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Offline mk7gti

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Steering Rack / Suspension Squeak
« on: 13 September 2013, 21:41 »
Guys just been out driving the GTI tonight and have noticed a squeak from my front right wheel when moving over bumps mainly at low speeds. Anyone else noticed anything similar?
« Last Edit: 21 September 2013, 18:54 by mk7gti »
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Offline monkeyhanger

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Re: Squeak
« Reply #1 on: 13 September 2013, 21:49 »
Quote from: mk7gti on 13 September 2013, 21:41
Guys just been out driving the GTI tonight and have noticed a squeak from my front right wheel when moving over bumps mainly at low speeds. Anyone else noticed anything similar?

I'd make sure tthe dealer/PDI removed all the transit packing cones they shove in the springs to stop the cars bouncing on the transporter. Are you with or without ACC/DCC? I assume without, going by your banner.
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Re: Squeak
« Reply #2 on: 13 September 2013, 21:57 »
Without ACC/DCC I will have a check in the daylight tomorrow when I give the car its first wash...
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Re: Squeak
« Reply #3 on: 13 September 2013, 21:59 »
Quote from: mk7gti on 13 September 2013, 21:57
Without ACC/DCC I will have a check in the daylight tomorrow when I give the car its first wash...

I think the cones are pink and yellow (read a thread elsewhere about someone who had them in there for 1000 miles before they were discovered). George k could tell you for sure what colour they are.
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Re: Squeak
« Reply #4 on: 15 September 2013, 02:33 »
No transporter blocks. I will see if the squeak improves over the next week and if not I think a trip to the dealers will be on the cards...
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Re: Steering rack squeak
« Reply #5 on: 21 September 2013, 16:02 »
I called into the dealers today to let them hear the steering squeak. The mechanic went instantly thats not right. Sound like an issue with the steering rack for sure. I then preceded to let him hear the suspension over a few speed bumps. Guess what he thinks I have two issue :cry:
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Re: Steering rack squeak
« Reply #6 on: 21 September 2013, 16:06 »
On a side note he did tell me that my car will be off the road for days as VW UK tech will be involved in the issue from the off. Apparently the dealer cant change any parts or carry out any work until the head tech team approve it. This is related to the car being such a new model and they need to ascertain if a recall should be ordered.
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Offline JellyB

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Re: Steering rack squeak
« Reply #7 on: 21 September 2013, 16:42 »
eek.

Hope they sort it out quickly but thoroughly.

Did they sort you out a courtesy car in the meantime?
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Re: Steering rack squeak
« Reply #8 on: 21 September 2013, 16:57 »
Must be different in Ireland as we only contact tech support at vw if we are absolutely stuck and they are last resort
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Re: Steering rack squeak
« Reply #9 on: 21 September 2013, 18:15 »
Hi,

I also have a noisy steering rack, but it's more of a creaking noise when at full left lock, car is booked in for Tuesday for them to have a closer look after I popped in the other night. The technician I spoke to said he has seen a similar issue on standard mk7 golfs.

All these issues so early on are a bit worrying...German build quality....

Cheers,
Phil
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