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Geoff Hammond

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Since: Feb 21, 2008
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:16 am
Post subject: Passat body creak
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Since new, my 2007 Passat has creaked when driving slowly over smooth but
undulating surfaces. The creaks come from the body panels (not the dash) and
not just from a single source.

The dealer at first said (as they do) that there was no fault, but VW
Australia have apparently now issued a service bulletin acknowledging the
fault.

A warranty service last week installed an "oil foam" part meant to stop the
creaks, but it didn't work. The car is now in the shop to be stripped to
discover the source of the creaks, and will be off the road for perhaps two
weeks.

Any similar experiences out there? Any fixes?

Geoff Hammond

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Lost In Space/Woodchuck

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:16 am
Post subject: Re: Passat body creak [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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are they sure it's the body and not the front suspension?


"Geoff Hammond" <ghammond RemoveThis @cyllene.uwa.edu.au> wrote in message
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> Since new, my 2007 Passat has creaked when driving slowly over smooth but
> undulating surfaces. The creaks come from the body panels (not the dash)
> and not just from a single source.
>
> The dealer at first said (as they do) that there was no fault, but VW
> Australia have apparently now issued a service bulletin acknowledging the
> fault.
>
> A warranty service last week installed an "oil foam" part meant to stop
> the creaks, but it didn't work. The car is now in the shop to be stripped
> to discover the source of the creaks, and will be off the road for perhaps
> two weeks.
>
> Any similar experiences out there? Any fixes?
>
> Geoff Hammond
>

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Craig

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:24 am
Post subject: Re: Passat body creak [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Just let the dealership worry about it now. Now that they have acknowledged
the issue its their problem now. Not sure what the laws are in Aus. Here in
Canada if they can't fix it in 3-4 attempts they have to buy the car back.

Craig

"Lost In Space/Woodchuck" <nowayjack.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> are they sure it's the body and not the front suspension?
>
>
> "Geoff Hammond" <ghammond.RemoveThis@cyllene.uwa.edu.au> wrote in message
> news:Sl7uk.32475$IK1.4842@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>> Since new, my 2007 Passat has creaked when driving slowly over smooth but
>> undulating surfaces. The creaks come from the body panels (not the dash)
>> and not just from a single source.
>>
>> The dealer at first said (as they do) that there was no fault, but VW
>> Australia have apparently now issued a service bulletin acknowledging the
>> fault.
>>
>> A warranty service last week installed an "oil foam" part meant to stop
>> the creaks, but it didn't work. The car is now in the shop to be stripped
>> to discover the source of the creaks, and will be off the road for
>> perhaps two weeks.
>>
>> Any similar experiences out there? Any fixes?
>>
>> Geoff Hammond
>>
>
>
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Geoff Hammond

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:28 am
Post subject: Re: Passat body creak [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I haven't spoken to a mechanic -- the dealership keeps them hidden behind
the front office staff. The creaks come from the back half of the car, so it
doesn't sound like the front suspension.

Geoff

"Lost In Space/Woodchuck" <nowayjack.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> are they sure it's the body and not the front suspension?
>
>
> "Geoff Hammond" <ghammond.DeleteThis@cyllene.uwa.edu.au> wrote in message
> news:Sl7uk.32475$IK1.4842@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>> Since new, my 2007 Passat has creaked when driving slowly over smooth but
>> undulating surfaces. The creaks come from the body panels (not the dash)
>> and not just from a single source.
>>
>> The dealer at first said (as they do) that there was no fault, but VW
>> Australia have apparently now issued a service bulletin acknowledging the
>> fault.
>>
>> A warranty service last week installed an "oil foam" part meant to stop
>> the creaks, but it didn't work. The car is now in the shop to be stripped
>> to discover the source of the creaks, and will be off the road for
>> perhaps two weeks.
>>
>> Any similar experiences out there? Any fixes?
>>
>> Geoff Hammond
>>
>
>
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