Banging noise from the rear

jamestay1 · 30-10-2005, 18:41

there's a banging noise from the rear of my 1.4 x reg fabia.when i go faster then 20mph and go over holes in the roads there is a noise like is coming from under the car at the drivers side.
when the road is is in good con there is no noise.i've pushed down each corner of the car and suspension seems fine.
i've had a quick look under the car but not enough space to get further under.
it started after i went with the dog too the park this morning where their is speed bumps on the road outside but i don't drive fast over them.
when i bought it the garage said one of the rubbers on the exhaust was missing but they had fixed it,could it have gone missing again ?
thanks

walkie · 30-10-2005, 18:46

Couple of teenagers on the back seat?

L-Y-K · 30-10-2005, 18:46

try your spare tyre, that might not be fixed tightly enough my fabia used to do that its W reg, but never had a problem with the exhaust

ChrisRs · 30-10-2005, 18:48

Take it in to D M Keiths. I suspect you bought it from them and it still has some warranty? They are v good

jamestay1 · 30-10-2005, 18:50

no i bought it from Fletcher bros near Halifax.the warrenty ran out 6 weeks ago. i'll try the spare tyre tomorrow.

jamestay1 · 30-10-2005, 18:59

which way should the arrow be pointing on the black box inside the spare wheel ?
thanks

L-Y-K · 30-10-2005, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamestay1

which way should the arrow be pointing on the black box inside the spare wheel ?
thanks

err i havent got it in any particlurar way on but theres a screw on platic bolt that goes inside the tool box throught to the spare wheel (center) and then onto the floor once thats tightend, it should be fine and secure also maybe bits arn't put in place properly it should be fine afterwards i remember it used to happen all the time when i drove over speedhumps

hope that helps

paxton · 30-10-2005, 19:41

i have the same problem - getting bored of taking it back to the dealer now! taken it 3 times now - and the problem is still there!

it really is frikking annoying too! The dealers have checked everything, and even replaced the back seat clips....

i will ring tomorrow to book it in again! but ill have to wait yet another month to get a c / car, and if it doesnt get fixed, it will have to be another month again etc!

i checked my spare wheel, and that was loose, but that was not the problem. I personally belive its the exhaust on the car. But its not every bump for some reason.

The roads next to the dealer have a smooth surface, so im not even sure if they can hear the noise.

jamestay1 · 31-10-2005, 15:13

removed the spare tyre,tool box and everything out of the boot and went for a ride but the noise is still there.
i'm of to a garage on friday to have the exhaust looked at.

paxton · 31-10-2005, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamestay1

removed the spare tyre,tool box and everything out of the boot and went for a ride but the noise is still there.
i'm of to a garage on friday to have the exhaust looked at.

jim, keep me informed please.....

out of interest - what dealer u go to?

jamestay1 · 31-10-2005, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by fowlerwelsh

jim, keep me informed please.....

out of interest - what dealer u go to?

i bought it from a former skoda dealer Fletcher Bros near Halifax.they very helpful but i'll be going to my local garage to have a look at it.

YeeHaa2.0TDI · 31-10-2005, 22:41

Look at your rear bump stops ; they may have perished and dropped onto the shocker; when you hit a bump they bang around; sounds very loud and worse than it is.
Cheap and easy to replace.

Lummox · 31-10-2005, 23:03

Does it do it with the rear seats folded down?

jamestay1 · 01-11-2005, 15:40

just been to my local tyre and exhaust centre and the guy starting pulling the exhaust at the front then at the rear and found the exhaust mounting is broke.
have to go back tomorrow when he gets the part in.cost will be around £10

i'll keep you informed if it's ok tomorrow

paxton · 01-11-2005, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Does it do it with the rear seats folded down?

havent tried - but they have replaced the clips to the seats

paxton · 01-11-2005, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamestay1

just been to my local tyre and exhaust centre and the guy starting pulling the exhaust at the front then at the rear and found the exhaust mounting is broke.
have to go back tomorrow when he gets the part in.cost will be around £10

i'll keep you informed if it's ok tomorrow

sholdnt cost you a thing! now that you know exhaust mount is broke - why dont you take it back to the dealer to get it done for free?

jamestay1 · 01-11-2005, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by fowlerwelsh

sholdnt cost you a thing! now that you know exhaust mount is broke - why dont you take it back to the dealer to get it done for free?

the warrenty ran out a month ago.sadly !

jamestay1 · 02-11-2005, 16:14

went to the exhaust centre this aft but it wasn't a mounting that was broke.they had it up the ramp,went for a test drive but said didn't know what it was.they told me to goto the dealer (fat chance)
so went to my one man garage,he was closing up but we went for a test drive,he said the noise was coming from the front left.
it went on the ramp and within 10 mins said it was the ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH on the chassis.
so have to find a cheap bush somewhere.
hope this helps others !
james

paxton · 02-11-2005, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamestay1

went to the exhaust centre this aft but it wasn't a mounting that was broke.they had it up the ramp,went for a test drive but said didn't know what it was.they told me to goto the dealer (fat chance)
so went to my one man garage,he was closing up but we went for a test drive,he said the noise was coming from the front left.
it went on the ramp and within 10 mins said it was the ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH on the chassis.
so have to find a cheap bush somewhere.
hope this helps others !
james

when u have found one and got it fixed would you let me know james please

**VRStu** · 02-11-2005, 17:00

James

Several numbers for the ARB bushes depending on ARB size. Only about £1.90 +VAT each. I would say get them from the dealer to make sure you get the right ones.

There are also revised Drop Links for the Fabia, it may be worth getting them checked as well. Not too expensive and the garage time for changing them is 11 mins.

30-10-2005, 18:41	#1
jamestay1 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bradford,w. yorkshire Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Banging noise from the rear there's a banging noise from the rear of my 1.4 x reg fabia.when i go faster then 20mph and go over holes in the roads there is a noise like is coming from under the car at the drivers side. when the road is is in good con there is no noise.i've pushed down each corner of the car and suspension seems fine. i've had a quick look under the car but not enough space to get further under. it started after i went with the dog too the park this morning where their is speed bumps on the road outside but i don't drive fast over them. when i bought it the garage said one of the rubbers on the exhaust was missing but they had fixed it,could it have gone missing again ? thanks

30-10-2005, 18:46	#2
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Couple of teenagers on the back seat? __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

30-10-2005, 18:46	#3
L-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A30 Newquay Cornwall Posts: 4,102 Thanks: 22 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	try your spare tyre, that might not be fixed tightly enough my fabia used to do that its W reg, but never had a problem with the exhaust __________________ Fabia Bohemia Standard so far.

30-10-2005, 19:41	#8
paxton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have the same problem - getting bored of taking it back to the dealer now! taken it 3 times now - and the problem is still there! it really is frikking annoying too! The dealers have checked everything, and even replaced the back seat clips.... i will ring tomorrow to book it in again! but ill have to wait yet another month to get a c / car, and if it doesnt get fixed, it will have to be another month again etc! i checked my spare wheel, and that was loose, but that was not the problem. I personally belive its the exhaust on the car. But its not every bump for some reason. The roads next to the dealer have a smooth surface, so im not even sure if they can hear the noise. __________________

31-10-2005, 22:41	#12
YeeHaa2.0TDI Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: s yorks Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Look at your rear bump stops ; they may have perished and dropped onto the shocker; when you hit a bump they bang around; sounds very loud and worse than it is. Cheap and easy to replace. __________________ Buy the ticket, take the ride

30-10-2005, 18:48	#4
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Take it in to D M Keiths. I suspect you bought it from them and it still has some warranty? They are v good

30-10-2005, 18:50	#5
jamestay1 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bradford,w. yorkshire Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	no i bought it from Fletcher bros near Halifax.the warrenty ran out 6 weeks ago. i'll try the spare tyre tomorrow.

30-10-2005, 18:59	#6
jamestay1 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bradford,w. yorkshire Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	which way should the arrow be pointing on the black box inside the spare wheel ? thanks

31-10-2005, 15:13	#9
jamestay1 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bradford,w. yorkshire Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	removed the spare tyre,tool box and everything out of the boot and went for a ride but the noise is still there. i'm of to a garage on friday to have the exhaust looked at.

31-10-2005, 23:03	#13
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01-11-2005, 15:40	#14
jamestay1 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bradford,w. yorkshire Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	it was the exhaust mounting. just been to my local tyre and exhaust centre and the guy starting pulling the exhaust at the front then at the rear and found the exhaust mounting is broke. have to go back tomorrow when he gets the part in.cost will be around £10 i'll keep you informed if it's ok tomorrow

02-11-2005, 16:14	#18
jamestay1 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bradford,w. yorkshire Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	i know what it is went to the exhaust centre this aft but it wasn't a mounting that was broke.they had it up the ramp,went for a test drive but said didn't know what it was.they told me to goto the dealer (fat chance) so went to my one man garage,he was closing up but we went for a test drive,he said the noise was coming from the front left. it went on the ramp and within 10 mins said it was the ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH on the chassis. so have to find a cheap bush somewhere. hope this helps others ! james

02-11-2005, 17:00	#20
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,543 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	James Several numbers for the ARB bushes depending on ARB size. Only about £1.90 +VAT each. I would say get them from the dealer to make sure you get the right ones. There are also revised Drop Links for the Fabia, it may be worth getting them checked as well. Not too expensive and the garage time for changing them is 11 mins. __________________ 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.

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