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Title: Big Rattle!
Post by: T88OMM on January 06, 2010, 06:19:01 pm

I have driven over 3000 miles in the last week and a half and all was going perfectly with the S3 up until today! I had to navigate my way over a bumpy car park with over a foot of snow on it reasonably fast so I would not get stuck. Just driving home from work then and the car has developed a large rattle / judder through the steering wheel and i'm getting a lot of vibration through the seat! I have a few ideas what it maybe but i'm looking for all your opinions?  :happy2:

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: Hedge on January 06, 2010, 07:23:03 pm

You might have thrown a balancing weight.  :sad1:

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: Top Cat on January 06, 2010, 07:37:50 pm

Have you got arse crack Jay trapped in the boot maybe.  (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Fhomer1.gif&hash=c8cfce8b29ad9383ebe51e4a1f7649b4914e7f1c)

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: john_o on January 06, 2010, 08:08:51 pm

in these conditions could just be accumulated snow/ice in nether regions...

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: Golfgirl on January 06, 2010, 08:12:48 pm

I had a judder on my old R32 that I felt through the steering wheel and seat when easing off the gas and it turned out to be a track rod end.  Was replaced under warranty.

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: v2brett on January 06, 2010, 09:37:49 pm

maybe a buckled wheel/ lost wheel weights or some things been knocked loose.  to be sure id get it checked out mate

brett

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: Greeners on January 06, 2010, 09:44:11 pm

Quote from: john_o on January 06, 2010, 08:08:51 pm

in these conditions could just be accumulated snow/ice in nether regions...

Ooh that get get nasty if you get frost bite there!  :scared:

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: Hurdy on January 06, 2010, 10:05:33 pm

Have you checked the bolts for tightness?

Don't say a word Nathan :ashamed: :signLOL:

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: Greeners on January 06, 2010, 10:06:18 pm

Quote from: Hurdy on January 06, 2010, 10:05:33 pm

Have you checked the bolts for tightness?

Don't say a word Nathan :ashamed: :signLOL:

 :innocent:

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: smithen999 on January 06, 2010, 10:52:07 pm

i have experienced something similar a few years ago,

in my case it was a build up of snow inside the wheels thus throwing the balancing out.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: gazbutS3 on January 07, 2010, 09:24:00 am

Quote from: smithen999 on January 06, 2010, 10:52:07 pm

i have experienced something similar a few years ago,

in my case it was a build up of snow inside the wheels thus throwing the balancing out.  :smiley:

I would think this could be the cause too

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: T88OMM on January 07, 2010, 10:41:56 am

Cheers for the replies guys, I'll have a good check over of everything today and see if I can see anything  :happy2: :drinking:

Title: Re: Big Rattle!
Post by: joesgti on January 07, 2010, 10:45:17 am

maybe aother exciting day at awesome for you getting it checked :grin: :innocent: