Whistling Noise

[Keghead]

2000 boxster intermittent whistling noise on passenger side. I heard it might have something to do with 1/2 inch hole next to gas cap. Anyone know how to fix problem?

[pk2]

-I would look at window seal

-door seal

-top in good shape

-passenger side mirror intact

-gas cap cover seated properly

A goofy way to figure it out is to try it is to identify the exact circumstances it occures (assuming top is up).; passenger and drivers window poisitions, vent and/or A/C-heater positions, wind direction, wind speed, your speed etc. When it is repeatable, have a passenger stab a rubber hose here and there (one end in his ear) to zero in on it.

Regards, Pk

Edited May 19, 2010 by pk2

[Keghead]

Noise only heard when top down and is not coming from inside car.

[Loren]

Why it pays to become a Contributing Member -- 23 TSBs on "noise" -- and that is just in the Boxster 986.

3/00 4605 Brake Pedal Noise Jul 21, 2000

2/00 4088 Clicking Noise In Steering Jun 16, 2000

2/02 7018 Clicking Noises from the Center of Instrument Panel in the Knee Protector Strip Area Jul 22, 2002

1/02 7018 Clicking Noises from the Instrument Panel / Passenger's Side Jul 22, 2002

1/01 7201 Clicking Noises from the Seat Frame Sep 28, 2001

1a/00 3005 Clutch Pedal Noise Jun 1, 2001

4/04 6113 Convertible Top Covering Noises (Flapping) Starting At Approx. 75 mph (120 kmh) Jan 27, 2005

6/00 3041 Creaking Noise in Clutch Bell Housing Area Aug 10, 2001

4/97 2458 Humming Noise/Vibration from Fuel System Apr 29, 1997

4/03 6190 Noise In The Cabriolet Top Compartment Lid Area Aug 22, 2003

12/07 7213 Noise When Electric Seat Fore / Aft Adjustment Is Activated May 1, 2007

3/98 4605 Noises from Brake/Clutch Pedal Sep 11, 1998

2/98 4898 Noises from the Power Steering Pump Area Apr 10, 1998

1/02 5717 Noises in Door Lock Area Aug 16, 2002

1/00 6101 Noises In The Convertible Top Jul 20, 2000

1/00 7018 Noises In The Dashboard Area Jun 30, 2000

3/00 7059 Noises In The Door/Door Trim Panel Area Jun 30, 2000

1a/00 7057 Noises In The Door/Trim Panel Area-- A-Pillar Oct 27, 2000

3/01 6102 Noises in The Hardtop Area Mar 22, 2002

1/99 9110 PCM Cassette Player Noises Jun 24, 1999

3/03 6110 Rattling Noises From The Cabriolet Top May 23, 2003

3/98 6102 Wind Noises with Hardtop Installed May 14, 1998

1/03 9227 Wiper Blade Noise - Squeaking and Rubbing Mar 7, 2003

[RFM]

Perhaps it has something to do with the US environment law, the system fuel tank/canister/valves, are different than ROW cars, so i cant say for sure but it could be possible that there is something wrong with the gasoline vapour retraction system.

[1schoir]

Loren:

Thanks for putting together that comprehensive TSB list of the causes of noise in the 986! :thankyou:

Nice reference for the noises that inevitably rear their ugly heads.

Regards, Maurice.

[renos]

Noise only heard when top down and is not coming from inside car.

Adjust the front trunk cover so that it is slightly below bumper and the whistling noise will go.