Roof

[vettenut08]

My 2008 developed a creaking an popping sound. The local dealership replaced the roof latches with re-designed latched. They told me my extended warranty di not apply so I had to pay $353 & change. I am NOT happy and would like to know why the warranty did not apply.

 

[NORTY]

My roof was replaced via recall for 2006 MY cars.

OP~ there may be a TSB or something on the flying roof recall. Granted, your issue was latches and I don't know if there's a TSB/recall for the latches. Be sure to keep them lubricated.

 

[RC135_Tx]

I had all the various recall/tsb work done on my '06 coupe. When done, the top did a lot of squeaking & popping. Of all the things I have done this has been the most effective:

1. Thoroughly clean the seals.
2. Thoroughly clean the surfaces where the seals make contact.
3. Put some WD40 on a clean cloth and wipe/rub it on all the surfaces just cleaned.

Mine hasn't made any noise in the two months since. Hoping for the best.

 

[Hib Halverson]

My 2008 developed a creaking an popping sound. The local dealership replaced the roof latches with re-designed latched. They told me my extended warranty di not apply so I had to pay $353 & change. I am NOT happy and would like to know why the warranty did not apply.

Do you read the warranty's information on what repairs are covered? That will also list exceptions.