Troubles Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Help.... I'm hearing a knocking noise from my baby polo gti coming from the front of the car. When I put it into gear and gas the knocking noise starts but only for a few seconds. Its recently started making this noise but i'm not sure what it could be. Advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubles Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I also forgot to add whether it affect the car's motion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moschops Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Is the car moving when the knocking noise appears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubles Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 The noise went away but now it has come back and its proving to be a pain now. It only happens when the steering where is turned like when I am moving off from a parked position or parking up. If I am driving straight then the noise is not there but is a turn a corner or full lock the wheel the knock noise happens. My car has been in the garage since saturday as it went in for a service and I mentioned that the noise went but recently came back. Any idea's anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfo-willi Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi there, not sure this is the problem but my Polo GT TDI had the same problem and it took a bloody age for the garage to locate. Have them take a look at the gearbox mounts as this is a known problem with polo's, high tourqe. Mine went only after 6600 miles but was replaced under the warrenty. Good luck:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVR.Automotive Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 The noise went away but now it has come back and its proving to be a pain now. It only happens when the steering where is turned like when I am moving off from a parked position or parking up. If I am driving straight then the noise is not there but is a turn a corner or full lock the wheel the knock noise happens.My car has been in the garage since saturday as it went in for a service and I mentioned that the noise went but recently came back. Any idea's anyone? Sounds like a faulty outer c.v joint to me. Your outer c.v joint is the flexible part of the driveshaft at the wheel end, this allows drive to pass through the angle to the wheel when steering. Which side does it come from? You have an outer one on each driveshaft. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 CV joints, mounts etc is what I'd take a guess at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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