Ticking noise coming from right behind my left shoulder - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Back2DTM · 08-07-2007, 09:43 AM

It is pretty annoying. Do you guys have this problem?

jordan986 · 08-07-2007, 09:49 AM

when does it happen all the time??? certain rpm? speed? I had one at 2500rpm and above just a loose heat sheild!

give a little more info and im sure someone on here can help you out

Back2DTM · 08-07-2007, 10:24 AM

I will take a picture of the area where the noise comes from tonight.
The noise doesn't have anything to do with the RPM, though.

thanks~

Burg Boxster · 08-07-2007, 02:41 PM

If it's the same thing I had, it's an easy fix. Mine could be heard top up or down. Turns out the piece of plastic tape wore thru and the soft top cable would rattle against the frame. Put you top into service position and locate the torx screw shown below. About 1/2" above it, there should be some plastic clear tape to keep it from tapping/rattling. If it's missing, just use some packing tape (about 1" x 1") and reapply to the frame (underneath the guide wire). Might as well do both sides at once. Solved my problem and I hope yours too. Good luck!

zackwatt · 08-07-2007, 02:50 PM

I had that, It was more of a rubber on rubber sound. I took it to Porsche and they discovered it was coming from the door. The took the whole think apart and "fixed" it. They said that they did not find anything loose, but made sure everything was tight. Thanks warranty! It has not happened since. Also check your windstops, make sure the mesh part has enough padding between the clips and the rollhoops, it might be that. Hope this helps.

RandallNeighbour · 08-07-2007, 07:33 PM

Burg, if what you wrote and photograph works for the totally annoying random tick I hear over my left shoulder with the top up, I will name my next child after you.

OMG I hate that stupid ticking sound and I've been searching for the source of it for nearly two years!!!!!!!!!

noone986s · 08-07-2007, 10:06 PM

Also if your seat has the seat belt guide straps, make sure they are clipped down tight, mine buzz/rattle in the wind if not.

Burg Boxster · 08-08-2007, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Burg, if what you wrote and photograph works for the totally annoying random tick I hear over my left shoulder with the top up, I will name my next child after you.

OMG I hate that stupid ticking sound and I've been searching for the source of it for nearly two years!!!!!!!!!

Careful what you promise b/c my real name is Kermit Sanjaya Twodogfornicating

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.... open your top about 90% or so and check it out. It drove me absolutely crazy until I found it. Hard to imagine something so small so was so annoying - but it was.

Good luck!

1JB · 08-08-2007, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Burg, if what you wrote and photograph works for the totally annoying random tick I hear over my left shoulder with the top up, I will name my next child after you.

OMG I hate that stupid ticking sound and I've been searching for the source of it for nearly two years!!!!!!!!!

I'm with Randall on this although I'm through having kids. With the top and and weather below 50 I get the same kind of noise. If this tape fixes I will be forever grateful! Name your poison!