Squeaking noise from passenger side?

1. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #1 24th September 2013, 22:20

   Vtr has recently developed a squeaking noise from the passenger side when going over bumps in the road or speed humps, sometimes happens sometimes doesn't. I can't really figure out if it's coming from the front or back I'm just hoping the axle hasn't gone again as it was new last year! What else could cause this noise? Thanks
2. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

   #2 24th September 2013, 22:31

   Comming from front of rear? I know it doesn't sound like a squeak, but might just be how you described it, check arb end plate bolts are tight on rear axle. That would be more a clinking sound. Otherwise check your front suspension components, i.e. top mounts/ bearings, bushes
3. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #3 24th September 2013, 22:58

   I can't tell if it's the front or the rear, I have had the rear end jacked up and checked everything over though nothing's loose and can't find any problems. Need to check the front suspension over though, it's definitely a squeaking noise though not clinking.
4. Clarkeypvfc Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Stoke on Trent Posts: 17 1.4 Saxo Furio 2000

   #4 25th September 2013, 09:58

   I got the same sound on the same side too. I am Sure its coming from the n/s/f though
5. Jedward Newbie Joined: Aug 2013 Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 24 Saxo VTR

   #5 25th September 2013, 10:58

   Normaly squeekng noises occur when metal is grinding on metal so perhaps check all components that have rubber on or in the joints for corrosion and exsesive movement, wishbone etc ... hope this helps I'm not a mechanic but I would be where I would have started
6. Clarkeypvfc Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Stoke on Trent Posts: 17 1.4 Saxo Furio 2000

   #6 25th September 2013, 11:59

   Yeah i think you just gave me a good idear what it is now.
   I changed both driveshafts last week and balljoint didnt look in good nic when i cracked it off maybe that could be it?
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 25th September 2013, 16:15

   Don`t rule out simple things like the trim on the interior of the boot making a noise,or a worn shock absorber.
8. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #8 25th September 2013, 20:09

   I'm pretty sure the noise is coming from the back now.. I'm going to try swapping the shocks over tomorrow see if it's that.
9. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #9 26th September 2013, 22:37

   Pretty sure this is fixed, I greased up all around the end plates of the ARB on the rear axle, seems they were rubbing against the trailing arms. Not sure if this will be a permanent fix or not though thinking maybe the ARB is a bit tight?
10. Chilevtr7 L-plater Joined: May 2009 South Wigston Posts: 52 VTR 52 plate

    #10 28th September 2013, 08:39

    ive got the same on the drivers rear, ive changed everything and its still squeeks no idea what it is