Creaking noise from boot...

[baloo2]

Anyone else got/had a creaking noise coming from the boot?

Mine used to creak if I went around any corners with any adverse camber but slowly got worse and began to creak over bumps in the road etc. Took everything out of the car (parcel shelf, spare wheel etc etc) but couldn't get to the bottom of it.

Read on another forum that it's to do with the boot catch not being a good fit, and the suggestion was to wrap the components with electrical tape. I put a couple of turns around the black 'hoop' & hey presto the creaking noise has stopped!

Just thought I'd share the love...

[simon.207]

I had the same problem, took it to the dealers and they were aware of the problem, there is an upgrade kit for the boot which consists of two new rubber bungs ( the adjustable ones either side of the boot) and a new catch, so far ive only had the new bungs but its worked a treat, they said if the problem reoccures they would fit the new catch.

[Art]

Originally Posted by baloo2

Anyone else got/had a creaking noise coming from the boot?

Mine used to creak if I went around any corners with any adverse camber but slowly got worse and began to creak over bumps in the road etc. Took everything out of the car (parcel shelf, spare wheel etc etc) but couldn't get to the bottom of it.

Read on another forum that it's to do with the boot catch not being a good fit, and the suggestion was to wrap the components with electrical tape. I put a couple of turns around the black 'hoop' & hey presto the creaking noise has stopped!

Just thought I'd share the love...

i to have a lowsy rattle on boot did as you did with the strip down will try the tape wish me luck as i am on the verge of shifting the car first french car will be my last gearbox crap engine feels like 1950 model.

[Art]

Originally Posted by Art

i to have a lowsy rattle on boot did as you did with the strip down will try the tape wish me luck as i am on the verge of shifting the car first french car will be my last gearbox crap engine feels like 1950 model.

i have now done the tape trick on boot lock, rattle has gone ,thanks for your help.