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**gavs** · 09-12-2011, 11:56 AM

It's very likely this is some of the cluncking / rattling noises, it's offputting for sure. Mine goes in tuesday to have some rattles looked at, one is behind the dash which happens under a decently open throttle, is this like yours? It sounds like it's coming from directly behind the centre air vents?

**JaneAusten** · 09-12-2011, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by gavs

It's very likely this is some of the cluncking / rattling noises, it's offputting for sure. Mine goes in tuesday to have some rattles looked at, one is behind the dash which happens under a decently open throttle, is this like yours? It sounds like it's coming from directly behind the centre air vents?

+1 on that one. Been there since day 1 but I still haven't taken it back. Otherwise the car is awesome.

**gavs** · 14-12-2011, 12:18 PM

Ok, resolution to my rattles.

Rattle 1:
Rattle occurs, especially over poor roads in the passenger side B pillar, tried playing with seatbelt adjuster as that sounds like the correct place but to no avail.

Rattle 2:
Rattle occurs under loaded throttle, seems to be emminating directly behind the centre dash air vents.

Solution 1:
Front passenger door striker was loose and over uneven road was transmitting rattle up, through the hollow section of the B pillar. After adjustment, not only is the rattle gone, but the front passenger door internal and external handles feel tighter and more tactile to operate.

Solution 2:
Sound generater in front bulkhead to amplify induction noise was faulty and had a rattle in it. After fixing, rattle gone.

I still have the rattles from under the bonnet but I have traced them at this stage to the DSG so I will go with them being mechatronics related.

Thanks to Stephen at Burwin VW once again for great service.

**Hail22** · 14-12-2011, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by gavs

Ok, resolution to my rattles.

Rattle 1:
Rattle occurs, especially over poor roads in the passenger side B pillar, tried playing with seatbelt adjuster as that sounds like the correct place but to no avail.

Rattle 2:
Rattle occurs under loaded throttle, seems to be emminating directly behind the centre dash air vents.

Solution 1:
Front passenger door striker was loose and over uneven road was transmitting rattle up, through the hollow section of the B pillar. After adjustment, not only is the rattle gone, but the front passenger door internal and external handles feel tighter and more tactile to operate.

Solution 2:
Sound generater in front bulkhead to amplify induction noise was faulty and had a rattle in it. After fixing, rattle gone.

I still have the rattles from under the bonnet but I have traced them at this stage to the DSG so I will go with them being mechatronics related.

Thanks to Stephen at Burwin VW once again for great service.

Ever interested in applying to be an engineer at the VW plant in Wolfsburg? ;P

**prcurrie** · 14-12-2011, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by gavs

Thanks to Stephen at Burwin VW once again for great service.

Recommend for servicing then....???

Must say though, since my ENORMOUS spat at Peninsula VW this week, I'm getting the royal treatment!

**gavs** · 15-12-2011, 07:37 AM

Yeah, have spoken with their servicing manager and so far, he is the only one that has been truthful when answering questions I have asked, not trying to hide behind a thin veil of bulltish.

**ATYPIC** · 15-12-2011, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by gavs

behind the dash which happens under a decently open throttle, is this like yours? It sounds like it's coming from directly behind the centre air vents?

Mine is a double knock sound – the first is a longer, more stretched out knocking sound followed by a shorter second knock. This is literally coming from directly infront of me and behind the dash.

**prcurrie** · 15-12-2011, 09:53 PM

Ok. Great! 821kms in and the Fault in catalytic converter light just came on and it's staying on!

Manual says to drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop. Well that helps me out with a Melbourne to Brisbane drive planned for Monday.....F**)

**Hail22** · 16-12-2011, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by prcurrie

Ok. Great! 821kms in and the Fault in catalytic converter light just came on and it's staying on!

Manual says to drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop. Well that helps me out with a Melbourne to Brisbane drive planned for Monday.....F**)

Hmmm possibly Thermal Failure?

either that or Thermal Shock as usually those two a part from physical damage are the main factors for the Catalytic converter to fail due to excessive raw fuel coming in contact with the Catalyst...