A little more then usual Vibration on "D"

[mfdk]

Just last week I started noticing extra vibration inside the cabin when on "D" and idling, stopped at the traffic light and when switching between "P" and "D", it also makes it a lot worst if Window switches are operated, basically the car stumbles if i hold up a window switch.

Motor mount have been replaced about a month ago, also when switching from P to D and vice versa the engine seem to be moving quite a lot.

Looking at engine there is absolutely no vibration but its only felt inside the cabin.

here is a short video i tried to capture it when shifting, pay attention at first couple seconds.

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[kTaLgsTo]

I'm sorry in advance....

I happen to like a little vibration on the "D"😁

[mfdk]

I'm sorry in advance....

I happen to like a little vibration on the "D"

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[kTaLgsTo]

Honestly probably motor mounts. Also most cars will feel a bit of a "load" for lack of better word when you use the window switch to go up if the window is already up. And visa versa with down. It loads the electrical system a bit

[mfdk]

Honestly probably motor mounts. Also most cars will feel a bit of a "load" for lack of better word when you use the window switch to go up if the window is already up. And visa versa with down. It loads the electrical system a bit

I kinda seen the same thing on my b5 v6 as far as the load when switch is operated but I'm more concerned about the vibration.

I just changed the motor mounts like couple weeks ago.


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[trj]

Car almost stumbling when you hold the window switch is more worrying. I would test the battery and alternator.
Although the motor mounts were installed recently, make sure they are properly installed. Also check if the snub mount is adjusted properly. What motor mounts did you use? OE, OEM, aftermarket? I read that the height differs in different motor mounts, and if the snub is touching the circumference it will flow the vibration to the whole chassis.

The motor mounts on my car are certainly busted, I can see the engine moving quite a bit at idle and definitely feel the vibration in cabin at idle. More pronounced after 034 motor mount install. But it doesn't affect the intensity of vibration with any other electrical component being operated at the same time. Going to do the motor mounts once this cold weather moves out, that means early summer.

[mfdk]

Car almost stumbling when you hold the window switch is more worrying. I would test the battery and alternator.
Although the motor mounts were installed recently, make sure they are properly installed. Also check if the snub mount is adjusted properly. What motor mounts did you use? OE, OEM, aftermarket? I read that the height differs in different motor mounts, and if the snub is touching the circumference it will flow the vibration to the whole chassis.

The motor mounts on my car are certainly busted, I can see the engine moving quite a bit at idle and definitely feel the vibration in cabin at idle. More pronounced after 034 motor mount install. But it doesn't affect the intensity of vibration with any other electrical component being operated at the same time. Going to do the motor mounts once this cold weather moves out, that means early summer.

I have installed Meyle motor mounts which mighty the reason for the vibration, i did install them correctly at least to the best of my knowledge following the DIY in here. As far as the snub mount and the battery test will have to check them tomorrow.

Thanks

[trj]

I have installed Meyle motor mounts which mighty the reason for the vibration, i did install them correctly at least to the best of my knowledge following the DIY in here. As far as the snub mount and the battery test will have to check them tomorrow.

Thanks

Check on how to adjust the snub mount. I think, you want the car to be warm and running and have someone step on the brakes and on D (make sure its someone you trust so he/she doesn't let go of the brakes) while you adjust the snub mount career (I don't know what its called).
Please update how you like the meyle motor mounts. I am generally a big fan of their suspension components and brakes. With motor mount replacement coming soon, I want to gather as much information as possible. I was thinking B5 S4 motor mounts, but read some conflicting posts on it.

[wildcat333]

Check on how to adjust the snub mount. I think, you want the car to be warm and running and have someone step on the brakes and on D (make sure its someone you trust so he/she doesn't let go of the brakes) while you adjust the snub mount career (I don't know what its called).
Please update how you like the meyle motor mounts. I am generally a big fan of their suspension components and brakes. With motor mount replacement coming soon, I want to gather as much information as possible. I was thinking B5 S4 motor mounts, but read some conflicting posts on it.

I am not sure about that advise there...

I have never read that before and sounds WICKED sketchy/ UNSAFE. I did my snub mount with 034 snub by myself. Just let the car run for a bit, turn off car, then tighten it down.

[trj]

I am not sure about that advise there...

I have never read that before and sounds WICKED sketchy/ UNSAFE. I did my snub mount with 034 snub by myself. Just let the car run for a bit, turn off car, then tighten it down.

I felt unsure too. But had to do the same because adjusting the mount having on park didn't help. Tried it with car on/off in park. I am sure it's because of my motor mounts being toast. I asked wife to stand on brakes with the hand brakes on and the car on drive. If she had to kill me she could have done it in million different ways by now. Lol.
Please mind the fingers too if you are taking this approach because the belt spins quite near to the snub.

[trj]

PS: the car was on ramps.

[mfdk]

Check on how to adjust the snub mount. I think, you want the car to be warm and running and have someone step on the brakes and on D (make sure its someone you trust so he/she doesn't let go of the brakes) while you adjust the snub mount career (I don't know what its called).
Please update how you like the meyle motor mounts. I am generally a big fan of their suspension components and brakes. With motor mount replacement coming soon, I want to gather as much information as possible. I was thinking B5 S4 motor mounts, but read some conflicting posts on it.

I don't trust my wife when she drives and I'm on the passenger seat let alone being underneath/in-front of the car, that's a perfect opportunity for her to kill.

On the serious note; I think the Meley motor mounts are much stiffer then the OEM, because i did notice a little bit more noise in the cabin as soon as i replaced them, but in the past week or so the vibration got much more noticeable even by the passenger.

[mfdk]

So basically the snub mount should NOT be touching or resting on the front carrier circumference opening thing....?

[trj]

Yes. The snub mount is not supposed to touch the career. Not in drive, not in reverse. I have a terrible vibration in reverse but it's because of the motor mounts. I adjusted it on drive so it's less at least in drive.

[dalmation53]

Check your Snub mount if it's torn apart it will likely cause a vibe. make sure you go with Oem because after market ones will vibrate. and i'm guessing you like it smooth idle. like I do too. check spark plugs and coilpacks (ignition coils). motor mounts could be the cause but the engine barely moved when you shifted. that was normal engine movement.

[mfdk]

Check your Snub mount if it's torn apart it will likely cause a vibe. make sure you go with Oem because after market ones will vibrate. and i'm guessing you like it smooth idle. like I do too. check spark plugs and coilpacks (ignition coils). motor mounts could be the cause but the engine barely moved when you shifted. that was normal engine movement.

I have replaced the spark plugs and the coils recently but it wont hurt to check them again, as for the snub mount i cannot remember if it was oem or aftermarket.

Will have to take a look it tomorrow.

Thanks

[dalmation53]

I have replaced the spark plugs and the coils recently but it wont hurt to check them again, as for the snub mount i cannot remember if it was oem or aftermarket.

Will have to take a look it tomorrow.

Thanks

if it's the oem it shouldn't vibrate is is the polyurethane one it will...

[mfdk]

if it's the oem it shouldn't vibrate is is the polyurethane one it will...

I think i may have installed incorrectly, it may actually be resting on front carrier opening.


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[dalmation53]

I think i may have installed incorrectly, it may actually be resting on front carrier opening.


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yeah you have to lube it too... if it's sitting on the carrier it will vibrate really bad too.. that could be it.

[mfdk]

yeah you have to lube it too... if it's sitting on the carrier it will vibrate really bad too.. that could be it.

I'll update this threads once i get the chance to look at it, possibly tomorrow.

cheers


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[dalmation53]

I'll update this threads once i get the chance to look at it, possibly tomorrow.

cheers


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Btw this thread was starting to get weird with the whole ''vibration in D'' and i'm talking about lube and shit hahahahahha I'm done...

[mfdk]

Btw this thread was starting to get weird with the whole ''vibration in D'' and i'm talking about lube and shit hahahahahha I'm done...

[mfdk]

The issue was with my snub mount being installed correctly, after re-adjusting the bracket the vibration is barely noticeable inside the cabin.

Thanks everyone,

[trj]

The issue was with my snub mount being installed correctly, after re-adjusting the bracket the vibration is barely noticeable inside the cabin.

Thanks everyone,

There you go. Now give some review on those meyle mounts. I think I am going to order them from fcp. Is it where you got then from?

[mfdk]

There you go. Now give some review on those meyle mounts. I think I am going to order them from fcp. Is it where you got then from?

Yes I've got them from fcp, as far as review, only had them for couple weeks or so and i can say that they feel a little stiffer then the OEM and that might contribute to little bit more vibration but hardly noticeable. Remember if you have a tip Trans you'll have to by a resistor for driver side because it does not have a connector like the OEM, also in this case both sides are interchangeable.

[trj]

So how did you adjust the snub mount? On D with brakes or on park with engine running? I am gathering information before I dive into it. I really don't like being under the car so trying to keep the under the car as minimum as possible. Lol.

[mfdk]

So how did you adjust the snub mount? On D with brakes or on park with engine running? I am gathering information before I dive into it. I really don't like being under the car so trying to keep the under the car as minimum as possible. Lol.

I jacked all 4 wheels up in air then had a pro go inside and shift between P,R and D while i left the bracket loose so i can see where it needed to be, then i just tighten up the bracket.

[trj]

I jacked all 4 wheels up in air then had a pro go inside and shift between P,R and D while i left the bracket loose so i can see where it needed to be, then i just tighten up the bracket.

Cool. I had the process correct then. Just my mounts are toast I guess.