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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: RonnieB on 18 September 2007, 05:20

Title: Trip Computer
Post by: RonnieB on 18 September 2007, 05:20
Hi there

I live in NZ and have a 2007 GTi (white, 5 dr, manual) and am very pleased with it to date.

Only issue is that after about 3,500 miles the trip computer appears to have become erratic - total overall fuel usage figures (ie. not just the trip you are on) fluctuate quite a bit in the space of a couple of miles.  Has anyone else had this problem?

FYI-base cost of a 5 dr GTi here is approx GBP17,750, which compares quite well with the UK.

Cheers
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: speedynz on 18 September 2007, 05:44
Hi Ronnie, good to see another Kiwi enthusiastic enough to find the relevant forum, we are a rare breed. Where are you living over here?

Are you an Ex-pom as Kiwi's don't look for forums and don't buy manual Golf GTI's?

As for your trip computer I can offer the sum total of zero help, which, of course, is rubbish of me.

Someone on here will know though.

Good luck Ronnie and welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: RonnieB on 18 September 2007, 07:12
Thanks speedynz - no I am a Kiwi and living at the moment in Wellington. Probably a rare breed - a white GTi and manual - not many around.

My father actually has a 2006 DSG model, but had a few problems with a sensor which meant he was stuck in first gear (he had driven it quietly during running in). Took weeks for a replacement to be sent from Germany....which put me off the DSG.

Trip computer and fuel usage number not a major issue, but hopefully not a sign of things to come....

Cheers

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: Lagerlout on 18 September 2007, 09:43
Three of us on here...  :laugh:
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: speedynz on 18 September 2007, 12:38
Ronnie, white GTI's are an acquired taste but very, very cool.

Sorry to hear about your dads problems with the DSG but pleased that it persuaded you to buy a car with a real gearbox instead of 'little tappy paddles' for children with no strength.

As for you Lagerlout, you simply can't claim true Kiwi status with that English address and a such a hoons username!!!
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: Lagerlout on 18 September 2007, 13:05
Yeah I can, I'm a Kiwi citizen of the World, who said we were flightless??  :smug:

My user name, is a pisstake of the Football obsessed pommies, I can't stand Football.  :wink:
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: Phil mcavity on 18 September 2007, 18:37
Quote from: speedynz on 18 September 2007, 12:38

 but pleased that it persuaded you to buy a car with a real gearbox instead of 'little tappy paddles' for children with no strength.


Interesting comment, i guess that makes formula 1 a girls sport then speedynz? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: speedynz on 18 September 2007, 21:54
Quote from: Phil mcavity on 18 September 2007, 18:37
Quote from: speedynz on 18 September 2007, 12:38

 but pleased that it persuaded you to buy a car with a real gearbox instead of 'little tappy paddles' for children with no strength.


Interesting comment, i guess that makes formula 1 a girls sport then speedynz? :rolleyes:
If my Golf had 800bhp and only weighed 650kgs then I'd probably like to tap a paddle and keep my hands on the wheel when changing gears.

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: Chardy on 19 September 2007, 00:26
Sounds like you wouldnt be happy driving a Veyron either.....
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: speedynz on 19 September 2007, 03:49
Quote from: Chardy on 19 September 2007, 00:26
Sounds like you wouldnt be happy driving a Veyron either.....
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I'd lose a body part to drive a Veyron, maybe even the body part.

I think that the DSG box is stunning and despite it's imperfect actions it is probably the better box 99% of the time. I just get bored in auto's, paddle shift with throttle blip or not.

My comment was tongue in cheek and meant no offence.

Can anyone help Ronnie with his trip computer query?

And have you spoken to your dealer Ronnie as it's obviously still under warranty.
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: Hurdy on 19 September 2007, 19:32
There are three functions for the fuel useage

Instant - shows what fuel you are using at that second.
current trip - shows the average fuel consumption you are getting on your current journey
Overall - shows what average fuel consumption you have been getting overall - since your last reset.

I'm not sure if you know about these, but they are easy to get to just by switching on your stalk control. If it is something else other than this it is a case of a journey to the dealer.
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: Cass on 19 September 2007, 22:59
Quote from: Lagerlout on 18 September 2007, 13:05
Yeah I can, I'm a Kiwi citizen of the World, who said we were flightless??  :smug:

My user name, is a pisstake of the Football obsessed pommies, I can't stand Football.  :wink:

Only thing you're not good at  :grin:

Cass
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: Lagerlout on 19 September 2007, 23:18
 :grin: Well there are a few others, but Football would be pretty high on the list! ;)

Most Kiwi's are brought up to support England in the Football btw, seeing as our own National team is pretty sh!te. Well, we did get to the WC once, in 1982, our greatest football moment ever.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: Hurdy on 20 September 2007, 19:51
Quote from: Lagerlout on 19 September 2007, 23:18
:grin: Well there are a few others, but Football would be pretty high on the list! ;)

Most Kiwi's are brought up to support England in the Football btw, seeing as our own National team is pretty sh!te. Well, we did get to the WC once, in 1982, our greatest football moment ever.  :laugh:

OFF TOPIC>>>>>FOOTBALL ALERT>>>>>OFF TOPIC!!!!

Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: Lagerlout on 20 September 2007, 20:00
 :grin:
Title: Re: Trip Computer
Post by: RonnieB on 21 September 2007, 02:38
Thanks Hurdy - it is the overall figure which is fluctuating too much ie. up or down approx 5% within a couple of miles 

I will have a word with the dealer shortly.

Cheers