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Jase-the-ace · Dec 15th, 2006, 11:47 AM

Has anyone else who opted for the sunroof getting loads of creaks and rattles? It was a problem with orginal Mk1 but I thought they would have sorted it now with this 'new design'. Apparently MINI know about it but waiting for a fix atm!

Root Ginger · Dec 15th, 2006, 02:41 PM

I know the creaking on the MK 1 comes from the sunroof surround. If you take it down and apply grease on the areas that clip over and hold it in place (this becomes more apparent when you remove it) this stops the creaking.

djtex · Dec 16th, 2006, 11:30 AM

Dunno about the new one, but current 05 Cooper has been back to the dealer 3 times for Sunroof rattles to be sorted and they have never fixed it permanently. So I havn't bothered with the Sunroof on my MCS.

Jase-the-ace · Dec 16th, 2006, 04:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original)

I know the creaking on the MK 1 comes from the sunroof surround. If you take it down and apply grease on the areas that clip over and hold it in place (this becomes more apparent when you remove it) this stops the creaking.

Cheers - might try this. Have so far traced it back to the rear section of the sunroof which only creaks when closed. I did have a look at the trim surround last night but didn't put any grease on it.

robdjones · Jan 3rd, 2007, 07:26 PM

I've only done about 200 miles in my MCS and no signs of creaking.... yet

Rob

jasonc · Jan 11th, 2007, 12:08 PM

New R56 Cooper with the sunroof, 200 miles under her belt and no rattles of cracking at all, but its been raining since i picked it up so havent used it yet. I dont know if it will start once it gets used,if and when the sun dares to come out!

Jase-the-ace · Jan 18th, 2007, 12:07 PM

Not Happy! Car went into dealer again yesterday to be looked at by the BMW Technical Expert and despite trying a few fixes it still rattles and creaks! They have no cure for it and wont fit a new one!

KenL · Jan 18th, 2007, 12:27 PM

If they have tried and failed to fix it, why not quote them the sale of good act and reject the car?

Jase-the-ace · Jan 23rd, 2007, 11:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

If they have tried and failed to fix it, why not quote them the sale of good act and reject the car?

Ken,
Youre quite right - started going through those motions.
Thks

Jase-the-ace · Jan 25th, 2007, 12:59 PM

Car now back at Oxford awaiting to be fixed - we shall see!

KenL · Jan 25th, 2007, 01:11 PM

Oxford, as in the factory? Never heard of that happening before!

rainbowdreamer · Jan 25th, 2007, 10:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

Oxford, as in the factory? Never heard of that happening before!

Back with a MINI KenL? Remember reading your posts from a few years ago - then you changed to something else, if I remember.

Good luck with the new car - most interested to read your opinions on it.

KenL · Jan 26th, 2007, 06:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rainbowdreamer (original)

Back with a MINI KenL? Remember reading your posts from a few years ago - then you changed to something else, if I remember.

Good luck with the new car - most interested to read your opinions on it.

Well remembered

Yes, I had a ONE from 2002 - 2004, which was rubbish to be honest

Hoping my R56 will be a LOT better.

i've had a mkV Golf in between which was a very good car.

Richard Crofts · Jan 26th, 2007, 08:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original)

I know the creaking on the MK 1 comes from the sunroof surround. If you take it down and apply grease on the areas that clip over and hold it in place (this becomes more apparent when you remove it) this stops the creaking.

Excellent mate ...sets off to get some grease out the garage and do that on his R53!

Jase-the-ace · Jan 28th, 2007, 06:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

Oxford, as in the factory? Never heard of that happening before!

Yep - moaned enough so my dealer was kind enough to get it sorted out by 'experts'. Waiting to see what transpires from this!

Jase-the-ace · Feb 5th, 2007, 12:41 PM

All fixed!! Got the car back on Friday with a new sunroof cassette fitted and so far so good - no squeeks or creaks!

daro911 · Feb 5th, 2007, 08:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jase-the-ace (original)

All fixed!! Got the car back on Friday with a new sunroof cassette fitted and so far so good - no squeeks or creaks!

Probably the only people with a spare cassette are the factory

In the meantime my 2002 MCS went through 2 replacement cassettes in 3 years and next MCS went through one in 3 years so on the strength of that improvemnt and my love of open air motoring my R56 naturally has the sunroof option but I don't think it will last the 3 years of ownership planned!

I do give my sunroofs a lot of use open everyday it's dry and venting on the days it may be wet

csouthey · Jul 15th, 2007, 11:29 PM

My sunroof rattles quite a lot. Still to find the source of the rattle - as it's a new car for me I just tend to put my foot down and forget about it. If this novelty wears off I'll sort it out!

AndyP · May 30th, 2008, 08:48 PM

My R56 appears to have this rattle and the dealers says sunroofs are on back order till the middle of July.

I also have a bespoke sunroof graphic which I would lose when it gets replaced.

Dec 15th, 2006, 11:47 AM	#1
Jase-the-ace MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Solihull, Birmingham Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Creaking Sunroof Has anyone else who opted for the sunroof getting loads of creaks and rattles? It was a problem with orginal Mk1 but I thought they would have sorted it now with this 'new design'. Apparently MINI know about it but waiting for a fix atm! Flame Red Classic Cooper / Pepper White Cooper D (NEW MINI No.6!)

Dec 15th, 2006, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	I know the creaking on the MK 1 comes from the sunroof surround. If you take it down and apply grease on the areas that clip over and hold it in place (this becomes more apparent when you remove it) this stops the creaking. It was acceptable in the 80's

Dec 16th, 2006, 04:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jase-the-ace MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Solihull, Birmingham Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Sunroof Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original) I know the creaking on the MK 1 comes from the sunroof surround. If you take it down and apply grease on the areas that clip over and hold it in place (this becomes more apparent when you remove it) this stops the creaking. Cheers - might try this. Have so far traced it back to the rear section of the sunroof which only creaks when closed. I did have a look at the trim surround last night but didn't put any grease on it. Flame Red Classic Cooper / Pepper White Cooper D (NEW MINI No.6!)

Jan 18th, 2007, 12:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jase-the-ace MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Solihull, Birmingham Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Not Happy! Car went into dealer again yesterday to be looked at by the BMW Technical Expert and despite trying a few fixes it still rattles and creaks! They have no cure for it and wont fit a new one! Flame Red Classic Cooper / Pepper White Cooper D (NEW MINI No.6!)

Jan 18th, 2007, 12:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	If they have tried and failed to fix it, why not quote them the sale of good act and reject the car? Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Dec 16th, 2006, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 258 Offline	Dunno about the new one, but current 05 Cooper has been back to the dealer 3 times for Sunroof rattles to be sorted and they have never fixed it permanently. So I havn't bothered with the Sunroof on my MCS.

Jan 3rd, 2007, 07:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
robdjones MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 43 Offline	I've only done about 200 miles in my MCS and no signs of creaking.... yet Rob

Jan 11th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
jasonc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dorset Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 12 Offline	New R56 Cooper with the sunroof, 200 miles under her belt and no rattles of cracking at all, but its been raining since i picked it up so havent used it yet. I dont know if it will start once it gets used,if and when the sun dares to come out!

Jan 23rd, 2007, 11:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jase-the-ace MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Solihull, Birmingham Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) If they have tried and failed to fix it, why not quote them the sale of good act and reject the car? Ken, Youre quite right - started going through those motions. Thks Flame Red Classic Cooper / Pepper White Cooper D (NEW MINI No.6!)

Jan 25th, 2007, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jase-the-ace MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Solihull, Birmingham Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Car now back at Oxford awaiting to be fixed - we shall see! Flame Red Classic Cooper / Pepper White Cooper D (NEW MINI No.6!)

Jan 25th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Oxford, as in the factory? Never heard of that happening before! Red/Black R56 Cooper

Jan 25th, 2007, 10:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
rainbowdreamer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 264 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) Oxford, as in the factory? Never heard of that happening before! Back with a MINI KenL? Remember reading your posts from a few years ago - then you changed to something else, if I remember. Good luck with the new car - most interested to read your opinions on it. Rainbow Dreamer 2005 Cooper S Convertible

Jan 26th, 2007, 06:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rainbowdreamer (original) Back with a MINI KenL? Remember reading your posts from a few years ago - then you changed to something else, if I remember. Good luck with the new car - most interested to read your opinions on it. Well remembered Yes, I had a ONE from 2002 - 2004, which was rubbish to be honest Hoping my R56 will be a LOT better. i've had a mkV Golf in between which was a very good car. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Jan 26th, 2007, 08:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 2,988 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original) I know the creaking on the MK 1 comes from the sunroof surround. If you take it down and apply grease on the areas that clip over and hold it in place (this becomes more apparent when you remove it) this stops the creaking. Excellent mate ...sets off to get some grease out the garage and do that on his R53!

Jan 28th, 2007, 06:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jase-the-ace MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Solihull, Birmingham Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) Oxford, as in the factory? Never heard of that happening before! Yep - moaned enough so my dealer was kind enough to get it sorted out by 'experts'. Waiting to see what transpires from this! Flame Red Classic Cooper / Pepper White Cooper D (NEW MINI No.6!)

Feb 5th, 2007, 12:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jase-the-ace MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Solihull, Birmingham Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 26 Offline	All fixed!! Got the car back on Friday with a new sunroof cassette fitted and so far so good - no squeeks or creaks! Flame Red Classic Cooper / Pepper White Cooper D (NEW MINI No.6!)

Feb 5th, 2007, 08:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 488 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jase-the-ace (original) All fixed!! Got the car back on Friday with a new sunroof cassette fitted and so far so good - no squeeks or creaks! Probably the only people with a spare cassette are the factory In the meantime my 2002 MCS went through 2 replacement cassettes in 3 years and next MCS went through one in 3 years so on the strength of that improvemnt and my love of open air motoring my R56 naturally has the sunroof option but I don't think it will last the 3 years of ownership planned! I do give my sunroofs a lot of use open everyday it's dry and venting on the days it may be wet Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

Jul 15th, 2007, 11:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
csouthey MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 7 Offline	My sunroof rattles quite a lot. Still to find the source of the rattle - as it's a new car for me I just tend to put my foot down and forget about it. If this novelty wears off I'll sort it out!

May 30th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
AndyP MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 141 Offline	My R56 appears to have this rattle and the dealers says sunroofs are on back order till the middle of July. I also have a bespoke sunroof graphic which I would lose when it gets replaced. R56 JCW Cooper S Auto. Laser Blue, Black Roof, R105's, Sat Nav.... the list goes on. R53 Cooper S Auto. Chilli Red, R95's. Playmini Catback Exhaust.

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