dirk1978 Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 Has anyone with a Lupo GTI ever had creaking or rattles or any noise coming from the rear that they've managed to source? Ever since I've had the car I haven't been able to deduce where the noises are coming from. It's probably a bit pointless describing them but one's like a dull rattle which I thought I'd sorted by securing the number plate lights better but it's still there. Then there's a creak which maybe comes from the back of the rear seat. The exhaust is free and never knocks. I can't see anything loose near the battery or tyre inflator etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaparana Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 58 minutes ago, dirk1978 said: Has anyone with a Lupo GTI ever had creaking or rattles or any noise coming from the rear that they've managed to source? Ever since I've had the car I haven't been able to deduce where the noises are coming from. It's probably a bit pointless describing them but one's like a dull rattle which I thought I'd sorted by securing the number plate lights better but it's still there. Then there's a creak which maybe comes from the back of the rear seat. The exhaust is free and never knocks. I can't see anything loose near the battery or tyre inflator etc. i had a creak/rattle coming from the backrest of the rear seats clips into the top (quick release style), i ended up packing it out at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 Two things it could be- the hatchback lock hasp rattling on the loop or one of the shock top mounts rattling. I had both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk1978 Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 16 hours ago, imaparana said: i had a creak/rattle coming from the backrest of the rear seats clips into the top (quick release style), i ended up packing it out at the time Around the rear seats does seem to be the general area. I'll check the clips thanks. 10 hours ago, mk2 said: Two things it could be- the hatchback lock hasp rattling on the loop or one of the shock top mounts rattling. I had both! I've replaced the shocks when I fitted the coilovers a few months back. That said, I think I reused the top mount bushes. I can't even remember what they looked like. What I mean though is that this (particular) noise has been there for 10 years. Here's a video. Listen carefully at 10 seconds when reversing off my drive and the rear of the car changes angle. Old subframe bushes maybe? Just cold and sticky? https://photos.app.goo.gl/JUNwBJMy21UuMJJm6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Sounds like the hatchback creaking. See if you can still get the noise with the back open. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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