Has the problem with rattling sunroofs been fixed? Anyone who recently picked up their new Mini have a problem with the sunroof rattling or leaking? I really like the sunroof but I don't have a garage and am concerned that over time the sunroof might develop problems like leaking. Any comments?

 

My sunroof has never leaked but it does have the rattle. Solution? Turn the stereo up louder
Lois

 

Both of the MCs I have owned came with sunroofs and both sunroofs are/were problem-free.

Most nights MYT LITL sleeps indoors, but after much rain and car washes there have been neither leaks nor rattles.

The sunroof creates a wonderful feeling of spaciousness when the screens are slid back.

You can live without it but I think the benefits outweigh the risks.

 

You can turn up the stereo if you wish, but here's the best solution to your problem. I intend to apply the following fix-up for my soon to arrive 2003 MINI S when the problem starts.

 

Thanks Pooky. Maybe I'll try that. But having driven a Miata for 6 years a little bit of rattle has not bothered me. I'm having too much fun motoring. :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
Lois

 

>>Thanks Pooky. Maybe I'll try that. But having driven a Miata for 6 years a little bit of rattle has not bothered me. I'm having too much fun motoring. :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
>>Lois


That's the spirit! When a car grows on you, those little noises here and there nothing when you love your ride.

Just in case anyone has any issues, how to-fix problems or do-it-yourself projects (including the extra brake light modification). Go to site below and bookmark it to your browser for future reference.

http://www.bridger.us/mini/howto/

 

January 8, 2003 build date - no rattles (or any other noises for that matter) or leaks from the sunroof.

 

I have a mid-April build MCS, and I have no rattles or leaks from the sunroof. If it ever does rattle, I'll simply apply the fuzzy-Velcro-side fix.

See ya,
JS

 

April 2003 build - no rattles or leaks (sleeps inside heated garage) and hasn't rained since I bought it (which is good 'cause it's black)

 

Took delivery of my MINI Cooper (Jet Black) last weekend it had to drive it home (about 60 miles) in absolute TORRENTS of rain here in New Jersey... the MINI handled awesomely, never felt like it hydroplaned, and I was approaching 70 MPH on the interstate in absolute downpoor...happy to say the sunroof is completely leak-free (the entire car is!) and not a rattle to be heard. I figure, for a car built in England, it better handle the rain well. And the MINI sure does.

-Joe