Multivan vibration query

[Silver Caravelle]

Hi all,

My 10 month old auto tdi Multivan has in recent weeks developed some increased (although minor) vibration when in drive at idle. It is evidenced by some vibration through the steering wheel (also a bit of a tingling feeling through the cabin) when stationary in drive/reverse. Previously felt very tight with no discernable vibration at idle.

Feels fine when driving or when in neutral.

Would this be normal for a low km Tdi vehicle, having 'settled in' a bit. Or should I be sending it to the dealer to check a loose or softened transmission mount or engine coupling?

Separately, can anyone comment on the power steering noises? Seems to be a bit of vibration and chip evident at low speed or stationary. My understanding is that the PS drives from an engine coupling.

Thanks,

Scott

[BrianJ]

Hi all,
Separately, can anyone comment on the power steering noises? Seems to be a bit of vibration and chip evident at low speed or stationary. My understanding is that the PS drives from an engine coupling.
Scott

My kombi beach vibrates a bit and is audible sometimes when load is put on the power steering. I have put this down to the load from the pump, and I also never pull the steering wheel against the full lock stops.

Brian

[Silver Caravelle]

Brian,

Thanks for your reply.


The concern in particular is the slightly the increased vibration in Drive/Reverse when stationary. I am thinking it might be a engine or transmission mount issue.

Regards,

Scott

[Ivo]

No vibration in mine. But it may have allready had the vibration from when I got the car so I cant tell if its normal or not.

[Silver Caravelle]

Anybody else care to comment?

Thanks,

Scott

[gregozedobe]

Does sound like it might be transmission related. Can't comment on whether it is "normal" for an auto as I have a manual.