The "Strange Noises" thread

**VEEDUB69** · 19-05-2007, 12:03 AM

Ok, this is a bit off topic and not that important, but does anyone know if the little AIRBAG labels/badges are glued on or whether they are supposed to pop out with the airbag or something, a couple of mine are a slightly loose thats all so if I pull them off & try to re-glue them I dont wanna get hit in the face with a funbag

**ACTGTI** · 20-05-2007, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by VEEDUB69

Ok, this is a bit off topic and not that important, but does anyone know if the little AIRBAG labels/badges are glued on or whether they are supposed to pop out with the airbag or something, a couple of mine are a slightly loose thats all so if I pull them off & try to re-glue them I dont wanna get hit in the face with a funbag

I'd get the dealer to fix it... Should cost you nothing.

**ACTGTI** · 20-05-2007, 12:20 AM

When unlocking my car with the remote, the car makes two really loud, high pitched beeps. It's so loud in underground car parks it's embarrassing. I'm assuming dealer will be able to switch it off, will soon find out.

Anyone else's do this?

**DaveMack** · 20-05-2007, 02:04 AM

Originally Posted by h100vw

Later dubs prime the fuel pump on opening the door, that could be it.
Gavin

That's what the agents told me it was.

Dave

beefa · 21-05-2007, 05:10 PM

I have found that when I reverse out of my driveway, or when driving up the exit ramp of our work carpark as soon as the front left wheel hits the ramp i get a knock/rattle from the front left suspension. Is this possibly the sway bar connecting to the drive shaft when only this one wheel is raised ? (other 3 wheels are still on flat ground at time of noise)

**MINTpolo** · 21-05-2007, 05:59 PM

I get that suspension knock from time to time aswell, i can also feel it through the steering wheel. I also get what feels like steering rack rattle when powering out of bumpy corners.

Just out of interest, does anyone else get a loud clonk from the front brakes when first applying them after being parked a while? e.g overnight.

beefa · 21-05-2007, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by MINTpolo

Just out of interest, does anyone else get a loud clonk from the front brakes when first applying them after being parked a while? e.g overnight.

Nope. You could try reversing and braking gently to a stop, then trying it again going forward to see if you have something lose ?

**Spec83** · 21-05-2007, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by MINTpolo

I get that suspension knock from time to time aswell, i can also feel it through the steering wheel. I also get what feels like steering rack rattle when powering out of bumpy corners.

I get this aswell - was a bit disconcerting but i ahve just learned to live with it... part and parcel of FWD's i think - maybe some poly bushes would tighten it up??

**MINTpolo** · 21-05-2007, 09:14 PM

yes, i believe some cars are prone to the rack rattle, due to their design...my old astina never had it tho, so its a new thing for me, ive sorta learned to live with it.

The brake noise doesnt really worry me too much, feels like the pads just shifting a bit to seat properly.

**Rocket** · 21-05-2007, 10:59 PM

Wow, you guys are getting the clunks too? WOOOWWW i thought i was the only one and was going crazy. As have said in another thread, have had the shockers changed and it still hasn't fixed the issue. Could be steering rack or bearnings. Is booked in mid june for a week for them to try find the clunk, but i will be terminating the lease early june, so i won't get to see that service. It is a horrible clunk though and i believe has gotten worse the longer i have had the car. And yes i sometimes also get the lound clonk from the brakes too after a long stand still when reversing. Both these noises to me are weird, but the first one is horribel to hear, and nit nice to explain when other people ask what it is.

Edit: Service also previously checked all relevant front end components and tightened and that didn't help either