Problems With your new Scirocco...

[ConR]

Anyone notice a creek from the back rear? Not sure of its strut mount that just needs breaking in, or something on the inside. I know my GTI had issues with the seat clamps that caused it to creak.

Happens pretty much anytime. Going forward or turning. Hence why I'm inclined to not think it's the struts.

[Mac135]

The UK forums have reported a history of creaks from the rear that can be traced back to the bump stops on the tail gate. Does that sound a possibility? If so, start here. Scirocco Central • View topic - Tailgate rattle/clunk

Also this thread from Sciroccocentral though the outcome is less clear Scirocco Central • View topic - Slight creak from back end

[ConR]

Yeah not sure that's it. Ah well will run it in a bit more see if it stops

[preeman]

I have a creak from the back end as well, I am not sure where it is coming from.

[Andych]

Old Age perhaps??

[ozr]

Old Age perhaps??

If it was age related there would be a leak from the back end as well...LOL

[ConR]

It's not old age related...yet

It is pretty annoying though. But nothing a little engine note won't drown out. Don't think about it Con. Don't think about it Con.

[why_999]

I have a creak from the back end as well, I am not sure where it is coming from.

I had a similar issue, when straight to the dealer. Turned out to be dried suspension (?) mounting or some kind of rear mount. Anyway some lubrication and it's gone.

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[ConR]

Thanks for the info. Will bring it in this week. Its actually quite creaky. Sounds like old wooden floors. Very old floors.

[ZIO]

Yah I noticed a creak as well today have about 4500ks on the clock

[Andych]

Anyway some lubrication and it's gone.

There are so many lines to go with that....but I wont go there...

[why_999]

There are so many lines to go with that....but I wont go there...

i know... but decided to leave it anyway...lol

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[ConR]

Well, any possibility of it being a similar issue to the Golfs (door seals causing the creak) was axed today as I just washed the door jambs and pfleged the door seals. Still creaking like crazy.

To the dealer tomorrow.

[MGV]

Con, not sure if it's the same issue, but my Tiggy had a couple of really annoying creaks, i tried the Gummi Pflege after a couple of good cleans with a damp cloth, then another pflege application, to no avail. Ended up being completely resolved with a tube of VWG000150 'lubricating paste' (as part of dealer service, $51.64). That's some expensive lube! Just a bit on the door & hatch hinges & latches & NO more creaks!
Good luck!

[ConR]

Thanks for the info mate. Will mention it to the dealer. I just hope this isn't one of those run around issues, where the dealer says they've fixed it but haven't

I took at look at the area where the spare tyre should be. There's a fastener on top to keep the piece of foam down. Was loose a bit. Tightened it but didn't do anything. I've also tried driving with the rear seats down and still didn't stop it. So pretty much all angles covered. Not much else to try.

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Update. Went to dealer. Drove with technician who admitted he heard it right away. Unfortunately, he didn't know what it was. Played around with the boot hatch for a bit but nothing (he didn't do anything I didn't try myself).

So, booked in for next Tuesday. Was originally booked in for May 4th, to which I said "Umm, I just picked up the car on Saturday and it has 200km's on it". Moved it up to the 24th =)

Tried to far:
-Pflege and Krytox on all seals
-Duragloss wash of all door and hatch jambs
-Back seats folded down (so can't be the clamp)
-Removed spare tyre foam thingy
-Moving car up and down aggressively makes no sound inside or out
-Drove with boot hatch completely open and it still does it

....scratches head in confusion.......didn't see a smiley for that ....until then, music full level!!!