Happened to me too. It amazed me the seat belts could make a sound like that.

-Bob

GWiz1219

I will have to check that out too. Thanks

corstyle72

Use some silicone dielectric grease on rubber seals. a very light film will take care of it. That is what a dealer uses. Squeaks are pretty common on convertibles overtime on the seals. And it will help preserve the rubber.

GWiz1219

Thanks. I will see if that works. My car is only a year old. Pretty weird that it would squeak so soon. Oh well.

Gary

Hockeyfun1

My rear window has been rattling since new.

StanNH

Have you lubricated the top edge?

GWiz1219

I am going to NAPA to get some dielectric grease tomorrow. Will get it on before i drive it next. Should be within the week.

thanks

Hockeyfun1

Yes. Didn't make a difference. Dealer tightened some bolts too and it helped for about 200 miles but the rattle is back. Dealer greased it too and it helped for about 15 miles.

GWiz1219

You are depressing me. $90,000 and it squeaks like a pig. I won't be happy if this doesn't go away.

hdrider1

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You have a squeak, not a rattle. The grease will work just fine.

badboy01

sir were you able to get the squeaks resolve because i am looking to get a 1lt htc in 2024 and would like to know if you got the problem fixed. thank you.

Hockeyfun1

I haven't, despite doing all the suggestions mentioned here.

hdrider1

Why are you responding to this - GWiz1219 was the original poster.

Also, you have a rattle, not a squeak - totally different issues.