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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: chrisgolf1 on 10 July 2017, 07:56

Title: mk 7 GTI intake Manifold flap runner/ position error
Post by: chrisgolf1 on 10 July 2017, 07:56

Hi,

I'm new to this forum. I've had a few woes with my otherwise lovely 2013 GTI mk 7 recently the latest being the engine management light coming on with an intake manifold flap position sensor fault. It's only had a quick preliminary diagnosis and needs to go back in in a couple of weeks for further investigation. The car drives fine.

Apparently this fault is a big problem on the Mk6 GTI to the extent that VW extended the warranty on the manifold to 100,000 miles (and 10 years I think). My question is whether anybody knows if the extended warranty also applies to the Mk7? I'm looking at £600 parts and labour if it needs replacing.

Going off-topic a bit but the other problem just fixed was a leaky coolant valve that managed to trash my engine wiring loom which needed complete replacement. Very unusual in a 4 year old car I would think!

Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Cheers

Title: Re: mk 7 GTI intake Manifold flap runner/ position error
Post by: clubsport on 10 July 2017, 15:42

Sorry to hear you have had so much hassle, it all sounds a little scary for us mk7 owners.

What is the mileage of the car when the issues started?

Title: Re: mk 7 GTI intake Manifold flap runner/ position error
Post by: chrisgolf1 on 11 July 2017, 08:00

its only done 36000 miles......

Title: Re: mk 7 GTI intake Manifold flap runner/ position error
Post by: baz92 on 16 July 2017, 22:47

Mate had this on his MK6 GTI. Had to replace the whole intake manifold. Cost wise, £150 for the manifold from china, £10 for the gasket from TPS, and £80 labour. All in all it cost him £240, which isn't the end of the world.