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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Das Auto on 14 October 2009, 11:42

Title: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: Das Auto on 14 October 2009, 11:42

Anyone else's stitching starting to unstitch on the steering wheel only had the car a few weeks and neer the bottom a stitch has come undone i doubt the dealer would sort this if im honest, I also think this is going to happen to most people seeing as the the wheel is probably the most handled thing in the car

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: R32UK on 14 October 2009, 11:44

A quick burn back with a lighter should fix it.... stops it happening any more that is :nerd:

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: Das Auto on 14 October 2009, 11:46

il use the miniturised flamethrower as a last resort lol thanks anyway

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: gc76 on 14 October 2009, 11:55

Hasnt started to happen on mine yet, but if it did then I would be straight round to the dealers expecting them to replace it

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: Das Auto on 14 October 2009, 11:58

hmmm what to do what to do

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 11:59

lol good luck getting a dealer to replace a steering wheel because a bit of sticking has come loose.

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: matchboy on 14 October 2009, 12:19

Quote from: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 11:59

lol good luck getting a dealer to replace a steering wheel because a bit of sticking has come loose.

if you bought an item of clothing an after a week the stitching came away you would take it back and expect a new one.  same principle!   :smiley:

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: VWKev on 14 October 2009, 12:25

Quote from: matchboy on 14 October 2009, 12:19

Quote from: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 11:59

lol good luck getting a dealer to replace a steering wheel because a bit of sticking has come loose.

if you bought an item of clothing an after a week the stitching came away you would take it back and expect a new one.  same principle!   :smiley:

Exactly thats not wear and tear, thats a defect.

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 12:29

I agree, but replacing a steering wheel is considerably more expensive that just replacing an item of clothing, I see where your coming from. I do however completely agree with you, I'm just saying I will eat my hat and give Dan another massive kiss if VW agree to replace the steering wheel because of the stitching coming loose.

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j97/jeynesey/Bristol%20Volksfest%20June%202009/100_0497.jpg)

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: VWKev on 14 October 2009, 12:35

Quote from: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 12:29

I agree, but replacing a steering wheel is considerably more expensive that just replacing an item of clothing, I see where your coming from. I do however completely agree with you, I'm just saying I will eat my hat and give Dan another massive kiss if VW agree to replace the steering wheel because of the stitching coming loose.

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j97/jeynesey/Bristol%20Volksfest%20June%202009/100_0497.jpg)

Another ?  :sick:

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 12:37

We dont talk about that weekend anymore.

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: VWKev on 14 October 2009, 12:38

Quote from: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 12:37

We dont talk about that weekend anymore.

That's probably a good idea.  :grin:

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: p3eps on 14 October 2009, 18:00

Worth a try with the dealer - I wouldn't fancy letting myself loose at the steering wheel with a lighter either!

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: Das Auto on 14 October 2009, 18:21

its only one stitch at the moment but im guessing it will turn into 10 knowing my luck

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: avalon on 14 October 2009, 18:53

Had this [well not RED stitching] with a Ford RS many years back.

They replaced the steering wheel under warranty.

Ava

Title: Re: red stitching on the steering wheel
Post by: Golf R on 15 October 2009, 00:20

You must tell the garage.
VW will not let you drive with a faulty steering wheel.