Couple of Fabia VRS problems

[Jamie Geraghty]

New owner of a mk1 Fabia, just a couple of things that have tested their head!

First of all, a rattling from (what sounds like) the rear when going over rough roads. Also only seems to do it when the rear wheels hit a dip etc. Anyone have an idea what that could be?

Secondly, there is a whooshy/wind noise when going into boost. It's not the normal whistle (can hear that faintly), any ideas?

Much appreciated!

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[jme808]

Does it have an aftermarket air filter?  Could explain the louder than normal tubro noise.

 

Have you had the rear wheels off to have a poke around?  Have had a similar noise on a merc with one of the springs going but having never driven a VRS there could be some common faults I don't know about.

[Jamie Geraghty]

Nope, it has a standard air filter. Fairly sure it wasn't doing it when I got it. Although you can see the side of the air filter, as if the lid isn't on properly? I presumed that was normal?

And haven't had the wheels off just yet, simply haven't had a chance! Just wondered if there was anything common that people have had before

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Edited 25 April, 2015 by Jamie Geraghty