MkIV Golf , knocking/ rattle.
Discussion
Hi all.
The family 2003 VW Mk4 Golf, GT TDI 130 (that's a mouthful!)has developed a rattling noise, which is most apparent at idle.
The noise comes when the A/C is switched on, and seems to go when it is turned off. There is also a slight chirp when you dry steer with the engine running.
After a quick flit through some old threads, churned up with google, it would seem the car would need a new Auxiliary belt and tensioner/pulley, it looks to be a common fault with this model, and at 210,000 miles it makes sense that things are going to need changing, just really hoping it's this and not the A/C compressor etc.
Thanks for any help in advance, it's much appreciated!
The family 2003 VW Mk4 Golf, GT TDI 130 (that's a mouthful!)has developed a rattling noise, which is most apparent at idle.
The noise comes when the A/C is switched on, and seems to go when it is turned off. There is also a slight chirp when you dry steer with the engine running.
After a quick flit through some old threads, churned up with google, it would seem the car would need a new Auxiliary belt and tensioner/pulley, it looks to be a common fault with this model, and at 210,000 miles it makes sense that things are going to need changing, just really hoping it's this and not the A/C compressor etc.
Thanks for any help in advance, it's much appreciated!
We had this with our 2.0 GTI and if there's a vibration with the AC on as well as the noise you'll need to get a new compressor. Do it soon or have it inspected as there is a possibility of it damaging the engine. I had this advice from a very good VAG garage who's serviced my MK2 and both our MK4s.
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