Steering Rack / Suspension Squeak

[mk7gti]

Three in both front springs none in the rears...

[harryhackenbacker]

Three in both front springs none in the rears...

Thank You 

[phil_790]

Hi guys,

Just got back from the garage, they have replaced the top joints on both sides, they said that one 1 side it was dry which was causing the noise, as a result of a manufacturing defect, they decided to do both sides at the same time just in case. I am not that technical with cars, but it seemed like quite a big thing for them to have to replace after a week!

It didn't make any noises on the short drive back home, but will keep an eye on it. Hopefully it will all be good from now on.

Also I was very surprised after chatting with the salesman, it turns out they sold my scirocco after 2 days on the forecourt, to be honest though when I went to the garage this morning, I did look at the scirocco and think how good it looked!

Cheers,
Phil

[mk7gti]

Phil did they replace your suspension mounts mine are being replaced on Saturday?

[p3asa]

On a side note apparently there is a bulletin out for noisy steering that's linked to wet weather. That one to watch. Currently there are no advised actions or production changes to resolve this problem.

Came across this on an Audi forum, I wonder if its similar?


"After a lot of searching the web, it turns out that when wet, the ripple part of rubber gaiters at the end of the driveshafts, they stick together and come apart, and it's the coming a part that makes the noise that sounds like a grinding.

I proved this by waiting until it's dry outside, finding a car park and while driving putting the steering on full lock both ways (no sound) , then I parked up and poured a bottle of water over the driveshaft gaiters and then put the steering on full lock again (grinding type sound)."

[phil_790]

All,

I was wrong when I said it was the joints  it was the suspension mounts that were replaced on both sides.

Cheers,
Phil

[mk7gti]

Cheers Phil good to know keep me posted on the outcome.

[monkeyhanger]

I hope my joints were checked and confirmed as fine.

[Dully]

Just catching up on some threads in detail and this suspension puck issue is a little concerning.

I have just rung directly through to the workshop manager at my dealer to discuss this and he is aware that the cars have the suspension protected for transportation but is now feeling uneasy after I have explained issues highlighted here.

He is going to follow it up, my car had PDI yesterday so it will interesting to see what he comes back with.

Watch this thread 

[Blades72]

Just catching up on some threads in detail and this suspension puck issue is a little concerning.

I have just rung directly through to the workshop manager at my dealer to discuss this and he is aware that the cars have the suspension protected for transportation but is now feeling uneasy after I have explained issues highlighted here.

He is going to follow it up, my car had PDI yesterday so it will interesting to see what he comes back with.

Watch this thread 

Spoke to my dealer y'day about this and they were aware of the top block being out of view as the dealer himself was driving around for a few days with said block in place. They had to recall about 5 cars to get them removed, still going to double check when I finally collect though.