Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
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Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
Hey guys ... so i have a bit of a problem . As you can tell by the title subject my polo is making a really strange knock / snap noise when and only when i reverse the car and turn the wheel . This does NOT happen when i reverse straight back . It also happens on both left and right turns of the wheel. i have taking it to vw and when i need to show them the sound its making the it doesnt freaking happen . Now from what i can hear its coming from under the dsg box or middle of the car and i have told them this . Now what i have found out is that when i leave the car for a while say over night then the next morning it happens without fail . I have recorded a video clip to show the vw guys as they cant seems to replicate the problem . I have heard it as well as family members because its quite loud at times . Any advice would be greatly appreciated .
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
Is the noise happening when you press the brake or just while you are moving ?
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
Where is the video clip?
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
It happens while moving ... i have to use a little brake otherwise i will just fly out the parking bay lolvee4410 wrote:Is the noise happening when you press the brake or just while you are moving ?
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i will try to upload it soon ...panic-mechanic wrote:Where is the video clip?
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
CV joint(s)?
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
https://vimeo.com/150876141
Here is the video .. the knock happens around 2-3 seconds ... you will hear it
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Here is the video .. the knock happens around 2-3 seconds ... you will hear it
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
Only when reversing and turning? Nothing moving forward, braking or turning?
You have coilovers? As Ace said, maybe CV's but the car is way too young for that, else it might be a torn boot and no grease in there.
Other options could be a bad dogbone. Does the car hesitate to move in reverse or is there any jerking or vibration?
You have coilovers? As Ace said, maybe CV's but the car is way too young for that, else it might be a torn boot and no grease in there.
Other options could be a bad dogbone. Does the car hesitate to move in reverse or is there any jerking or vibration?
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
its coming from the middle of the car underneath ... it sounds like its coming from the gearbox area . I could be wrong but listen to the video please .ace_the_house_cat wrote:CV joint(s)?
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
It only happens when reversing the car and turning the wheel . I do not have coilovers ... the car is stock as i just got it .Hoosier Daddy wrote:Only when reversing and turning? Nothing moving forward, braking or turning?
You have coilovers? As Ace said, maybe CV's but the car is way too young for that, else it might be a torn boot and no grease in there.
Other options could be a bad dogbone. Does the car hesitate to move in reverse or is there any jerking or vibration?
car only has 32k on the clock so not sure if its cv joints . The car does not hesitate to move back or vibrate . have a listen to the video and let me know what you think . oh yeah ... when i reverse the car i do have to apply a little brake otherwise i will reverse too fast .
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I see you're in Cape Town. Give Mario at C-Teq a call or another reputable mechanic. Just to give you a second opinion. Something is definitely loose, just need to find out what.G-VW-MK1 wrote:It only happens when reversing the car and turning the wheel . I do not have coilovers ... the car is stock as i just got it .Hoosier Daddy wrote:Only when reversing and turning? Nothing moving forward, braking or turning?
You have coilovers? As Ace said, maybe CV's but the car is way too young for that, else it might be a torn boot and no grease in there.
Other options could be a bad dogbone. Does the car hesitate to move in reverse or is there any jerking or vibration?
car only has 32k on the clock so not sure if its cv joints . The car does not hesitate to move back or vibrate . have a listen to the video and let me know what you think . oh yeah ... when i reverse the car i do have to apply a little brake otherwise i will reverse too fast .
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
the car is still under warranty which is why i took it directly to vw .... the dude in the workshop cant replicate it . i will give that guy a go if vw dont figure out whats going on .
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thanks for the replies gents
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
seems after some research ... a couple of people with similar issues have said strut towner bearings o both sides fixed the problem . They also had the same problem that i am having when reversing and turning the wheel . Also i forgot to mention that the service guy did ask me if the brake feels sluggish because what tends to happen is the calipers dont release correctly when it should and then it creates that pop sound randomly .
EDIT: also mentioned was the subframe ???
EDIT: also mentioned was the subframe ???
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
Did you check the ARB and Bushes as well as the drop links ? Maybe disconnect the drop links and do a test to see if it eliminates the noise.
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
I have a similar issue on my Polo 6R 1.4. I am taking it back to the seller to sought out but also not sure what is could be.
Mine makes that same sound in the video but only when I reverse while turning left. IT only happends just before full lock/
Mine makes that same sound in the video but only when I reverse while turning left. IT only happends just before full lock/
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Normally shock mounts bolts loose or coil springs on the shock makes these noises
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
I have had that sound from car since new in 2011 and have taken back the car to the dealer countless times. My car is now 5 years and a month old and it's still there, so I all I do is turn up the bass.
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2013 POLO GTI and i have the exact same knocking/cracking noise when reversing
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
It's the wheel bearing..
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
I have the same problem in my g6 ..when I turn left while reversing the knocking sound goes off thrice then not again ..but when i reverse and turn to the right there is no sound .
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Re: Polo Gti 6R knock sound when reversing and turning
has anyone found the problem?