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my workshop mechanic did it for me, sorry i dont have the photos when removed, but let me check on the part codes etc. he did mention this highlighted part here was worn out (the brackets that hold onto the bumper), hence he replaced it. this video may assist:

Noticed that over time the rear bumper 'drops abit', thus there are small panel gaps visible where the tail light areas are. It became more obvious after it the rain and the dirt piles up at the panel gaps, and it became more noticeable. Upon removal of the rear bumper, the clips were worn out, and required to be replaced. Below are before and after pics. Something minor, but hope it helps, it can be done to 'minimize' the gaps.

Will take another video at night time to see the compassion to day time. 20211231_122028.mp4

Thanks to @JR RS I got the right item Ali Express for the rear tail light LED indicators. Didn't realise it was so easy to fix, it was less than 10minutes. Will take video later on to show just how bright and better it looks compared to stock bulb. No error codes, no hyper flash. Just plug and play. happy with the purchase.

Yes thks for the advise mate.

Yes I'm seriously considering going. The reason why I am hesitant is because I had a bad experience with the Agent the first time. When they passed my car back to me after servicing...there were several scratches to my exterior body and interior had stains. They have no common sense how to look after a customer's car. Yes I did prior to removing the headliner. It didn't work at all.

I rarely use the sunroof...hence I'm surprised it had been 'worn out '. Perhaps maybe once a month...but not for a long distance.

Just to update everyone who had been assisting me in this forum, and those who are experiencing this issue similar to mine: 1) went to the workshop, headliner removed 2) mechanic discovered that panoramic sunroof track is worn out [driver side] 3) he advised whole sunroof track is required to be replaced if want to completely eliminate the noise 4) advised me to head to agent to get it replaced since under warranty 5) he secured and tightened the bolts/brackets, applied some grease 6) now there is about 50% reduction in the frequency of the popping sounds overall i can hear the difference in improvement, since i left about a year for warranty remaining, ill continue to drive and see if i really need to head to the agent or not. im just glad i managed to see the real cause of the noise now, instead of self-diagnoising. thanks to all who have given me your advise here in this forum. 4.mp4

after & before photos.

Just changed to 15mm hub-centric spacers alluminium alloy for both front & back. I really like the Trinity 19" Rims. But I would change to forged rims next year, in the meantime I thought of just trying spacers for the outlook. Attached some photos to see the difference for before and after.

Appreciate everyone's suggestion. Went to another workshop ytd, the mechanic says its definately coming from the Headliner (Driver side/A-Pillar/Sunroof) area. A screw/bolt or something which is causing some friction against the metal frame. Made an appointment next week get the headliner removed and for them to check what's causing the noises. He advised would take at least 3 days or less. Wil revert with the update. thanks all.

Not at all, as long as the vehicle is above 25mph the noise occurs. irregardless of rough/bumpy roads, the noise still occurs. on a straight smooth road, noise occurs as well.

Yes, turned it off completely but sound still persists. Thks for the assistance, any other suggestions ?

Sound still persists...anyone can advise ?

The best analogy would be a Raindrop that lands on your windscreen. I am experiencing this 'raindrop', whenever I am travelling above 25mph, it only occurs on my driver side (headliner/A-Pillar/Window) area. Went to dealer & to a third party workshop, both were unable to find the root cause. It occurs every 15 seconds, hence I am going mental, I can't keep blasting my music all the time, hence I need help on this.

ill be opening the driver side A Pillar and placing some foam inside that area, as well as the driver side headliner which links to the A Pillar. If anyone has does this before or has any other advise for me, would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Tried the above method but didn't manage to fit the boards inside as the headliner is securely attached to the cassette. Any advise on how you went about it @Jrlim

@Jrlim actually suggested this method, i would try later on to see if it would work...

i've actually tried this method by @Andysuew but it didnt work for me. the ticks/popping noise were still there even after trying this method.

@Bap33 thanks for the suggestion, but didnt work.

@Pagan-Imageyes I've searched this whole forum from other models as well. Tried and tested on other areas besides the door side area...infotainment area etc... but can't find the root cause. I drove safely with my driver car door opened (on straight road with no cars), the sound still occurs. Hence I'm not sure where exactly it may be....could be A pillar or B pillar..or under carriage...but im unsure.

I recently applied felt tape around the entire the inner driver door frame, but the noise was still there.

@Pagan-Image Yes i've tried all the window switches, none of them are making any buzzes / rattles, i applied pressure on the driver door as well, but couldnt find any rattle/buzz. Even the driver door handle (inside) doesn't have any rattle. Hence i do not know where the noise is coming from.

@Patent Its constant, everytime when hit above 25 mph (40kmh), the noise comes. Every 1 minute or so the noise occurs. It sounds like a large ' Raindrop ' landing on your sunroof, thats how it sounds like. But its coming from the A Pillar / driver window side.

Anyone can help me on this ? Recently tried a few things: 1) fully wind down Driver side window, but ticking sounds still occur at driver side portion 2) tried to open sunroof, ticking sounds still occur at driver side portion 3) opened the a pillar & b pillar, couldn't find anything that would trigger a ticking sound 4) folded my mirrors in while driving...still ticking sound occurs 5) pressed my hand against the driver side window glass...but ticking sound still occurs 6) used Gummipledge for all door seals, sound still occurs Sound is still there..appears to be getting worst...louder and more frequent...I haven't changed anything in my car and haven't done any recent servicing. The sound occurs regardless of the temperature and day or night. Anyone can help me on this ?