MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Madlil on March 13, 2011, 09:15:21 am

Title: Boot trim rattle - fixed!
Post by: Madlil on March 13, 2011, 09:15:21 am

Morning all,

My GTI has developed a rattle from the boot trim that has been driving me bonkers - I took it into VW Harrogate and they said the trim wasn't fitted correcty, so charged me £20 to refit. Problem solved for 1 day!

The rattle came back and has got progressively worse. Yesterday I decided to take the trim off (which took some doing!), and the rattle completely went.

I then put it back on and guess what, the rattle is back. I think it might be coming from where the plastic meets the rear window pillar, but can't be sure.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I buy a new boot trim and see if that cures it?

Title: Re: Boot trim rattle woes....
Post by: Snoopy on March 13, 2011, 10:20:14 am

Some sticky backed foam tape to put between the panels that are rattling.
You could also try bending the clips slightly so there a tighter fit.

Title: Re: Boot trim rattle woes....
Post by: Madlil on March 13, 2011, 12:27:28 pm

Thanks I'll give it a go!

Title: Re: Boot trim rattle woes....
Post by: Madlil on March 13, 2011, 05:20:09 pm

I found the rattle - I got my neighour to drive my car with me in the boot. He didn't realise how good the brakes were and nearly put me through the windscreen  :grin:

Anyway it was the reverse light reflective housing that was rattling. Took it apart and glued the plastic tabs inside. It seems to have cured it - fingers crossed!