Do you have rattles in the car?

**G-rig** · 11-03-2010, 09:49 AM

That's a good point, wax on te adjoining bodywork may not help but didn't think it would cause a rattle.

I thought it was more to do with the seals drying out. I've tried applying some Einszett Gummi Fplege but didn't really help.

How much would a new set be for all doors? Any chance getting them replaced under warranty?

**mfl** · 11-03-2010, 10:00 AM

Yes, i have rattles in both the front doors, dealer could not replicate it, maybe if they drove down a few side streets, instead of up and down Parramatta Rd, they may have heard it. - have not had the time to go back and try again, with the dealer ( I'll pick the streets this time)

- also I think that noticeable squeaks/rattles in the first couple of months should be covered by warranty, if I buy a new car, like the Golf I don't expect to have to put up with annoying rattles.

as for the window squeaks, this may not apply, but I had the same problem in a Vectra I used to own, actually you couldn't drive with the front windows half down, due to the amount of rattling !. the electric window motor assembly was the culprit, the dealer did recommend silicone spray on the window frames, to take the strain off the electric window motors.

**vwsp** · 11-03-2010, 10:02 AM

In my case I wouldn't call the noise a 'rattle'. It's a rubber squeak/squelching noise when the car moves into and out of drive ways etc. I don't think the seals have dried out as the car is so new. I really think (in my case) its a chemical reaction between something in the wax (which gives a squeaky clean finish) and the 'felted' rubbers on each door.

Infact you can replicate the squeak by gently pushing in the top part of the doors against the painted finish. Wash the rubbers and the noise disappears.

In my case I could not expect them to be replaced under warranty. It's a maintenance issue and a result of me being probably too fastidious with the wax!

**vwsp** · 11-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Hi mfl, re: your rattles in the front doors, you might wish to check out my previous post at http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=41289. I had these B Pillar rattles in both front doors and my dealer fixed them. I think its a common problem. Hope that helps!

**triode12** · 11-03-2010, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by neil

I thought one of the reasons the mk6 was brought forward was to rectify the mk5 rattle problem.

This was my understanding too.

**ryano** · 11-03-2010, 10:22 AM

My drivers seat has developed a creaking noise (not a large person so thats not causing it)

Can't be f-ed taking it back to the dealer again, since i've already had it back to get replaced/fixed all the wipers (squeaking, skipping), rain sensor (its sunny, so it must be raining), MDI connection and fuel cap seal. But no rattles yet!

mind you my old 2007 MkV Comfortline had no issues like this

**G-rig** · 11-03-2010, 11:00 AM

It's just luck of the draw really, but wouldn't matter as much if you weren't buying a brand new car.

They can mostly all be fixed but just a minor annoyance.

**Maverick** · 11-03-2010, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by neil

I thought one of the reasons the mk6 was brought forward was to rectify the mk5 rattle problem.

It was to reduce the cost of manufacture and the time taken to build each car.

**mfl** · 11-03-2010, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by vwsp

Hi mfl, re: your rattles in the front doors, you might wish to check out my previous post at http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=41289. I had these B Pillar rattles in both front doors and my dealer fixed them. I think its a common problem. Hope that helps!

thanks will have a look