Side view mirror whistle questions. Car is at dealer now - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

WhipE350 · 03-21-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaNile31

....He basically said since the previous owner never complained about the whistle it's too late and they now will charge me for the repair.

SeaNile, Hope you are enjoying the new car. Hearing the dealer said what I quoted above really gets under my skin...what the heck does the previous owner have to do with this. Heck fix it yourself, clear silicone should do the trick...if the 987 is anything like the 986 the mirrors should come off pretty easy...though it likely doesn't need to.

SeaNile31 · 03-22-2011, 12:06 PM

I find this funny. The dealer call today after a brief road test and they confirmed the whistle. Ironic how they immediately knew the fix, to take the mirror off and lay a bead of silicone on the joint which will eliminate the whistle (which is what I told them the fix was after asking the question on here and other Pcar sites). Best part...the dealer broke the glass mirror and needed to order a replacement. I'm OK with the $130 spent to fixit and it was well worth the chuckle when they told me the fix and how they broke the mirror.

WhipE350 · 03-22-2011, 04:27 PM

Too funny...well now you have new glass. Is this only an issue with 987s?

Vaughan · 03-22-2011, 05:05 PM

I have an 06 with this issue on the passenger side when the window is down. Is this the seam that is located on the inside split mirror supports(where the two halves join?

SeaNile31 · 03-22-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaughan

I have an 06 with this issue on the passenger side when the window is down. Is this the seam that is located on the inside split mirror supports(where the two halves join?

Yes, that is exactly the spot. I used scotch tape on the seam to confirm the location and when the tape was on the whistle was gone.