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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: monsta on 10 August 2014, 22:54
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There's talk on that other more international Golf forum that the GTI is about to get a recall on it's turbo unit. Everyone posting from the UK that has asked their dealer has reported the dealers know nothing about it. Anyone in the know?
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4780&page=9 (http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4780&page=9)
Turbo units affected;
06K 145 702 K - Revision 1
06K 145 702 Q - Revision 2
06K 145 702 R - Revision 3
All to be replace by this model or newer;
06K 145 702 T - Revision 4
If anyone has any info on this please share before I start bothering my dealer :smiley:
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No idea but pretty concerning. I'll be checking my model number in the morning. If the dealers know nothing about it then it'll be difficult to get a swap I guess. Definitely needs doing before any remap's and possible headaches.
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This really does throw a curve ball if it's true, I was looking at getting the car revo tomorrow, but will have to put on hold if the turbo needs to be swapped out.
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Hope not - I saw this on another forum and I do have one of the affected turbos.
My only issue is that whilst the warranty is EU wide, VW Cyprus don't officially import the GTI so I am unsure of where I stand with recalls etc.
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Just been down to Lancaster vw, I spoke to them about possible recall, they have not heard anything, & nothing on the system.
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Called VW customer service as I have a Turbo that ends with a Q. They have no recalls for the GTI. Advises to wait and see if you get a letter. I think alot of us will be effected by this if they issue a recall.
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I really wouldn't worry about it until it happens... if it does...
Seen rumours like this before... most turn out to be bs...
Enjoy the car... until you get the letter
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I heard it was just the bigger IHI's on the R etc, not GTI. The S3 is supposed to be getting a revised turbo because of this in 2015.
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I heard it was just the bigger IHI's on the R etc, not GTI. The S3 is supposed to be getting a revised turbo because of this in 2015.
All the part numbers for faulty turbos i have seen are for the Gti's
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Oh bugger.....If the recall comes to UK cars mine is going to need some attention....
06K 145 702 Q - Revision 2
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/turbo_zps864f55c4.jpg)
Ian
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Don't worry until its out of warranty, finding faults after its out of warranty can be a worry, but until then just enjoy :wink:
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Hmm curious to know people's thoughts on this one then if this true. If it's an official recall does it matter if your car is modified? I know on the big pd injector issue, modified cars still got new injectors foc but this is a bit more directly effect if you know what I mean
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Hmm curious to know people's thoughts on this one then if this true. If it's an official recall does it matter if your car is modified? I know on the big pd injector issue, modified cars still got new injectors foc but this is a bit more directly effect if you know what I mean
I would like to think that the recall is still valid, what they sold you is thought not to be up to standard. It has nothing to do with what you've done since.
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Yep mines the Q revision too. Annoying thing is there's nothing we can do until an official recall is made. :(
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Yep mines the Q revision too. Annoying thing is there's nothing we can do until an official recall is made. :(
...or your turbo fails
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wonder how easy it would be to convince seat that i need the turbo from an cupra installing.... :smiley:
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Come on guys, stop panicking :laugh:
You know as well as I do, that the minute anything goes wrong with a single members car on this forum (n matter how small and insignificant) , it's posted on here immediately and everyone else then starts second guessing if their car's affected.
In all the dozens of potential "faults" mentioned on this forum (and other UK forums), I've not yet seen one about a failed Turbo on a GTI (unless I am mistaken). Even if there is a recall somewhere else in the world, circumstances could be different or it might just affect a tiny proportion of cars. Enjoy your car, knowing you have a 3 year warranty should anything go wrong.
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Well im a Q, but Soot's right, no turbo's have gone yet. BUT if i can get a brand new shiny one, im getting it :smiley:
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You're right Sootchucker. But over on the other forum one guys turbo failed (Q revision) I believe & he had APR Stage 1 installed. He reverted to stock map when he went back to the dealer but they denied a mechanical fault & blamed the APR software which resulted in him being billed for a new turbo.
It's just irritating when the August sale is on for Revo software but if the turbos are weak they'll probably pop and then were out of pocket.
Yes you could say don't modify your car then but since when can't a VW handle a stage 1.
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You're right Sootchucker. But over on the other forum one guys turbo failed (Q revision) I believe & he had APR Stage 1 installed. He reverted to stock map when he went back to the dealer but they denied a mechanical fault & blamed the APR software which resulted in him being billed for a new turbo.
It's just irritating when the August sale is on for Revo software but if the turbos are weak they'll probably pop and then were out of pocket.
Yes you could say don't modify your car then but since when can't a VW handle a stage 1.
Have you a link to this please?
In case guys are wondering what turbo they might have, my car is BW50 2013 and I have revision Q so cars older than that definitely have the suspect turbo.
This will stop me getting a remap until there is more information on it.
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can't even find the part lol :rolleyes:
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can't even find the part lol :rolleyes:
You need to lower your phone down the back of the air intake pipe and take a shot looking to the left towards the turbo, it'll take a few goes lol
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Yes you could say don't modify your car then but since when can't a VW handle a stage 1.
Who says that it can't.
And even if it can't why should it... it wasn't designed to...
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Here is a video i took showing where the turbo part number is:
http://youtu.be/Ntwo5eKQYls
I cant figure out how to embed it, sorry!
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Cheers, mine is 702Q hopefully nothing comes of it
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I Also have a 702 Q, which is shame because I got the revoed yesterday.
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You're right Sootchucker. But over on the other forum one guys turbo failed (Q revision) I believe & he had APR Stage 1 installed. He reverted to stock map when he went back to the dealer but they denied a mechanical fault & blamed the APR software which resulted in him being billed for a new turbo.
It's just irritating when the August sale is on for Revo software but if the turbos are weak they'll probably pop and then were out of pocket.
Yes you could say don't modify your car then but since when can't a VW handle a stage 1.
Have you a link to this please?
In case guys are wondering what turbo they might have, my car is BW50 2013 and I have revision Q so cars older than that definitely have the suspect turbo.
This will stop me getting a remap until there is more information on it.
It's in the link in the original post. A couple of pages in. :)
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I have the 702K Turbo, and was considering a stage 1 Revo map (even though my mods would benefit more from a stage 2) because of the discount offer. I now think it would be more circumspect to wait. But how long I don't know :sad:
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I've sent it the link to my dealer and he's investigating for me ill chase it up tomorrow see if there actually changing them
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Got a "Q" on mine so going to try and tread carefully with it until we get a definite answer on this!
(http://s874.photobucket.com/user/justinwanstall/media/Capture_zpsf1eef9e5.png.html)
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Don't take it easy! That's what warranty is for, if the turbo does blow its a guaranteed new one!
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Don't take it easy! That's what warranty is for, if the turbo does blow its a guaranteed new one!
Ah yes but don't want them blaming the laptop that was attached to it recently :wink:
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Don't take it easy! That's what warranty is for, if the turbo does blow its a guaranteed new one!
Everywhere in 2nd! Hoo-rah! Lol
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Don't take it easy! That's what warranty is for, if the turbo does blow its a guaranteed new one!
Ah yes but don't want them blaming the laptop that was attached to it recently :wink:
Lol yes driving back into the dealers with Revo software and a blown turbo wouldn't look too good.
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I recently wrote on the EPC light staying on thread and said my car had been with dealer for a week with rough running and stop/start issue.
After the dealership consulted VW they were told to change the turbo pack on my car. This has totally cured the problem and the dealer said for VW to say change the turbo pack without suggesting they try other things first shows this must be a known problem.
In total my car was off the road for two weeks but is running perfectly now. I don't know what turbo I had previously but I took delivery of my car near the end of October 2013.
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Hmm my light is on sometimes I thought I was emissions and my stop start doesn't work all the time... Nov pickup rev Q...
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ok my dealer says there is no recall on our models, does anyone have anything more concrete. EliteBajan, can you get a report or something from your dealer as to why they changed the turbo?
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I can ask.
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cheers elite
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Just wondering has anyone had problems with their turbo(modded or not) as it still seems to be an issue in the USA? My turbo is the "K" version and I'm planning on the Revo Stage 2 when it comes out. Perhaps these turbos were a specific batch relating to the USA !!!!!!!!!!!
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No recalls at all here in the UK buddy and plenty running Revo & APR software. I would have thought they'd recall them by now if it was such a major issue. Been a good few months since the report.
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ok my dealer says there is no recall on our models, does anyone have anything more concrete. EliteBajan, can you get a report or something from your dealer as to why they changed the turbo?
Hi GrahamFR, Whats was the outcome for this, my turbo has just failed early 2014 car. Out of warranty, feeling I should maybe push for little more from VW, they have offer to pay parts then I pay labor. If this is a know fault in design maybe I shouldn't be paying a 4 figure sum out to get it fixed.
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What was the outcome for you guys? Just had my turbo go, starting issues and misfiring on 4, out of warranty and they're working on the bill at the mo
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Had mine replaced a few months ago. Dealer said it was the third they had done so a not unknown problem. Car back to normal now
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I wonder if I should have ours checked?, its under warranty as was given 1 years when we bought in May but it is an early 2014 Car?
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Robtt what where your symptoms and which dealer did you use? Mine has taken nearly 3 months to diagnose including getting VW HQ in MK and the factory involved
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Only warning was red steeering wheel symbol on dashboard . But, I have noticed the. Art seems to perform better now . But that is subjective only.