2013 Beetle Turbo with 55K on it. I replaced the wheel bearing today but the noise is still present. It has been getting worse over the past couple weeks.
It's a light click (almost a creaking sound) that occurs during normal (and even light) acceleration or deceleration as if something is shifting and loose. It will click in forward or reverse. Clicks while both braking and accelerating. No clicks while cruising. No clicks when I shake the car up and down when parked. Clicks while turning but I don't think its CV related since it clicks in a straight line AND the CV visual inspection looked fine. And it will click in neutral gear as well so its not related to the transmission or engine.
I looked behind the wheel and nothing seems out of place. Rubber seals are all good. Everything appears and feels tight. Including the sway bar links. Any ideas at all?
Here is a video where you can audibly hear the click as I go down a parking ramp. streamable(dot)com/9eond
What makes this problem better or worse?
Worse in city driving and during acceleration, deceleration, or turns
How long has your 2013 Volkswagen Beetle had this problem?
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Alex
