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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: RobGTI on 09 February 2010, 22:00

Title: Sinclair Swansea
Post by: RobGTI on 09 February 2010, 22:00

Anyone used the above dealers?

Got my car booked in for some warranty work, are they mod friendly?

Title: Re: Sinclair Swansea
Post by: dan_apps on 09 February 2010, 22:17

yes, mine got serviced there several times and it was remapped, i just told them and to make sure it didnt get wiped and they were fine about it! :smiley:

Title: Re: Sinclair Swansea
Post by: isitme on 11 February 2010, 09:29

Yea, i use them reguarly and they have been very good.

Title: Re: Sinclair Swansea
Post by: RobGTI on 11 February 2010, 22:26

What sorts of mods you lot got?

Do you switch maps off and declare it to the service desk?

I'm going in for the chirping timing belt thing and worried they'll bomb me out cos I've got REVO.

Title: Re: Sinclair Swansea
Post by: Steve30 on 12 February 2010, 08:42

Quote from: RobGTI on 11 February 2010, 22:26

What sorts of mods you lot got?

Do you switch maps off and declare it to the service desk?

I'm going in for the chirping timing belt thing and worried they'll bomb me out cos I've got REVO.

That's a tricky one, i just had mine fixed under warrenty same issue , new cam belt , tensioner's , water pump , but mine's not moded. Fast enough for me, bloody glad as well would have cost me a fortune to have that lot done with out my warrenty!! Dont tell them and see what comes out of it??? Hope you get it sorted mate thanks Steve  :wink:

Title: Re: Sinclair Swansea
Post by: dan_apps on 12 February 2010, 09:00

best thing is to speak to them first Rob and just be honest, i had no problems and mine was mapped! :smiley:

Title: Re: Sinclair Swansea
Post by: Steve30 on 12 February 2010, 09:04

Quote from: dan_apps on 12 February 2010, 09:00

best thing is to speak to them first Rob and just be honest, i had no problems and mine was mapped! :smiley:

IMO dont think you need to, its mechanical problem so it wouldnt come up on the VAG codes anyway!! Thanks Steve

Title: Re: Sinclair Swansea
Post by: gunnermac on 12 February 2010, 09:38

Mine went in for the same as your's RobGTI and Steve30's on Tuesday - it had the APR trial remap (although it had expired and set itself back to stock) - BUT they said that they checked it on VAGCOM and no reported issues.  So, they obviously didn't see the APR map, or they weren't alarmed about it.

Came out fixed - no chirping - hurray (only had 2,000 miles left on warranty  :smiley:)

Personally I'd put it in, locked on the Stock setting, and see, but you takes your chances I suppose if you get a sh1tty dealer.