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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: iandjm on 23 April 2014, 18:03
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Hi I have noticed that one of the side spoilers (the piano black ones) that are stuck on the sides of the rear screen was lifting up at the bottom. It appears the bonding between the plastic of the spoiler and the foam adhesive pad has failed. It may be worth checking this on your cars guys.
Rather than let the dealer replace the spoiler and potentially risk more damage, I have used a small piece of industrial 3M double sided tape to reattach the plastic to the foam pad. It is totally invisible now :smiley:
Ian
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I guess everyone elses are ok :grin: The double sided tape didnt work so I went back to the dealer today. They have ordered in a replacement part.
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I think one of mine is doing this, can't be bothered to go to the dealers with it yet but looks like dirt has got under the adhesive and slowly loosened it a little.
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Same here. Noticed it last weekend.
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Looking like a design defect :(
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I noticed mine might be starting to go that way and are really squeaky when you touch them.
I might mention it when it goes in next week to re align the boot as I have a few marks on the bumper from where it's touched.
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For those guys who have took their cars back to the dealer for this issue, how did it go? Are they covered under the warranty and for how many miles? Mines gonna have to go in for it soon :(
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Mine is starting to lift around the 'middle' of the screen area on each side. Gently feeling around the spoiler itself and it's definitely lifting.
Incidentally, my GTi is kept in the garage overnight (when I'm at home) and has done about 6.5K miles now.
Anyone else seen / had this ?
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I noticed mine might be starting to go that way and are really squeaky when you touch them.
I might mention it when it goes in next week to re align the boot as I have a few marks on the bumper from where it's touched.
Do you mean a little 'marks' (in small lines) around where the boot meetings the bumper itself? I have this too! Any luck with the dealer on that one?
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Mine is starting to lift around the 'middle' of the screen area on each side. Gently feeling around the spoiler itself and it's definitely lifting.
Incidentally, my GTi is kept in the garage overnight (when I'm at home) and has done about 6.5K miles now.
Anyone else seen / had this ?
It's really common Chief.
It's like it on my mate's company car GTI and the VW dealer have sent it to another firm to re-attach it rather than replacing the original.
One of mine is coming a tiny bit loose but the other is fine so far (touch wood).
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Just checked mine. Seems the offside vertical part is starting to detach from the rear screen.....off to the dealer I go!
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I noticed the same issue during a wash about a month ago.
I reattached it and it seems to hold up well enough until now...
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Had mine re-bonded whilst in for a service, the technician left a note on the job card saying that if it happened again I might need to visit the bodyshop for a new roof spoiler as it could be working the little ones loose.
Sounds strange to me!
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Spotted this thread this morning and checked the rear spoiler after I washed my car. The driver's side is definitely loose! First the wipers and now the spoiler. That's not very good VW :angry:
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Hi guys, i am located in Malaysia and me too am facing the same issue with my rear side spoilers.
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I had mine replaced at the local dealer 3 weeks ago. They managed to scratch the top spoiler through to the undercoat and leave a razor blade between the bumper and tailgate.
I was told it was going to go into the body shop to be repainted, but 'the body shop' still haven't come back with an appointment.
Shockingly poor from the dealer.
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If mine come loose I'll do it myself.
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Both sides are loose on mine ( 3 weeks old & 500 miles on the clock )...not impressed!!
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I noticed the same issue during a wash about a month ago.
I reattached it and it seems to hold up well enough until now...
scratch that, a few washes later both sides are detached on the lower half.
off to the dealer...
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Mine is also coming off GTD drivers side,reported to garage 10 June part still on back order,I wonder why?
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I'm experiencing the same problem. One of my gloss black rear side spoilers is coming off. Not great. I think the adhesive strip used to fix it to the rear windscreen is woefully inadequate.
Booked into dealers to sort out while in for it's first service.
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I'm experiencing the same problem. One of my gloss black rear side spoilers is coming off. Not great. I think the adhesive strip used to fix it to the rear windscreen is woefully inadequate.
Booked into dealers to sort out while in for it's first service.
Identical here as well. Dealers say the trim is on back order. They had another GTD, GTI and an R with the same issue within the same week. :sad:
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Just pop-in to my local dealer (Liverpool) to have the issue look into. Despite not buying the car of them, just like my previous warranty case with my MK6, I was dealt with swiftly esp. when they know the car is still just over 2 months old. They are ordering both spoilers and will contact me to arrange to book my car in! Excellent aftersales service! I will write to the MD of this dealership once the issue settles!
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good news parts arrived to replace spoiler trim,been on back order for a month problem is will this fault keep on happening?
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Mine is still on back order, and has been for 5 weeks. I don't understand how they built, shipped and delivered my GTI to me in 12 weeks but can't get a piece for a spoiler....
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When I took my car in for its first oil change service I got them to look at my flappy black gloss, rear spoiler. They fixed it no problem. Didn't ask what with as it seems well stuck down.
@remlapeel I can't understand why you need an entirely new spoiler unless it snapped or fell off? Shocking they can't get the part sooner - not good of VW that!
I've made my views clear about the design and engineering of the thin, black, gloss spoilers on the rear window. They shouldn't be glued. They should employ a metal clip which hooks around the side of the glass window somehow. That would have been much more secure and pretty cheap too.
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I took it to the dealer and explained the problem. I took it in a week later for them to reattach it. Left it there all day and returned at 5pm for them to tell me it wasn't done and they needed a new spoiler. This may the beginning of June and still on back order as of Thursday when I phoned them.
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has i have said before my spoiler trim is to be fitted on 28th Aug but can,t understand why a new spoiler would be needed unless the garage has made a error trying to fit a replacement trim? as you have also said before metal clips would be a far better job than sticky tape i emailed VW uk to say was'nt happy because of the trim but also my front shocker was also leaking after 1000miles still awaiting reply.
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Mine is
I also have had the same problem on the rear spoiler and the Dealership had my car for a full day.
When i went to collect my car at around 4 pm the Sevice Manager informed me that the Technician had tried to reseal the spoiler but realised that it would not stick to the glass.
So the Service Manager has ordered both sides now of the spoiler.
However i have since been in touch with VW Customer Service and also the Consumer advice people about my rights on a new car only a couple of months old.
The Consumer Advice told me to either reject the car as it is not satisfactory goods and told me to go for either a new car from the dealership or ask for a complete refund which you are entitled to do.
They have until next week to come back to me then i start taking further Action.
MikeOLLY
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I had mine replaced at the local dealer 3 weeks ago. They managed to scratch the top spoiler through to the undercoat and leave a razor blade between the bumper and tailgate.
I was told it was going to go into the body shop to be repainted, but 'the body shop' still haven't come back with an appointment.
Shockingly poor from the dealer.
The painted it 3 times and each time they weren't happy (not even me saying it wasn't good enough), they have the car again at the moment trying to do it again. This has been going on since June!