Do you have rattles in the car?

[G-rig]

Re: Do you have rattles in the car?

That's a good point, wax on te adjoining bodywork may not help but didn't think it would cause a rattle.

I thought it was more to do with the seals drying out. I've tried applying some Einszett Gummi Fplege but didn't really help.

How much would a new set be for all doors? Any chance getting them replaced under warranty?

[mfl]

Yes, i have rattles in both the front doors, dealer could not replicate it, maybe if they drove down a few side streets, instead of up and down Parramatta Rd, they may have heard it. - have not had the time to go back and try again, with the dealer ( I'll pick the streets this time)

- also I think that noticeable squeaks/rattles in the first couple of months should be covered by warranty, if I buy a new car, like the Golf I don't expect to have to put up with annoying rattles.

as for the window squeaks, this may not apply, but I had the same problem in a Vectra I used to own, actually you couldn't drive with the front windows half down, due to the amount of rattling !. the electric window motor assembly was the culprit, the dealer did recommend silicone spray on the window frames, to take the strain off the electric window motors.

[vwsp]

In my case I wouldn't call the noise a 'rattle'. It's a rubber squeak/squelching noise when the car moves into and out of drive ways etc. I don't think the seals have dried out as the car is so new. I really think (in my case) its a chemical reaction between something in the wax (which gives a squeaky clean finish) and the 'felted' rubbers on each door.

Infact you can replicate the squeak by gently pushing in the top part of the doors against the painted finish. Wash the rubbers and the noise disappears.

In my case I could not expect them to be replaced under warranty. It's a maintenance issue and a result of me being probably too fastidious with the wax!

[vwsp]

Hi mfl, re: your rattles in the front doors, you might wish to check out my previous post at http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=41289. I had these B Pillar rattles in both front doors and my dealer fixed them. I think its a common problem. Hope that helps!

[triode12]

I thought one of the reasons the mk6 was brought forward was to rectify the mk5 rattle problem.

This was my understanding too.

[ryano]

My drivers seat has developed a creaking noise (not a large person so thats not causing it)

Can't be f-ed taking it back to the dealer again, since i've already had it back to get replaced/fixed all the wipers (squeaking, skipping), rain sensor (its sunny, so it must be raining), MDI connection and fuel cap seal. But no rattles yet!

mind you my old 2007 MkV Comfortline had no issues like this

[G-rig]

Re: Do you have rattles in the car?

It's just luck of the draw really, but wouldn't matter as much if you weren't buying a brand new car.

They can mostly all be fixed but just a minor annoyance.

[Maverick]

I thought one of the reasons the mk6 was brought forward was to rectify the mk5 rattle problem.

It was to reduce the cost of manufacture and the time taken to build each car.

[mfl]

Hi mfl, re: your rattles in the front doors, you might wish to check out my previous post at http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=41289. I had these B Pillar rattles in both front doors and my dealer fixed them. I think its a common problem. Hope that helps!

thanks will have a look

[gti]

Yes rattles like something is rolling around and buzzing in the doors.

[fryad]

Door creakings....

I have just had my MkVI GTi at the dealer to get the door creaking issue looked at. They readjusted the rear doors (wouldn't admit if they were out of alignment or not but I agree with the earlier post in this thread that it's weird that when the rear doors are closed, if you push on them, they flex in a little!!).

Good news is that they have fixed the creaking issue. While it makes you think there is an inordinate amount of flex in the body coming and going out of driveways etc, it appears it's more to do with the complexity of door seals and rubbers....and I'd rather a well insulated and quiet car so won't complain about this!!

The solution was a spray with a dry anti-friction lubricant on all the rubbers and again, I have a silent GTi. So I asked where I could get some and of course, VW sell a tiny 100g spray tin for $75!! It's a regular issue on the EOS roof rubbers supposedly.

Anyone have any idea where I can get an aftermarket product of dry anti-friction lube for door rubbers to deal with this myself next time? Thanks.

[Corey_R]

IThe solution was a spray with a dry anti-friction lubricant on all the rubbers and again, I have a silent GTi. So I asked where I could get some and of course, VW sell a tiny 100g spray tin for $75!! It's a regular issue on the EOS roof rubbers supposedly.

Anyone have any idea where I can get an aftermarket product of dry anti-friction lube for door rubbers to deal with this myself next time? Thanks.

This has already been mentioned, both in this thread, and others, that the product VW are selling is called Krytox. It's made by DuPont.

Maverick has a write up about it on his site.

Judging by the figures he gives though, it is not a cheap product, so the cost VW are charging is not really out of the ball park.

Now that you know what it's called though, and the different forms it comes in, you may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere

[Transporter]

I use WURTH Rubber Care in spary can for all rubber door seal. It's a good product.

[fryad]

Thanks guys. Sorry, after posting I found the other entries including Maverick's great post. So with some searching I have sourced a bottle mailed to me for about $85 incl GST from Fluid Seals (.com.au) so you're right Coreying, looks like VW aren't overcharging. Nice to see! Just a shame we need to buy this stuff....but I found Ford forum users complaining of the same thing. I'll take a look at Wurth rubber care too.

[cktsi]

My MkV didn't have the flex sound coming from the doors, but my MkVI does depending on the temperature & humidity.

Is it more noticeable in MkVI because of the increased use of rubber seals? I can't report it to the dealer unless the door squeak is actually there on the day I take it in.

(Actually when my MkV did have the noise it was because the bolt holding the door came loose. Tightening removed the issue).

I also thought there was also a known problem with the door bolts? (been trying to search for the thread but can't find it)