whining from passenger side

TeflonTom · 03-11-2007, 10:59

i seem to have developed a whining noise that comes from the passenger side, it only happens when swmbo is in the the car, it happened last night on the way to portsmouth and then again on the way home, strange thing is it completely goes away when she isn't in the car... please help!!

or is the problem all in my mind?? i definitly think i should have got the yellow fabia now

daiking · 03-11-2007, 11:36

Probably just a characteristic of the model you've got. QC on them is quite poor and some are more whiney than others. If you can afford it, you could try getting a DIV-ORCE lead so you can log and reset the faults. Won't be cheap getting one of those though.

hth

anonymouse · 03-11-2007, 11:59

Told you not to switch to Michelin

BobTHEDOG · 03-11-2007, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

i seem to have developed a whining noise that comes from the passenger side, it only happens when swmbo is in the the car, it happened last night on the way to portsmouth and then again on the way home, strange thing is it completely goes away when she isn't in the car... please help!!

or is the problem all in my mind?? i definitly think i should have got the yellow fabia now

I find Gaffer Tape, or Ear plugs helpful . But as I have recently developed selective Amnesia I find that this is also a suprising bonus.

Bob.

FOZ1 · 03-11-2007, 18:47

I find, the faster I go the quieter the whine/squeek becomes.

Or you could try the old favourite, turn the radio up untill you can't hear it.

Basil · 03-11-2007, 19:15

sounds pretty serious mate - gutted for you tbh....

A proper decat and free-flow exhaust should help sort it....
no wonder the yanks- "Drive new every two".....

**VRStu** · 03-11-2007, 19:21

You lot wanna thank yourself lucky it's only when your in the car!!!

Mines like a ringing in my ears that just won't go away. I tried one of those DIVORCE things, cost a fecking fortune, didn't really cure the problem either - It's like trying to find a rattle in the dashboard, just when you think you've cured it you hear it again.

ScoobyChris · 03-11-2007, 19:28

My passenger side giggles and squeals when SWMBO is in the car.

Chris

GlacierNR · 04-11-2007, 15:57

For the Fabia and other VW family models with the strange sounds coming from the passenger side, to attempt a diagnosis, you need VAGUE.COM.

Nud748 · 04-11-2007, 16:09

Your very lucky I have perminate whining noises - which stop every morning when i leave for work, only comes back when the back door is opened at 6 oclock - loud Pink floyd helps with the problem thou

Basil · 04-11-2007, 16:31

Thing is that BEFORE you get married - it starts with moaning noises coming from the backseat with the handbrake engaged.
Then it's whining noises from the passenger seat, and then finally all sorts of loud screaming noises from all seats!
Have you tried a letter of complaint to SUK? Lemme know how it goes, eh?....

smstext · 04-11-2007, 18:36

it seems to be a common fault on the skoda

GlacierNR · 04-11-2007, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basil

Then it's whining noises from the passenger seat, and then finally all sorts of loud screaming noises from all seats!

Crazy thing is that when you change or rent a car it is there too.

Must be all manufacturers.

Crap cars these days.

TeflonTom · 04-11-2007, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

it seems to be a common fault on the skoda

i'm glad it's not just my imagination, seems that other folks are getting the same issues too

ScoobyChris · 04-11-2007, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

it seems to be a common fault on the skoda

I seem to remember Fords leave you dumbstruck ... must have been cos we were pootling along on a Sunday drive

Chris

03-11-2007, 10:59	#1
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03-11-2007, 11:36	#2
daiking DILLIGAF? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 2,279 Thanks: 64 Thanked 78 Times in 65 Posts	Re: whining from passenger side Probably just a characteristic of the model you've got. QC on them is quite poor and some are more whiney than others. If you can afford it, you could try getting a DIV-ORCE lead so you can log and reset the faults. Won't be cheap getting one of those though. hth

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FOZ1 Go 4X4 it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: RH Front seat :) Posts: 1,054 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	Re: whining from passenger side I find, the faster I go the quieter the whine/squeek becomes. Or you could try the old favourite, turn the radio up untill you can't hear it. __________________ Out of the asylum.- Into Freedom Previous:-Red Citroen ZX Volcane, Chipped, Black Diamond drilled & grooved front discs, Greenstuff pads, Green Induction Kit, 16" Alloys.Powerflow exhaust. Black Alfa 146 Ti. Standard (nearly enough) Red Alfa 156 sportwagon 1.6 (not enough)

03-11-2007, 19:15	#6
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03-11-2007, 19:21	#7
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,412 Thanks: 113 Thanked 919 Times in 825 Posts	Re: whining from passenger side You lot wanna thank yourself lucky it's only when your in the car!!! Mines like a ringing in my ears that just won't go away. I tried one of those DIVORCE things, cost a fecking fortune, didn't really cure the problem either - It's like trying to find a rattle in the dashboard, just when you think you've cured it you hear it again. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

03-11-2007, 19:28	#8
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,117 Thanks: 15 Thanked 326 Times in 284 Posts	Re: whining from passenger side My passenger side giggles and squeals when SWMBO is in the car. Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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GlacierNR Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Medellin, Colombia Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: whining from passenger side For the Fabia and other VW family models with the strange sounds coming from the passenger side, to attempt a diagnosis, you need VAGUE.COM.

04-11-2007, 16:09	#10
Nud748 I hate Xmas Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grimsby/Scunthorpe Posts: 385 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: whining from passenger side Your very lucky I have perminate whining noises - which stop every morning when i leave for work, only comes back when the back door is opened at 6 oclock - loud Pink floyd helps with the problem thou __________________ Nuds VRs SE 711 - very blue - now with brissy stickers, centre armrest, aero blades,160 intake mod- Navara for slow days - Ducati away for winter.

04-11-2007, 16:31	#11
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,151 Thanks: 183 Thanked 183 Times in 144 Posts	Re: whining from passenger side Thing is that BEFORE you get married - it starts with moaning noises coming from the backseat with the handbrake engaged. Then it's whining noises from the passenger seat, and then finally all sorts of loud screaming noises from all seats! Have you tried a letter of complaint to SUK? Lemme know how it goes, eh?.... __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

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