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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Carlton on 18 November 2009, 13:22
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I'm new to GTI ownership and am really pleased with my new 05 plate, 5 door manual. However, I have a couple of problems which my dealer is going to be looking into.
The fan seems to be really noisy and often comes on even when I first start up the car from cold. Is this normal ? and should it really be that loud? It also stays on after I have switched off the engine too. The dealr said this was normal???
Also, I have had some intermittent problems with the exhaust warning light coming on. I always use 99ron petrol, so I am not sure what why the light comes on from time to time. The dealer (Vauxhall) couldn’t diagnose the problem, so will be using a VW specialist to look into for me. I believe it is linked to the Lambda Sensor ???
Apart from these problems, the car runs really well, with no over heating or misfiring issues.
(the car was a part ex, hence the Vauxhall Dealer , so was a really good price) and came with a 6 month warranty.
Anybody had similar experiences ?
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get it into a VW specialist pronto, you wouldn't take you apple mac to a microsoft shop!
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Get her straight to a VW main dealer or VW independent specialist. At least they will have the correct kit to read the diagnostics on the ECU. Then they will go from there.
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The fan noise does not sound normal.
Start the car with the aircon on, pop the bonnet and look at the radiator fans. I think you'll find the small fan will not be operating and the bigger fan is going at twice the speed to compensate. If this is the case you'll need a whole new radiator fan set - it is one unit. I had the same problem.
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Should have bought the GTI and not the GIT
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Should have bought the GTI and not the GIT
..........i thought that. :rolleyes: :grin: