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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: VWKev on 28 April 2010, 14:29
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Could I have a list of everyones faults, rattles etc ?
Also, I know its hard sometimes but could we keep this strictly on topic ?
Faults I have found so far...
Alarm went off on its own (Not sure of cause, maybe traffic)
Central Locking not opening (Not happened since we had that cold spell so maybe it was that)
Wing Mirrors not opening (Dont know what causes that but it happens every now and then)
Rattles I have found so far...
Back Passenger area (Sounds like there is something loose around that area, rattles quite a bit)
Squeeks I have found so far...
Turn the wheel all the way to the left or right I get a low pitched squeek/grind type noise (Aint got a clue what that could be)
Right now to buy my car its almost £30k, so I am not too happy about these things. I know the GTI is infamous for this but it doesnt make me any happier and its making the misses uphappy too which pisses me off.
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Wing mirrors occasionally don't fold open however it seemed to just happen in the cold weather (hasn't happened since). I found driving off usually gets them to open if no amount of turning the knob back and forth works.
Ticking from both drivers and passengers door. Only happens in the warm weather. Obviously some sort of contraction, expansion.
Ipod stutters while changing from one track to another. Has happened with all ipods I have tried (7 or 8) and with both the RCD510 and RNS510. Using a nano ipod causes the tracks on the display not to change to the next track when the next track physically changes.
Handbrake has jumped out its notch a couple of times.
Autolights not a fault as such but sometimes they come on in the middle of a bright afternoon yet won't come on at dusk when they should be coming on.
I get the odd drip of water inside the car when opening the door. I've never had this on the dozen other cars I've owned. It is literally one drop though!!
The bonnet covered with stone chips. 2 I had on my last car in 3 years. I have loads already in just 6 months.
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Turn the wheel all the way to the left or right I get a low pitched squeek/grind type noise (Aint got a clue what that could be)
^^^ MKV's were known for having faulty steering racks... maybe this is the same thing, esp since your talking about full-lock?
Where's P3eeps? He had a MKV? :laugh:
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I am fully expecting the MK6 to inherit most / all the problems the MK5 had.
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Turn the wheel all the way to the left or right I get a low pitched squeek/grind type noise (Aint got a clue what that could be)
^^^ MKV's were known for having faulty steering racks... maybe this is the same thing, esp since your talking about full-lock?
Where's P3eeps? He had a MKV? :laugh:
Ah so it could be that. I hope its an easy fix.
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Could I have a list of everyones faults, rattles etc ?
Rattles I have found so far...
Back Passenger area (Sounds like there is something loose around that area, rattles quite a bit)
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No rattles yet as I am preserving cabin rigidity by driving in the 'comfort' mode!
Door mirrors seemed to be a bit erratic for the first week, but no problems since.
Car gathering chips slowly. Have 2 so far.
Bonnet alignment was up the spout, but since fixed.
More to follow when they happen! :rolleyes:
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I am fully expecting the MK6 to inherit most / all the problems the MK5 had.
^^^ Alan, shhh...!
They get all defensive is we MKV'ers say stuff like that! :rolleyes:
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Im just trying to soften the blow :D
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Only problem I have so far is the famous wastegate rattle when accelerating briskly in the 2300-3000 rpm range.
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The only problem I have so far is Paint issues's and picking up stone chips !! But everthing else is sweet :wink:
Just to say though this is a major one to sort out?? The paintwork is just to soft, and its just picking stone chips like there is no tommrow. :sick:
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I am fully expecting the MK6 to inherit most / all the problems the MK5 had.
That is a very strange remark don't yo think..... :huh:
I myself have discovered already a small list of improvements over the MK V after a couple of weeks driving.....must be my optimistic half.... :laugh:
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I am fully expecting the MK6 to inherit most / all the problems the MK5 had.
That is a very strange remark don't yo think..... :huh:
I myself have discovered already a small list of improvements over the MK V after a couple of weeks driving.....must be my optimistic half.... :laugh:
that's gyf1 Alan for you!! :laugh:
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A couple of minor creaks from the rear (a la Kev's). Otherwise, spot on.
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Front passenger side wheel arch - access plate to fog lights missing - replaced under warranty
Rear driver side alloy - possible white worm - alloy being replaced under warranty
Passenger seat - persistant squeak/rubbing noise from base of seat. Car's already been back and had the lumber mechanism changed but hasn't fixed it - going back in this weekend.
RCD310 - track details sticking, sometimes skips first few secs of track
Central locking - occasional rubbing noise from drivers side door when locking.
Nothing much - main issue is the seat which is really irritating but hopefully that'll get fixed this weekend.
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Where's P3eeps? He had a MKV? :laugh:
Other than my passenger door 'deadlocking' and being stuck locked for 2 weeks the day after I picked it up :shocked: I had no problems with my MK5 at all!
My MK6 has a couple of minor problems...
Rev counter dial has a patch of scratches on it.
Bonnet is slightly unaligned at one side.
Drivers door wind noise when driving fast - seemed to be dripping water on me this morning too!
'Ticking' noise coming from the drivers rear quarter area? Seems to have stopped though.
No code supplied for my RCD510. I need it so I can eBay it!
All have been noted by the dealer within the first 2 days of ownership. I'm going up at the weekend to show them and make arrangements for getting them sorted. I could have had it done last week - but I want to drive it :evil:
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A silly little rattle around the drivers window, it seems to be level with my ear and is damn irritating! I turn the stereo up and that covers over the noise from the rattling, not sure if the window is loose or what :huh:
Gizzy
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Whirring noise in Neutral - Knackered Gearbox. (GTD)
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Having owned Golf's from Mk 1 to Mk 5. I have found that build quality is cyclical.
My current view is: Volkswagen over-engineered the MK5, spent a lot of money to get the GTi back to the top, and now they are relaxing the grip. The Mk 6 was introduced to reduce production costs and consequently the reputation for rattles etc may be coming back. This is not to say the car is poor, because inevitably technology is advancing all the time and brings benefits, but perhaps not quite as good as it has been.
Obviously the recent Toyota debacle has highlighted what can happen when a car company takes its eye off the ball.
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Obviously the recent Toyota debacle has highlighted what can happen when a car company takes its eye off the ball.
Or foot off the pedal...................................................................I'll get my coat :grin:
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Obviously the recent Toyota debacle has highlighted what can happen when a car company takes its eye off the ball.
Or foot off the pedal...................................................................I'll get my coat :grin:
^^^ I liked it :laugh:
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Hmm, doesnt seem to come from the steering column, its like the noise comes from the front wheels when they are turned all the way to the left or right.
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whistling from drivers side window (sometimes)
folding mirrors sometimes don't work (but to be fair this hasn't happened for a few months)
f7cking loads of stone chips, in particular two massive ones on passenger front side of the car (paint is sh1te, not a patch on the mk5 gti)
the odd rattle every now and then but i've put that down to my brain rolling around in my head while at speed :laugh:
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...f7cking loads of stone chips, in particular two massive ones on passenger front side of the car (paint is sh1te, not a patch on the mk5 gti)
.....my brain rolling around in my head while at speed :laugh:
I am now too scared to drive Wolfgang on his natural habitat (tarmac roads). They really are a shocking mess. However, the soft paint on the VWs is a double curse to deal with.
Now, regarding your brain. I hope you are not serious about the rolling action! :shocked:
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I've previously posted a thread about whistling from driver's side window and still trying to have this sorted.
I am also experiencing loud creaking when turning steering wheel hard right or left.
Minor glitches but for a $52,000 (AUD) car...
I will keep you all posted as I harrass my dealer some more. I think it's important to talk to others about this as it is a new model and there may be build quality issues that VW can be made aware of... strength in numbers and all that!
:wink:
ozzyc
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the front passenger seat sometimes has a very tiny rattle coming from under the seat i can only presume (or in the seat somewhere). notice it when accelerating and or bass from the music. it is the seat, as when i hit the end of the seat, you get that slight rattling noise. think i can put up with it!
i also get the odd drip of water after i have closed the door and just started driving and its been raining previously! only 1 drip though.
can someone explain white worm to the alloys? i noticed behind the discs area that the silver part was a little bit bronze looking (not sure if this is rust, and its not on the actual alloy itself) ... didnt think it was a problem, but it has made me think!
cheers
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Front passenger side wheel arch - access plate to fog lights came off somewhere - replaced under warranty
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the amount of sh!t that goes on with the mk5 and now mk6's why has someone like watchdog not taken VW by the bollox ?
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the amount of sh!t that goes on with the mk5 and now mk6's why has someone like watchdog not taken VW by the bollox ?
Becuase it's all little stuff and nothing major. It's a mass produced car made on a tight budget with profit margins the main aim. If you want a perfectly built car save up and buy yourself a Rolls.
Nick
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the amount of sh!t that goes on with the mk5 and now mk6's why has someone like watchdog not taken VW by the bollox ?
Becuase it's all little stuff and nothing major. It's a mass produced car made on a tight budget with profit margins the main aim. If you want a perfectly built car save up and buy yourself a Rolls.
Nick
I want my £30k car not to rattle, squeek, and function like its advertised to.
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And so you should, but due to the high volume process in which these are built and the way they are costed there will allways be niggles with a % of them. Same if you buy a bimmer, a merc etc. It's how the dealers and VW deal with that decides how much of a premium product you're getting.
Just ask any Mini owner. They pay a hefty premium for a small hatch and make the niggles on the MK6 look like nothing at all.
If you ever get the chance to take a tour of a modern car plant, you should. It's a fascinating if somewhat frightening eye opener of how these things are thrown together.
nick
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Further plus one on the rattling in the rear. Diagnosed as a faulty rear panel (they have had to replace the whole thing!) and is currently at the dealers awaiting pickup
Some other minor rattles and again on full lock there is a sound but thats pretty common I thought on modern power assisted cars?
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I truly despair............I just picked up the beast, the dealership claimed that the rear 1/4 panel had been replaced, lo and behold the same rattle is there, from the same place, making the same noise.
Are these technicians deaf, stupid, incompetent or a combination of all three. I have to go back, yet again (third time now) and demonstrate the noise to these numpties. Poor girl at the service desk could tell I was pissed but I told her its wasnt her fault, just the bloody techs!
Might as well have tried to have a go myself.
Arrrrrgh! :angry:
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Could I have a list of everyones faults, rattles etc ?
Turn the wheel all the way to the left or right I get a low pitched squeek/grind type noise (Aint got a clue what that could be)
That's almost certainly the power steering pump drive belt slipping when you reach full lock. Mine doesn't do it, but I've had several cars that did [Not GTI's]
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Thought the 6 was an improved 5 :undecided:
I blame the condition of our roads shaking the cars to bits.
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Using a nano ipod causes the tracks on the display not to change to the next track when the next track physically changes.
I use a Nano [G4, 8GB] and it works perfectly well, no problem with display and track titles change correctly, although I do get the stutter, but it doesn't do it on all albums/tracks. This seems to be a common fault and must be solvable with a software fix, maybe VW will bring one out.
In fact that stutter on the ipod is about the only fault I can come up with on mine that's even worth a mention. It's just a superb car. Hope I'm not over-tempting fate here :smug:
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Using a nano ipod causes the tracks on the display not to change to the next track when the next track physically changes.
I use a Nano [G4, 8GB] and it works perfectly well, no problem with display and track titles change correctly, although I do get the stutter, but it doesn't do it on all albums/tracks. This seems to be a common fault and must be solvable with a software fix, maybe VW will bring one out.
In fact that stutter on the ipod is about the only fault I can come up with on mine that's even worth a mention. It's just a superb car. Hope I'm not over-tempting fate here :smug:
Mine does this stuttering tracks?
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I guess I'm easily pleased. I love mine to bits.
Perfect car?? Almost - I think of the very minor niggles more as personality.
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I like the advert were it says like a golf.
I think i need a refund then
As my mk6 hatch shuts with a TING noise (aka jap car noise) were my mk1 boot shuts with a solid golf like thud.
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I agree with Horney about the fact that it's the quality of the dealers that makes a car. I can accept the odd fault but I fell out with VW in the Mk4 era because the dealer I was using at the time was useless at fixing things.
Conversely, the wife's Saab 93 convertible has had a few problems in its life but we have a fantastic dealer who (over the seven years I or her have had a Saab) has fixed problems efficiently and without fuss, has always communicated with us when they said they would, has fixed faults that I didn't even know about and has fought my corner (and won) for manufacturer contributions. Consequently, it is highly likely we will buy another 93 from them.
Ultimately, I don't expect my GTi to be faultless over the 4 or 5 years I intend to keep it but whether I buy another comes down to how good my selling dealer sorts those problems. They were excellent in the selling and delivery process - only time will tell how good their servicing and after sales care is!!!
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andykram
Your banner is brilliant.
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Cheers GolfTi.
Interestingly, the Mk2 goes to an independent VW specialist in Leeds with whom I've been very happy so far. Very reasonably priced and they seem to know what they're doing. Due to the Mk6 being on long life servicing I might only need to go to my dealer for one service in the first three years. Then I'll take it to this lot who are VW enthusiasts rather than a load of young YTS types at the dealer's who don't know s*** and will probably take my car for a blast on the so called post service "test drive"!!!!!
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Nice sig :wink:
Now go and resize it. I cant quite see it :tongue:
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Nice sig :wink:
Now go and resize it. I cant quite see it :tongue:
He may also want to go read the forum rules.
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Andykram:
Now that you have shown your Mk2 in all its bling glory :embarassed:, please, please, tone it down, re-size it and stop giving me a headache, dear chap! :wink:
Thank you for your understanding.
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Sorry fellas. I will reduce it as soon as I work out how to!!!!
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Is that better?
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Sorry fellas. I will reduce it as soon as I work out how to!!!!
I nearly started disco dancing while veiwing it, but as my family would have been most amused and worried by my moves, I decided not too! :sad:
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Is that better?
Size wise fine (dwarling!) but I still want to disco! :laugh:
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Is that better?
Size matters!! :rolleyes:
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Is that better?
Size matters!! :rolleyes:
'Is that a gun you've got in your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me?' ... Mae West
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i've had my car about a fortnight now and the main problems i have are:
1, The creaking/clicking coming from the drivers door right by my ear when the weather is warm, i think this is coming from the gloss trim on the 'B' pillar as this creaks a little when i open the door too.
2, The rear washer drips now and again but had this issue on a corsa i used to own so not really fussed.
3, The rear wiper operates when selecting reverse even with the the wipers switched OFF.
4, I don't think the static cornerning function is working?
5, And for some reason there is a piece machined out of my front break calipers! any ideas why and are yours the same?
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/28042010127.jpg)
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4, I don't think the static cornerning function is working?
5, And for some reason there is a piece machined out of my front break calipers! any ideas why and are yours the same?
What's 4?
Will check 5 tomorrow as I am miles away from Wolfgang.
No problems with mine regarding rattles or squeaks. But then I drive in 'comfort' mode as I simply cannot abide the horrid road surfaces. Steering and throttle response quite sh!t in this mode though!
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According to the manual and what i've read elsewhere static cornering is when you make turns and the dipped beam is on the fog light that corresponds to way you are turning lights up, supposedly to make you more visible, i'm not that fussed about it tbh but if it should work then why doesn't it???
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According to the manual and what i've read elsewhere static cornering is when you make turns and the dipped beam is on the fog light that corresponds to way you are turning lights up, supposedly to make you more visible, i'm not that fussed about it tbh but if it should work then why doesn't it???
Thanks for illuminating me. Feel such an idiot. :angry:
I have to read that bloody manual!
Have not got a clue what's in it!
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5, And for some reason there is a piece machined out of my front break calipers! any ideas why and are yours the same?
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/28042010127.jpg)
Mines exactly the same on both sides.
I noticed it when i had the wheels off to seal and wax them.
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Jimble.....
Point 3 is a Feature of the car :grin:
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Jimble: So only 1 and 2 to be sorted! :smiley:
BTW: Can you check, when you have a moment, whether you Monza Shadows are made by Ronal or BBS, please?
We were discussing this on the upgrade thread.
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My 17s are Ronal and i expect all mk6 GTI alloys will be.
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My 17s are Ronal and i expect all mk6 GTI alloys will be.
Thanks Snoops. That's that then. Cheaper, I presume than the BBSs. :rolleyes:
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Jimble.....
Point 3 is a Feature of the car :grin:
Nope! only supposed to do it when the wipers are ON otherwise it'd do it all the time, i've always swicthed them off to reverse cos i hate that it wipes all the sh!te down the boot! never had an issue with the mk5.
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5, And for some reason there is a piece machined out of my front break calipers! any ideas why and are yours the same?
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/28042010127.jpg)
Mines exactly the same on both sides.
I noticed it when i had the wheels off to seal and wax them.
Do you think there is any reason to do that? doesn't look like it would be an issue if not.
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5, And for some reason there is a piece machined out of my front break calipers! any ideas why and are yours the same?
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/28042010127.jpg)
Mines exactly the same on both sides.
I noticed it when i had the wheels off to seal and wax them.
Do you think there is any reason to do that? doesn't look like it would be an issue if not.
I did not examine it fully at the time as i wanted to get the wheels done asap. But a v.quick glance i wondered why at the time and just forgot to go back and have a good luck when i put the wheels back on the next day :embarassed:
Its not a clearence issue that i could see.
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Jimble.....
Point 3 is a Feature of the car :grin:
Nope! only supposed to do it when the wipers are ON otherwise it'd do it all the time, i've always swicthed them off to reverse cos i hate that it wipes all the sh!te down the boot! never had an issue with the mk5.
It is strange this and I know that it has happened to me on the odd reverse!
I could not understand why, so I put it down to my own stupidity!
It has now stopped doing this. Stranger than fiction.
I totally agree with you about the good possibility of scratching the glass with all the crap that a car collects on our pathetic roads.
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5, And for some reason there is a piece machined out of my front break calipers! any ideas why and are yours the same?
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/28042010127.jpg)
Mines exactly the same on both sides.
I noticed it when i had the wheels off to seal and wax them.
I just hope the paint doesn't start to peel over time with the break dust and claeners getting under it!
Do you think there is any reason to do that? doesn't look like it would be an issue if not.
I did not examine it fully at the time as i wanted to get the wheels done asap. But a v.quick glance i wondered why at the time and just forgot to go back and have a good luck when i put the wheels back on the next day :embarassed:
Its not a clearence issue that i could see.
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The feature of the rear wiper coming on is, if the front ones are either on or if you give it the one swipe and then put it into reverse, it automatically wipes the back.
I'm with snoopy its a pain smearing all that sh!te across the window at times.
I 'm positive the GTI never came with static cornering lights.
The GT came with it and its a pain at times because loads of folk are always saying "Do you know one of your fog lights is out"
However on wee twisty country roads they are great.
Easiest way to check is start the car up and turn the wheel when the headlights are on. Or put your indicator on with the headlights.
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^^It's in the manual which is just for gti/gtd and i'm positive it used be in the pricelist, however i've just checked the new one online and it says GT only, so it looks like it's been changed. Oh well not to worry, at least i know now.
the wiper is a pain though, had auto wipers on the mk5 and never had a problem, just turned the wipers off before i put it in reverse and it didn't wipe. I think the rear wiper on the mk6 is connected to the rain sensor.
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Strange if its in the manual. Even if they dropped that feature some folk on here should surely have it.
I vaguely remember the GTI being advertised with dynamic cornering lights but I think I'm mixing that up with the Xenons now.
I have September of last years price list on PDF and its not in there.
The reason I was sure why they never had cornering lights was I thought it strange how the GTI which is basically the top of the range didn't get features the GT did with cornering lights being one of the things.
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Came across this site that suggests you can turn them on but the dealer needs to enable it. Maybe VAG.COM if you have it.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/fog-light-cornering-lights-gti-43687.html (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/fog-light-cornering-lights-gti-43687.html)
I think its in the manual due to it being standard in some other countries.
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Thanks for the info p3asa, i'm not fussy about getting it enabled, i just hate the thought that i'm missing something! :grin:
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Came across this site that suggests you can turn them on but the dealer needs to enable it. Maybe VAG.COM if you have it.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/fog-light-cornering-lights-gti-43687.html (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/fog-light-cornering-lights-gti-43687.html)
I think its in the manual due to it being standard in some other countries.
Thanks p3asa. You are a mine of information. :smiley:
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4, I don't think the static cornerning function is working?
Thanks Jimble for this alert.
Will check mine out tomorrow.
Might need dealer intervention. :smiley:
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They are probably worth activating if they have that feature.
Doing a 3 point turn is a sight for onlookers. :laugh:
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I truly despair............I just picked up the beast, the dealership claimed that the rear 1/4 panel had been replaced, lo and behold the same rattle is there, from the same place, making the same noise.
Are these technicians deaf, stupid, incompetent or a combination of all three. I have to go back, yet again (third time now) and demonstrate the noise to these numpties. Poor girl at the service desk could tell I was pissed but I told her its wasnt her fault, just the bloody techs!
Might as well have tried to have a go myself.
Arrrrrgh! :angry:
not gilbert lawton by any chance?
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Doing a 3 point turn is a sight for onlookers. :laugh:
Go on, you mean pirouette! :grin:
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Cornering lights.
Have a look at the link i posted in the thread below
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152209.0
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i've had my car about a fortnight now and the main problems i have are:
3, The rear wiper operates when selecting reverse even with the the wipers switched OFF.
Are you sure you haven't got auto selected with the wiper switch? [working off rain sensor] My rear wiper doesn't operate when reversing if wipers are switched OFF.
Don't know what that machined out bit is on your calipers, nothing like that on mine.
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A minor irritation...
What the feck were VW thinking when they designed the fuel filler cap leash. I've only filled her up 3 times since I've had her, but each time I have had to hold the cap in my hand as it just damn well refuses to slot on the filler door, and I dont want it flapping about willy-nilly on the rear wing.
Am I missing something? My previous Mk4 had a rubberised leash, and it sat fine on the door. If I remember, all my prior Golfs didn't have the leash.
:huh:
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It hangs the wrong way round on the door. So i found out. The cap sits on the paintwork side of the slap :cry: So the top of the caps on the inside of the flap.
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I truly despair............I just picked up the beast, the dealership claimed that the rear 1/4 panel had been replaced, lo and behold the same rattle is there, from the same place, making the same noise.
Are these technicians deaf, stupid, incompetent or a combination of all three. I have to go back, yet again (third time now) and demonstrate the noise to these numpties. Poor girl at the service desk could tell I was pissed but I told her its wasnt her fault, just the bloody techs!
Might as well have tried to have a go myself.
Arrrrrgh! :angry:
not gilbert lawton by any chance?
Devito,how did you guess?
It back in there today, this time I will be taking the tech out in it to demonstrate said rattle! Ill let you know how I get on
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Come on spooner that sigs way way over the forum rules.
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....anyone outthere with a cracking passengers chair.....drives me mad...when I have a passenger it does not matter to change it on the rail it never stops making sound.....any tips and tricks...I hate going in again and again and again.... :sad:
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Come on spooner that sigs way way over the forum rules.
Funny place to mention it... No one else has commented, i've even had several PMs with JV, he didnt say anything? Other people have a lot worse. I've cut the images down by 50%. Should be ample small enough, even for an 800x600 screen.
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You had one photo below the other and they were massive.
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Any way back to topic
GTD:
1. Rain flicks up onto the glass of the wing mirrors when driving along. Really annoying.
2. The throttle pedal always sayes push me to make the nice engine note and MPG gets worse.
3. It gets dirty.
4. My sunglasses always rattle in the holder when the best tune is playing and its not sunny.
5. Sometimes the SD card is not remembered and it defaults to the radio, so you have to start at the 8 gigs of music AGAIN.
6. DAB is pretty much useless at the moment.
7. They have just started stoning/putting chippings on the roads and other people drive like dip sticks and thats what damages the soft paint.
8. The tyres wear out.
9. Oh and the gearbox rattles.
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I truly despair............I just picked up the beast, the dealership claimed that the rear 1/4 panel had been replaced, lo and behold the same rattle is there, from the same place, making the same noise.
Are these technicians deaf, stupid, incompetent or a combination of all three. I have to go back, yet again (third time now) and demonstrate the noise to these numpties. Poor girl at the service desk could tell I was pissed but I told her its wasnt her fault, just the bloody techs!
Might as well have tried to have a go myself.
Arrrrrgh! :angry:
not gilbert lawton by any chance?
Devito,how did you guess?
It back in there today, this time I will be taking the tech out in it to demonstrate said rattle! Ill let you know how I get on
Update-They tried fixing it again yesterday without success, it needs a new door lock now. And there isnt one in the Uk, at all, nada! So its on back order and could take weeks. I do have the feeling that the boys in Emlyn pushed some of the cars through a bit too quick and the QA suffered as a result.
That said I got to drive a polo and it was a massive improvement on the the one the wife had a few years ago, which was truly awful.
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Sorry for OT but on the subject of the polo i have seen a few transporter fulls arriving at my two local dealers of late and the fit and finish is shocking :shocked: even a blind man with no arms doing QA would not pass these. :shocked:
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Sorry for OT but on the subject of the polo i have seen a few transporter fulls arriving at my two local dealers of late and the fit and finish is shocking :shocked: even a blind man with no arms doing QA would not pass these. :shocked:
Where is the Polo made?
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Front passenger side wheel arch - access plate to fog lights missing - replaced under warranty
Rear driver side alloy - possible white worm - alloy being replaced under warranty
Passenger seat - persistant squeak/rubbing noise from base of seat. Car's already been back and had the lumber mechanism changed but hasn't fixed it - going back in this weekend.
RCD310 - track details sticking, sometimes skips first few secs of track
Central locking - occasional rubbing noise from drivers side door when locking.
Nothing much - main issue is the seat which is really irritating but hopefully that'll get fixed this weekend.
Quick update on mine...dealer had it all last week to fix the seat squeak issue and the rear alloy and I picked the car up on Saturday. So far, so good...the squeak appears to have gone. The alloy was changed with no problems...so just the minor irritations of the occasional noise from the central locking and the stereo with the track details now changing sometimes.
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Got my first "fault" of any note; slight tapping from n/s rear door when moving. I'm pretty sure it's just the striker that needs a slight adjustment, as you can move the door slightly inwards when it's closed by pushing on the handle. It's nothing really but will get dealer to sort it. Apart from that my car is superb.
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Well, I got into the car this morning and the windscreen wipers were in the up position rather than in their normal down (resting) position. :grin:
Dont ask me why.
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Well, I got into the car this morning and the windscreen wipers were in the up position rather than in their normal down (resting) position. :grin:
Dont ask me why.
Good morning 'little' Kev! :wink: :laugh:
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Well, I got into the car this morning and the windscreen wipers were in the up position rather than in their normal down (resting) position. :grin:
Dont ask me why.
you will have to stop putting Viagra in the tank Kev
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It's pretty weird, and worrying though. The car engine is off, why would the wipers move on their own. And I defo didnt use them as it wasnt raining yesterday.
Whats to say it doesnt unlock the doors on its own for no reason. :shocked:
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It's pretty weird, and worrying though. The car engine is off, why would the wipers move on their own. And I defo didnt use them as it wasnt raining yesterday.
Whats to say it doesnt unlock the doors on its own for no reason. :shocked:
Stop that heavy rubbing as you will get the genie out of the bottle! :laugh:
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Well, I got into the car this morning and the windscreen wipers were in the up position rather than in their normal down (resting) position. :grin:
Dont ask me why.
You might have knocked the wiper stalk getting out/in without noticing, which moved the wipers to the 'service' position.
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Well, I got into the car this morning and the windscreen wipers were in the up position rather than in their normal down (resting) position. :grin:
Dont ask me why.
You might have knocked the wiper stalk getting out/in without noticing, which moved the wipers to the 'service' position.
Maybe :lipsrsealed: :smiley:
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Anyone had problems with the xenons? Mine were adjusted way too low. As I found out in a German forum, nearly all Mk6 with Xenons have or had this problem. Dealer wasn't able to fix it ("everything is ok") so I adjusted them by myself. Everything is fine now.
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Mine rattles like a pill box, behind the dash above the Radio, somewhere from the boot (again) and the drivers seat drives me mad with a knocking sound when turning corners.
Back to the dealers again. :sick:
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Mine rattles like a pill box, behind the dash above the Radio, somewhere from the boot (again) and the drivers seat drives my mad with a knocking sound when turning corners.
Back to the dealers again. :sick:
Sorry to hear this. It is so bloody annoying. So far so good with mine.
However, I don't expect the honeymoon to last long. The road to my place of work is a 100 year old cobbled one and it is truly a bone shaker in most cars. Quite smooth in the GTi. :shocked:
My Honda Type R GT had so manny rattles, that I eventually used to dread driving the bloody thing. I only did 7000 miles in it in 2 years! :sick:
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Mine rattles like a pill box, behind the dash above the Radio, somewhere from the boot (again) and the drivers seat drives my mad with a knocking sound when turning corners.
Back to the dealers again. :sick:
Sorry to hear this. It is so bloody annoying. So far so good with mine.
However, I don't expect the honeymoon to last long. The road to my place of work is a 100 year old cobbled one and it is truly a bone shaker in most cars. Quite smooth in the GTi. :shocked:
My Honda Type R GT had so manny rattles, that I eventually used to dread driving the bloody thing. I only did 7000 miles in it in 2 years! :sick:
Not surprised ugly looker and even uglier ride :wink:
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Mine rattles like a pill box, behind the dash above the Radio, somewhere from the boot (again) and the drivers seat drives me mad with a knocking sound when turning corners.
Back to the dealers again. :sick:
I have the dash ones and the the boot one too now :sad: The dash ones started yesterday morning.
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Mine rattles like a pill box, behind the dash above the Radio, somewhere from the boot (again) and the drivers seat drives me mad with a knocking sound when turning corners.
Back to the dealers again. :sick:
I have the dash ones and the the boot one too now :sad: The dash ones started yesterday morning.
My dash one comes and goes, it will rattle for days then stop and then start all over again. Ive had the radio out to search for anything loose but no luck.
Ive had the boot one looked at and the dealer replaced the bumpstops(their adjustable), it stoped it for a few weeks but its now back again. Have a look at that, see if it helps.
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Thanks. My boot one does seem to be coming from the passenger side only and when i hit bumps. I thought it was the seat belts at first but its a suspension noise the more i listen. So it may just be what you say.
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Could the dash rattle be this?
UK MKIVs (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/326715.aspx)
or there seems to be a recall here "coded 80B4" (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=97798). Seems that a part of the heating system comes away from each other causing a rattle.
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The noise from the passenger's seat drives me mad every now and then....especially when braking or acceterating...( a :cool:) and I do that a lot :wink:
Anyone outthere the same problem...(A mechanical noise)
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The variety of rattles & squeaks are provided FOC by VW so that each car has a bespoke feel! :evil:
In my case, they made a near perfect car. Thank you VW. Most grateful. :smug:
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Sorry to barge I. But my mk5 gti hzndbrake jumped out of it's slot and sadly ed slowly onto a stone wall. Wish I'd known it was a common fault. CAr was still in warranty at the time.
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Not surprised ugly looker and even uglier ride :wink:
Gizzy
You are talking about my ex! :cry:
AM :kiss:
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Mine rattles like a pill box, behind the dash above the Radio, somewhere from the boot (again) and the drivers seat drives me mad with a knocking sound when turning corners.
Back to the dealers again. :sick:
I have the dash ones and the the boot one too now :sad: The dash ones started yesterday morning.
My dash one comes and goes, it will rattle for days then stop and then start all over again. Ive had the radio out to search for anything loose but no luck.
Ive had the boot one looked at and the dealer replaced the bumpstops(their adjustable), it stoped it for a few weeks but its now back again. Have a look at that, see if it helps.
Hi,
and what did they do about the seat??
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Yes, I got the tick, tick sound today from behind the driver's door. This was when the car was heated up by the sun. It's the shiny black covers on the door frames that probably heat up and expand. Once cooled down the tick, tick disappeared. Lots of ticking this summer I imagine.
Does not bother me, really.
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Yes, I got the tick, tick sound today from behind the driver's door. This was when the car was heated up by the sun. It's the shiny black covers on the door frames that probably heat up and expand. Once cooled down the tick, tick disappeared. Lots of ticking this summer I imagine.
Does not bother me, really.
Me thinks it will when drving in sun on long journeys?? :grin:
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Not a GTI but I have a one month old GTD DSG.
1. I get a knock coming from the rear of the car every time a go around a corner - there is nothing loose in the car.
2. A LOT of vibration throughout the cabin, suspension a bit more than firm!
3. Road noise loud but a strange loud noise coming from front left side of car - sounds like wind noise but isn't ? Heaven alone knows :(
4. Usual steering rack noise. Had it in my Mark V - and was never really fixed.
With extras I paid just shy of 30K for this car - and am not very impressed :sad:
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Yes, I got the tick, tick sound today from behind the driver's door. This was when the car was heated up by the sun. It's the shiny black covers on the door frames that probably heat up and expand. Once cooled down the tick, tick disappeared. Lots of ticking this summer I imagine.
Does not bother me, really.
Me thinks it will when drving in sun on long journeys?? :grin:
Left the driver's side in the sun all day. Tick, tick did not happen. Probably spoke too soon! :smiley:
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Picking up my GTD tomorrow after two days at the dealers to fix rattles from both doors. Apparently there's some form of directive out from VW on how to fix the problem - there was a GTi already there when I took mine in having the same fix applied.
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Picking up my GTD tomorrow after two days at the dealers to fix rattles from both doors. Apparently there's some form of directive out from VW on how to fix the problem - there was a GTi already there when I took mine in having the same fix applied.
Without scrolling through the thread, what is/was amiss with your car if I may so enquire, please?
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You may. Rattles from both sides of the car which seemed to emanate from either the doors or B pillars, but difficult to pin down. Mainly noticeable on potholed local roads at low speed, but rarely when cruising on the motorway. I should know more tomorrow about the "fix" when I collect the car.
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You may. Rattles from both sides of the car which seemed to emanate from either the doors or B pillars, but difficult to pin down. Mainly noticeable on potholed local roads at low speed, but rarely when cruising on the motorway. I should know more tomorrow about the "fix" when I collect the car.
Ver' annoying. Drive me more bonkers than I already am. :grin:
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Not a GTI but I have a one month old GTD DSG.
1. I get a knock coming from the rear of the car every time a go around a corner - there is nothing loose in the car.
2. A LOT of vibration throughout the cabin, suspension a bit more than firm!
3. Road noise loud but a strange loud noise coming from front left side of car - sounds like wind noise but isn't ? Heaven alone knows :(
4. Usual steering rack noise. Had it in my Mark V - and was never really fixed.
With extras I paid just shy of 30K for this car - and am not very impressed :sad:
Hello mate wellcome to the forum, this is really concerning reading the issues your having with the GTD can you keep us posted thanks Steve :smiley:
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Hello mate wellcome to the forum, this is really concerning reading the issues your having with the GTD can you keep us posted thanks Steve :smiley:
Thanks for the welcome Steve :smiley:
Car goes into VW on Monday - so will see what they find.
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Hello mate wellcome to the forum, this is really concerning reading the issues your having with the GTD can you keep us posted thanks Steve :smiley:
Thanks for the welcome Steve :smiley:
Car goes into VW on Monday - so will see what they find.
No problem mate , as you can you see i have a big intrest not had any problems with mine, just paintwork issues's!! :wink:
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No more ticking sounds. :smiley:
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No more ticking sounds. :smiley:
No not recenlty, but i did put some good old vasline around the edges of the door!! :wink:
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No more ticking sounds. :smiley:
No not recenlty, but i did put some good old vasline around the edges of the door!! :wink:
:laugh:
Vas has always been THE answer to a maiden's prayers. I use it all the time at work when dealing with dry external auditory canals! :grin:
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Located my rattle coming from the dash area, its the air vent above the radio(stops rattling when you put some pressure on it).
Will have a look online to see how you remove it and see if anythings loose inside.
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Located my rattle coming from the dash area, its the air vent above the radio(stops rattling when you put some pressure on it).
Will have a look online to see how you remove it and see if anythings loose inside.
If it is a faintish rattle, try some carefully aimed WD40 or Vas' as Steve suggests.
Could sort the litter bugger, I hope. :rolleyes:
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Cant believe there's now 13 pages of rattles in the new mk6 :shocked:
Thought Vw had improved not ruined?
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Cant believe there's now 13 pages of rattles in the new mk6 :shocked:
Thought Vw had improved not ruined?
We are very sensitive lads and lasses.
I think with MK5s we would end up with a noise induced hearing loss. :tongue:
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Cant believe there's now 13 pages of rattles in the new mk6 :shocked:
Thought Vw had improved not ruined?
We are very sensitive lads and lasses.
I think with MK5s we would end up with a noise induced hearing loss. :tongue:
Good point :laugh:
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Located my rattle coming from the dash area, its the air vent above the radio(stops rattling when you put some pressure on it).
Will have a look online to see how you remove it and see if anythings loose inside.
Steve, here is a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpdnnNw4wlc) showing how to remove the RNS510 and in it he removes the air vents to put the GPS in. Looks straight froward.
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Located my rattle coming from the dash area, its the air vent above the radio(stops rattling when you put some pressure on it).
Will have a look online to see how you remove it and see if anythings loose inside.
Steve, here is a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpdnnNw4wlc) showing how to remove the RNS510 and in it he removes the air vents to put the GPS in. Looks straight froward.
Thanks Steven, that's an interesting video. I might also relocate my antenna to behind the vents whilst ive got them out also (just hope it doesn't rattle up there!) :grin:
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Hi again, Just had a thought, when I took delivery of my GTD there was a deep scratch on glass of the left headlight. They said they would replace it - made no fuss at all. Two weeks ago I took it in and it took them all day to do. Apparently they had to almost completely disassemble the front on the car (wish I had known what they were going to do before I agreed to it). Anyway - I have just noticed that the front bumper is no longer flush with the left side panel - it is sticking out and flexes in a lot when touched.
As the grating wind type noise I am getting is from the the front left of the car I wondered if the work they did replacing the headlight could be the cause of some of my problems. I am still not sure exactly what it was they had to do.
Thanks
Ann
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Hi again, Just had a thought, when I took delivery of my GTD there was a deep scratch on glass of the left headlight. They said they would replace it - made no fuss at all. Two weeks ago I took it in and it took them all day to do. Apparently they had to almost completely disassemble the front on the car (wish I had known what they were going to do before I agreed to it). Anyway - I have just noticed that the front bumper is no longer flush with the left side panel - it is sticking out and flexes in a lot when touched.
As the grating wind type noise I am getting is from the the front left of the car I wondered if the work they did replacing the headlight could be the cause of some of my problems. I am still not sure exactly what it was they had to do.
Thanks
Ann
Take it back and get them to sort out properley, or reject the car totaly?? Hope you get it sorted soon Steve
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SUNROOF
My sunroofs started to rattle on its till position
I think it maybe the rear deflector hitting the bodywork on bumps
Its driving me nuts as i tilt the sunroof everytime i use the car to get fresh air in. Now im having to open it the other way
I need to get a picture from an upto date version of ETKA too see if i can figure it out why its doing it as i cannot get time off to goto the dealers. Not that they have probably ever seen one with a sunroof anyway.
Other ratlles im putting up with as i can drowned them out.
The every so often squeek rattle from the drivers side befind the speedo area.
The knock noise from the rear passenger side (one of them was the first aid strap!)
Creak from the hatch (probably the rubber)
The sunroof one i need to sort out though as i use it daily and been just to the left of my left ear its driving me nut! :laugh:
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I am really getting worried I have no rattles or squeaks. This does not seem normal. Is this the calm before the storm? It's probably because I drive like a granny in 'comfort' mode. I avoid rough roads to protect the integrity of the car and it takes me bloody ages to get to and from work. I don't think this ultra care will be a long term thing. There is a demon inside me (no comments please!) waiting to be released.
Regarding the sunroof, I especially did not spec it as they have all rattled in my previous cars. I wonder if others have similiar problems with their sunroofs?
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One or two very minor rattles in sport or normal mode.
I think any car with hard suspension is going to rattle/squeak a little.
Comfort mode and things are really quiet.
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The mk5 i found a post by searching one other seems to have suffered the same problem, no one seems to have posted a fix. There was a link to the vortex side but as they have new software and server non of the links work at the moment.
As its a mk5 roof panel and im guessing the sunroof will be the same i may ask over on the mk5 forum.
The sunroof for me was a deal breaker if they had not added it the order was going to be cancelled. I missed it so much on previous cars. I very rare ever have the blower on infact its only been on one day and that was near 25 degree heat outside. Tilting the sunroof lets the hot air out and the fresh air in.
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One or two very minor rattles in sport or normal mode.
I think any car with hard suspension is going to rattle/squeak a little.
Comfort mode and things are really quiet.
Same here. :smiley:
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The sunroof for me was a deal breaker if they had not added it the order was going to be cancelled.
All my previous cars, apart from the Type R and this GTi have had sunroofs. Don't miss it at all. Funny that. :rolleyes:
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I have an irritating rattle on my drivers side window it bothers me but I am able to pump up the volume on the dynaudio so can drown it out.
No rattles on the sunroof yet touchwood and everything else seems Aok.
Gizzy
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Had a rattle come from the passenger side the first week of ownership. Thankfully it just disappeared and now everything seem great.
Have covered 1,500mls so had a proper blast ( not full throttle ) on a B road. Brought a big smile to my face and started laughing out loud.
Brilliant :cool:
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Tick, tick, tick, tick like a wrist watch all the time even when stationary! So I turn the music up and it goes. Just.
Hope it does not turn into a tick, tock, tick, tock like a pedulum clock. Turn my crazy. :angry:
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I've had my white MK6 since Feb ....
As naa mentioned the front left side bumper is not flush with the panel....weird thing I only noticed this after the first service so need to take it back. The alarm cover overhead has been coming lose.
The worst bit for me has been the paint discolouration on the front bumper on one side and also the lowest front section of the bumper has turned a tinge of yellow!
They've offered a respray....but it obviously won't be as nice a factory job....not sure whether to take it or not....
Still a fantastic drive though....
CF
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I've had my white MK6 since Feb ....
As naa mentioned the front left side bumper is not flush with the panel....weird thing I only noticed this after the first service so need to take it back. The alarm cover overhead has been coming lose.
The worst bit for me has been the paint discolouration on the front bumper on one side and also the lowest front section of the bumper has turned a tinge of yellow!
They've offered a respray....but it obviously won't be as nice a factory job....not sure whether to take it or not....
Still a fantastic drive though....
CF
Sorry to hear about this. It is so annoying and not something you want on a new car.
Get it re-aligned and re-sprayed and it will then look perfect, I am sure.
The re-spray of plastic bumpers is not a difficult job and is well worth doing. Additionally, you might a get better paint thickness than from the factory.
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Thanks amW1 sounds like a plan.....will let you know how it progresses....
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just came but back from a drive with my flipin sunglasses compartment open the whole way and it won't close. Does anyone else have this problem? im guessing its the heat..making the thing expand or something
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Every time i go over a large bump, pot hole in normal or sport it sounds like there is something banging up and down IN the drivers side rear quarter panel on my 3 door "R". Anyone else had this?
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FFS i have more rattles. Even the mk1 after 25 years did not rattle like this.
So far i have when i hit a small pebal or...
1) sunroof on tilt, has rattle, on i think the wind deflector at the rear (called rain channel by VW)
2) passenger door rattle/buzz.
3) Buzz behind the speedo area comes and goes has a mind of its own.
4) Rear seat rattle (cured that one with tape on catches.)
5) Passenger seat rattle (cured that one was the cable underneath the clamp on the bottom of the seat rail seems to keep working loose its a cable tie type thing)
6) Buzz rattle from passenger side centre concel somewere.
7) Rattle from rear passenger side like something loose.
8) Rattle from passenger side rear (fixed was first aid triangle holder strap & seat belt)
9) creak from the trims up the sides of the dash i think its the clips that hold them.
10) other tick noices every so often.
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Cooler day today. No tick, tick tick.
Heat = tick, Cold = untick! :rolleyes:
Roll on wunter. :sick:
No other noises. :smiley:
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just came but back from a drive with my flipin sunglasses compartment open the whole way and it won't close. Does anyone else have this problem? im guessing its the heat..making the thing expand or something
It's a poky little cubbyhole and I can't fit my sunglasses into it. I have to use the little cubbyhole by the steering wheel. :sad:
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It's a poky little cubbyhole and I can't fit my sunglasses into it. I have to use the little cubbyhole by the steering wheel. :sad:
Darling sweet Gizzy.
Your shades must cover Yorkshire and beyond! :kiss:
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It's a poky little cubbyhole and I can't fit my sunglasses into it. I have to use the little cubbyhole by the steering wheel. :sad:
Darling sweet Gizzy.
Your shades must cover Yorkshire and beyond! :kiss:
Big eyes so that I can keep an eye on you my dear :kiss:
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What big eyes you've got ....
All the better to see you with ....
Sounds familiar? :kiss: :laugh:
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Get back from a 100 mile drive and the car is telling me that I need to downshift like it wants to keep the revs up. Then when I pull it its idling a bit fast 900ish and then when I turn the car off the fans come on like its too hot for a good 5 minutes. Twice now in two days after two good long runs, car temp never above 90 according to the guage.
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Get back from a 100 mile drive and the car is telling me that I need to downshift like it wants to keep the revs up. Then when I pull it its idling a bit fast 900ish and then when I turn the car off the fans come on like its too hot for a good 5 minutes. Twice now in two days after two good long runs, car temp never above 90 according to the guage.
I get the feeling your GTD was made on a friday afternoon??? :evil:
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Get back from a 100 mile drive and the car is telling me that I need to downshift like it wants to keep the revs up. Then when I pull it its idling a bit fast 900ish and then when I turn the car off the fans come on like its too hot for a good 5 minutes. Twice now in two days after two good long runs, car temp never above 90 according to the guage.
I get the feeling your GTD was made on a friday afternoon??? :evil:
Finished on the friday morning after all, I wish I just had the stupid rattles that everyone elses had, mine seems to have more major problems, see here for full description - http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/t/354410.aspx (http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/t/354410.aspx)
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Get back from a 100 mile drive and the car is telling me that I need to downshift like it wants to keep the revs up. Then when I pull it its idling a bit fast 900ish and then when I turn the car off the fans come on like its too hot for a good 5 minutes. Twice now in two days after two good long runs, car temp never above 90 according to the guage.
I get the feeling your GTD was made on a friday afternoon??? :evil:
Should knock the car back long time ago , you knew it was a minger at 300 miles if I remember rightly!! :sick:
Finished on the friday morning after all, I wish I just had the stupid rattles that everyone elses had, mine seems to have more major problems, see here for full description - http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/t/354410.aspx (http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/t/354410.aspx)
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Got 400km on the clock...and both front doors click constantly. Not really loud, just enough to drive you nuts.
Also, plastic battery compartment completely warped, with no hope of ever closing.
Climate control unit seem intent of either frezzing me to death in the mornings. To get any heat, I need to punch the dials to max so the auto kicks off. In the day when it's warm, only solution is to drive without A/C on until it gets pretty stuffy, then turn it on for a bit.
Looking through this topic, seems you guys relaly inspect you cars, perhaps need to do a complete check over mine.
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I have a strange feeling in my loins (:evil:) that his 'minger' (Steve's description!) might be a noisy, very fast fcuker which may last forever whilst driving the very nice owner perfectly insane!
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FFS i now have another couple of rattles its got more rattles than my mk1 has had in 20 years!!!
One from the passanger side sounds like its coming from the glovebox area.
One from the rear passenger side parcel shelf area.
Oh and i have what sounds like an exhaust heatsheild rattle at about 2500rpm!
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FFS i now have another couple of rattles its got more rattles than my mk1 has had in 20 years!!!
One from the passanger side sounds like its coming from the glovebox area.
One from the rear passenger side parcel shelf area.
Oh and i have what sounds like an exhaust heatsheild rattle at about 2500rpm!
Get it back to the dealers mate :cool:
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I would if i could get time off but i cannot :undecided: . Working 6 days a week at the moment.
So if i can fix them myself it would be better, + it meens no idiot can stick greasy oily hand prints all over the interior!
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My very little but bloody annoying rattle was around the speedo/rev counter area. Stuck a bit of paper under the speedo and its gone. How sophisticated!
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^ I have that one too. I was reading that thread on another forum about this one that was posted earlier. So i may try the solutions it shows and also yours.
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My sun glasses always rattle in the holder.
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My sun glasses always rattle in the holder.
Made on friday afternoon that GTD :shocked: !!
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My sun glasses always rattle in the holder.
Made on friday afternoon that GTD :shocked: !!
Ajmoir says it was Friday am. Even worse. :rolleyes:
I think his car will be fine eventually. Just a temporary little tantrum me thinks!
Just enjoy it Ajmoir and give it a good thrashing.
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I drove without music on for the first time yesterday.. i think i have about 5-6 rattles, although I wont know for sure until i clear all the crap out of my car first. :sad:
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I think I have the dreaded door lock rattle :angry:
Gizzy
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I think I have the dreaded door lock rattle :angry:
Gizzy
Hello!
I've missed you.
Are you quite sure re the rattle? Could be a trim problem instead?
AM :kiss:
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I had rattles from both doors but two days at the dealers seems to have fixed the problem. According to the dealer there is some form of VW "directive" related to the issue and a GTi was having door rattles fixed at the same time as mine.
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Bloomin' 'eck :shocked:
Just caught up with this thread.
When the MKV came out they had some niggles, but it seems the MKVI (5.5 :lipsrsealed:) has it licked again :rolleyes:
One of the R's I went for a test drive in had a bad rattle from the driver's side door and it would have annoyed me on my car, let alone a new car!
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1. just came but back from a drive with my flipin sunglasses compartment open the whole way and it won't close. Does anyone else have this problem? im guessing its the heat..making the thing expand or something
It's a poky little cubbyhole and I can't fit my sunglasses into it. I have to use the little cubbyhole by the steering wheel. :sad:
1. Don't have that problem, but I'm embarassed, didn't know about the little cubbyhole near the steering wheel. My sunglasses won't fit in it though, you must have small sunglasses.
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I had rattles from both doors but two days at the dealers seems to have fixed the problem. According to the dealer there is some form of VW "directive" related to the issue and a GTi was having door rattles fixed at the same time as mine.
I've got a similar problem with the back doors, not really a rattle, more of a click/squeak. It's not really noticeable most of the time; think it's the door seals rubbing against the doors; gets worse in hot weather so assume seals get softer and allow more movement. Took it to dealer who applied some silicone lubricant, bit better but not solved. My dealer didn't know anything about a "directive" and has not had any other complaints of a simliar nature. You don't happen to know what did your dealer to to fix your door rattle do you? [It may not be the same problem but just wondered]
Also enquired about the "stutter" at start of tracks when playing from Ipod, they also weren't aware of this issue and have not had any other complaints.
Same with the dripping rear washer.
These are minor problems compared to the overall enjoyment I get from the car, it's superb :cool:
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I think I have the dreaded door lock rattle :angry:
Gizzy
Hello!
I've missed you.
Are you quite sure re the rattle? Could be a trim problem instead?
AM :kiss:
I've been having trouble getting on line! but I'm here now (for the time being anyways) yes it is definitely in the door mechanism and sounds to be near where the lock is soo looks like a word with the dealership is needed tomorrow, won't get owt done today as it's bank bloody holiday!!! How are you am1w had all your upgrades done to Wolfgang yet?
Gizzy
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1. just came but back from a drive with my flipin sunglasses compartment open the whole way and it won't close. Does anyone else have this problem? im guessing its the heat..making the thing expand or something
It's a poky little cubbyhole and I can't fit my sunglasses into it. I have to use the little cubbyhole by the steering wheel. :sad:
1. Don't have that problem, but I'm embarassed, didn't know about the little cubbyhole near the steering wheel. My sunglasses won't fit in it though, you must have small sunglasses.
Ahh bless, well I have a pair of Oakleys so they're not that small but they won't fit in the proper sunglasses holder so I have to tuck them in the other cbbyhole and they do fit in there. Nice to find something in your car that you didn't know you had, wish I could find £50 quid. :laugh:
Gizzy
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Ahh bless, well I have a pair of Oakleys so they're not that small but they won't fit in the proper sunglasses holder so I have to tuck them in the other cbbyhole and they do fit in there. Nice to find something in your car that you didn't know you had, wish I could find £50 quid. :laugh:
Gizzy
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Mine are the GTI ones from VW, not tried them in the cubbyhole without case, maybe they'll go in without it?
Yes, was nice to find something I didn't know about :rolleyes:, but no 50 quid in mine either :cry:
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Ahh bless, well I have a pair of Oakleys so they're not that small but they won't fit in the proper sunglasses holder so I have to tuck them in the other cbbyhole and they do fit in there. Nice to find something in your car that you didn't know you had, wish I could find £50 quid. :laugh:
Gizzy
Mine are the GTI ones from VW, not tried them in the cubbyhole without case, maybe they'll go in without it?
Yes, was nice to find something I didn't know about :rolleyes:, but no 50 quid in mine either :cry:
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Those GTI sunglasses are nice but being female I'd look a bit butch wearing them. :grin:
Whatever the problems with the rattles and such like it is a great fun car to drive and I just love getting in for a run ot, I have to think up an excuse now and the to go out. :wink:
Gizzy
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Ahh bless, well I have a pair of Oakleys so they're not that small but they won't fit in the proper sunglasses holder so I have to tuck them in the other cbbyhole and they do fit in there. Nice to find something in your car that you didn't know you had, wish I could find £50 quid. :laugh:
Gizzy
Mine are the GTI ones from VW, not tried them in the cubbyhole without case, maybe they'll go in without it?
Yes, was nice to find something I didn't know about :rolleyes:, but no 50 quid in mine either :cry:
Those GTI sunglasses are nice but being female I'd look a bit butch wearing them. :grin:
Whatever the problems with the rattles and such like it is a great fun car to drive and I just love getting in for a run ot, I have to think up an excuse now and the to go out. :wink:
Gizzy
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Gizzy, it's strange, but why did I not expect you to be female? :embarassed: There's no way of knowing :laugh:
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Hi Gizzy. Am doing a Blackberry reply on a train on my way to a wedding in West Sussex. Decided not to take Wolgang as I want to get mullered. I have to give a speech which will be very outrageous. No rattles so far and gear Ed30 knob and LEDs installed this Thurs. The knob feels and looks great. Bloody costly. After Thurs ony Sat Nav, Bluetooth and rear diffuser to do. Nearly there!
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Ahh bless, well I have a pair of Oakleys so they're not that small but they won't fit in the proper sunglasses holder so I have to tuck them in the other cbbyhole and they do fit in there. Nice to find something in your car that you didn't know you had, wish I could find £50 quid. :laugh:
Gizzy
Mine are the GTI ones from VW, not tried them in the cubbyhole without case, maybe they'll go in without it?
Yes, was nice to find something I didn't know about :rolleyes:, but no 50 quid in mine either :cry:
Those GTI sunglasses are nice but being female I'd look a bit butch wearing them. :grin:
Whatever the problems with the rattles and such like it is a great fun car to drive and I just love getting in for a run ot, I have to think up an excuse now and the to go out. :wink:
Gizzy
Gizzy, it's strange, but why did I not expect you to be female? :embarassed: There's no way of knowing :laugh:
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Ha ha there you go you never can tell, think there's three females on this forum myself, Rolfe and Ann aka naa.
Gizzy
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Gizzy:
I log on, you log off! Charming my dear!
Great wedding. Mullered. Whole pig roasted! Yum, yum.
Back to topic:
How old is your car? When did you notice any new or an ncrease in the number of squeaks and rattles? I have a feeling we are all going to follow suit, unfortunately.
Is the rattle just from the driver's door lock or is the front passanger door doing the same?
Sorry for all these questions.
AM :kiss:
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Gizzy:
I log on, you log off! Charming my dear!
Great wedding. Mullered. Whole pig roasted! Yum, yum.
Back to topic:
How old is your car? When did you notice any new or an ncrease in the number of squeaks and rattles? I have a feeling we are all going to follow suit, unfortunately.
Is the rattle just from the driver's door lock or is the front passanger door doing the same?
Sorry for all these questions.
AM :kiss:
Surprised you can type!! being as you are brahms and lizst :laugh: my car is 1 year old in July and at present it seems to be the driver door lock only, damn irritating I can tell you, even the stereio doesn't drown it out now :angry:
By the way who's doing your LEDs for you? mine are sat waiting in their boxes for fitting but don't know if MrP will be able to do them being such a busy man. Glad you had fun at the wedding not yours I take it :laugh:
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Gizzy
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Surprised you can type!! being as you are brahms and lizst :laugh: my car is 1 year old in July and at present it seems to be the driver door lock only, damn irritating I can tell you, even the stereio doesn't drown it out now :angry:
By the way who's doing your LEDs for you? mine are sat waiting in their boxes for fitting but don't know if MrP will be able to do them being such a busy man. Glad you had fun at the wedding not yours I take it :laugh: :kiss:
Gizzy
I did not tie the knot as I have enough in my back!
Been there etc
Getting a bit of knocking are we from the door? Huummmm! :evil:
Am about to PM you now. :kiss:
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>> folding mirrors sometimes don't work (but to be fair this hasn't happened for a few months)
I've had the same problem with mine, combination of them sometimes not folding in on park but there seems to be an intermittent issue with the passenger mirror not resetting to drive position after it's dropped on reverse automatically.
Alex
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I've had the same problem with mine, combination of them sometimes not folding in on park but there seems to be an intermittent issue with the passenger mirror not resetting to drive position after it's dropped on reverse automatically.
Alex
I had this with my last car but touch wood it is one problem I haven't had with the new one. I used to frequently drive down a particularly narrow road and always folded the wing mirrors in, but occasionally, one of them wouldn't fold out again, so I know how annoying it can be.
Ann
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An update on my car. Got my GTD back from the garage today and it is going from bad to worse :sad:
When I took delivery of the car there was a deep scratch on the left headlight. Don't worry they said we will order in a part and get that fixed for you. I took it in three weeks later thinking it would take a couple of hours at most to change the glass. When I arrived back at the garage they told me it was a very long job and they had to dismantle the front of the car to fit a completely new headlamp unit. When I eventually got the car back, there was a very large gap between the bumper and the side panel of the car and the bumper stood out proud.
I took the car in yesterday for them to fix this. Apparently they couldn't fix it because the brackets, in their words, "had been spoiled"!!!!!! It is now worse than ever with both sides of the bumper sticking out proud of the side panels and unaligned. I have been told they will be ordering in new brackets to fix the bumper, but have to wait 2 weeks until they have a courtesy car available because "it will be a big job".
To cut a long story short, my new GTD looks as if it has been in a crash, and has become very noisy. I have also noticed that between the dashboard and the left hand door I have a large gap, so does this mean that the door isn't adjusted properly as well?
I am so angry I could scream, and added to the useless media player that is 10 years behind current technology, it will certainly be my last VW. :angry: You may have noticed that I am a little upset about all this lol.
Ann
PS - I am using either safari or firefox and I can't see a 'start new topic' displayed anywhere on the page. Where has the link gone?
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safari is fine for me and shows it in the brown box on the right at the top of the main page for the forum section :undecided:
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Ann: Could you not have rejected the car initially?
This is absolutely awful.
So sorry to hear to hear this and I really feel for you.
Do you think another dealer might be less useless?
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My centre armrest is driving me insane. Unless it is in the lowest position, it clonks every time I rest my elbow on it.
I've looked underneath it, removed the flimsy plastic covering, used WD40, siliconed it, you name it. It bloody clonks.
Trip to the dealer is in order for the lovely Warranty Manager Petra to sort me out.
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safari is fine for me and shows it in the brown box on the right at the top of the main page for the forum section :undecided:
Ah - now I have found it - thanks - it is on the grey tab for each section :embarassed:
Ann
PS. am1w - my last vw was called Wolfy; (Wolfgang). He was a black TDI and was named 4 years ago. Was going to call new GTD WolfyII but he hasn't earned it yet. So far he is called *********
Ann
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safari is fine for me and shows it in the brown box on the right at the top of the main page for the forum section :undecided:
Ah - now I have found it - thanks - it is on the grey tab for each section :embarassed:
Ann
PS. am1w - my last vw was called Wolfy; (Wolfgang). He was a black TDI and was named 4 years ago. Was going to call new GTD WolfyII but he hasn't earned it yet. So far he is called *********
Ann
Ann, the moment you name him he will start behaving as any good boy would.
GolfTi has called his car Wolfie, you can call yours WolfyII and see how he responds!
They can all start hunting in packs! :wink:
Are you going to start a thread regarding your woes? I think you should.
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Electric windows playing silly beggars today, wind them all down, (all 4) and in notice the fronts didnt go all the way down, slight piece of glass sticking out. Repeat the down movement and they disappear into the door. Later wind all windows up and the first tug of the front windows nothing happened, had to do it again then they wound up, rear windows passenger side never wound all the way up left a 1inch gap.
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Centre armrest clonk sorted with WD40. No more rattles anywhere even in 'Sport' mode. Amazing.
Gearbox and engine sooo smooooooth and quiet. The car is truly wonderful.
'Make me happy' has Wolfgang. :smiley:
Taking him 'leashless' for a run after lunch. :smiley:
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Centre armrest clonk sorted with WD40. No more rattles anywhere even in 'Sport' mode. Amazing.
Gearbox and engine sooo smooooooth and quiet. The car is truly wonderful.
'Make me happy' has Wolfgang. :smiley:
Taking him 'leashless' for a run after lunch. :smiley:
Sport mode???
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Centre armrest clonk sorted with WD40. No more rattles anywhere even in 'Sport' mode. Amazing.
Gearbox and engine sooo smooooooth and quiet. The car is truly wonderful.
'Make me happy' has Wolfgang. :smiley:
Taking him 'leashless' for a run after lunch. :smiley:
Sport mode???
Mostly today in 'Normal' mode which was far better IMO than 'Sport' (a bit of the Type R). For everyday driving I have it in 'Comfort'. :smiley:
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Mines Phylis, and she behaves herself too :grin: but prefers being Manual'ly slapped with DSG paddles:wink:
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Mines Phylis, and she behaves herself too :grin: but prefers being Manual'ly slapped with DSG paddles:wink:
:laugh: :laugh:
Brilliant!
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Centre armrest clonk sorted with WD40. No more rattles anywhere even in 'Sport' mode. Amazing.
Gearbox and engine sooo smooooooth and quiet. The car is truly wonderful.
'Make me happy' has Wolfgang. :smiley:
Taking him 'leashless' for a run after lunch. :smiley:
Don't you now have a strong smell of WD40 in the car?
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Mines Phylis, and she behaves herself too :grin: but prefers being Manual'ly slapped with DSG paddles:wink:
There was, long ago, a toy in Ann Summers called Phylis! :embarassed: :laugh:
I also had a nanny by that name. She taught me much! :grin:
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Don't you now have a strong smell of WD40 in the car?
It was just two very minor squirts. No smell. But I love it anyway as it reminds me of my glue sniffing days! :embarassed: :laugh:
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21 pages but does anyone have any fixes yet :grin:
I have a rattle thats over powering the radio :evil: coming from the back of the car somewere now.
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I have a fix ear plugs. :grin:
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Mines Phylis, and she behaves herself too :grin: but prefers being Manual'ly slapped with DSG paddles:wink:
There was, long ago, a toy in Ann Summers called Phylis! :embarassed: :laugh:
I also had a nanny by that name. She taught me much! :grin:
Right let me get this straight, your a bloke, and you know the Ann summers back catalog :laugh: :laugh:.............
Fair play :cool:
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Mines Phylis, and she behaves herself too :grin: but prefers being Manual'ly slapped with DSG paddles:wink:
There was, long ago, a toy in Ann Summers called Phylis! :embarassed: :laugh:
I also had a nanny by that name. She taught me much! :grin:
Right let me get this straight, your a bloke, and you know the Ann summers back catalog :laugh: :laugh:.............
Fair play :cool:
It was a great place to shop with a naughty gal! :grin:
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After 4-weeks, my only gripes so far is a whistling noise from the drivers door seal at 70'ish and a rattle from the passenger door. I adjusted the drivers door striker plate and that got rid of the whistle, and after much hunting I identified the rattle as the door catch on the striker bar. Put a couple of wraps of insulation tape around it and total silence (I seem to recall that manufacturers sometimes put a heat shrink sleeve on the bar or post probably to stop it rattling) Simples!
Trim is a bit thin and cheap in places compared to my old A3, but otherwise totally thrilled with it!
GTi, 3-door, Carbon Grey, Xenons, RCD510 Dynaudio+DAB, Monza Shadows, Winter & Storage Pack
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I'm getting a strange, almost synchronised (every 3 seconds) ticking noise from the drivers door lock area, which is only noticable when stationary in traffice or at lights. I'm also noticing wind noise at 70mph from the drivers door.
And a new one tonight, a squeaking noise coming from the offside rear wheel area, that I can only hear when I get in and out of the car. I can replicate it by pushing down on the rear bumper. :huh:
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I've got a vibration/ rattle which seems to come from the driver's door when I first drive away but then seems to go once the car's warmed up a bit. The car has also developed a squeak in the last couple of days from the central locking when I double press the central locking on the key fob.
This doesn't include the racing and dipping of the revs when I'm in first gear crawling along in traffic. Me thinks it's time to pay VW a visit...
Have to say a little disappointing when considering the car's only 3 months old :sad:
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Have to say a little disappointing when considering the car's only 3 months old :sad:
I know what you meen i must ahve about a dosen or so rattles and squeeks now but im worried about letting one of VWs finest loose on it. If i can find them and cure them myself i will be much happier known something else has not been damaged, marked or broken or thrashed to death in the process.
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21 pages but does anyone have any fixes yet :grin:
I have a rattle thats over powering the radio :evil: coming from the back of the car somewere now.
Maybe you ran over a dog with chain.......
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Just had a look with the car on the 4 poster ramp, no dog :tongue:
I do find it funny that my bro's alfa mito has no rattles, no squeeks or problems in a years ownership (and he's 1 billion times more fussy than me!) were as my cars 'superior' German VW legend of built quality has shown many build issues in 11 weeks ownership and reading this forum shows its not an isolated case. VWs quality :grin:
Goes off to do a google search for a source of anti-rattle tape
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Tick, tick, tick, ticity, ticity, ticity, teeeeeek, constantly around the speedo/rev binnicle. Not loud, but just about noticable and bloody annoying. :angry:
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one year and 15'000 miles in and still.......nothing, quiet as a mouse.........
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I think what happened here Gossa is that you got one of the Pre September order models when full and proper QA was undertaken. Its abundantly clear that when VW's capacity to produce vehicle bottomed out in September/October time (for still unfathomable reasons) that, once production started up again in Jan/Feb time that the pressure to deliver the vehicles to the UK especially was so high, that they just pushed them out as quickly as they could.
Of course, no one at VW will be holding their hands up on this.
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one year and 15'000 miles in and still.......nothing, quiet as a mouse.........
Approaching 15k... and again a few noises here and there (usually mine own stuff flying about) but again quiet as a mouse :cool:
Might be true that DJ Lemmon.... mine is also a pre September build :smiley:
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OK. Let's be really honest. My ticking is hardly noticeable. But I have really excellent hearing. :smiley:
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I had a rattle coming from the glove box. Replaced so that stopped. Now, the drivers seat produces a clonking noise everytime I sit down. Easy to reproduce as well, just press yourself back in the seat..clonk. Sounds like a spring or something is loose. Will have it checked in August...sigh...
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Climate control unit seem intent of either frezzing me to death in the mornings. To get any heat, I need to punch the dials to max so the auto kicks off. In the day when it's warm, only solution is to drive without A/C on until it gets pretty stuffy, then turn it on for a bit.
My heater does not seem to regulate very well either. :undecided: Can others expand on what theres is like :undecided:
If i have mine set on auto these past couple of days it either seems to want to freeze me with the AC button on (through the dash vents). Setting the temp does not seem to have much effect, if any effect, or set it to HI its warm. :undecided:
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Snoops: There are 2 AC speeds even in the Auto mode. This you have to select manually.
My Climate Control works a treat. No complaints.
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This week-end my rearview camera turned black on the screen, it was already malfunctioning (giving me a 5 sec image) from April but now it is simply not working any longer...software problem...dealer will look into it.... :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:
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May all the gods be praised. The tick, tick, tick has gone. I don't know what Darren did when he fitted the RNS 510, but it's all clear and quiet on the Western Front! :smiley:
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Interestingly so has mine stopped. I wonder if it has expanded / contracted that much it has stretched / loosened off enough to stop the ridiculous ticking?
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Really strange. I thought for a moment I was imagining it had disappeared! :laugh:
It's gone for good I hope, PLEASE. :lipsrsealed:
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FFS i now have another couple of rattles its got more rattles than my mk1 has had in 20 years!!!
One from the passanger side sounds like its coming from the glovebox area.
One from the rear passenger side parcel shelf area.
Oh and i have what sounds like an exhaust heatsheild rattle at about 2500rpm!
Did you find out what the exhaust rattle was snoopy? cos i've noticed i have this, i can only hear it when the windows are down though.
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Yep me too, ive got the exhaust rattle also. Can only hear it when the drivers window is open
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No i have not yet, after looking underneath i cannot find it. :sad: It sounds abit like a heatshield at certain frequencys/speeds.
Mind mine a rattly so and so now it now has a loudish rattle from the passenger door :cry:
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Not built like they use to be are they
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEFPldXp_u4&NR=1
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I've taken mine to the dealer today, they are attempting to remedy the slight squeaks on one or two of the doors [They are not very bad TBH] but thought I'd get them to try to sort it anyway, as the car is so good in all other respects it's a shame not to at least try.
Also mentioned the dripping rear washer - only does it occasionally, usually for a day or two after being used.
Will post results later.
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I found out what one of the odd ticking noises from the rear is, one of them i tought was the parcel shelf, boot or hatch. Its the exhaust! The back box/end pipes tick as it gets warmer and warmer even after an hours drive. I can hear it when i get out of the car and go to the rear with it running :smiley: I guess i will just have to put up with that one. :grin:
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Did VW ever find a cure for the leaking rear washer?
I know our mk5 had this problem and it seems my mk6 now does. I cannot remember it ever leaking before but its started now and ive never ever used it!
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Did VW ever find a cure for the leaking rear washer?
I know our mk5 had this problem and it seems my mk6 now does. I cannot remember it ever leaking before but its started now and ive never ever used it!
I find that the stalk to activte the rear wiper is so sensitive that the washer gets activated at the meerest touch. :rolleyes:
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Did VW ever find a cure for the leaking rear washer?
I know our mk5 had this problem and it seems my mk6 now does. I cannot remember it ever leaking before but its started now and ive never ever used it!
Yes there is a fix from VW, had mine done yesterday at dealer, it needs a new nozzle with a valve in which prevents the drip, OK so far.
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I think the paint is sub-par. My united gray's coat was exposed to some sprayed grass fertilizer while I was away and it ate through the clear coat. I now have splotches on the entire right side of the car. I tried to have it polished out professionally, but the technician stated that the damage went through the clear coat. VW said they won't cover it under warranty because its not a manufacturing defect, but they will repaint the damaged panels for about 2000 euros. Before this I noticed how bird sh!t would permanently stain the paint if left on for a few days. I think this devalued the car by a lot. It really looks awful under the sun. Has this happened to anyone else?
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Sare - I had (almost) the same thing happen, except I don't know where the marks on the clear coat came from - suspect volcanic ash fall out. Basically it had started to etch into the clear on all the horizontal panels of the car leaving little circular marks that wouldn't polish out by hand. I visited the body shop and they advised that they'd seen a load of cars come in for the same thing and they suspected industrial fallout or volcanic ash. They've had the same problem with BMWs as well, I believe the culprit is this water thinned paint application process that the German manufacturers are using.
Fortunately, the marks polished out with a machine / rotary polisher. It seems like it doesn't matter what products you use to protect the car (mine had superguard on it), it picks up marks and contaminants more than any other car I've owned. I love the car for its performance and all-round ability but wouldn't buy another, build quality is really disappointing for a premium brand car and I've spent too much time worrying about it. Bird poo takes minutes to mark the clearcoat and it really notices on a black car.
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Sare - I had (almost) the same thing happen, except I don't know where the marks on the clear coat came from - suspect volcanic ash fall out. Basically it had started to etch into the clear on all the horizontal panels of the car leaving little circular marks that wouldn't polish out by hand. I visited the body shop and they advised that they'd seen a load of cars come in for the same thing and they suspected industrial fallout or volcanic ash. They've had the same problem with BMWs as well, I believe the culprit is this water thinned paint application process that the German manufacturers are using.
Fortunately, the marks polished out with a machine / rotary polisher. It seems like it doesn't matter what products you use to protect the car (mine had superguard on it), it picks up marks and contaminants more than any other car I've owned. I love the car for its performance and all-round ability but wouldn't buy another, build quality is really disappointing for a premium brand car and I've spent too much time worrying about it. Bird poo takes minutes to mark the clearcoat and it really notices on a black car.
You still need to take care of your bodywork using high quality waxes even though you've had superguard. This will greatly assist in preventing fall out marking the paint. I've not had anything on my paint that wouldn't wash or wipe off. Also try using a quick detailer such as Meguiars Ultimate between waxes.
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My paintwork is as good as when new. Very shiny with great depth. No swirl marks or light scratches.
Car has been washed (not polished) 3 times in total since new (delivery 22 March 2010) and by VW.
Very well protected by Toughseal inside and outside.
So far, so good. :smiley:
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My paintwork is as good as when new. Very shiny with great depth. No swirl marks or light scratches.
Car has been washed (not polished) 3 times in total since new (delivery 22 March 2010) and by VW.
Very well protected by Toughseal inside and outside.
So far, so good. :smiley:
Had mine since 15 March and my paintwork is as good as new also; I clean it regularly and wax it [Even though I had Autoglym Lifeshine from new]; but I can't believe you have only washed your car 3 times in 4½ months.
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Get it washed every 4 to 6 weeks. I know, I know .....
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Get it washed every 4 to 6 weeks. I know, I know .....
What?
When I'm home it's probablt nearer 4-6 times a week!
Each time it'll be given a wipe down with a quick detailer containing carnauba wax, to top up the current 6 coats of Raceglaze Series 55.
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Your car must weigh a ton! At least it will have a low drag coeffecient!
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Your car must weigh a ton! At least it will have a low drag coeffecient!
Can't fault him though, I clean mine every time I get the chance, if it needs washing 4 times a week it gets it! I also use Meguiars Ultimate Quick Detailer between washes/waxes to clean off loose dust and give it that "just waxed" shine. when you've got a car that looks as good as the MK6 it deserves to be kept clean. I also regularly clean and wax the wheels [Poorboys World wheel wax] To all the non-Monza people out there, you can't beat the look of them when they're clean and waxed, I don't care what wheels you've got. :cool:
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Your car must weigh a ton! At least it will have a low drag coeffecient!
Can't fault him though, I clean mine every time I get the chance, if it needs washing 4 times a week it gets it! I also use Meguiars Ultimate Quick Detailer between washes/waxes to clean off loose dust and give it that "just waxed" shine. when you've got a car that looks as good as the MK6 it deserves to be kept clean. I also regularly clean and wax the wheels [Poorboys World wheel wax] To all the non-Monza people out there, you can't beat the look of them when they're clean and waxed, I don't care what wheels you've got. :cool:
RickS - I'm totally with you on this. The Mrs goes mad when I wash the car 2 - 3 times a week (when theres so many other jobs to do).... In all fairness I do normally wash the Mrs Corsa at the same time. Not out of love but becuase I can't stand to see it dirty next to my GTI :grin:
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Your car must weigh a ton! At least it will have a low drag coeffecient!
A decent sealant/wax is microns thick...it may be a pain to apply, but all I need to do is power wash the flies and crud off now - I seldom have to actually take a mitt to the paint, and when I do, i'm careful not to mark it.
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Your car must weigh a ton! At least it will have a low drag coeffecient!
A decent sealant/wax is microns thick...it may be a pain to apply, but all I need to do is power wash the flies and crud off now - I seldom have to actually take a mitt to the paint, and when I do, i'm careful not to mark it.
........... and I bet you don't even use soap in the shower :grin:
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........... and I bet you don't even use soap in the shower :grin:
Goodness no. A quality shower gel...naturally! :smiley:
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Get it washed every 4 to 6 weeks. I know, I know .....
What?
When I'm home it's probablt nearer 4-6 times a week!
Each time it'll be given a wipe down with a quick detailer containing carnauba wax, to top up the current 6 coats of Raceglaze Series 55.
Your kidding, right ? You honestly dont apply 1 coat of wax 6 times, do you ?
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Bumpy bump! Perhaps a revival of an old thread would be a good idea? If not then just lock it cos it's old anyway, i won't say "common problems" but issues that current owners are having? :smiley:
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There you go problem solved :grin: :smiley:
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Whirring noise in Neutral - Knackered Gearbox. (GTD)
Sorry to drag up an old thread but did you get a new gearbox for that gearbox whirr?
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I have a few minor-ish annoyances in my 4 month old GTD, wonder can anyone help shed some light?
1. A very noticeable groaning/creak from the steering at low speeds when turning, e.g. when parking. Bizzarely, it's only there on very wet days, i.e. when the car is soaked. I said it to the dealers and he actually showed me a bulletin on his screen saying that its common and perfectly normal. My MKV GTI did not do this though!!
2. Wind noise from drivers door. Dealer adjusted the door so that it closes tighter, but I think it's still a little bit there, or maybe its just cos I'm listening out for it! Some days it seems fine, another day it seems as bad as before the dealers touched it. I definitely think there's generally more wind/road noise than I had in the old car. Maybe weather/wind-direction dependent?
3. A bloody annoying rattle has only just developed, which sounds like its coming from deep within the dash, behind the steering wheel / instrument cluster. It sounds exactly like one I had in the GTI, which I eventually solved by popping off the fuse-panel cover and tightening a loose nut behind that. Unfortunately, the same nuts in that location on this car look tight - so the problem must be deeper inside the dash, damn it! How that will be fixed without ripping the dash open?!! I have reto-fitted an RNS, but I double checked the GPS aerial on that and it's rock solid... so, it's something else.
4. EDIT -> Nearly forgot this one. Wipers squeak! I changed the blades, cleaned the screen with every product going, I even tried RainX, and then I tried wiping the blades and screen with isopropal alcohol. And..... they still squeak! The only time they stop is when i use the windscreen washer... that makes them wipe silently for a few mins before it starts again.
Overall, minor annoyances, but more than I'd like to have on a new-ish car.... grrrrrrrrrrrrr.....
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I had an annoying deep dash rattle on my MK5 GTI, found a solution on a forum somewhere, had to take off the top dash tray/vent and at the back of the dash there is a beam that runs the whole length across the car, directly below the beam is about a 1 inch gap, then the plastic for the rest of the dash starts. I had to wedge a piece of wood in the gap and it solved the problem, it may be the same on a MK6, but you would have to gain access by taking out the stereo or vents as there is no top dash tray/vent on a MK6,
hope it helps, if you search on Google for mk5 golf dash rattle,there was a full pictured forum post of someone doing the job.
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I have a few minor-ish annoyances in my 4 month old GTD, wonder can anyone help shed some light?
No I don't have any squeeks, rattles or wind noise from the doors after 18 months driving mine to only thing that pisses me of is Clutch pedal pulsating/vibrating (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=180522.0). I've either been very lucky or mine was built on a Monday.
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I had an annoying deep dash rattle on my MK5 GTI, found a solution on a forum somewhere, had to take off the top dash tray/vent and at the back of the dash there is a beam that runs the whole length across the car, directly below the beam is about a 1 inch gap, then the plastic for the rest of the dash starts. I had to wedge a piece of wood in the gap and it solved the problem, it may be the same on a MK6, but you would have to gain access by taking out the stereo or vents as there is no top dash tray/vent on a MK6,
hope it helps, if you search on Google for mk5 golf dash rattle,there was a full pictured forum post of someone doing the job.
Thanks Paul, yeah that's the trouble - getting access behind the dash was easier on the MK5, with the top vent. I'm loathe to let the dealers at it from previous bad experiences, plus I have the RNS retro-fitted and they will just blame that!
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If you take out the vents above the radio you mught get a hand in to push a piece of wood in, as the part your aiming for is directly rite at the back centre of the vents.
It cured my Mk5 problem i tried everything before that, tightening the torque screws at the ends of the dash on both sides, and sticking soft velcro stickies all over the place in the dash.
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my gti is now 450 miles on it and about 10 days old and so far nothing really annoying
only things are squeaking wiper blades - plus the auto wipe is far too sensitive/fast even on the lowest setting for my liking
there is a slight creak from the rear drivers side door when going round tight right handers (my window/door seals are all well lubed too)
and apart from the slightly long/vague gear lever travel and feel i love the car.
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4. EDIT -> Nearly forgot this one. Wipers squeak! I changed the blades, cleaned the screen with every product going, I even tried RainX, and then I tried wiping the blades and screen with isopropal alcohol. And..... they still squeak! The only time they stop is when i use the windscreen washer... that makes them wipe silently for a few mins before it starts again.
RainX caused me all sorts of juddering problems with my wipers on a previous car. Its great for side windows etc but certainly not for windows that are wiped. I had to remove it by using steel wool.
Was a bit dubious at first but after testing it on the house windows :grin: set about the car. I tend to do it to all our cars yearly now. It certainly makes a difference.
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I've had this squeek for several months on my GTI. It sounded like it was coming from the B-pillar. I finally found out that it was due to the door locking mechanism. Every time I drove over something uneven the car would flex a non noticeable amount and cause the door to shift slightly. The solution was to use silicon spray on the door locking mechanism. So nice to drive without that annoying squeek. It's so easy to look at the wrong place when looking for the squeek.
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i discovered what my rattle was coming from the passenger footwell area
i fitted genuine GTI mats to my car the other week and when i was hoovering the car the other day noticed the mat was pushing against and curled up over what i think is the dynaudio amp (the black box under the passenger seat)
i gave this black box a bash or two and the rattle has gone - the new mats must have disturbed it a bit causing an annoying buzzing. for £65 for genuine VW mats the mats should be tailored around this but never mind!
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I've had this squeek for several months on my GTI. It sounded like it was coming from the B-pillar. I finally found out that it was due to the door locking mechanism. Every time I drove over something uneven the car would flex a non noticeable amount and cause the door to shift slightly. The solution was to use silicon spray on the door locking mechanism. So nice to drive without that annoying squeek. It's so easy to look at the wrong place when looking for the squeek.
I've got that one on mine. Where did you put the spray - onto the door catch itself?
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I've had this squeek for several months on my GTI. It sounded like it was coming from the B-pillar. I finally found out that it was due to the door locking mechanism. Every time I drove over something uneven the car would flex a non noticeable amount and cause the door to shift slightly. The solution was to use silicon spray on the door locking mechanism. So nice to drive without that annoying squeek. It's so easy to look at the wrong place when looking for the squeek.
I've got that one on mine. Where did you put the spray - onto the door catch itself?
I used the spray both on the door catch and on the door locking mechanism itself. I also used some bmw gummi pflege on the rubber sealing the doors. I recommend doing this as well to take care of the rubber. Good luck and I hope this works for you as well.
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I had a rattle which appeared to come from the drivers door.The nice guy at Benfield,the rattle/squeek/creak expert came on a drive with me, him driving, over some bumpy roads, including speed humps.
His first fix worked a treat,ie spraying silicone into the lock mechanism.
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I had a rattle which appeared to come from the drivers door.The nice guy at Benfield,the rattle/squeek/creak expert came on a drive with me, him driving, over some bumpy roads, including speed humps.
His first fix worked a treat,ie spraying silicone into the lock mechanism.
Which Benfield? Im guessing your talking about Silverlink not Scotswood road!
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did you use white grease or just silicone spray grease?
my drivers door or back door creaks going round tight right handers
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I used silicone spray because I didn't have white grease which I wanted to try first originally. It works great, but I'm pretty sure white grease will work as well. Just make sure it's not petroleum based.
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I too am suffering with a noise in the doors. There is a kind of knocking noise coming from the passenger door. Sounds as though something is loose inside. I guess it's the locking mechanism so hopefully this will be sorted when the car goes in for it's 2nd service this week.
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I too am suffering with a noise in the doors. There is a kind of knocking noise coming from the passenger door. Sounds as though something is loose inside. I guess it's the locking mechanism so hopefully this will be sorted when the car goes in for it's 2nd service this week.
Mine is going in for it's second service next week (20k miles) ive also got a knocking noise from underneat the drivers seat.
Been quoted £299 for the service
!!!!!
Jim
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Mine is going in for it's second service next week (20k miles) ive also got a knocking noise from underneat the drivers seat.
Been quoted £299 for the service
!!!!!
Jim
Even on The VW UK web site (http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/fixed-price-servicing)they say a Major service is £249
They also have a two year service plan for £349,
Sounds a bit expensive to me..
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Mine is going in for it's second service next week (20k miles) ive also got a knocking noise from underneat the drivers seat.
Been quoted £299 for the service
!!!!!
Jim
Even on The VW UK web site (http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/fixed-price-servicing)they say a Major service is £249
They also have a two year service plan for £349,
Sounds a bit expensive to me..
:shocked:
VW Harrods has been discovered. No disrespect to Mr P.
I'd find another dealer.
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I too had a rattle from the drivers door at one time, it was fecking annoying, however one day I drove at speed over a sleeping policeman and there was a huge rattle and from then on it has never rattled since and everything in and around the door works fine. I don't know what to assume it was possible a Wolfsburg screwdriver or some thing similar. :grin:
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Yes Snoopy it was Benfield Silverlink as I live in Whitley Bay and I bought the car from them March last year. No complaints from me about customer service or the very good deal on buying the car.
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what about their service department?
would you trust them to do a good job with your car?
i 100% will NOT be going back to pullman Sunderland ever again after letting them loose on my brand new car.
Pullman Durham seem a lot more professional but TBH i don't want to use that franchise again.
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Yes Snoopy it was Benfield Silverlink as I live in Whitley Bay and I bought the car from them March last year. No complaints from me about customer service or the very good deal on buying the car.
Think i will try them next time as Scotswood road have done more damage than good on my car :cry:
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Tell me this, had anyone else bar me have the really annoying door handle rattle's? In mine, its more on my passenger side (its a 3 door). I thought it was the door but while driving i pulled the handle a cm or 2 and it stopped so thats where its coming from, the cars going in on wednesday for a few other problems so ill be adding it to the list.
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I too am suffering with a noise in the doors. There is a kind of knocking noise coming from the passenger door. Sounds as though something is loose inside. I guess it's the locking mechanism so hopefully this will be sorted when the car goes in for it's 2nd service this week.
Mine is going in for it's second service next week (20k miles) ive also got a knocking noise from underneat the drivers seat.
Been quoted £299 for the service
!!!!!
Jim
Once again my dealer have done another good job, I called them to book my 20k mile service and told them about the £249 price the VW website they said that's only for dealers who have signed up to the scheme.
They then said, how about paying £225 instead? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I know the dealers get a lot of stick and quite rightly (when they deserve it) my dealer once again has been excellent.
Jim
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I thought I'd developed an annoying rattle the other morning as I was driving down the M62. I'm driving along with my head dug down near the gear stick trying to hear where it was coming from . I'm prodding this, hitting that whilst doing ** mph. Then I realised it was a water bottle in the passenger door pocket. It'd been there for months to be honest so why on earth it all of a sudden decides to start rattling I'll never know.
It was a moment reminiscent of the Mk2 advert with the woman's squeaky earring!!! I must also say, though, that the Mk2 creaks from the rear nearside back seat area so I might take it back to the dealer, show him a video of that 1980s advert and complain!!!!!!!
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the only rattle i have is from the chrome rings around the speedo/ rev counter seem to be moving a bit and ill need to get it sorted soon :angry:
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I too am suffering with a noise in the doors. There is a kind of knocking noise coming from the passenger door. Sounds as though something is loose inside. I guess it's the locking mechanism so hopefully this will be sorted when the car goes in for it's 2nd service this week.
Mine is going in for it's second service next week (20k miles) ive also got a knocking noise from underneat the drivers seat.
Been quoted £299 for the service
!!!!!
Jim
Once again my dealer have done another good job, I called them to book my 20k mile service and told them about the £249 price the VW website they said that's only for dealers who have signed up to the scheme.
They then said, how about paying £225 instead? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I know the dealers get a lot of stick and quite rightly (when they deserve it) my dealer once again has been excellent.
Jim
Just got the car back from it's 20k mile service!
£225 for an oil and pollen filter change!!!! They told me that nothing else should be done at 20k miles! Is that true? can anyone advise if they are fobbing me off please?
Cheers,
Jim
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I had my 20K service 2 weeks ago albeit on a GT Tdi and they only changed the oil and pollen filter. Not sure I would have paid anywhere near what you paid for yours though!!!
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I too am suffering with a noise in the doors. There is a kind of knocking noise coming from the passenger door. Sounds as though something is loose inside. I guess it's the locking mechanism so hopefully this will be sorted when the car goes in for it's 2nd service this week.
Mine is going in for it's second service next week (20k miles) ive also got a knocking noise from underneat the drivers seat.
Been quoted £299 for the service
!!!!!
Jim
Once again my dealer have done another good job, I called them to book my 20k mile service and told them about the £249 price the VW website they said that's only for dealers who have signed up to the scheme.
They then said, how about paying £225 instead? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I know the dealers get a lot of stick and quite rightly (when they deserve it) my dealer once again has been excellent.
Jim
Just got the car back from it's 20k mile service!
£225 for an oil and pollen filter change!!!! They told me that nothing else should be done at 20k miles! Is that true? can anyone advise if they are fobbing me off please?
Cheers,
Jim
my service book says that 20k service needs brakes cleaning, little things like door hinges greased etc but otherwise is just an oil change
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Only had my MK6 a few days and noticed a shocker of a squeak coming from what seems to be the left-rear seat area. A proper pain. No idea what it could be.
Stuck with Benfield Scotswood road, tho - I won't hold my breath. They work they did with my Mk5 was...erm...less than quality.
P~
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I'm in the same mind about them. I have a door rattle that I'm living with as I know it'll just lead to car damage if I let them loose on it.
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I had a 'major' service done on my Mk5 when I had that.
Dropped it off at Scotswood road at 9.30am on a VERY busy day in the dealership (20minute wait to hand my keys in!) and drove past it on the way out. By 11:00am I had a phone call saying it was ready to be picked up. So in 90 minutes it had been taken into the workshop, had a major done, then had been moved and fully valeted and handed back over to the girl to call me...hmmmm, call me a cynic, but...
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Interesting. Here's an old thread of mine from my service "experience"
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=198234.0
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Sounds about right. Shame they are the only dealer within my (handy) radius.
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Me too. Only other place is Pullman in Sunderland, but that's a hike for to get too and back from. Plus I haven't heard whether they are any good either
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Well I'm getting to the end of my time with my GTD and here's my list:
When I collected my car it was outside in the pouring rain, when I looked over it the next day it had a fairly horrible scuff on the N/S/F bumper - its still there now as I didn't want it painting so I could do with getting that done now.
Air con condenser let go but this was due to a stone chip at a guess.
The electric lumbar support stopped working for about 6 months but started again yesterday - on strike possibly?
A few months back the alternator light came on and the car quickly came to a grinding halt - turned out to be a melted part of the main fuse box that had been trapped during manufacture stopping a connection to the bus bar working correctly so we cut off the melted part and reassembled with great success.
That's it.
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I don't think I've posted here before but I've had my GTI a little over 4 months and so far had:
a new water pump after 300 miles
wind noise fix which I think consisted of adjusting the seals
wastegate rattle fix
bonnet/front bumper readjustment as it was miles out
new slave cylinder as it was leaking, causing the clutch to slip which was also replaced
xenons were adjusted as they were blinding everyone on the road, and the also adjustment didn't make a difference
cv gaitors greased as they were noisy
Unfortunately it's booked back in again today to have the clutch looked at as you can feel it "click/stick" sometimes and it makes a "clunk" when you put it down - all very technical I know lol
Plus I have countless rattles, nothing really bad, but lots of little ones so they all add up :sad:
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rattles i still need to fix;
sunglasses bin rattles (the large panel with 2 square parts)
passenger side door/seat/dash rattle - cannot find this as i cannot reach and if a passenger is in the car it stops
rear shelf rattles over bumps
drivers side b-pillar still rattling
touch wood i have solved the drivers door, centre console, handbrake, and under seat rattle
also sorted the front bumper/bonnet/light alignment as best i can.
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rattles i still need to fix;
sunglasses bin rattles (the large panel with 2 square parts)
passenger side door/seat/dash rattle - cannot find this as i cannot reach and if a passenger is in the car it stops
rear shelf rattles over bumps
drivers side b-pillar still rattling
touch wood i have solved the drivers door, centre console, handbrake, and under seat rattle
also sorted the front bumper/bonnet/light alignment as best i can.
the worst rattle I've got is from the drivers side B pillar that I need to look at
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I'm not 100% sure if mine is coming from the b pillar or the back door card.
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I've got a really annoying noise coming from underneath the driver seat. When round bends it sounds like something is moving under the seat, almost like a small ball.
It's weird, there's nothing under the seat that I can see and the seat is solid.
Does anyone have an clues?
Cheers,
Jim
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there is a little white clip which holds a wire and clips onto a piece or round bar. they rattle
i stopped mine by simply wrapping some tape around it.
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there is a little white clip which holds a wire and clips onto a piece or round bar. they rattle
i stopped mine by simply wrapping some tape around it.
Thanks mate, I'll take a look.
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I've still got the clunk/knocking coming from the drivers side C pillar area, i think i've exhausted all the trim so now i think it's coming from outside underneath the car, i've read on other forums about sway bar bushes and anti roll bar bushes as well as loose shock mounts! :shocked:
Any other ideas gents as i'm not very mechanical? :embarassed:
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I do get sick and tired of reading in What Car, Autocar, motoring press in general about how the interior of the Golf is "quality", "hewn from solid" blah, blah, blah. They ought to try reading all the posts on here - and this forum is just for GTis!!!!
You should see the anti VW stuff on a general motoring forum I go on - there's all sorts of stuff. TDi fuel pumps going, chain drives on the 1.4 petrol engine going, all chuffing sorts.
When I first started with VW in 97 I was swayed by the "if only in life everything was as reliable as a VW" thing. 15 years later I am very much wise to the fact that they are absolutely average in terms of reliability and quality. All the surveys seem to bear this out where VW are never near the top but not quite near the bottom. That's why I personally get so angry with crap dealer service. With a £30k car comes certain expectations of service and quality and I'm afraid VW service and quality just isn't good enough to justify those prices. They ought to try knocking on Lexus' door to see how it's done.
And then people on here bang on about Vauxhalls being s***. I had 6 Vauxhalls - not one of them rattled or squeaked. What sums it up for me is my Mk2. Went to work in it this morning - the only thing that rattled in that was a cassette box in the door pocket and it's 21 years old. That car comes from the day when they did build them properly.
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So far over the last 3 years I've managed to sort all minor rattles/squeaks with a little silicone spray or rubber spray in the right place.
But not this one, it's right next to my ear on the drivers side somewhere in the pillar area. I've sprayed the door lock(inside and out with WD40), all trim joints, seat belt area with a liberal amount of rubber spray.
It's not loud just an annoying almost metallic rattle on uneven roads and lowish revs, a passenger in the back seat can't hear it. It sounds like it's inside the trim where the seatbelt roller is but difficult to pinpoint for sure.
Sounds similar to what some have already mentioned in this thread but no fix as yet.
Any ideas??
Still under warranty but I really don't want to take it to the dealer, lose my pride and joy for a few days while they dismantle everything.
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Don't forget it's VW policy not to fix rattles once it's older than one year unless something's broken.
When I was told this on my first service I went ballistic at the poor bloke in service. Not his fault but he's the one who has to trot out s*** like that to someone like me who's spent £25k or so 12 months previously!!!! I must admit I quoted Lexus at that point to him, saying I could not imagine them saying such a thing about a one year old car. It can't have looked good as it's a typical VW dealership where the service reception is open to the edge of the sales area. If VW had any sense they'd put the service area half a mile away from the sales area where potential customers can't hear the rants of current ones!!!!
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Andy, are you in a bad mood?
My dealer has been brilliant (not that I've needed them much) and I'm quite confident they would try to help me if I wanted. I'm just looking for an easy fix, spray in the right place, tape up a loose cable that sort of thing.
If you think VW service is bad then try Ford/Vauxhall/French. Simply awful and the cars aren't much better.
I do remember one particular Vauxhall dealer who told me when I tried to pick up my car after a service. :sick:
"Sorry didn't have time today, it's been very busy can you rebook for next week?..." as for getting the many rattles looked at - forget it.
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I am just waiting for the manual gearbox in my GTD to explode. Its really annoying to drive now getting more and more notchy. 41K on the clock. At my last service 36K I complained about it and they adjusted the cables, made no difference. I think that something in the box moves around as sometimes its great (more so when warm). Then if its like -10 or something first thing in the morning 2nd is barely usable. Only 10 months warrenty left. Oh dear.
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I've still got the clunk/knocking coming from the drivers side C pillar area, i think i've exhausted all the trim so now i think it's coming from outside underneath the car, i've read on other forums about sway bar bushes and anti roll bar bushes as well as loose shock mounts! :shocked:
Any other ideas gents as i'm not very mechanical? :embarassed:
could it not just be the parcel shelf? there was an update on the type of cords used to lift the shelf as the ball things on the bottom of the cord rattled.
also may be worth checking the 3 exhaust hangers at the back of the car and the heat shields under the floor. something may be loose. the shock bolts are easy accessible without removing the wheel arch trim so easy to check. 16mm socket and an extension on a ratchet required
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I've still got the clunk/knocking coming from the drivers side C pillar area, i think i've exhausted all the trim so now i think it's coming from outside underneath the car, i've read on other forums about sway bar bushes and anti roll bar bushes as well as loose shock mounts! :shocked:
Any other ideas gents as i'm not very mechanical? :embarassed:
could it not just be the parcel shelf? there was an update on the type of cords used to lift the shelf as the ball things on the bottom of the cord rattled.
also may be worth checking the 3 exhaust hangers at the back of the car and the heat shields under the floor. something may be loose. the shock bolts are easy accessible without removing the wheel arch trim so easy to check. 16mm socket and an extension on a ratchet required
Definately not the parcel shelf as i've driven with it out, i haven't checked the other parts though, i'll borrow my inlaws trolley jack one day and have a look.
Thanks Ken
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Got a few squeaks here and there, doesn't really bother me as I always have the radio on, and hopefully soon a slightly louder exhaust :evil:
Plus it's too be expected, it is only a mass produced shopping car for the general public, we're all just mugs for paying so much for the tarted up go faster version :laugh:
What's the saying....you can't polish a turd but you can roll it in glitter.
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Got a few squeaks here and there, doesn't really bother me as I always have the radio on, and hopefully soon a slightly louder exhaust :evil:
Plus it's too be expected, it is only a mass produced shopping car for the general public, we're all just mugs for paying so much for the tarted up go faster version :laugh:
What's the saying....you can't polish a turd but you can roll it in glitter.
lol, actually you can polish a turd. I saw an episode of Myth Busters where they did :smiley:
Jim
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lol, actually you can polish a turd. I saw an episode of Myth Busters where they did :smiley:
Jim
Lol, yeah that is so true - seen that one and they got a real nice shine on it too :laugh:
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Then I retract my statement, and there's no need for the glitter :grin:
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Don't forget it's VW policy not to fix rattles once it's older than one year unless something's broken.
When I was told this on my first service I went ballistic at the poor bloke in service. Not his fault but he's the one who has to trot out s*** like that to someone like me who's spent £25k or so 12 months previously!!!! I must admit I quoted Lexus at that point to him, saying I could not imagine them saying such a thing about a one year old car. It can't have looked good as it's a typical VW dealership where the service reception is open to the edge of the sales area. If VW had any sense they'd put the service area half a mile away from the sales area where potential customers can't hear the rants of current ones!!!!
iirc it says 6 month on the vw website t&c
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I do get sick and tired of reading in What Car, Autocar, motoring press in general about how the interior of the Golf is "quality", "hewn from solid" blah, blah, blah. They ought to try reading all the posts on here - and this forum is just for GTis!!!!
You should see the anti VW stuff on a general motoring forum I go on - there's all sorts of stuff. TDi fuel pumps going, chain drives on the 1.4 petrol engine going, all chuffing sorts.
When I first started with VW in 97 I was swayed by the "if only in life everything was as reliable as a VW" thing. 15 years later I am very much wise to the fact that they are absolutely average in terms of reliability and quality. All the surveys seem to bear this out where VW are never near the top but not quite near the bottom. That's why I personally get so angry with crap dealer service. With a £30k car comes certain expectations of service and quality and I'm afraid VW service and quality just isn't good enough to justify those prices. They ought to try knocking on Lexus' door to see how it's done.
And then people on here bang on about Vauxhalls being s***. I had 6 Vauxhalls - not one of them rattled or squeaked. What sums it up for me is my Mk2. Went to work in it this morning - the only thing that rattled in that was a cassette box in the door pocket and it's 21 years old. That car comes from the day when they did build them properly.
exactly my mk1 has been bullet proof and only a couple of rattles in 21 years of ownership!
Which 1.4 chains all or just some versions? We were looking at the 120 turbo but think Hyundai may get our buisness now.
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No I'm not in a bad mood GolfTi, just being a bit realistic. To be fair, mine's one of the oldest on here (it's 3 in 9 days time) and is probably the best VW I've had so far. The door rubbers groan as it flexes over bumps but other than the shenanigans with the alarm (which turned out to be just a coding change) it's been faultless.
3rd service comes up a week on Saturday so I can guarantee this time in a fortnight something will have gone wrong!!!!!!
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It's the ones with both turbo and supercharger.
See Honest John website Technical Forum on 1.4 TSi timing chain
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I do get sick and tired of reading in What Car, Autocar, motoring press in general about how the interior of the Golf is "quality", "hewn from solid" blah, blah, blah. They ought to try reading all the posts on here - and this forum is just for GTis!!!!
You should see the anti VW stuff on a general motoring forum I go on - there's all sorts of stuff. TDi fuel pumps going, chain drives on the 1.4 petrol engine going, all chuffing sorts.
When I first started with VW in 97 I was swayed by the "if only in life everything was as reliable as a VW" thing. 15 years later I am very much wise to the fact that they are absolutely average in terms of reliability and quality. All the surveys seem to bear this out where VW are never near the top but not quite near the bottom. That's why I personally get so angry with crap dealer service. With a £30k car comes certain expectations of service and quality and I'm afraid VW service and quality just isn't good enough to justify those prices. They ought to try knocking on Lexus' door to see how it's done.
And then people on here bang on about Vauxhalls being s***. I had 6 Vauxhalls - not one of them rattled or squeaked. What sums it up for me is my Mk2. Went to work in it this morning - the only thing that rattled in that was a cassette box in the door pocket and it's 21 years old. That car comes from the day when they did build them properly.
exactly my mk1 has been bullet proof and only a couple of rattles in 21 years of ownership!
Which 1.4 chains all or just some versions? We were looking at the 120 turbo but think Hyundai may get our buisness now.
My mate has got a Lotus Cortina nearly 50 years old, no rattles, car interiors were a lot more simple pre mid 80's hence less chance of rattles. Makes me laugh when people moan about VW's rattling etc, its not a RR.
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But if you take it apart there is stupid designs any real designer could see would cause rattles. Simply poor design.
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And most cars these days are just full of various grades of plastic anyway so they're never going to be that robust
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But if you take it apart there is stupid designs any real designer could see would cause rattles. Simply poor design.
I don't know about that mine have always been ok except for the mk5 gti behind the vent rattle which was a bad design, ive got a mk5 tdi without the top dash vent thing, 92k miles and well used and not one rattle. Ive been in a fair few different cars as my friend has is own garage and i don't think ive been in a car that has never had some sort of rattle (except my mk5 :wink:), his Lexus is quite bad, so don't think the grass is greener.
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Well I'm getting to the end of my time with my GTD and here's my list:
When I collected my car it was outside in the pouring rain, when I looked over it the next day it had a fairly horrible scuff on the N/S/F bumper - its still there now as I didn't want it painting so I could do with getting that done now.
Air con condenser let go but this was due to a stone chip at a guess.
The electric lumbar support stopped working for about 6 months but started again yesterday - on strike possibly?
A few months back the alternator light came on and the car quickly came to a grinding halt - turned out to be a melted part of the main fuse box that had been trapped during manufacture stopping a connection to the bus bar working correctly so we cut off the melted part and reassembled with great success.
That's it.
Is the GTD going when you get the Yeti? I thought you were after a BMW?
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Mrs M took control of my GTD when I sold her tiguan to make way for the somewhat elusive YETI, once the YETI is collected on 1st Spetember the GTD is down the road.
I'm after a 123d as my daily driver to replace the GTD but the spec I want is making one hard to find (as per the norm ) :undecided:
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Mrs M took control of my GTD when I sold her tiguan to make way for the somewhat elusive YETI, once the YETI is collected on 1st Spetember the GTD is down the road.
I'm after a 123d as my daily driver to replace the GTD but the spec I want is making one hard to find (as per the norm ) :undecided:
Ahh i see, does that mean i'm having an RNS around september then? :wink:
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Mrs M took control of my GTD when I sold her tiguan to make way for the somewhat elusive YETI, once the YETI is collected on 1st Spetember the GTD is down the road.
I'm after a 123d as my daily driver to replace the GTD but the spec I want is making one hard to find (as per the norm ) :undecided:
Is the Yeti better than the Tigaun Doc ? :undecided:Ive never driven one TBH.
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Mrs M took control of my GTD when I sold her tiguan to make way for the somewhat elusive YETI, once the YETI is collected on 1st Spetember the GTD is down the road.
I'm after a 123d as my daily driver to replace the GTD but the spec I want is making one hard to find (as per the norm ) :undecided:
Is the Yeti better than the Tigaun Doc ? :undecided:Ive never driven one TBH.
Same thing but different badge with better residuals, higher spec, better built and about 5k cheaper than a similar specification TIG :wink:
But a longer waiting list :grin:
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I've been driving a Tig all week as my car is in VW as per, having the b@stard clutch looked at again after they replaced it a few weeks ago. Love it and actually prefer it in many ways, bar power and handling, to the GTI! The suspension is spot on for what it is though and it has a really nice ride and makes me :grin: when you get the tyres squealing around corners/roundabouts. Could do with a map, 140 just isn't quite enough. Haven't had the opportunity to try it off road, would if I could but can't find anywhere!! Got the feeling I may have this car for quite a while yet because I dropped the car off on Monday and the best answer I can get from the service dept is they can replicate the problem but don't know what to do to fix it, and I don't think they've even tried anything yet.
Sorry Doc, the Yeti might be a better car overall and cheaper but it looks ugly and I wouldn't be seen dead or alive in one... but then I'm only 22 I can't have a Skoda yet. Each to their own ay :smiley:
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I have a 2010 Mk6 Gt 3 door which only now has covered 10k miles.
I bet it has been the most unreliable here on the forum ! :sad:
It has suffered from the dreaded misfire issue that the twincharge engine suffers from. This has caused 6 RAC/VW assist callouts due to breakdowns resulting in 3 tows to the dealership !
To try and cure the misfire (which i believe could finally be cured as it runs perfect at the minute - touch wood) the car has had 3 software updates, 2 new sets of spark plugs, 2 new fuel injectors followed by a full set of 4 fuel injectors-so 6 fuel injectors in total :angry:
In addition to the above, the car had an ill-fitting carpet to the passenger side, the front seats have had to be adjusted on 2 occassions (and have new mechanicals fitted ) as they would stick and not slide correctly,noisy rear brakes which needed 2 attempts to fix, 1st attempt regreasing the backing to the pads and then another attempt which resulted in new pads - I am still not convinced the brakes are as quiet as they should be. The heater on the driver's side windscreen does not clear properly ( 1 failed attempt to cure ), there is a rattle from around the dial area ( again 1 failed attempt to cure ) and now another rattle from the passenger side of the car.
Basically I have given up all hope with the car and can't be botherd with yet another visit to sort out the issues it still has. I decided to trade it in - for another Golf - I must be mad. One thing for sure, if the new one is anything like my current one I will NEVER own another VW
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I have a 2010 Mk6 Gt 3 door which only now has covered 10k miles.
I bet it has been the most unreliable here on the forum ! :sad:
It has suffered from the dreaded misfire issue that the twincharge engine suffers from. This has caused 6 RAC/VW assist callouts due to breakdowns resulting in 3 tows to the dealership !
To try and cure the misfire (which i believe could finally be cured as it runs perfect at the minute - touch wood) the car has had 3 software updates, 2 new sets of spark plugs, 2 new fuel injectors followed by a full set of 4 fuel injectors-so 6 fuel injectors in total :angry:
In addition to the above, the car had an ill-fitting carpet to the passenger side, the front seats have had to be adjusted on 2 occassions (and have new mechanicals fitted ) as they would stick and not slide correctly,noisy rear brakes which needed 2 attempts to fix, 1st attempt regreasing the backing to the pads and then another attempt which resulted in new pads - I am still not convinced the brakes are as quiet as they should be. The heater on the driver's side windscreen does not clear properly ( 1 failed attempt to cure ), there is a rattle from around the dial area ( again 1 failed attempt to cure ) and now another rattle from the passenger side of the car.
Basically I have given up all hope with the car and can't be botherd with yet another visit to sort out the issues it still has. I decided to trade it in - for another Golf - I must be mad. One thing for sure, if the new one is anything like my current one I will NEVER own another VW
I'm very surprised you've put your trust in another vw considering the probs you've had to deal with...let's just hope the next one will be good from start to finish...
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Sounds a disasterous experience, your far more patient than me as I would definitely bought something different :huh:
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been out for a drive today and came back totally underwhelmed. to the point i even stopped off at a garage to look at other cars on the way home... :angry: maybe I'm in a one of them moods but recently this car just isn't doing it for me.
why are the brakes so crap? come on VW get with the programme. no feel. no power. fade after 3 presses of the pedal. utter sh!t.
why is the steering rack slower than my vivaro van? and it also has less feel as it happens. not acceptable for a 'hot hatch'.
why has the clutch got 1" of useful travel (the rest is dead space) and gives NO indication on bite point. very poor.
why are the pedals so poorly positioned for a 'sporty' car? the brake pedal sits about 1 1/2" higher than the throttle pedal and both are at totally different angles. to go from throttle to brake you need to lift your foot off the throttle, you should be able to slide your foot over to the brake pedal. pisses me right off in traffic...
why are the wipers so noisy, judder all over the place, work when its not raining then wheel its lashing it down decide to stop wiping? seriously sh!t design. the worst wipers of any vehicle I've ever driven. i knew there was a reason i hate driving it in the wet but i thought it was cos i want to keep it clean...
really starting to get a nagging feeling i bought the wrong car now.
come back renaultsport all is forgiven.
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Sounds like one of those days to me mate, i don't have any juddering from my wipers at all, have you tried claying the glass?
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no mate i suppose i could do. the class is always clean and i use proper glass cleaner on it etc but its done it since the car was new
its generally when its wiping down it does it. if the wipers are going fast it doesn't do it its when they're on delay or slow it does it.
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Try vinegar works a treat. :cool:
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You would think with the mods you would have sharpened it up nicely and made it an enjoyable drive, has to be said though for all their faults the French do make a great chassis if it's pure driving thrills your after :cool:
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Try adjusting the angle the wiper is on the screen this what I used to do when I had Vauxhalls :laugh:
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Try one of these: www.bmw.co.uk
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You would think with the mods you would have sharpened it up nicely and made it an enjoyable drive, has to be said though for all their faults the French do make a great chassis if it's pure driving thrills your after :cool:
grip and stability are excellent as is ride and body control (bilsteins are excellent) but the steering is just so inert its like a video game. its the steering and brakes that really annoy me.
if only they fitted a quicker steering rack, moved some weight to the back (battery in the boot etc) and fitted some decent brakes they would have made a good car brilliant.
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Try one of these: www.bmw.co.uk
was waiting for that :grin:
i really like the new 1 M sport but I'm not paying IRO £30k for a hatch back again. lesson learned for me.
should have went for one of these.
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/233381/renaultsport_megane_r26r.html
or
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/280699/renaultsport_megane_265_cup_review.html
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You would think with the mods you would have sharpened it up nicely and made it an enjoyable drive, has to be said though for all their faults the French do make a great chassis if it's pure driving thrills your after :cool:
grip and stability are excellent as is ride and body control (bilsteins are excellent) but the steering is just so inert its like a video game. its the steering and brakes that really annoy me.
if only they fitted a quicker steering rack, moved some weight to the back (battery in the boot etc) and fitted some decent brakes they would have made a good car brilliant.
Didn't kenny adjust the steering assist with vcds? Would that help?
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don't think you can do that with the mk6. you can with the mk5 i think
you can adjust the brass assist (which i did) and it improves the brakes very slightly but not by much.
the WALK improves the steering feel a lot but its still not great.
wonder if the S3 steering rack is quicker?
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Brakes fit the s3/cupra calipers
Steering feel has it been reset since the suspension. Feel tyres make a lot of difference. I did feel yours had less feel and more inert than mine I put that down to mods and wheel/tires.
Pedals they copied BMW to please needles and co. Idiots.
My wipers work fine, very well its only one thing I'm.actually happy with lol.
Don't believe I'm saying this but I agree about the renaults would much rather have one of those than any BMW.
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I also feel tyre pressures make a massive difference to feel. If I run at recommended it's like the cars floating lol
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I also feel tyre pressures make a massive difference to feel. If I run at recommended it's like the cars floating lol
my tyre pressures are always right so its not an issue. check them at least once a week.
problem is these cars have been designed to take the driver out of the equation to a large degree. its obviously what VW think their customers want but its starting to irritate me now how detached you feel when driving a gti.
Brakes fit the s3/cupra calipers
Steering feel has it been reset since the suspension. Feel tyres make a lot of difference. I did feel yours had less feel and more inert than mine I put that down to mods and wheel/tires.
Pedals they copied BMW to please needles and co. Idiots.
My wipers work fine, very well its only one thing I'm.actually happy with lol.
Don't believe I'm saying this but I agree about the renaults would much rather have one of those than any BMW.
i considered S3 brakes but the weight really puts me off.
all alignment etc is spot on. had it reset after any mod carried out.
when you drove it it only had WALK fitted which actually improved feel. i think the 18" tyres probably feel worse than your 17''s which is what you may have noticed. I've driven a few gtis with 17'' and 18" wheels and always preferred the 17"s to drive.
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I also feel tyre pressures make a massive difference to feel. If I run at recommended it's like the cars floating lol
my tyre pressures are always right so its not an issue. check them at least once a week.
problem is these cars have been designed to take the driver out of the equation to a large degree. its obviously what VW think their customers want but its starting to irritate me now how detached you feel when driving a gti.
Brakes fit the s3/cupra calipers
Steering feel has it been reset since the suspension. Feel tyres make a lot of difference. I did feel yours had less feel and more inert than mine I put that down to mods and wheel/tires.
Pedals they copied BMW to please needles and co. Idiots.
My wipers work fine, very well its only one thing I'm.actually happy with lol.
Don't believe I'm saying this but I agree about the renaults would much rather have one of those than any BMW.
i considered S3 brakes but the weight really puts me off.
all alignment etc is spot on. had it reset after any mod carried out.
when you drove it it only had WALK fitted which actually improved feel. i think the 18" tyres probably feel worse than your 17''s which is what you may have noticed. I've driven a few gtis with 17'' and 18" wheels and always preferred the 17"s to drive.
Pressures right as in what VW recommend? Fairly certain what they recommend is for less contact with the road / lower rolling resistance / better fuel economy and not for best feel/grip.
S3 brakes are heavy but they work well and I really don't think you can tell a difference on the road although I'm sure you/someone will say otherwise :tongue:
Can you fit aluminium suspension arms to counteract the extra weight of the brakes? Not sure if they will fit from TT or S3 or something.
Alternative you can get a front Porsche setup for not much more than the S3 full setup and it's much lighter, think they fit standard 312mm's but have much better feel and bite.
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i set them at 36psi which seems a good compromise. vw recommended 38psi for fuel economy and tyre wear which is way to hard IMO.
your right you probably won't feel the added weight of the bigger brakes but its not an ideal area of the car to be making heavier. i like the idea of the boxster calipers though but not sure how much more powerful they would be using the same size disc. they seem to get good reviews though.
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I would love to go back to some of my old cars as they were immense fun to drive and achieved the driving experience It sounds like you're craving....
205 GTi
Clio Williams
Integra Type-R
By comparison my Gti feels like a GT car rather than a hot hatch, shame really but then with all the safety regulations needed on new cars they have got lardy and soulless :cry:
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i would love a williams but they're hard to find a decent one now.
i agree with the sales/marketing stuff that a GTI is the only car you will need if you only run/need 1 car - but if you already have a family work horse then its maybe not the ideal car.
i bought it as i thought i would use it as a family car and a toy. it never gets used for family duties so i should have just bought a toy instead.
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Exactly, Its also what the reviews say. The mk5/6 GTI is an all rounder.
I think ideally a smaller lighter more focused car is what you really crave.
I must admit i sometimes think how little the rear of my mk6 GTI has been used (twice maybe) and think why did i not just buy a cayman. :embarassed:
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Try one of these: www.bmw.co.uk
was waiting for that :grin:
i really like the new 1 M sport but I'm not paying IRO £30k for a hatch back again. lesson learned for me.
should have went for one of these.
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/233381/renaultsport_megane_r26r.html
or
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/280699/renaultsport_megane_265_cup_review.html
:wink:
Sorry to hear you guys are so underwhelmed with your GTI experiences - the MK6 is no MK5 if you get my drift :sad:
I love renaultsports but I wouldn't want have a crash in one regardless of their "good" crash test reports.
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Sounds like one of those days to me mate, i don't have any juddering from my wipers at all, have you tried claying the glass?
I had awful grief with my wipers for the first 6 months I had my car. The squeaking and juddering drove me bat sh!t crazy! I tried all the magic potions and solutions, such as claying, vinegar, you name it.
Eventually I had my screen replaced for a completely unrelated warranty issue. Wipers are blissfully silent since! I can only conclude that my original screen had some crap on it from the factory that just would not budge.
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For anyone else with juddering wipers, I would advise polishing with cerium oxide (it can't do any harm), it worked well for me and removed rain repellent which nothing else would touch.
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For anyone else with juddering wipers, I would advise polishing with cerium oxide (it can't do any harm), it worked well for me and removed rain repellent which nothing else would touch.
New wipers are not that expensive tbo and the nice man behind the parts counter even fitted mine for me whilst I was there :sad:
They are now as quiet as a mouse!
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For anyone else with juddering wipers, I would advise polishing with cerium oxide (it can't do any harm), it worked well for me and removed rain repellent which nothing else would touch.
New wipers are not that expensive tbo and the nice man behind the parts counter even fitted mine for me whilst I was there :sad:
They are now as quiet as a mouse!
Mine juddered like crazy from new, now they're ok.
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My GTI has been with the local dealer since Tuesday for the to eliminate a knock coming from the rear end.
Usual shambles at the dealership which certainly never fills me with any confidence.
Ava
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My GTI has been with the local dealer since Tuesday for the to eliminate a knock coming from the rear end.
Usual shambles at the dealership which certainly never fills me with any confidence.
Ava
Let me know how you get on with this please, i've got it too and need to get it booked in AGAIN, is it coming from the drivers side rear qtr area?
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my car hasn't moved in about 2 weeks now. just can't be arsed for it any more. cleaned it after the last drive and put it away and not looked at it since. i might bin it soon. :undecided:
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Well if you want to off load any mods :wink:
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my car hasn't moved in about 2 weeks now. just can't be arsed for it any more. cleaned it after the last drive and put it away and not looked at it since. i might bin it soon. :undecided:
Do sort of know how you feel. Mines been like that since ~20th March :embarassed:
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yesterday i went for a 200 mile blast round some of northumberlands finest roads. a great drive again let down by rattles and interior squeaks and creaks.
well today i decided to tackle a rattle in the passenger front door when music is playing - doorcard off, music played and it seems to be coming from the electric window motor
motor removed, wrapped in felt tape and refitted, all 6 plugs backed with felt tape
door card refitted and it seems ALOT better (touch wood)
i have had creaks and groans etc from the passenger side since new. the b pillar squeak i think i may have cured by peeling the rubber back and squirting a load of rubber detailer in there
now by pushing on the panel it no longer sqeaks so im hoping it may have resolved it.
i wonder if the front seat are squeak is a similar thing actually coming from the door/dash area.
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Don't think your passenger door could be any worse than mine when I showed you it.
Dealer failed twice to fix it.
One day your going to have to show me how to dismantle this car and what to use to try and fix the rattles.
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the worst rattle I've got is from the drivers side B pillar that I need to look at
Had this problem with mine. Turned out to be the door catch that required adjustment and loads of white grease into the mechanism to take out the play. Dealer fix. Not sure how long the grease will stop the rattles though!!