Golf R Rattle/Buzz

**lincs** · 02-01-2011, 10:05 PM

Hi All

I wrote a post in the R observation thread about a buzzy rattle that Ive got in my R. Just wondering if anyone else has had any buzzes from theirs yet?.. (hopefully not like the myriad of gti creaks/rattles/buzzes!) After reading hours of threads from all vw forums, I cant find any reports of anyone else with an annoying R noise... nor buzzes related to their pirelli.

My R rattle doesnt seem to be as pronounced as the infamous 2200-3000rpm DP/WG "normal" GTI rattle.

It comes from the front passenger side. Seemingly from the A pillar.. or air vent.. or dash/windscreen.. or behind the glovebox. Which I know means it could be coming from bloody anywhere!

1. It's more of a buzz than a rattle. Sounds like static radio. Dont think it's loud enough to be too noticeable from outside.
2. It's temperamental and most likely to occur when cold.. although it has started buzzing for me an hour into a drive through the hills.
3. Through periods of buzzing, bumps will enhance it (so it's not directly acceleration related... but then when warm, accelerating up to 3000rpm in 4th has set it off!)
4. Pushing on various parts of the dash hasnt changed anything whilst it's buzzing.

It has had a trip back to the dealer, where of COURSE I couldnt get it to rattle/buzz.. so they couldnt really diagnose anything if they dont hear what it sounds like...

Soooo... I'm not really expecting any miracle cures from here, but maybe if anyone had any remedial things i could check? Being more of a "buzz" I assume it has to be something small or flimsy that can reverberate, rather than a thicker heat shield that would "rattle".

Well, thats enough thinking out loud... but it will drive me mad until it's fixed!

Thanks for whoever has any ideas!

**Corey_R** · 02-01-2011, 11:55 PM

So you're describing interior rattles or buzzes?

**lincs** · 03-01-2011, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

So you're describing interior rattles or buzzes?

it sounds like it... front dash passenger side corner. like a static AM radio in the demister vent.

but who knows, cos i guess buzzes from the engine bay can still emanate and make it seem like an "interior" noise.

**jrgti** · 03-01-2011, 02:01 AM

I drive a GTI MK6. I've heard it just once. A short rattle at the corner of the front passenger side. Thought it was some bush leaves stuck on my wheels or something.

**BezzyR** · 03-01-2011, 10:36 AM

I think I found it...

Sorry could not pass that one up..

Maybe drop into your dealer and get them to suss it out.. without hearing anything in person I imagine would be hard to kinda diagnose?

**SilvrFoxX** · 03-01-2011, 10:41 AM

Just a question.. could it be coming from your radio.. there have been a number of issues presenting.. a buzz has an electrical feel to it rather than a rattle or vibration. Worth a check of software at the very least

**lincs** · 03-01-2011, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by BezzyR

Maybe drop into your dealer and get them to suss it out.. without hearing anything in person I imagine would be hard to kinda diagnose?

yeh i took it once and it wouldnt buzz lightyear for us on a 10min test drive... got it booked again for the 19th on my next RDO.

Originally Posted by SilvrFoxX

Just a question.. could it be coming from your radio.. there have been a number of issues presenting.. a buzz has an electrical feel to it rather than a rattle or vibration. Worth a check of software at the very least

it certainly has that sort of sound to it, but its exacerbated by accerlation (sometimes) and bumps (sometimes) and happens with the stereo off completely. but a software check would be pretty easy for them tick off as a yay or nay problem. ta

its ****ting me to infinity and beyond

**pologti18t** · 03-01-2011, 12:28 PM

I assume you are sitting in the passenger seat while listening for this sound?

If not, then you may think its coming from that area when in fact it is not.