Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Rolling noise
General notes on tyre noise
Tyre noise that can be heard by the human ear is caused by
vibrations which are transmitted by the air from the source of
the sound to our ears.
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Other materials:
Checking selector mechanism
The starter must not operate in the selector lever positions
“R”, “D” and “S” and in the Tiptronic position.
On right-hand drive vehicles, the starter must operate in
selector lever positions “P” and “N” only when the butto ...
Replacing the battery
Fig. 25 Vehicle key: opening the battery
case cover
Fig. 26 Vehicle key: removing the battery
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed by a
qualified workshop.
The battery is located on the rear side of the ...
Leaks at shock absorbers
Shock absorbers are often replaced because of externally
visible leakage. Inspections on the test rig and in the vehicle
have shown that in the majority of cases this replacement is not
justified.
Slight loss of fluid (“sweating”) at ...
