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Title: Rattling Sound From The Back/Rear 2008 GTI
Post by: SquishySquashy on December 25, 2021, 11:48:37 pm

Hi all,

New to the forum.  Recently got a 2008 GTI and noticed a rattling sound from the back inside while driving over minor bumps, gravel etc.  Have taken it to a couple of garages with no luck.  Any one else had similar problems?

thanks

Title: Re: Rattling Sound From The Back/Rear 2008 GTI
Post by: GreigC on December 26, 2021, 06:12:23 pm

When I first got my GTI I had a rattle in the rear. Turned out to be one of the split fold rear seats was not clamped properly.

Title: Re: Rattling Sound From The Back/Rear 2008 GTI
Post by: SquishySquashy on December 26, 2021, 11:40:34 pm

I take it you mean they werent puished in properly!!!  They look fine in mine.

Title: Re: Rattling Sound From The Back/Rear 2008 GTI
Post by: LC5F on December 27, 2021, 11:28:45 am

Did the garages check on a 2 or 4 post lift? - If something is loose in the suspension it is more likely to show up on a 4 post with all the weight is on the wheels.

Try the obvious ones that evaporate over time:
Bottle cap washers holding heat shields on
Rear disc stone guards

Title: Re: Rattling Sound From The Back/Rear 2008 GTI
Post by: SquishySquashy on December 27, 2021, 05:41:25 pm

The rattling sound is happening from the inside though.  I have no idea regarding the lift.

Title: Re: Rattling Sound From The Back/Rear 2008 GTI
Post by: Birchy on December 27, 2021, 08:15:38 pm

If it sounds like it’s inside the car I’d be looking at the rear shock top mounts or possibly anti rollbar links. As said by @LC5F (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=49808) its easier to check on a 4 poster or over a pit.

Title: Re: Rattling Sound From The Back/Rear 2008 GTI
Post by: SquishySquashy on December 27, 2021, 09:52:38 pm

Hi,

The last garage said the rear suspensions bushes wearing perishing.

thanks