Tick, tick, tick.....................

[HHGTTG]

This warmer weather has bought on a ticking noise that seems to come from the back of my car in the region of the passenger's door (nearside) and the pillar or rear door just behind my lughole. It depends on which side the sun has been playing whilst parked.
As you drive away and presumably the temperature of the side in question drops or equalises (expansion/contraction etc.), there is a somwhat regular ticking noise somewhat like a HT sparking noise that gradually goes off until you park again in the sun.
Never heard it during our delightful winter, that seems to be almost over, now.

:mad:

[noonoo63]

It's definately just a tick tick your getting not a tick tock:D

[HHGTTG]

It's definately just a tick tick your getting not a tick tock:D
Yes, definitely just a tick. :)

[lucid]

I would say deathwatch beetle but it's a golf....:p

[noonoo63]

http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/people/how-to-get-rid-of-ticks/

This link is what you need my friend gauranteed success lol:biglaugh:

[andyCYM]

Yes, definitely just a tick. :)


HHGTTG - you are not alone, I've had what seems to be exactly the same tick from both front door surrounds.

Started couple of weeks ago on first occassion the 6 week old car had sat in warm sunlight.

Sometimes it carries on when parked and engine off, so it's definitely not your typical movement related rattle / buzz.

[HHGTTG]

HHGTTG - you are not alone, I've had what seems to be exactly the same tick from both front door surrounds.

Started couple of weeks ago on first occassion the 6 week old car had sat in warm sunlight.

Sometimes it carries on when parked and engine off, so it's definitely not your typical movement related rattle / buzz.

My ticks were relatively and surprisingly absent on my outward 30 mile journed, yesterday but when I parked in the car park, at my destination and sat in the car I could hear quite a regular ticking from the rear N/S door although the time between ticks was getting longer as the door/panel/card/whatever, cooled down or even heated up.
:(

[andyCYM]

This is an extremely irritating noise.

It's all very well for drivers on non-ticking cars to make light of it, but just bear in mind that your Golf could start ticking at any moment.;)

Seriously, this and a couple of other minor & intermittent but annoying rattles and buzzes give the impression that in some respects quality in the Mk6 is skin-deep - nice materials, sure, but should be better screwed together.

[HHGTTG]

This is an extremely irritating noise.

It's all very well for drivers on non-ticking cars to make light of it, but just bear in mind that your Golf could start ticking at any moment.;)

Seriously, this and a couple of other minor & intermittent but annoying rattles and buzzes give the impression that in some respects quality in the Mk6 is skin-deep - nice materials, sure, but should be better screwed together.
I am of the opinion and have convinced myself that, no matter how 'cool' this car looks or how smart the interior is and no matter how many gimmicks it has, the MK6 in so many ways, does not give the impression of being hewn out of granite any more.

My Mk5, rattles and squeaks notwithstanding, felt a more robust car in several areas, one of which was the the quality of the doors and door cards and the 'feel' of these. Similarly, less important areas, such as the glove box lid also feels lighter and flimsier.

Needless to say, there is no need to mention those milk bottle top that have 'heater control' stamped on them. You need a surgeons fingers and feel to set them accurately and if you clean around them, as is my wont, then you'll find it is sooooooooo easy to change their settings unintentionally...........grrrrrrhhhhhh!!

[vwcabriolet1971]

Don't forget that the MK6 Golf is a cost reduced MK5 .VW had a significant manufacturing cost problem with the MK5 and was losing out against the Ford Focus.This was one of the main driving factors with the design of the MK6.

[HHGTTG]

Don't forget that the MK6 Golf is a cost reduced MK5 .VW had a significant manufacturing cost problem with the MK5 and was losing out against the Ford Focus.This was one of the main driving factors with the design of the MK6.
Cost reduced it may be but we've all paid more for this product compared with the MK5.

[icebun]

I too have experienced this problem which in my case comes from the Driver side pillar.

When pressing the exterior shiny panel, you can hear a creak.

A few months ago, I had the rear passenger panel completely replaced but the garage had to strip the door right down to get to it.

As previously mentioned, they made a mess of my Drivers door when I had a trim rattle issue.

Since I didn't want to go through all that again, I was determined to try a fix it myself and this is what I did.

On the inside of the door in question, you should see the rear edging of the shiny panel that holds onto the door itself.

In the faint gap that appears (I pressed down to reveal a greater void) spray some WD40 between here. Don't forget to use some kitchen towel to act as a shield for the excess.

I would love to know if it works for you.

[HHGTTG]

I too have experienced this problem which in my case comes from the Driver side pillar.

When pressing the exterior shiny panel, you can hear a creak.

A few months ago, I had the rear passenger panel completely replaced but the garage had to strip the door right down to get to it.

As previously mentioned, they made a mess of my Drivers door when I had a trim rattle issue.

Since I didn't want to go through all that again, I was determined to try a fix it myself and this is what I did.

On the inside of the door in question, you should see the rear edging of the shiny panel that holds onto the door itself.

In the faint gap that appears (I pressed down to reveal a greater void) spray some WD40 between here. Don't forget to use some kitchen towel to act as a shield for the excess.

I would love to know if it works for you.
I wonder whether that is a good idea as someone said, somewhere, that there was an adhesive backing on these shiny bits and WD40 might soften the adhesive, should it come in contact with it.
However, if it works then it's worth it I suppose.

I have just looked at my rear doors and those black pieces aren't attached in the same way or at least don't have that turned-over edging behind which you could possible spray some lubricant. I'd rather use a pure Silicone spray, if still available from Halfords and the like.

[Foxtrot Oscar]

Yes Halfords still do silicone spray, as I've recently bought some from there to use on the door seals on my other car, which quietened it up no end. There is a remarkable amount of noise on the Golf VI, from the temperature variations of the shell causing a rubbing against exterior trim, for a supposedly premium product. I have to say that next time I'm going to buy a 2 year old BMW or Audi, as the quality of the Golf seems purely perceived (e.g. superficial use of quality materials, such as nice plastic on the dash) rather than actual to me.

You are right to be wary of spraying WD40 down those gaps. It will eat away at the adhesive and potentially stain in any areas of overspray.

[HHGTTG]

I am very sorry to have to say, as someone else has stated, that this version of the Golf is not very well put together in certain respects.
Its method of construction seems to be more flimsy and cheaper than its predecessor. The doors are lighter, the glove box lid is lighter, the upholstery material is thinner and marks more readily and the door's hinges look more fragile. Everything seems to have been pared down to save money on manufacture even though we've all been asked to pay more for the product.

[benzo_26]

In the past week or so I have noticed the exact same noise coming from the same areas of my car. It first started on the passenger side, and now I can hear it on both sides, but again it seems more noticable if it has been a warm sunny day. Its very irritating......

[andyCYM]

You are right to be wary of spraying WD40 down those gaps. It will eat away at the adhesive and potentially stain in any areas of overspray.[/QUOTE]


Well I WD40'd my ticking black panels at the weekend - no more ticks!!

If it does dissolve the adhesive, I suppose the panels will fall off. I'll then get a VW dealer to stick on new ones, only properly this time .

[HHGTTG]

You are right to be wary of spraying WD40 down those gaps. It will eat away at the adhesive and potentially stain in any areas of overspray.


Well I WD40'd my ticking black panels at the weekend - no more ticks!!

If it does dissolve the adhesive, I suppose the panels will fall off. I'll then get a VW dealer to stick on new ones, only properly this time .[/QUOTE]
Have done mine, although I have got 4 doors and the rear ones are different with respect to the way those shiny bits are fixed and hence can't spray down the side fold. However, the rear N/S door still ticks but this afternoon although it is 'warm' there is no sunlight playing on and off that doo,r so the ticking is minimal.
Personally, I think that my ticking is due to metal expansion or door card movement or even door movement in this not so rigid, iteration of the Golf!!

[Foxtrot Oscar]

Over on the Oz forums, they're all recommending some dry lubricating spray such as DuPont's Krytox for squeaky trim and such problems, which can apparently be purchased from VW.

See here for more info: http://www.my-gti.com/1922/dupont-krytox-lubricant-door-seals-hinges-latches-squeaks-and-rattles.

[KABKAT]

Totally agree that the Mk6 is all about perceived quality. Our 7 week old car has rattles and creaks emanating from both front doors and various parts of the lower n/s dash and is very temperature dependent as some of you have commented. Add in the constant blustery wind noise from the n/s door seals and well errr we are not too happy at the moment. Its a shame as we really like the way the car drives - its a very reassuring drive compared with our previous Ford Focus which was a very light and noisy on the road and had an awful interior.

Our other car is a 7 month old Jetta (based on Mk5 build) and seems rock solid by comparison - none of the issues mentioned above. As my OH says "It just dosent look as good as the Golf" which says it all dosent it?

[lucid]

Mines about two and a half months old, I've got none of the issues mentioned fortunately, though I'm not 100% sure about the quality of the paintwork.

[percymon]

Mines about two and a half months old, I've got none of the issues mentioned fortunately, though I'm not 100% sure about the quality of the paintwork.


I'm 6 months in as of today, and other than a faint whistle from the top of the drivers door above 50mph (only noticeable with the radio off), i've got no trim rattles, creaks , buzzes or groans. I probably won't even mention the whistle at the first service because i'd rather them not try to realign the door to bring the seal in line with the one on the rear door).

[roddy22]

This warmer weather has bought on a ticking noise that seems to come from the back of my car in the region of the passenger's door (nearside) and the pillar or rear door just behind my lughole. It depends on which side the sun has been playing whilst parked.
As you drive away and presumably the temperature of the side in question drops or equalises (expansion/contraction etc.), there is a somwhat regular ticking noise somewhat like a HT sparking noise that gradually goes off until you park again in the sun.
Never heard it during our delightful winter, that seems to be almost over, now.

:mad:

You are absolutely right. This is very annoying - particularly if, like me, you drive without the background racket from a radio. I think it comes from the black panels added to the doors expanding in the sun's warmth, but I've no ideas how to fix it. The car is so quiet otherwise.

[HHGTTG]

You are absolutely right. This is very annoying - particularly if, like me, you drive without the background racket from a radio. I think it comes from the black panels added to the doors expanding in the sun's warmth, but I've no ideas how to fix it. The car is so quiet otherwise.
My driver's door/rear doors clicking seems to have stopped and maybe that might be due to the WD40 I injected just behind the plastic moulding overlap on the driver's door black panel - this is not possible on the rear door however.

[andyCYM]

My driver's door/rear doors clicking seems to have stopped and maybe that might be due to the WD40 I injected just behind the plastic moulding overlap on the driver's door black panel - this is not possible on the rear door however.


A squirt of WD40 worked for me as well. Someone made the point that it might dissolve the adhesive, but I'll worry about that if it happens, better for now to be tick-free I think.

[percymon]

All this talk of ticking/clicking and mines started now, but its fromt he passenger A pillar/airbag trim piece - very annoying when the weather was 28'C+ as the thing was clicking about every second :(

Seemes better now we're back to a more normal 15'C, but something i'll have a prod at when i get chance

[Chris-h]

If it sounds like a Golf...........

It's when the ticking stops you have to worry!

[andyCYM]

All this talk of ticking/clicking and mines started now, but its fromt he passenger A pillar/airbag trim piece - very annoying when the weather was 28'C+ as the thing was clicking about every second :(

Seemes better now we're back to a more normal 15'C, but something i'll have a prod at when i get chance

If you want to confirm that it is the same tick as the rest of us sufferers who have been cured by WD40, get out of the car while it's ticking (probably best to stop the car first) and put your ear near the shiny black door trim.

Give it a squirt of WD40 as described above and all will be well. If the trim falls off, blame whoever suggested this first!

[moe360]

<p> I miss all the tick tocks of the Golf :o was like hide and seek trying to find were the rattles were coming from.

<P> The Audi is like no fun no tick tocks or anything :p LoL

[andyCYM]

<p> I miss all the tick tocks of the Golf :o was like hide and seek trying to find were the rattles were coming from.

<P> The Audi is like no fun no tick tocks or anything :p LoL


Moe, Golfs may tick now and again, but at least they get let out of side roads...;)

[moe360]

Moe, Golfs may tick now and again, but at least they get let out of side roads...;)

<P> :D LoL I would try to argue with that comment but you are so right andy no one lets me out, in or through in the Audi. In the Golf was always given the right ! ;)