Hatseflats!
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Anybody noticed an extra 'thud' noise coming out of the trunk area after closing the doors? I drive a 2013 SEL TDI and each time when I close the LH passenger door I notice some kind of thud "click" after the door locks in its latch. Can reproduce the sound with all four doors though. Last night i tried to reproduce the sound with trunk in open position: sound miraculously disappears! Closed the trunk: sound back again..
I've noticed the sound to be there for a while (since I got the car?) but only last week I decided to return to the dealer and ask about any known issues (car still has warranty). They would look into it and gave me a loaner (Passat SE, gas). First thing I did was check if that car had the same issue. And yes: instant reproduction! Dealer could reproduce the sound and suggests to replace the latch. To me, the latch is not the issue (I can reproduce the sound with door handle pulled (so it doesn't lock), but I lack other hunches to guide them..
I don't have any loose items in the door or trunk that can cause the extra after thunk.
Need help here. I don't want to fix anything that ain't broken..
All suggestions are appreciated!
Thx -
Ps. I even made a short film (with sound!) but I can only upload pictures.. :-(
I've noticed the sound to be there for a while (since I got the car?) but only last week I decided to return to the dealer and ask about any known issues (car still has warranty). They would look into it and gave me a loaner (Passat SE, gas). First thing I did was check if that car had the same issue. And yes: instant reproduction! Dealer could reproduce the sound and suggests to replace the latch. To me, the latch is not the issue (I can reproduce the sound with door handle pulled (so it doesn't lock), but I lack other hunches to guide them..
I don't have any loose items in the door or trunk that can cause the extra after thunk.
Need help here. I don't want to fix anything that ain't broken..
All suggestions are appreciated!
Thx -
Ps. I even made a short film (with sound!) but I can only upload pictures.. :-(