Creaky Headlining

sutherland · #1 31st March 2009, 10:15 PM

I have all sorts of annoying creaks that appear to come from my headling (02 D2) when as the car body flexes over bumps etc., but despite my best efforts I cannot track down he precise cause or location. I tried screwing down the sunroof frame a bit harder - no difference. Does anyone know a possible cause of this or can anyone provide me with the complete procedure for removing the headlining so that I can find the source and refix everything securely?

Thanks.

PsYcHe · #2 1st April 2009, 08:08 AM

Definitely headlining? I sometimes get creaks from the door trim and a bit of silicone spray sorts that out.

#3 1st April 2009, 08:46 AM

My steering column has a squeak from time to time that bugs me...

One problem with such a quiet well insulated car is you hear all the tiniest rattles inside but none of the external noises of impending doom. My gearbox/pump/TC noises were almost impossible to hear inside but soon as you opened the door it was bleeding obvious there was something wrong.

Conan_the_Librarian · #4 1st April 2009, 03:21 PM

Ian@A8parts will be around soon and he has removed and refitted several headlinings. I'm sure he will be able to help.

PsYcHe · #5 1st April 2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by entwisi

My steering column has a squeak from time to time that bugs me...

One problem with such a quiet well insulated car is you hear all the tiniest rattles inside but none of the external noises of impending doom. My gearbox/pump/TC noises were almost impossible to hear inside but soon as you opened the door it was bleeding obvious there was something wrong.

Is the column squeak from the top near the wheel or further down? Sometimes the bit where the column goes through the bulkhead (rubber grommetty-thing) can get dry and needs a wee bit of lube.

sutherland · #6 1st April 2009, 08:30 PM

Mind is certainly from the roof area - seems to be just above the passangers head.

PsYcHe · #7 1st April 2009, 08:57 PM

Checked the sunroof seals?

Could still be the headlining... You don't have a roof-mount dvd screen do you?

sutherland · #8 7th April 2009, 04:54 PM

No roof-mounted DVD--I've got a mortal antipathy to in-car DVD players.

I'm now certain that the noise is coming from the area between the front edge of the sunroof and the front edge of the passenger sunvisor. If I push up on that area it stops the noise. Is there anything particular in there that could be moving? Anything I should tighten up? If not, does anyone know the procedure for getting into that area?

Thanks

s8 alan · #9 23rd February 2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sutherland

I have all sorts of annoying creaks that appear to come from my headling (02 D2) when as the car body flexes over bumps etc., but despite my best efforts I cannot track down he precise cause or location. I tried screwing down the sunroof frame a bit harder - no difference. Does anyone know a possible cause of this or can anyone provide me with the complete procedure for removing the headlining so that I can find the source and refix everything securely?

Thanks.

hi sutherland my first post i dont have the answer but i have the same problem on my 99 s8 but it only happens when its sub zero apart from that its fine

Conan_the_Librarian · #10 28th February 2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by s8 alan

hi sutherland my first post i dont have the answer but i have the same problem on my 99 s8 but it only happens when its sub zero apart from that its fine

Welcome S8 Alan glad to have you along. Why don't you post a bit about yourself with some photos of your 8 in the introductions section. Be great to se you at one of the events this year..