StuGoo Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 So my car has developed a ridiculous, intermittent creaking from the front left. Potentially the suspension but I can’t replicate it pushing the car down by hand. It seems to happen when it’s warmer and is only audible at lower speeds but it is loud and very annoying. It’s definitely not the common door frame squeak. My question is has anyone else had the same problem and found a solution? It’s driving me crazy, please help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCyffer Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 I noticed that my suspension was creaking, particularly on full lock and most audible at slow speeds. The dealer took it in and it after a test drive, it had the suspension joints lubricated, which cured the problem. Others on here have had similar issues, and creaky suspension is a known issue it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGTI7 Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 I had a creak from the front left too in my old R. It was most noticeable in dry weather and only after the car had done a few miles (ie never from cold). And only when manuevering at low speeds. I had the dealers investigate it numerous times. Shock, top mount, bushings were all replaced / lubricated. Each time, I thought they’d sorted it but within a day or two I could hear it again. So unfortunately I just learned to put up with it. Never resolved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoggyBottomBoy Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 1 hour ago, LouCyffer said: I noticed that my suspension was creaking, particularly on full lock and most audible at slow speeds. The dealer took it in and it after a test drive, it had the suspension joints lubricated, which cured the problem. Others on here have had similar issues, and creaky suspension is a known issue it seems. Coincidentally, I just had my car serviced and told the dealer about the noise (creaking from the front suspension when going slowly over speed ramps). He said it was a known issue with the rubber seals on the suspension - that they just needed a special lubricant applied. They applied this under warranty. All sorted for a few days, and then this morning I heard it creeping back in again. Not as bad as before, but definitely there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon-Paul Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Every Golf and Polo we've had down the years has suffered with this, it's very much a temperature/ weather related issue. Cold dry weather when the offending bushes/ mountings are 'hard' is when it occurs, as soon as there's bit of moisture about it disappears. Our 3 yr old Polo sleeps outside and creaks like a barn door when it's cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGTI7 Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 5 hours ago, SoggyBottomBoy said: Coincidentally, I just had my car serviced and told the dealer about the noise (creaking from the front suspension when going slowly over speed ramps). He said it was a known issue with the rubber seals on the suspension - that they just needed a special lubricant applied. They applied this under warranty. All sorted for a few days, and then this morning I heard it creeping back in again. Not as bad as before, but definitely there. Exactly the same thing used to happen to me. I had it back to them at least 3-4 times, I had the "special" lube applied, and various parts replaced. It always seemed to be "fixed" for a day or two and then came back. Actually I think on one occasion I could hear it as I drove out of the dealers lol. SoggyBottomBoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Mine had this problem but they managed to fix it with the grease. They said they had to completely remove the lower arm and apply. Hopefully it lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGoo Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 A common problem them with little chance of it being resolved. My cars 2014 so I won’t get it under warranty. Guess I’ll just have to live with it (honestly don’t think I can). Thanks for all the replies confirming I’m not on my own with this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCyffer Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 10 minutes ago, StuGoo said: A common problem them with little chance of it being resolved. My cars 2014 so I won’t get it under warranty. Guess I’ll just have to live with it (honestly don’t think I can). Thanks for all the replies confirming I’m not on my own with this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mine was resolved, so it may be worth a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Mine does it (and always has) on full lock, forwards and reverse when manoeuvring at very slow speeds, mainly shifting around in driveway. Massively dependent on temps and humidity. I can live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 I think this might be a different noise you're hearing Booth 11, every VW I've had in the past few years has done this but only when it's been raining or damp. It's exactly as you say low speed manoeuvring on full lock either forward or reverse, it doesn't do it any other time so I think it's just a VW thing in certain weather conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, ASH said: I think this might be a different noise you're hearing Booth 11, every VW I've had in the past few years has done this but only when it's been raining or damp. It's exactly as you say low speed manoeuvring on full lock either forward or reverse, it doesn't do it any other time so I think it's just a VW thing in certain weather conditions. Yeah I think that’s the case, and tbh it doesn’t bother me, but I never had it in either of my mk5s or my mk6 GTIs at all, so for me it’s specific to the 7R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 First time it happened was in a 2010 scirocco and like you nothing in my mk5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGoo Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 I had nothing in my Mk5. This is very warm weather related and not influenced by the turn of the wheel. It’s fine at the moment due to the fact it’s freezing outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Yeah that's why I thought the noise Rebecca was hearing is not the same symptom that yours has. With mine it's a sort of scraping noise but as I said only when it's wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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