Squeaking stock springs?

[notsolinear]

I thought I had this problem whipped when I found out my dealer didn't take out the black plastic spacers that were wedged in my front springs. However as time goes on, I realize the slight squeaking is still here (even with them removed).

It's quiet enough I don't hear it with the windows up. With the windows down I notice it every time the car pitches forward with slight application of the brake; everyday driving like slowing down before turning or pulling into the garage. Even the shift of weight when closing the door or hatch can make it squeak.

No other noises/issues related to suspension, turning, etc. If this could only be the springs, and it's harmless, then I'll probably just leave it because I don't trust my dealer to not end up making things worse (which they have a history of). If there's a possibility this is something more serious though, I'd like to get it looked at. Can anybody comment?

 

[stangg172006]

wow! you just described my exact problem! its annoying and kind of embarrassing. Ive had no time to go into the dealer, maybe ill go this friday.

 

[stangg172006]

wait i cant go this friday! ill be in champaign! hey do you go to UofI if you dont mind me asking?

 

[TopGearNJ]

I went to the dealer for this problem because i heard it when i put on the Parking Brake. He said the sound comes from the Parking brake, and i thought i was gonna be fine with that, but i still hear it when the car dips forward during downshifting or hard braking, it sux. I am going in for service in 1k miles for my 10k mile service, ill have them take a look and ill post the results when i find out.

 

[notsolinear]

wait i cant go this friday! ill be in champaign! hey do you go to UofI if you dont mind me asking?

Yeah, grad student Bioengineering. It is kind of embarrassing because it's such an otherwise solid car. What brings you to CU?

 

[RJS5689]

I thought I had this problem whipped when I found out my dealer didn't take out the black plastic spacers that were wedged in my front springs. However as time goes on, I realize the slight squeaking is still here (even with them removed).

It's quiet enough I don't hear it with the windows up. With the windows down I notice it every time the car pitches forward with slight application of the brake; everyday driving like slowing down before turning or pulling into the garage. Even the shift of weight when closing the door or hatch can make it squeak.

No other noises/issues related to suspension, turning, etc. If this could only be the springs, and it's harmless, then I'll probably just leave it because I don't trust my dealer to not end up making things worse (which they have a history of). If there's a possibility this is something more serious though, I'd like to get it looked at. Can anybody comment?

I had it at first, i really noticed it just getting into my car, and thats saying something because i only weight 125lbs. Anyways, it has gone away... thank god. I do however somtiems notice.... creeks (if thats even the right word, kinda like a log home settling) when i pull hard turns soemtimes, thats bothering me.

 

[notsolinear]

I went to the dealer for this problem because i heard it when i put on the Parking Brake. He said the sound comes from the Parking brake, and i thought i was gonna be fine with that, but i still hear it when the car dips forward during downshifting or hard braking, it sux. I am going in for service in 1k miles for my 10k mile service, ill have them take a look and ill post the results when i find out.

Thanks, I'll be curious to hear what you find out. Mine's the same... I imagine putting the PB on while it's rolling a little would make it squeak, but it's general to anything that makes the car pitch.

 

[notsolinear]

I had it at first, i really noticed it just getting into my car, and thats saying something because i only weight 125lbs. Anyways, it has gone away... thank god. I do however somtiems notice.... creeks (if thats even the right word, kinda like a log home settling) when i pull hard turns soemtimes, thats bothering me.

Yeah... like I said I took those plastic "brass knucles" out of my springs and figured that had to be the source of the sqeak/squealing. It did seem like it was reduced for a while, but now it's more frequent again.

 

[TopGearNJ]

I have to save up 300 dollars in 900 miles for my 10k service :-(, but i am gonna have everything looked at when i go, and im low on coolant so its a good time to go woot.

 

[paquet911]

I was having the same problem and I took my GTI into my stealership and they said they took it out for a test drive and that the sound was normal. The exact quote was “that’s the sound the car makes as it settles" The funny thing is ever since I took it in the sound is gone. I am wondering if they just sprayed down the suspension with lubricant or something and did not tell me. Seems odd that the problem was fixed the minute I left the stealership.

However, I wanted to ask you all who are having the problem, does anyone's steering wheel now tilt to the left? I have heard from a few others who have a similar problem that there steering wheel is now off to the left. I know my wheel is a bit off to the left but can others please get back to me about this because we may have to make it a note to tell everyone about our problem as it seems to be common.