Tiguan 162 Wolfsburg vibration on acceleration

[Ozsko]

Hi, I meant to post an update earlier. As usual, the dealer did not find anything unusual. Perhaps that’s how they are....

The vibration is obvious more so accelerating slight uphill. I’m quite an observant person, so it is definitely there, just being able to replicate it for the mechanic.

If I was told something like that I would instantly say let's go for a ride in one of you stock vehicles and see if it does the same thing.

[franjae]

If I was told something like that I would instantly say let's go for a ride in one of you stock vehicles and see if it does the same thing.

Good thinking, but this dealer’s sales division is away from the service center, so no new cars there.

[spacemannz]

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but if you’re accelerating hard or uphill, could it be traction control kicking in?
Have you tried to turn it off and see if you still get the vibration?

[redroboman]

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but if you’re accelerating hard or uphill, could it be traction control kicking in?
Have you tried to turn it off and see if you still get the vibration?

hi, and thanks for the reply.

it couldn't be traction control as traction control only kicks in when a wheel is breaking traction. this is not the case with this vibration as it happens when increasing the load on the driveline but not breaking traction..if anyone has ever driven an old car with rear wheel drive, come of the old cars had slight drive shaft vibration because they were out of balance. this vibration I'm talking about is similar, but slightly higher in frequency and only there under some situations and felt more through the steering wheel than the floor.

[Tob35]

Been thinking about this one again. Took my Tiggy for a bit of a strap to see if I could replicate what you are describing.

If I'm booting it I can get a little vibration through the wheel and seat. And feel it somewhat through the footwell. It's not a massive amount.

What I'm thinking is the engine movement due to torque is loading up the dogbone mount and causing the vibration to be transmitted. It's similar to the vibration felt when adding one of the dogbone inserts and it's specific to the Rev range where torque is greater.

[franjae]

You actually don't need to be booting it. Just firm acceleration esp on an incline, which is when most obvious. Definitely a vibration from somewhere. Like I mentioned before, it is like driving over fine rumble strips. Yes, it is obvious.

[FastMitch]

Hi,
I have 162 Wolfsburg and it has now clicked over 4200kms. The car is smooth and refined driven like an old woman. However on slightly harder acceleration, there's this vibration felt through the steering wheel as though you've rolled over tiny rumble strips. Felt this since I was able to accelerate harder after running in.
Anyone noticed similar? Thought I'd ask here before I take it in.
Many thanks.

Tested what you said, and the vibration through the steering wheel, seat and body I feel maybe due to the engine vibration.

Tiguan is lighter than most bigger SUV. Strap a powerful engine and I expect the light weight is not enough to dampen the vibration.

I would have to test driven a Subaru WRX 2L turbo to compare how other powerful turbo engines and if they pass vibrations through the car ...

[Guest001]

Tested what you said, and the vibration through the steering wheel, seat and body I feel maybe due to the engine vibration.

Tiguan is lighter than most bigger SUV. Strap a powerful engine and I expect the light weight is not enough to dampen the vibration.

I would have to test driven a Subaru WRX 2L turbo to compare how other powerful turbo engines and if they pass vibrations through the car ...

Get all around mudflaps and the aero past them damps the vibrations as none in mine ROFL

[Simonr23]

I wonder how the rs3/A45/civic/etc feel...

Vibrations under load aren’t normal. I had a 1800kg car with 370rwkw. No vibrations.

Some people are super-sensitive and notice things that others can’t. Some cars aren’t inline with the expected standards of the other samples. Sometimes these two factors combine.

Couple this with Australian ****ty protections for consumers AND companies with no ethics/morals/care/etc and it leads to no improvements

[FastMitch]

Get all around mudflaps and the aero past them damps the vibrations as none in mine ROFL

That makes sense ... will install the mudflaps tomorrow and see if it reduces my 0-100 km/h to below 6 sec ...

[FastMitch]

I wonder how the rs3/A45/civic/etc feel...

Vibrations under load aren’t normal. I had a 1800kg car with 370rwkw. No vibrations.

Some people are super-sensitive and notice things that others can’t. Some cars aren’t inline with the expected standards of the other samples. Sometimes these two factors combine.

I can't really comment unless I drive another powerful turbo vehicle to compare with

[Guest001]

That makes sense ... will install the mudflaps tomorrow and see if it reduces my 0-100 km/h to below 6 sec ...

Might lift the wheels off the ground LOL

[redroboman]

You actually don't need to be booting it. Just firm acceleration esp on an incline, which is when most obvious. Definitely a vibration from somewhere. Like I mentioned before, it is like driving over fine rumble strips. Yes, it is obvious.

Ok, I have an update....ever since new (6 month) i use 98 octane fuel. 4 weeks ago i switched to 95 and have noticed a big reduction in this Vibration we are talking about. its not my imagination , its definitely almost gone. I can't see what octane has to do with it but is either a coincidence or something.

[PDMJO]

Ok, I have an update....ever since new (6 month) i use 98 octane fuel. 4 weeks ago i switched to 95 and have noticed a big reduction in this Vibration we are talking about. its not my imagination , its definitely almost gone. I can't see what octane has to do with it but is either a coincidence or something.

Could it be weather related? Summer started 3 weeks ago, maybe one of your components doesn’t like the cold?

[franjae]

Ok, I have an update....ever since new (6 month) i use 98 octane fuel. 4 weeks ago i switched to 95 and have noticed a big reduction in this Vibration we are talking about. its not my imagination , its definitely almost gone. I can't see what octane has to do with it but is either a coincidence or something.

Hmm...not sure how. I have now done 7500kms and the vibration is still there but not as strong. Car is going in for its first service, so will mention it again (different dealer) and see if they will pick it up.

I have transmission clickety clacks at low speed changes, but the changes are smooth, so not sure what's that about...purely an audible issue.