• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

convertible top rattle

  • Thread starter Thread starter Gilltee
  • Start date Start date Nov 6, 2008
G

Gilltee

New Member
Nov 6, 2008
5
0
0
Nov 6, 2008
#1
  • Nov 6, 2008
  • #1
I'm new to the site and would like any help possible. I have a 2004 GT convertible and I get a loud rattle from the top latch area when I hit a bump in the road. It is driving me crazy and top down time is running out. Thanks
 

02nightmaregt

To hell with your Mustang, I want to see your HOG!
Jul 1, 2007
513
4
19
Southern Indiana
Nov 6, 2008
#2
  • Nov 6, 2008
  • #2
Is the top loose at all? Verts make a lot of noise anyways due to the lack of regidity, but did it just start?
 
G

GTtopLESS

New Member
Nov 8, 2007
79
0
0
Nov 6, 2008
#3
  • Nov 6, 2008
  • #3
I agree, my vert is not quiet, even with all the suspension upgrades. Not that I have done it, but the latches actually have an adjustment to make the top close more solid (make sense?) If you look good at the inside of the latches you will see... Mine is rattling some from the molding above the rearview mirror...sure thats not the issue?
 
G

Gilltee

New Member
Nov 6, 2008
5
0
0
Nov 6, 2008
#4
  • Nov 6, 2008
  • #4
02nightmaregt said:
Is the top loose at all? Verts make a lot of noise anyways due to the lack of regidity, but did it just start?
Click to expand...

I just bought the car about 3 weeks ago. It has done it since I've owned it. I adjusted the threaded hook that latches the top down, but no better. The top fits nice and tight.
 
T

tradde

New Member
Aug 2, 2005
94
0
0
Pennsylvania
Nov 6, 2008
#5
  • Nov 6, 2008
  • #5
Gilltee said:
I just bought the car about 3 weeks ago. It has done it since I've owned it. I adjusted the threaded hook that latches the top down, but no better. The top fits nice and tight.
Click to expand...

Check the molding strip along the top of the windshield (inside). Mine was a bit loose when I first got it and it made alot of noise. It's started again a bit now that it's much cooler. Have to check it and see how I can better fix it.
 

sicK96GT

New Member
Oct 30, 2006
63
0
0
Austin (College in Waco)
Nov 7, 2008
#6
  • Nov 7, 2008
  • #6
my old convertable had some strage sounds coming from the top too

I just bought louder exhaust
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

D
96 get convertible-sell or part out?
  • DTCstang
  • May 17, 2026
  • What is it Worth?!?!?
Replies
5
Views
217
What is it Worth?!?!? May 18, 2026
nickyb
M
2001 SVT Cobra Decision Time
  • Mec
  • Aug 13, 2026
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
5
Views
144
The Welcome Wagon Aug 14, 2026
nickyb
M
Progress Thread 96 GT Convertible when defrost turned on wants to kill it ..
  • mike7880
  • Feb 26, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
160
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Feb 26, 2026
mike7880
M
S
Need help 94 GT convertible top leaking
  • Scott94gtvert
  • Aug 9, 2025
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Replies
1
Views
177
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech Aug 9, 2025
General karthief
R
Convertible top not closing
  • Ray _Sleeper
  • Jun 27, 2025
  • 2005 - 2009 Specific Tech
Replies
0
Views
262
2005 - 2009 Specific Tech Jun 27, 2025
Ray _Sleeper
R
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?