please provide with the part number/link to kw? can you install them to pre-facelift?
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Formentor front suspension (DCC) noise or clunks over speed bumps identified
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Im almost certain these are the ones but always double check....
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I think here you have also plug n play DCC for our formentors but from Aerosus.
Hi All.
I'm in the market for shopping in my Old A6 for a basically brand new Formentor.
I think... I'm going to go for a Hybrid VZ2 (2022-2024)
The one thing that appealed to me about the VZ2 was the dynamic ride control as it would be nice on my long motorway journeys to have some comfort, but at the push of a button have some fun on the backlanes.
Looking at this clunking issue it could be a massive pain in the arse.
Would you recommend the V2 instead of the VZ2?
I'm in the market for shopping in my Old A6 for a basically brand new Formentor.
I think... I'm going to go for a Hybrid VZ2 (2022-2024)
The one thing that appealed to me about the VZ2 was the dynamic ride control as it would be nice on my long motorway journeys to have some comfort, but at the push of a button have some fun on the backlanes.
Looking at this clunking issue it could be a massive pain in the arse.
Would you recommend the V2 instead of the VZ2?
it depens how sensitive you are. For me, I hate the clunking sound however still appreciate the ability to stiffen the suspension. However for daily city driving I turn the DCC off by taking our the fuse out, the car is very comfy and super silent then.
So, after 2 years of trying different SEAT approved service centres (all useless) the problem I have had with the front suspension knocking over any surface (unless ultra smooth) has finally been fixed by an excellent SEAT dealer in Northampton. It’s only because of this forum and in particular the excellent updates and advice from forum member: “Tara” that I kept perusing this with the dealers. I’ve also attached a photo of the part/ part number that was used as it may help someone else who is trying to sort out this problem with their own dealer.
Although this particular dealer thought it was a top mount problem at first, they quickly identified that the shock absorber was the main problem, ordered the part, fitted it and the knocking front suspension has now completely gone and it drives like it should have done when it was new!!
Although this particular dealer thought it was a top mount problem at first, they quickly identified that the shock absorber was the main problem, ordered the part, fitted it and the knocking front suspension has now completely gone and it drives like it should have done when it was new!!
Really pleased and always knew it was the dampers but they constantly kicked it down the road as they where absolutely useless lol , i ended up with kw coilovers as they said they didnt have a fix but just goes to show you if you have a good dealer it can get done , enjoy the new quiet ride.
This is very good to know as I am pursuing dealer regarding this issue too. I am not sure but maybe they installed you the dampers from facelift? Facelift apparently has dampers with double valve and when I tried test drive the drive was super smooth and silent.
Great outcome. Personally I have given up, as previously replied my wifes car has been professionally lowered, looks great by the way and of course dealer says its the lowering thats caused it, tempted to put standard springs back but they will no doubt find another excuse....
Thanks for the reply, and again I’ve really appreciated all your help, tips and advice in getting to this point. Yes, looks I’ve finally found a good dealer with technicians who know what they are talking about. Unfortunately in this area one dealer has closed down, one is now BYD and the other is useless on servicing and only interested in sales.
Yes, I saw you posts on the KW’s which sounds like a perfect solution in moving away from these Monroes, so will be interesting to see how you go over the longer term.
Thanks!
It was so frustrating and you should never have to go to this extreme to try and fix a known manufacturing fault.......warranty is a joke but hopefully this problem has turned a corner.
From what I can tell, this is the shock from the pre-facelift and they only fitted one as there was only a problem on one side. I thought shocks should always be changed in pairs but I just consider myself lucky to have this fixed at all under warranty so I wasn’t going to push it further. I’ve since taken out an extended warranty but noted in the T&C’s that shocks are not covered…..
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