creaking boot noise

[Herbster]

Hi, I bought a 2005 SLK yesterday. All is good apart from a very annoyong creaky/squeeky noise coming from the nearside boot area. any ideas all !!

 

[television]

Not easy this one,,, is it the same with the roof up and down

 

[brandwooddixon]

Some more information would help such as when does it happen?
Does it happen whenever the car goes over a bump?
Only when cornering in one direction e.g.. when turning left.
Only when one side goes over a bump?
(As Malcolm asked) With roof up or roof down?

Knowing as many variables as possible would be useful.
It may be the roof when stowed, or a worn suspension bush or even the boot itself.

 

[Boxbrownie]

Creaking boot? Maybe wear thicker socks?



I'll get'me coat :Oops:

 

[raysutton_uk]

Sounds like a bush needs replacing. Price is roughly £120.00

 

[drmw]

Sounds like a bush needs replacing. Price is roughly £120.00

That's some crystal ball you have there

 

[television]

With all of this type of car, treating the rubber seals all over with a silicon grease or Krytox can work wonders with roof noises, once done the rood will close tighter and the car can become very quiet.

 

[Herbster]

yes its the same with roof up & down

 

[television]

If it is the same with the roof up or down then that eliminates the roof and it should not be too hard to locate the problem, do lubricate the lock catch where the boot closes onto.

 

[Herbster]

Thanks all. I can say that the noise is more prominent when travelling at slow speeds over a bumpy surface. I'm almost certain its coming from the boot

 

[television]

It could be anything on the rear suspension and just too hard to know by remote control on here