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      06-19-2021, 02:24 PM   #1
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Knock noise

Had roadster 6 months now and touch wood no issues. However I hear a slight knock noise which sounds like it’s coming from behind passenger seat. It only happens once after car has stood few hours and I turn left...

Anybody else had this?
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      06-20-2021, 12:29 AM   #2
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Had roadster 6 months now and touch wood no issues. However I hear a slight knock noise which sounds like it’s coming from behind passenger seat. It only happens once after car has stood few hours and I turn left...

Anybody else had this?

just checking. Probably not, but the "from behind passenger seat" makes me ask: does it sound like this?

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      06-20-2021, 12:58 AM   #3
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It’s no where near that pronounced and only does it once after moving off and turning left.
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      06-20-2021, 02:01 AM   #4
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It’s no where near that pronounced and only does it once after moving off and turning left.
Backwards left too? I think, I read a discussion about that, years ago. Turned out to be „normal".
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      06-20-2021, 02:39 AM   #5
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Only noticed forward
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      06-20-2021, 06:10 PM   #6
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It’s no where near that pronounced and only does it once after moving off and turning left.
that's good. thanks for responding.
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      06-29-2021, 03:03 AM   #7
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had a rattle on both sides in the panel where the Roadster name is emblazoned. said the part number had changed, but in fact they just changed certain secret seals. problem sorted. asked if it was a "design fault", but was reassured by the dealership, that there are none of those!
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      06-29-2021, 02:07 PM   #8
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Thanks for the reply’s, I don’t think it’s major issue I’ll just monitor and mention when in for next service.
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      07-03-2021, 05:48 AM   #9
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Get it up on the ramp and check any play in suspension.
Also check the boot and under the seat for any loose items.
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      07-04-2021, 03:15 PM   #10
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Thanks I’ll get it checked on next service :cool!
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