MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Vwgtiking on February 18, 2016, 02:05:23 pm

Title: Tapping noise
Post by: Vwgtiking on February 18, 2016, 02:05:23 pm

Upon slow speeds 10-15mph steering to the right, not on any sort of lock, I get this tapping/light knocking noise. It speeds up with the vehicle speed. At faster speeds need a good full lock to get the noise.

Soon as I straighten up it disappears. Also nothing when turning left.


Any ideas what it might be?

Title: Re: Tapping noise
Post by: Vwgtiking on February 18, 2016, 03:18:47 pm

Now I hear a light tapping sound now and then while driving straight. Are they related?

Title: Re: Tapping noise
Post by: Vwgtiking on February 18, 2016, 06:01:28 pm

VW said the offside front cv boot has split. But it doesn't make sense as noise is from near side and when I turn right?? Unless they made a mistake?

Title: Re: Tapping noise
Post by: Phatvalver on February 18, 2016, 08:15:37 pm

Probably useless info but years ago during a wheel bearing diagnosis i was told the noise transfers.....
So nearside noise normally tends to be the offside at fault!
Odd i know but thats what they told me at the garage i used at the time :confused:

Title: Re: Tapping noise
Post by: Vwgtiking on February 19, 2016, 11:25:55 pm

Both outer CV joints were shot. £170 later all fixed on a car that may be sold tomorrow. Looking at more diesels tomorrow to.