Simonl Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I know i've posted this before, but has anyone else experienced or rectified this. I was driving this morning with the stereo off and it is quite annoying. It seems to be a creaking noise everytime i go over a bump, turn slowly or reverse up a kerb etc. I thought it might be the C pillars but now i'm thinking it might be suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Not heard it on mine mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_Driver Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Hi LeMan, I get this on speed ramps from the front suspension (not sure what/which C pillars are though) - tends to stop after car is warmed up, it is strange though as I did not imagine that suspension had to warm up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 From what I've learnt on TSN, it might be that the ARB bushes need greasing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 C pillars are the pillars at the rear of the car, it goes A-B-C. So A is the windscreen pillars, B is between the front/rear doors and C is at the rear window. At least that's how it's always been explained to me. I do hear some creaking noises when I stop, but I assumed this was just the car cooling down. But I don't hear anthing over a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayza Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Hi Paddy, I get the exact same thing. Have resisted taking it to the dealers, as you never know what other issues you get back from them, or scratches!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_Driver Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Thanks Stevie... TSN teaches me everyday! That said, I don't get creaking from the rear. I do have to go over about 2-3 moderate ramps before I get near the "open" road and creaking is non audible once I give it some welly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTiMK5 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Leman, As you know I get this problem on mine and my initial thoughts were the suspension. However, I have listened with the door open when driving down a track and it didnt seem to be coming from outside. I hadnt thought of the c pillars until you mentioned it but I think this is more likely. I did think it could be something in the boot too but having removed everything it still persisted. It is a creaking/squeaking noise and doesnt happen all the time and there seems to be no pattern to it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Rayza - You've paid a significant amount of dosh for your GTI and it's under warranty - Surely you need VW to sort out any problems. If you are worried about care then ask for one the dealer's damage plan layout illustrations (like they get you to sign before taking a loan/hire car) and get them to sign for its condition and then check it over with them present again afterwards. They'll get the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswastle Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Leman I had exactly the same problem from new, dealer found the problem to be a slightly misaligned front spring (not sitting in the cup properly). Its been OK since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 What a front spring causing the rears to squeak?!? or was it your front squeaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswastle Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 DO the anti roll bar bushes require greasing Robin? I find that hard to believe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswastle Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Yes sorry mine was the front!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 what are the bushes and how do you grease them?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 [ QUOTE ] DO the anti roll bar bushes require greasing Robin? I find that hard to believe? [/ QUOTE ] ....Sorry, my post might be misleading: The nylon(?) bushes on my aftermarket Eibach ARBs got well greased by Ray West when fitting. Jay had a suspension noise which greasing solved IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswastle Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Thats makes sense, they are usually greased to aid fitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Was that on Jays Eibach or OEM set up Robin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Eibach. I think I'm misleading everyone....Stuff going on here - I got company - and I'm being distracted! ........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punas Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'm sure this is not the problem but it might be worth saying anyway: I had a squeaking from the C pillar area so I checked my boot and then drove with the window down. It even sounded like it was coming from the rear wheels with the window down. I'm embarassed (and pleased) to say that it was simply the rear seat back not properly engaged with its catch. I gave it a good slam and the squeaking disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 hmm tried that last night but to no avail. Might have to get someone to drive my car with me in the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_Driver Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Thats makes sense, they are usually greased to aid fitting [/ QUOTE ] We are still talking about cars here? Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSheds Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Following on from Punas comment. Long shot..but may be worth eliminating, have you tried putting some insulating tape around the rear seat catches just in case its movement/metal against metal noise emanating in that area ? I cured my annoying squeaking that way. ( tip courtesy of Geoff ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Two cure's to this creak i have found work on mine. 1) one creek was from the C-pillar trim. I simply pushed on it a little to help the clips 'ratchet up' this stopped it. 2) Rear hatch or on a 5 door the rear door rubbers start to dry out. The flex of the doors on the rubbers make a creek noise. Simple rubber lube the rubbers. Its normally the raer hatch rubber that causes this. As the lid door flexes on and moves on the rubber. But rrar doors suffer too expecially if there not used alot or are cleaned regular. You can also get this problem with 4 door cars that have huge front doors in warm weather the rubbers creak on the metal. Other causes could be Anti roll bar bushes, suspeston bushes drying abit. This was a main problem with the older mk4 golf chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Cheers Snoopy, as always a fantastic pool of knowlege Are the rear door rubbers the strips of rubber that cushion the door against the chassis when closed or are they something that cushion the hinges. Also whats the best thing to lube them with!?! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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