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Offline Vwgtiking

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Tapping noise
« 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?
« Last Edit: February 18, 2016, 02:13:41 pm by Vwgtiking »

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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2016, 03:18:47 pm »
Now I hear a light tapping sound now and then while driving straight. Are they related?

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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #2 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?

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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #3 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:

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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #4 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.