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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Jimble on 17 July 2011, 16:28
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I know it sounds like i'm whinging about my car but the only thing i hate is knocks and rattles and unfortunately this car has loads!! Anyway, is there a way i can adjust the boot latch and rear door latches as one or more of these seem to clunk now and again, i had the dealer take a look at it's first service and they said they lubricated them which helped for a while but it's back, i tried adjusting the rubber stops in the boot which didn't help any just made the shut lines wider! :laugh:
Thanks
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You can adjust them yes.
Also make sure the boot ones are actually tight they are known to work loose with time causing rattles. (I had to tighten mine!)
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Cool! Can ya give me a clue how to do it please? :embarassed:
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Ive not adjusted mine but looking at them they look the same as every other car i have seen therefore.
The two bolts holding the catches to the body loosen them slightly and tap the U loop in the direction you want to adjust it. Then retighten the two bolts. Its always best to use a felt tip pen and mark round the base of the catch so you have a starting point to go back to if you make it worse.
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Ok mate thanks, does all the trim have to come off to get to the boot latch?
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Could the rattle be this? (http://www.my-gti.com/2337/rear-seat-noise-rattling-clicking-and-squeaking-in-volkswagen-golf)
This (http://www.my-gti.com/1922/dupont-krytox-lubricant-door-seals-hinges-latches-squeaks-and-rattles)might also come in handy for those rattles.
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Could the rattle be this? (http://www.my-gti.com/2337/rear-seat-noise-rattling-clicking-and-squeaking-in-volkswagen-golf)
This (http://www.my-gti.com/1922/dupont-krytox-lubricant-door-seals-hinges-latches-squeaks-and-rattles)might also come in handy for those rattles.
You never know mate, i'll wrap some electrical tape round the latch and see what happens, i wonder if thats the kind of grease the dealer used but has just worn away? :huh:
Cheers p3asa! :smiley:
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Wrapped some electrical tape round the seat latch before taking the car out earlier and it made no difference so took it off again, i got in the back and had good poke around trying to move the doors and boot lid with no joy, i've tightened the spare down a touch but i doubt it's that, it sounds very much like the boot latch but how to fix it?............ :undecided: