Volkswagen Passat 2007 2.00 ltr saloon s.e.l. 93000 miles
Until four weeks ago, i would have rated my passat as one of the best,then during a mot, i was advised that the front tyres were going to need replacing. I replaced them two weeks ago fitting bridgestone 235 /45 / 17 to replace old michelins. As soon as they were fitted i noticed severe shuddering from the back end, with very uneven running back tyres goodyear 235 /45 /17, which seemed reasonably healthy. After having front tyres balanced for the second time, the problem refused to go away !! yesterday i consulted premier tyres, who said " simple you need new rear tyres !!! they were duly fitted, all the wheels rebalanced, and,guess what, problem is every bit as bad DOES IT SOUND LIKE SAWTOOTH ? if so what can i have done ??
poorme from Great Britain
10 years ago PO
Check for any loose objects inside the vehicle. This noise could be caused by a loose object inside the car, such as a coin or a piece of paper, vibrating against a speaker or other hard surface.
Check for any visible damage to the car. The noise could be caused by something coming into contact with a moving part of the car, such as a stone hitting the underside of the car or a loose piece of trim rubbing against a tire.
Check the exhaust system. The noise could be caused by an issue with the exhaust system, such as a loose or damaged exhaust pipe or muffler.
Check the brakes. The noise could be caused by a problem with the brakes, such as a worn brake pad or rotor.
Check the suspension. The noise could be caused by a problem with the suspension, such as a worn or damaged strut or shock absorber.
If you are unable to identify the source of the noise or if the problem persists, I recommend having a mechanic diagnose and repair the issue to ensure that the problem is properly addressed and the vehicle is safe to drive.
This is a built in warning for something not major enough to have a warning lamp but is a regular, repeated, bong. Just loud enough to be heard inside the car. About once a second; bong,bong,bong,bong,bong... etc
It happens whilst stationary or moving and continues for a while after everything is switched off and I get out of the car!
Normally I'd have popped to my local garage but being the time of year...
In order not to damage anything, I'm trying not to use the car too much until everything opens up again on Tuesday. But if I knew the reason beforehand...
Thank you.
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