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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Raffe on 01 July 2012, 08:30
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Not sure if it is normal or if I am being paranoid but I get the feeling my car ( manual 2010 GTi ) is slightly hesitant at town driving speeds.
It feels as though it's just hesitating ever so slightly when on light throttle at low speed.
Running through full rev range up to higher speeds, feels fine and smooth, and fuel economy seems good.
Any thoughts? I will ring dealer tomorrow to have a look, but don't want to be finding issues which aren't there if this is an inherent characteristic of this engine around town?
Your thoughts and input would be appreciated.
Thanks :smiley:
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I had a similar prob with my A3. Turned out to ge a problem with soot build up? Google search for DPF regeneration and see if this helps. I may be well off but worked for me.
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Not sure if it is normal or if I am being paranoid but I get the feeling my car ( manual 2010 GTi ) :
I had a similar prob with my A3. Turned out to ge a problem with soot build up? Google search for DPF regeneration and see if this helps. I may be well off but worked for me.
Diesel particulate filter is for diesel cars. OP has a GTI!
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Could be a number of things or nothings.
It could just be the way its learned your driving style
Or
Spark plugs
Fuel pump
Diverter valve
Also try 3rd gear at 30 mph then foot down does it hesitate slightly
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The car does a lot of short journeys so sounds possible, and is also why we steered away from the GTD as I know this no good for DPF's.
No hesitation with 3rd gear from 30 either, I suspect it could be me being paranoid as I only drive it once a week with the rest of the time in my Leon FR derv.
Will keep an eye on it and see if it deteriorates and have asked my wife, to monitor, albeit she hadn't noticed an issue.
Also had the dv valve at back of mind as I know it was a bg issue for the mkv's, is it worth upgrading to the later stronger variant as a precautionary measure?
Thanks :smiley:
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Not sure if it is normal or if I am being paranoid but I get the feeling my car ( manual 2010 GTi ) :
I had a similar prob with my A3. Turned out to ge a problem with soot build up? Google search for DPF regeneration and see if this helps. I may be well off but worked for me.
Diesel particulate filter is for diesel cars. OP has a GTI!
Ahh missed that GTI part :embarassed:
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Dealer said to bring it for a look over for me, I need that piece of mind :embarassed:
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Is the car standard?
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Dealer said to bring it for a look over for me, I need that piece of mind :embarassed:
just take it for a diagnostic mate, it'll save you all the mind-upsetting thought
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Not sure if it is normal or if I am being paranoid but I get the feeling my car ( manual 2010 GTi ) is slightly hesitant at town driving speeds.
It feels as though it's just hesitating ever so slightly when on light throttle at low speed.
Running through full rev range up to higher speeds, feels fine and smooth, and fuel economy seems good.
Any thoughts? I will ring dealer tomorrow to have a look, but don't want to be finding issues which aren't there if this is an inherent characteristic of this engine around town?
Your thoughts and input would be appreciated.
Thanks :smiley:
I have noticed this also in my 2009 man GTI (low mileage),the bite on the clutch in first gear when driving around car parks can also be a bit fierce at times ,i have had it checked and the dealer never found anything wrong ,never get any warning lights
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Not sure if it is normal or if I am being paranoid but I get the feeling my car ( manual 2010 GTi ) is slightly hesitant at town driving speeds.
It feels as though it's just hesitating ever so slightly when on light throttle at low speed.
Running through full rev range up to higher speeds, feels fine and smooth, and fuel economy seems good.
Any thoughts? I will ring dealer tomorrow to have a look, but don't want to be finding issues which aren't there if this is an inherent characteristic of this engine around town?
Your thoughts and input would be appreciated.
Thanks :smiley:
I have noticed this also in my 2009 man GTI (low mileage),the bite on the clutch in first gear when driving around car parks can also be a bit fierce at times ,i have had it checked and the dealer never found anything wrong ,never get any warning lights
fierce as in jerky, difficult to control? I've noticed the same. I've had my clutch and slave cylinder replaced and it's still no better, albeit before the clutch was slipping and now it isn't, and the slave was leaking and hopefully it isn't anymore!
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Mines done that since new. I thought it was just me not been use to the floor hinged throttle pedal.
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Not sure if it is normal or if I am being paranoid but I get the feeling my car ( manual 2010 GTi ) is slightly hesitant at town driving speeds.
It feels as though it's just hesitating ever so slightly when on light throttle at low speed.
Running through full rev range up to higher speeds, feels fine and smooth, and fuel economy seems good.
Any thoughts? I will ring dealer tomorrow to have a look, but don't want to be finding issues which aren't there if this is an inherent characteristic of this engine around town?
Your thoughts and input would be appreciated.
Thanks :smiley:
I have noticed this also in my 2009 man GTI (low mileage),the bite on the clutch in first gear when driving around car parks can also be a bit fierce at times ,i have had it checked and the dealer never found anything wrong ,never get any warning lights
fierce as in jerky, difficult to control? I've noticed the same. I've had my clutch and slave cylinder replaced and it's still no better, albeit before the clutch was slipping and now it isn't, and the slave was leaking and hopefully it isn't anymore!
Difficult to control at low speeds, first gear is not very smooth but I don't think there is much wrong I just think its the way its set up.
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Not sure if it is normal or if I am being paranoid but I get the feeling my car ( manual 2010 GTi ) is slightly hesitant at town driving speeds.
It feels as though it's just hesitating ever so slightly when on light throttle at low speed.
Running through full rev range up to higher speeds, feels fine and smooth, and fuel economy seems good.
Any thoughts? I will ring dealer tomorrow to have a look, but don't want to be finding issues which aren't there if this is an inherent characteristic of this engine around town?
Your thoughts and input would be appreciated.
Thanks :smiley:
I have noticed this also in my 2009 man GTI (low mileage),the bite on the clutch in first gear when driving around car parks can also be a bit fierce at times ,i have had it checked and the dealer never found anything wrong ,never get any warning lights
fierce as in jerky, difficult to control? I've noticed the same. I've had my clutch and slave cylinder replaced and it's still no better, albeit before the clutch was slipping and now it isn't, and the slave was leaking and hopefully it isn't anymore!
Difficult to control at low speeds, first gear is not very smooth but I don't think there is much wrong I just think its the way its set up.
Yeah I totally agree with this. It is very difficult to control without being all jerky jerky. :cry:
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I went through a stage of wearing different shoes but came to the conclusion its the clutch in first gear only.
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I went through a stage of wearing different shoes but came to the conclusion its the clutch in first gear only.
Faster you pull off, less of a problem it is, so there's your answer lol
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I went through a stage of wearing different shoes but came to the conclusion its the clutch in first gear only.
Faster you pull off, less of a problem it is, so there's your answer lol
True ,but not very practical in a multi story car park :laugh:
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Just got my golf and noticed this, I did ask the dealer when I picked it up as he said it was just something they all do. To be honest the 12 plate one with 2000 miles on was exactly the same so I am inclined to believe them.
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Mines done that since new. I thought it was just me not been use to the floor hinged throttle pedal.
My Leon FR has the same pedal, and although diesel does not have this problem, car now at dealers for a few days so they can drive and assess, be interesting to get their view.
Will update accordingly, thanks for all input :cool:
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Ok so spoken with dealer today, they have taken car out on several test drives, one of hem by a Tech who wins a MK6 GTi and plugged into diagnostics and ave confirmed car is showing o faults and is driving 'normally'.
They asked if there is anything else I want them to do, which I am happy for them not to as it has appeased my mind all is fine with the car.
Oh and for the best bit, no charge from dealer, very happy with the service :cool:
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Ok so spoken with dealer today, they have taken car out on several test drives, one of hem by a Tech who wins a MK6 GTi and plugged into diagnostics and ave confirmed car is showing o faults and is driving 'normally'.
They asked if there is anything else I want them to do, which I am happy for them not to as it has appeased my mind all is fine with the car.
Oh and for the best bit, no charge from dealer, very happy with the service :cool:
Good news.
I'd be interested to know if your clutch makes a "clunk" sound when pressing it down to disengage or if it's silent; on mine it's more noticeable when the engine is off and so there's no other noise.
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Clutch is silent :smiley:
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Clutch is silent :smiley:
Nice one - mine isn't! :cry:
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Trip to the dealers then, guess a clutch could fall into the wear and tear bracket and therefore not covered by warranty?
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Trip to the dealers then, guess a clutch could fall into the wear and tear bracket and therefore not covered by warranty?
It was replaced along with the slave cylinder a few weeks ago under warranty but it's still poorly :sad:
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Time for an Italian tune up !
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Clutch is silent :smiley:
Nice one - mine isn't! :cry:
Quite a few arn't mine has not been from day one either,
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Clutch is silent :smiley:
Nice one - mine isn't! :cry:
Quite a few arn't mine has not been from day one either,
I'm taking the car in again next week, they've booked a courtesy car for the entire week, so hope they'll find something. Also I know they have 3-4 used GTI's for sale so I am going to test drive every one of them if they don't find a problem and compare them, over an entire afternoon if necessary, already discussed and agreed with service manager :cool: