Knocking rear suspenion / Replacement NATS Key + Fob

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'Lo folks :)

Well I just picked up a gorgeous Phase 2 S-Reg (99) GTI in black, and it's a hoot to drive :) However, there's a knocking sound in the rear suspenion - the missus says it sounds like I've got a basket of pigeons in the boot :)

Also, I only got one key and fob with the car. Some guy at another one of the local Nissan dealers tried to force a new alarm control unit on me but surely that isn't necessary? The guy said it was because I didn't have the master key, but I told him I didn't believe him. As a result I'm going to a different Nissan dealership who say I just need another key and fob made up, then they can program them to the car.

Cheers :)
 
My rear suspension knocks...haven't had a proper look, but thinking it's the top mount from what other people have said on here. It might be the same problem...good luck anyway!! I guess it depends whether it knocks all the time or just going over bumps like mine.

Post up what it was when you get it fixed :)
 
Doubt its the linkage you`ve mentioned. More likely the rear shocks are shot, common on Almera`s.
 
Hmmm I did wonder if it was the dampers, but when I push the car down it comes back to rest really quickly. It doesnt rock 2 or 3 times or anything.

Taking it down to Nissan's tomorrow for a proper look. Hopefully I won't get too shafted :O
 
somes like the shockers are knacked. I had a new set put on and after a few week of use i had the exact same problem as you say. It turned out the new shocker was leaking (oil) and it was also slightly bent :eek: (you could actually see it when on the ramps. Mine also seemed fine by pushing down on them but soon as you drove it knocked like hell.


I have a non master fob only and am pretty sure you need the master to program other fobs to it, other wise it is a new control unit (which aren't cheap)
 
the missus says it sounds like I've got a basket of pigeons in the boot


its your rear shocks, there gone! thats what mine sounded like!
 
Took it to Nissan's yesterday, they say I need new rear dampers. Ho hum. Getting them done next week. They're also charging me £49 to DIAGNOSE what's wrong with the aircon. Fcukers.

More news as it comes in...
 
Right, got the rear dampers replaced and all is well with the world :) Every bump and rattle has now been eliminated. Now I just need an aircon compressor. Anyone got one?
 
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