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MY14 Holden Cruze 1.6t (manual) noise issue finally identified

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I've had a rattling sound since I picked up my MY14 Holden Cruze SRi a few months ago. Thankfully other customers and dealers also noticed it so the issue got escalated to the Holden Engineers. It took them a number of weeks but they finally think the issue is being caused by movement of the turbo waste gate and particularly affects manual transmission vehicles during light throttle. A fix has been issued to the dealers so I'll get it fixed and tested soon (I might wait until my 3000km check-up service). I believe some sort of C clamp is being installed.

The noise hasn't been as bad of late actually but it will be nice to have it gone for good!
 
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While driving at light throttle or when lifting off after a blip of the throttle.
 
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Car is in today getting the fix applied. On the phone Holden were like "we found the problem and have a fix" but today when I dropped my car off they said "we have something to try that may help". Grrr. It better be **** well fixed. It has been months now.

At least they gave me a free loan car for the day, an MY13 Cruze diesel. I miss my MY14 SRi already:)

ps. Strict censoring by the forum of the word d@mn above, LOL
 
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Very, very disappointed. There may be a small improvement but it is definitely still making the sound. It made the sound as I pulled out of the dealer! They said they thought they did a pretty good job of fixing it but that you could still make the noise if you tried but it should be ok if you drive normally?!?! WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? The dealer wanted me to ring back today to tell them how it went but I think I will wait a bit longer for a call from Holden. They led to be to believe the issue was identified and resolved before I took my car in. At the end of the day they appear to have just guessed and wanted to try a fix.

They also gave me the same ol' line as before "We get the same noise from other cars we've tried so it is 'normal'". Another dealer has raised the issue and another customer at my dealer. If I heard the noise when I test drove 2 separate cars (both manual SRi-V) I would not have bought the car!

Just to reiterate, the noise occurs at light throttle and when lifting off the throttle. It had improved slightly by itself recently after 2 months of driving.
eg.
Doing 100km/h on the freeway and accelerating gently - a continuous drone/rattle.
Accelerating from lights and changing from 2nd to 3rd when lifting off the throttle.

They adjusted the turbo waste gate somehow and installed a C clamp I believe. The issue is definitely raised with the Holden engineers and there was a reference number - but I don't have it on hand though.
 
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Holden engineers are still investigating. The noise was a little bit better after their 'fix' but it seems to be getting worse again. Don't listen to dealers who say it is 'normal'. It is a design/build fault across the 1.6t range (though appears worse on manuals).

If you haven't already call the Holden head office and complain. The will raise a call and have to keep in contact with you to keep you up to date. Worse case you will score a $500 fuel card like did (though I had to chase them to send it as they ran out!).
 
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