Scirocco Central

Hi all.

Had my Roc since march and i'm still very pleased with it over all.

Just wondering if anyone else had noticed this..

i seem to be getting a dull rattle under the bonnet when driving, which gets worse when on rough surfaces which in sheffield is more often than not.

i think its the bonnet rod but can't be sure i dont think its mechanical or the actual engine, has anyone else had the bonnet rod rattling and if so is there any fixes?

thanks

Hi i have found when closeing the bonnet that the holder is very lose fitting to the bonnet rod, what i do is wrap a small bit of rag round the rod were it clips in so it stops any rattle and i always have a bit of rag to take the oil level.

Hi, yes i this with mine, all i did was put a slight bend in the rod, so when its stowed away it is a tight fir between the rubber holders... job done!!... what part of sheff are you from?..im from the s20 area, we got lovely smooth roads now!!

ill have a go at the bending slightly although i cant see any rubber on mine???
yeah the roads are far better now fortunately i live in the S8 area, you'll probably see me around.
private plates going back on as the 63 plates are out now! B13NGL

looks like the rattle wasn't the bonnet rod, the search continues...

hi b13 i had the same problem on my 2013 scirocco rline , this dull vibration that only started when i was doing 40 at about 1400 revs , took it to vw and they found it was one of the bonnet hinges or stays as they called them vibrating its all cured now hope this helps steve

thanks Longy ill take it down so they can have a look.

I had the bonnet strut rattle issue - a wad of old bath sponge underneath it stopped that ! Same sort of fix as Buster's really.

The rattle occurred at approx 1200 - 1400 rpm on my TDI whether stationery or moving. Is the rattle only there when you are moving ? If it happens when stationery too, have you opened the bonnet and put the stay in place to eliminate that ? Other members have had a rattle from under the engine bay from a heat shield being a bit loose.

Try this link

http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... ld#p117842" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good hunting !

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My rattle was the battery cover or something plastic in that area that was rattling at a certain revs - took it to the dealer and they fixed it within 10 minutes.

If you can easily replicate it and bought it from a dealer get them to take a look

it only happens when moving and seems to be worse on bas road surface.
i'm going to take it into the dealers tomorrow and see if they have any joy,
I cant seem to find it!

thanks for all the help

HAve you checked out this one ?

http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... =2&t=14527" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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unfortunately i don't get any sort of rattle when the car is parked regardless of being revved or not.
but thanks for your insight