MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: GTIdanman on September 18, 2014, 07:52:17 pm

Title: glove box noise
Post by: GTIdanman on September 18, 2014, 07:52:17 pm

So.. I have a VERY annoying tapping noise originating from what sounds like the glovebox and its driving me crazy :rolleye:. I'm guessing it something to do with the climate control as it seems to be constant when its cold outside or if i have to the heater on.

Anybody had this problem or anybody know what it could be? I think I read somewhere it could be belts slipping on a motor, not sure how accurate that is.

Title: Re: glove box noise
Post by: Redemption on September 18, 2014, 08:26:10 pm

Something sticking and trying to open perhaps? You can reset the climate control flaps and see if that helps.

Title: Re: glove box noise
Post by: GTIdanman on September 18, 2014, 08:31:29 pm

Thanks will give it a try and let you know how I get on.

Title: Re: glove box noise
Post by: K9 on September 19, 2014, 08:33:24 am

Quote from: Redemption on September 18, 2014, 08:26:10 pm

Something sticking and trying to open perhaps? You can reset the climate control flaps and see if that helps.

i did this today :) what does this change? as i have the thicking sound inside the cabine and central console

Title: Re: glove box noise
Post by: Redemption on September 19, 2014, 08:55:38 am

Quote from: K9 on September 19, 2014, 08:33:24 am

Quote from: Redemption on September 18, 2014, 08:26:10 pm

Something sticking and trying to open perhaps? You can reset the climate control flaps and see if that helps.

i did this today :) what does this change? as i have the thicking sound inside the cabine and central console

It cycles through the various fan flaps/motors checking to see if they're all working correctly. One of my vents didn't seem to be blowing much air out in comparison to the others and the reset cured it.

Title: Re: glove box noise
Post by: gazrn on September 19, 2014, 09:02:41 am

Mine does the same !! Gonna try the reset will let ya know.

Title: Re: glove box noise
Post by: gazrn on September 19, 2014, 09:11:01 am

Just done the reset procedure and as it runs you can definitely hear a vent behind the dash on the passenger side struggling to open and as the procedure finishes it makes the same noise on closing and then you get the ticking noise. Not really sure what to do now ?

Title: Re: glove box noise
Post by: Redemption on September 19, 2014, 09:44:06 am

Might have to remove the glovebox to see what's going on. This may come in handy:-

www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,56052.15.html

Video is for left hand drive cars but gives you an idea of what's involved.

Title: Re: glove box noise
Post by: PhilNUK on September 19, 2014, 11:04:20 am

I get the same noise... its irritating

Title: Re: glove box noise
Post by: mb on September 19, 2014, 01:31:00 pm

I had that noise, the reset didn't help.  I traced it to one of the recirculation flap motors. Replaced and all was ok.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,63236.msg703386.html#msg703386