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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: RedHP on 09 June 2011, 19:34

Title: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: RedHP on 09 June 2011, 19:34
Don't know if this thread has been started before but I thought I'd like to list the Mk 6 common issues which some/many of us have encountered but won't have looked at by VW as they might create a mile out of a molehill:

Mine is a GiT
1. Rustling noise from under the car (exhaust) when accelerating
2. When first in the car and turn the knob for folding wing mirrors to open, it doesn't initially happen
3. NEW TO ME - When switching the climatic control on initially (therefore low, one bar) the 'display' of this remains on the screen unless I move the fan speed up or down

Any others?

Red
Title: Re: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: p3asa on 09 June 2011, 23:07
Red there are quite a few threads that are similar. There was a sticky at one point but it caused a bit of debate!!

Here are a couple for you to peruse

www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=195605.0
www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=153185.0
Title: Re: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: am1w on 10 June 2011, 08:25
As neither Wolfgang nor I are common, so we don't suffer with these issues. :tongue:
Title: Re: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: Snoopy on 10 June 2011, 10:11
1= waste gate rod. No official fix yet.
2= CANBUS priority signals, take priority over mirrors
Title: Re: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: RedHP on 10 June 2011, 17:01
Quote from: p3asa on 09 June 2011, 23:07
Red there are quite a few threads that are similar. There was a sticky at one point but it caused a bit of debate!!

Here are a couple for you to peruse

www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=195605.0
www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=153185.0


Sorry and thanks !!
Title: Re: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: Jimmymature on 10 June 2011, 18:38
Quote from: damianmkv on 10 June 2011, 18:04
Mk6 1.4GT - problem....engine doesn't work

Apart from that, it's ok

Doesn't work? Might that have something to do with the 214hp youre running? :evil:


Jim
Title: Re: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: am1w on 10 June 2011, 19:08
Quote from: Jimmymature on 10 June 2011, 18:38
Quote from: damianmkv on 10 June 2011, 18:04
Mk6 1.4GT - problem....engine doesn't work
Apart from that, it's ok
Doesn't work? Might that have something to do with the 214hp youre running? :evil:
Jim

Boooooooom!!!!  :evil:
Title: Re: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: R32UK on 10 June 2011, 20:33
Quote from: damianmkv on 10 June 2011, 20:31
Not related. It only has a map. Engine doesn't work due to coil pack issues..

sounds like similar issues to mine.. coil pack, spark plugs, contaminated petrol (apparently)... the list goes on :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: am1w on 10 June 2011, 20:34
Quote from: damianmkv on 10 June 2011, 20:31
Not related. It only has a map. Engine doesn't work due to coil pack issues..

They say a Dutch Cap is more effective.  :laugh:
Hope you solve this long standing problem.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: Jimmymature on 10 June 2011, 21:59
Quote from: damianmkv on 10 June 2011, 20:42
Yep...had all of that..injectors, fuel pump, poor quality fuel blah blah blah.. Crap products ? They didn't mention that weirdly

Did you remove the remap prior to taking it to them?


Jim
Title: Re: Mk 6 - Common Issues
Post by: R32UK on 11 June 2011, 10:26
Quote from: damianmkv on 10 June 2011, 22:04
Yes. Car still the same - doesnt run properly. Exactly the same issue 6months/10000 miles ago

i fear this is what the golf (esp the GTI) has become. treat it with kid gloves and it will last forever mentality. treat a vauxhall that way and so will it.

a car is a simple tool for getting a person from a to b. if it cannot handle what is thrown at it.... then its not such a great car as all make out imo