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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Neil gti on 15 September 2012, 19:54
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I haven't drove my car much in last few weeks, but the times I've had it out it feels as if it is hardly boosting if at all ? Could it be something as simple as a split boost valve ?
Everything sounds normal and cannot hear any leaks etc, car is now 2 weeks out of warranty :sad:
Any ideas peeps :rolleyes:
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Have you got vcds as you can log actual to requested boost levels.
Failing that the dv valve is simple to remove and is only held in with 3 bolts so easy to remove and check.
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Thanks snoops
No haven't got vcds, think I will have to take it in to the local Indy garage for them to have a butchers ?
Have you got a pic of where the dv is located, may whip it off myself and see if it's split, is the rev D the best one for replacement ?
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Have a look at my oil leak thread photos of it there.
It's easyish to get to from under the car. Also on that thread it links to many things you may find interesting to check on yours.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=225620.0
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Have a look at my oil leak thread photos of it there.
It's easyish to get to from under the car. Also on that thread it links to many things you may find interesting to check on yours.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=225620.0
:smiley: off to read your oil leak thread, I may be gone some time :smiley:
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Have a look at my oil leak thread photos of it there.
It's easyish to get to from under the car. Also on that thread it links to many things you may find interesting to check on yours.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=225620.0
:smiley: off to read your oil leak thread, I may be gone some time :smiley:
After reading through the oil leak thread and looking through the various links, It sounds like the the dv or and the Pcv valve has failed, I will take it into the Indy garage that looks after my car tomorrow and get them to take a look, If they think this is the problem after logging boost levels etc, I will get them to replace both they can't be that expensive ?
Don't fancy doing the DV myself widow maker style in my garage :rolleyes:
Will let you know how I get tomorrow if they can fit me in :smiley:
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Access to the bits looks a bit dodgy so deffo best left to the professionals with a ramp!
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Access to the bits looks a bit dodgy so deffo best left to the professionals with a ramp!
I couldn't agree more :smiley:
Will also get them to drop the oil n filter while it's in, ready for the cheeky week away in a couple of weeks with the boys!!
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DV valve if you've not already changed it :wink:
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Access to the bits looks a bit dodgy so deffo best left to the professionals with a ramp!
I have a ramp so guess that makes me a professionals lol :grin:
Couple of axle stands for pennies and a cheap 2 tonne jack is all that's needed really for basic stuff.
I'm too tight to pay someone once out of warrenty to fix it :grin:
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DV valve if you've not already changed it :wink:
Doc is the Rev D DV the best one to use ? Looks like the standard one hasn't done too bad, stage 2 for about 20k with no issues :smiley:
Access to the bits looks a bit dodgy so deffo best left to the professionals with a ramp!
I have a ramp so guess that makes me a professionals lol :grin:
Couple of axle stands for pennies and a cheap 2 tonne jack is all that's needed really for basic stuff.
I'm too tight to pay someone once out of warrenty to fix it :grin:
^^^ :grin:
I like doing something's on the car but crawling about under it while 18" off the ground isn't one of em :grin:
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I'd buy whatever is newest and best at the dealer for your chassis number :whistle:
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I'd buy whatever is newest and best at the dealer for your chassis number :whistle:
:smiley: Thanks Doc
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Bit of an update,
Took the car in today, they have removed the DV and its split :smiley:
So a nice easy repair by the sounds of it and she should be back to normal again :smiley:
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Good news Neil, nice one...
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i think yours has lasted well, mine went on the rocco at just under 30k when on stage 1 having not long fitted the ITG, i went rev D then but believe there is a new one which is doing the rounds, pain in the a$$ to get to
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/tfotfn/DSC02116.jpg)
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Not sure how bad mine has split until I see it tomorrow,
I am on 38k now and been stage 2 for about 20k and loads of Trackdays, so as you say don't think it's done too bad :smiley:
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Heres an example off a MK5 GTI
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/A28009EE-DB1F-4E3D-91C4-C09B761E9EFC-8413-00000444497705BD.jpg)
Bloke who had the car had no idea it was mapped until he replaced it :whistle:
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Mine has a version G I expect most mk6 have this one still crappy though.
It's a peace of piss to change don't know what you are all complaining about :undecided:
Neil,
Glad its somthing so simple, I thought that's all it prob was. :cool:
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Just picked my car up and what a difference :laugh: :laugh:
Must of been split for a while and I have just got used to it :sad:
It flys again :smiley:
Old one
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/7484601B-3879-4062-A20C-8AFEB58BDCE6-524-00000073912444BA.jpg)
new part fitted
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/53159A9F-0C29-44E0-8E65-7E9138463480-524-000000735075B240.jpg)
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I think they are made from old recycled condoms - like 80%of the trim plastics :grin:
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I think they are made from old recycled condoms - like 80%of the trim plastics :grin:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Great result :cool:
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Have a look at my oil leak thread photos of it there.
It's easyish to get to from under the car. Also on that thread it links to many things you may find interesting to check on yours.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=225620.0
:smiley: off to read your oil leak thread, I may be gone some time :smiley:
After reading through the oil leak thread and looking through the various links, It sounds like the the dv or and the Pcv valve has failed, I will take it into the Indy garage that looks after my car tomorrow and get them to take a look, If they think this is the problem after logging boost levels etc, I will get them to replace both they can't be that expensive ?
Don't fancy doing the DV myself widow maker style in my garage :rolleyes:
Will let you know how I get tomorrow if they can fit me in :smiley:
If anybody experiencing power loss with access to a VCDS cable and software, we have a pretty good write-up of how to do this on your own as seen here: http://www.goapr.co.uk/support/datalogging.php
Glad to see everything worked out OP! :smiley: