Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Noises from shock absorbers
| Shock absorbers are often replaced because of noises
(rumbling, etc.) experienced by the customer. Inspections on the
test rig and in the vehicle have shown that in approx. 70 % of
these cases there is no case for complaint. The replacement was
not justified. |
| In the case of complaints regarding rumbling or knocking
noises please proceed as follows. |
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Carry out a road test with the customer - if possible on a
dry, uneven road - to establish when, where and how the noises
occur. |
 Note
| These noises are only very rarely caused by the shock
absorbers. |
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Shock absorbers are often replaced because of externally
visible leakage. Inspections on the test rig and in the vehicle
have shown that in the majority of cases this ...
Defective shock absorbers can be identified by loud rumbling
noises when driving, caused by wheel hopping, especially on bad
roads. Heavy fluid leakage is an addition ...
Other materials:
Assembly overview - flap for charging bay
1 -
Flap for charging bay
Removing and installing
2 -
Bolt
For actuator
2 Nm
Qty. 3
3 -
Actuator
Removing and installing
4 -
Immediate charge button -E766-
...
Using the selection menu in the instrument cluster
Fig. 16 Vehicles without a multifunction
steering wheel: button ① on the windscreen wiper lever for confirming menu points,
and rocker switch ② for changing menus and information displays
Fig. 17 Right-hand side of the multifunction
steering wheel: controls for using the menus and inform ...
Notes for vehicles with start-stop system
Observe the safety precautions for vehicles with a
Start/Stop system
→ Chapter.
The following abort conditions deactivate the
start-stop-function:
The Start/Stop system has been switched off via th ...
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed