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Title: Rattly noise when reversing and at low speed forwards (intermittent)
Post by: drjaking on November 01, 2017, 02:31:27 PM
Hi all,

I've got a worsening rattle that occurs when I reverse and sometimes when coming to a stop in forward gears. It seems to be coming from under the steering column, but hard to narrow down as it only happens when the car is moving.  It's a sort of gentle, loose rattle, not loud but noticable. Power and handling are fine, auto gear changes are smooth. Could be a bit of tin shielding, or could be something sinister in the drivetrain - any ideas how I can figure out what it is?

Galaxy 2010 2.0 TDCi Duratorq auto.
Title: Re: Rattly noise when reversing and at low speed forwards (intermittent)
Post by: johnnyroper on November 01, 2017, 03:19:33 PM
Can you get someone to walk alongside car somewhere quiet to listen for noise as it could be something like a backplate. Also are you able to get underneath to cheaply around for anything amiss?
Title: Re: Rattly noise when reversing and at low speed forwards (intermittent)
Post by: gregers on November 01, 2017, 07:28:59 PM
my thoughts also,but also look at the brake plates.
Title: Re: Rattly noise when reversing and at low speed forwards (intermittent)
Post by: johnnyroper on November 01, 2017, 09:14:34 PM
Apologies for typo should have been looksy around underneath
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