Hello all,
Can anyone help? I have a 1.2 Polo TSI 2016 43k.
A few weeks ago I started to get a bit of an annoying rattling noise when driving slow. It sounds like plastic rattling coming from under the bonnet somewhere. Like something has worked loose? I started with just a single rattle on startup and then rattling a little as I was driving slowly in 1st gear.
It seems to have got worse since then as it seems more noticeable now more of the time. I was on the motorway yesterday and it did feel like I could feel a bit of vibration in the steering wheel and floor??
It drives fine and has just last month been serviced and passed Mot. Cam belt was changed 12 months ago.
I have hit a couple of Bad potholes recently so wonder if this could be linked?
Any help appreciated thanks.
Rattling Vibration Noise
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Re: Rattling Vibration Noise
Could be a thrown wheel weight , or possible alloy damage , these will cause vibration on the steering & also make bits in the dash rattle a little , but could be damaged bushes , link rods, etc , check around all them to rule them out , check for damaged tyres , sometimes hitting potholes can cause bulges & splits on the innerside of tyres n makes vibration .& apart from that check for loose bits under the scuttle panel area ,
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Re: Rattling Vibration Noise
Cheers 2fast4ya.
I had 2 new rear tyres fitted last week so will start there I think. Maybe not balanced properly?
It's like a weird noise / vibration not easily noticeable but I can tell that it's there. I can feel the slight vibration through the floor and a little through the pedals and steering wheel.
I had 2 new rear tyres fitted last week so will start there I think. Maybe not balanced properly?
It's like a weird noise / vibration not easily noticeable but I can tell that it's there. I can feel the slight vibration through the floor and a little through the pedals and steering wheel.
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Re: Rattling Vibration Noise
Could be that mate?
i hate the balancing weights lol i had new tyres fitted not so long ago & the wheels balanced aswel but they dont stick well or the machanics dont press them on hard enough , i heard a couple of mine come off & flung around wheels never to be seen again .
i hate the balancing weights lol i had new tyres fitted not so long ago & the wheels balanced aswel but they dont stick well or the machanics dont press them on hard enough , i heard a couple of mine come off & flung around wheels never to be seen again .
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Re: Rattling Vibration Noise
Hoping so.
Booked in tomorrow morning so hopefully will sort it out
Booked in tomorrow morning so hopefully will sort it out
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Re: Rattling Vibration Noise
Worth having a look at the ARB links.
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Re: Rattling Vibration Noise
Did this rattle occur immediately after service?
This may sound weird but some time ago, after removing and replacing Air Filter box, I had an annoying plastic rattling noise.
Quickly found lug on Air Filter box rear had not correctly located in rubber grommet.
This may sound weird but some time ago, after removing and replacing Air Filter box, I had an annoying plastic rattling noise.
Quickly found lug on Air Filter box rear had not correctly located in rubber grommet.
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Re: Rattling Vibration Noise
Just randomly started.
Fortunately I found an earlier post from Bepis who suggested loose caps on top of the shock absorbers. Worked a treat and rattle solved.
Fortunately I found an earlier post from Bepis who suggested loose caps on top of the shock absorbers. Worked a treat and rattle solved.
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Re: Rattling Vibration Noise
Happy to hear rattle resolved and one to look out for.