Bonnet Rod Rattle?

[B13NGL]

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

[buster]

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.

[john250666]

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!!

[B13NGL]

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

[B13NGL]

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

[longy247]

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

[B13NGL]

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

[Deagol]

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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[rm0rgan]

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

[B13NGL]

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

[Deagol]

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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[B13NGL]

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