Interior/Exterior Noise in the boot
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Noise in the boot
Hello all,
I know there has been much published here at NAM regarding noise and boot latches on the early Cooper and S's, but I thought they had fixed the problem with the 04's (of which I am a proud owner).
I haven't had any problems until just recently. As a point of reference, I've just hit 9000 miles. Those of you who live on the East Coast can attest that it's been a bit on the warm side lately. After letting the car heat soak in the sun all day, I notice a noise coming from the boot. When I drive in to work during the wee hours of the morning, I don't here the sound.
I've tried removing everything that could possible make noise from the car, and still the noise remains. It definitely seems to be coming from inside the car vs. a mechanical noise from outside. It's not a metal on metal sound.
Any ideas ?? Has anyone else noted such behaviour ??
Am I going mad ........????
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I know there has been much published here at NAM regarding noise and boot latches on the early Cooper and S's, but I thought they had fixed the problem with the 04's (of which I am a proud owner).
I haven't had any problems until just recently. As a point of reference, I've just hit 9000 miles. Those of you who live on the East Coast can attest that it's been a bit on the warm side lately. After letting the car heat soak in the sun all day, I notice a noise coming from the boot. When I drive in to work during the wee hours of the morning, I don't here the sound.
I've tried removing everything that could possible make noise from the car, and still the noise remains. It definitely seems to be coming from inside the car vs. a mechanical noise from outside. It's not a metal on metal sound.
Any ideas ?? Has anyone else noted such behaviour ??
Am I going mad ........????
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Is it a rattling noise? I've got an 03 that rattles--the boot latch. I just wrap it with some electrical tape it's fixed. They supposedly have a new ring/latch that solves the problem. I didn't hear the noise until around 10,000 miles on my car.
Originally Posted by Blue Brummie
Hello all,
I know there has been much published here at NAM regarding noise and boot latches on the early Cooper and S's, but I thought they had fixed the problem with the 04's (of which I am a proud owner).
I haven't had any problems until just recently. As a point of reference, I've just hit 9000 miles. Those of you who live on the East Coast can attest that it's been a bit on the warm side lately. After letting the car heat soak in the sun all day, I notice a noise coming from the boot. When I drive in to work during the wee hours of the morning, I don't here the sound.
I've tried removing everything that could possible make noise from the car, and still the noise remains. It definitely seems to be coming from inside the car vs. a mechanical noise from outside. It's not a metal on metal sound.
Any ideas ?? Has anyone else noted such behaviour ??
Am I going mad ........????
BB
I know there has been much published here at NAM regarding noise and boot latches on the early Cooper and S's, but I thought they had fixed the problem with the 04's (of which I am a proud owner).
I haven't had any problems until just recently. As a point of reference, I've just hit 9000 miles. Those of you who live on the East Coast can attest that it's been a bit on the warm side lately. After letting the car heat soak in the sun all day, I notice a noise coming from the boot. When I drive in to work during the wee hours of the morning, I don't here the sound.
I've tried removing everything that could possible make noise from the car, and still the noise remains. It definitely seems to be coming from inside the car vs. a mechanical noise from outside. It's not a metal on metal sound.
Any ideas ?? Has anyone else noted such behaviour ??
Am I going mad ........????
BB
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Originally Posted by OctaneGuy
Is it a rattling noise? I've got an 03 that rattles--the boot latch. I just wrap it with some electrical tape it's fixed. They supposedly have a new ring/latch that solves the problem. I didn't hear the noise until around 10,000 miles on my car.
It's not so much a rattle as a knock when I hit the slightest of bumps. If I hit a good size bump, I don't hear it.
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hey blue brummie,try these too:put a little white lithium grease on the loop side of the latch.Also, check to see if the two rubber bumpers on either side of the hatch are loose,cause if they back out,it affects the quality of the closing,which seems to produce the noises you are talking about.
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Black is better
I've read numerous articles on how Black electrical tape is much better. It offers similar HP gains as other electrical tape, but because it absorbs light, the extra push from photons will definitely increase acceleration and top speed !! But, you'll have to cut a hole in your boot for the light to hit the tape. I'd say that's a small price to pay for the extra performance !!
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But shouldn't you worry about heat issues from the black tape?? mean, sure it generates a few extra hp, but the extra heat might become a huge issue down the road. I would play it safe and stick with the RED tape as opposed to the black tape until someone with black tape puts a good 20,000 miles on and doesnt have any issues.
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thump
I have a "thump" in the boot area (or underneath) when I first start rolling in the morning, right about the time the doors lock (10 mpg). I've never been able to figure out what it is and it never repeats itself the rest of the day.
Any thoughts?
Wendy
MC CVT, 12/02 build, 4/03 delivery, 17,800 miles
Any thoughts?
Wendy
MC CVT, 12/02 build, 4/03 delivery, 17,800 miles
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Originally Posted by JCampos
Helium??!! Man, you have alot to learn... Hydrogen is where its at
By the way, after further research, I believe I'm going to stick with the black electrical tape. Here's the argument. The black tape on the rear of the car does absorb light better, thus heating up. The extra heat isn't a problem, because the distance from the engine won't affect the IAT for the supercharger. The real benefit comes from the low pressure area created by the heated air at the rear. That's the secret
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