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mikenippard

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  1. No, i had a spare wheel and the low frequncy noise was very evident Believe me i tried every conceivable fix and nothing worked. i do agree leaving the tailgate ajar did alleviate the problem, but obviously this not a pratical solution
  2. I feel very sorry for you guys who are suffering with this. It is unbelievable that this problem still exists. I bought a new octavia estate in 2014. As soon as i drove away I experienced the low frequecy noise which hurt my ears. I spent six months trying to solve it, just the same as all of the attempted solutions which have recently been posted. In the end i could stand it no longer and got rid, taking a big financial loss. I personally dont think this will be solved until a brand new design comes on to the market. Good luck
  3. I am really sorry for all you Octavia owners - I had this issue back in June 2014 with my brand new 1.4 se estate I am afraid to say even after all this time there is no fix for this. You will end up having to get rid of your car just like I did as I had exhausted all the possible solutions. I lost loads of money, but I could stand it no longer. This thread must be massive by now. I am continually getting emails going over the same issue and people desperately trying to find a fix. In my opinion there just isn't one - it is a design fault.
  4. This is the same as the ones in my estate. No combination of adjustment worked to solve the low frequency noise. So don't get your hopes up!
  5. This is the right decision. Over the last few weeks I have read all of these posts and you have been over all the old ground that I went through in 2014. Nearly three years on there is no solution to this problem as it is an inherent design fault which i am sure Skoda are fully aware of but wont acknowledge. The only solution is to get rid of it. You are lucky you are only losing a small amount in comparison to what I lost in nine months from new. Just make sure whatever car you decide upon you have a very long test drive to try and find any niggles and if you are not happy walk away. Good luck Mike
  6. As I commented before, this problem has existed for four years and as far as I know has never been fixed. Sadly, I feel your only option is to get rid of the car. This is what I had to do as I could no longer stand the noise in my ears. Believe me I lost thousands, but in hindsight it was the right thing to do.
  7. Once I got rid of it I was car less, so I just got a run around which was a Hyundai I30 to recoup my losses. I now have a 2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.6 petrol 190hp bonkers Q car.
  8. I am amazed this issue is still going three years on. I had this problem with my 1.4 tsi estate from June 2014, tried all sorts of solutions, but in the end got rid of it in Jan 15 as I could no longer stand it. I was so dissapointed, but concluded this was an inherent design fault. I lost money of course, but was so glad it was gone. Good luck to you all!
  9. I am amazed this issue is still going three years on. I had this problem with my 1.4 tsi estate from June 2014, tried all sorts of solutions, but in the end got rid of it in Jan 15 as I could no longer stand it. I was so dissapointed, but concluded this was an inherent design fault. I lost money of course, but was so glad it was gone. Good luck to you all!
  10. Great, it is good to know this solution has arrived in the UK. Any idea of the part number?
  11. Just wondered if anyone had the sprung loaded bumpstops fitted on their new cars yet Can anyone provide pictures, hatch and estate?
  12. Have you tried the Velcro temporary solution mentioned earlier in this topic. I have tried adjusting the bump stop on the rear door, which only serves to raise the door so that it isn't flush with the sides. I have found by increasing the amount of strips of velcro on the bump stop seating face I can in most circumstances eliminate the low frequency resonance. I think the prototype spring loaded bumpstop is probably as close to a solution that Skoda will get to without redesign of the metalwork. I think the Velcro works as it compresses and springs back when you shut the door. Lets hope the revised bumpstop becomes a proper part soon. I have not gone to the dealer as I know what a faf that can be. They will try everything under the sun - its just hassle
  13. The above post seems to provide some tangible results - there could be hope yet. I have to be a bit sceptical as I know that from my own tests that just when you think you have the problem fixed it will come back The more i think about it, it really does seem to depend on how the the rear door is seated. It is not consistent though and I cant say whether shutting it gently or slamming it is better or worse.
  14. I was just wondering if the originator of this post or other early contributors have had any luck in solving this problem, Or have you just got used to it got rid of your car, I have had mine for 4 weeks now and tried most of the suggested solutions. The latest being the velcro on the bumpstop on the rear door, At first I thought this had solved the problem, but for some reason the ringing in my ears is back. I am of the opinion that it is a combination of the rear door moving, rear suspension shocks not dealing with bumpy road surfaces well and somehow affecting the build up of cabin pressure. So inconsistent
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