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Old 11-18-2022 | 12:09 PM
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I have an odd squeekish like noise that I can't seem to locate. I was thinking it was internal to the cabin and on the passenger's side, but I'm now wondering if it might be the gas tank rattle/squeek. - 2014 Cayman
Old 11-18-2022 | 01:14 PM
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The gas tank squeak tends to occur only, or more when the tank is completely full versus almost empty, so that might be an additional clue for you?
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Old 11-18-2022 | 04:46 PM
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The gas tank squeak tends to occur only, or more when the tank is completely full versus almost empty, so that might be an additional clue for you?
Thanks, I tend to not get below 1/2 tank but will let it get a bit lower and see if I still hear it. I plan to let my 30 yo drive at least part of the way to the VMI/Citadel game in Lexington, VA tomorrow so I'll be in the co-pilot seat and can try to isolate it...
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Old 11-19-2022 | 08:05 AM
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The passenger seat-belt can develop a very deceiving rattle. From the drivers seat it can sound like it's coming from somewhere in the passenger dash / glove box / foot-well area.
Just re-seat the straps make sure it contracts cleanly and no more rattle.
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Old 11-23-2022 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ElCid86
I have an odd squeekish like noise that I can't seem to locate. I was thinking it was internal to the cabin and on the passenger's side, but I'm now wondering if it might be the gas tank rattle/squeek. - 2014 Cayman
My squeak was coming from the rear strut mount. It sounded like a little mouse or bird when going over bumps.
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Old 11-23-2022 | 07:08 PM
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Only squeak is the fuel tank and only when it's warm and above 3/4 tank.
Old 11-25-2022 | 03:44 PM
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For interior get foam with adhesive or just ensolite and shove it in the places where the creaks are. Dynamat might work as well is some instances.
Old 03-04-2023 | 01:34 PM
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Where did you place the weatherstripping?


Originally Posted by CaymanSinAR
It's not just you. 20" wheels and a fixed sport suspension will do that to you.

My two worst were my door and the gas tank pad squeak. I fixed the door with three strips of weatherstripping. I'm probably just going to have to live with the gas tank pad squeak even though it is known and there is a TSB for it. No dealerships in my state.

Here is a video showing how to remove the door if you are interested in installing the weatherstripping.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0dNsPhmbo&t=1s

Attached is info about getting a dealership to fix the gas tank pad. You can find more information by searching TSB 1403.

Old 03-05-2023 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CaymanCrush
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The passenger seat-belt can develop a very deceiving rattle. From the drivers seat it can sound like it's coming from somewhere in the passenger dash / glove box / foot-well area.
Just re-seat the straps make sure it contracts cleanly and no more rattle.
i keep them clicked in, passenger onboard or not.
Old 03-06-2023 | 01:11 PM
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I've only had it a month, but my 2014 981 with 89,000 miles doesn't seem to have any rattle or squeaks. Maybe I got lucky.
Old 03-06-2023 | 07:06 PM
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I have a rattle near the seat belts by your head. Placed some there and it seemed to work, but I heard it again. Need to get in there and put more foam in there.
Old 03-07-2023 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Ernest72
I have a rattle near the seat belts by your head. Placed some there and it seemed to work, but I heard it again. Need to get in there and put more foam in there.
I have the exact same rattle. If you fix it can you post some pics on how you did it?
Old 03-07-2023 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by spnsprt
I have the exact same rattle. If you fix it can you post some pics on how you did it?
I will get in there this weekend. It’s raining Saturday, perfect time.
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Old 03-08-2023 | 07:54 AM
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2015 981 GT4 with only 15,000km

the rear cage has always had a “ding” sound on rough roads. Like one is using a screw driver to hit a metal pipe. Then my driver’s side door has a small clicking sound too after I changed the factory black door straps to red ones. Never really got around to fixing that. It’s probably something silly I messed up when I removed the interior door panel before …
Old 03-08-2023 | 04:33 PM
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I had a rattle coming from what I thought was the plastic around the storage compartments or the hatch plastic. I must have taken that stuff apart and added foam tape 5 times and still had the rattle. Turns out the hatch was slightly loose. I turned the rubber adjusters out a little and the rattle went away.


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