I’ve got a 2003 D2 SE7 108k miles and it has recently developed a rattle in the cabin. I painted the headliner earlier this year and while out I inspected the sunroofs which looked brand new. The rattle seems like it’s coming from over my head but only seems regular at highway speeds over 70mph approximately. Anyone have any ideas for what to check? Nothing is overtly loose or leaking in general. Makes the noise whether the sunroof is open or not. Thoughts? TIA

 

Right over your head sounds like it would be the roof bar mounting point?

 

I wasn’t able to get any wiggle out of the roof bars. I’ll have to prod some more.

 

The only loose piece I could find below the headliner is the windshield A pillar is looser than it should be where it meets the hood. Other threads mention a down force of wind at the windshield hood joint. Perhaps I need to replace the spring clips or the whole piece.