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Offline Carlton

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New GTI MK5
« on: 18 November 2009, 13:22 »
I'm new to GTI ownership and am really pleased with my new 05 plate, 5 door manual. However, I have a couple of problems which my dealer is going to be looking into.

The fan seems to be really noisy and often comes on even when I first start up the car from cold. Is this normal ? and should it really be that loud? It also stays on after I have switched off the engine too. The dealr said this was normal???

Also, I have had some intermittent problems with the exhaust warning light coming on. I always use 99ron petrol, so I am not sure what why the light comes on from time to time. The dealer (Vauxhall) couldn’t diagnose the problem, so will be using a VW specialist to look into for me. I believe it is linked to the Lambda Sensor ???

Apart from these problems, the car runs really well, with no over heating or misfiring issues.

(the car was a part ex, hence the Vauxhall Dealer , so was a really good price) and came with a 6 month warranty.
 
Anybody had similar experiences ?


« Last Edit: 23 November 2009, 07:25 by Carlton »
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Offline 2007GTI

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Re: New GIT MK5
« Reply #1 on: 18 November 2009, 14:16 »
get it into a VW specialist pronto, you wouldn't take you apple mac to a microsoft shop!
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Offline synnea

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Re: New GIT MK5
« Reply #2 on: 18 November 2009, 15:02 »
Get her straight to a VW main dealer or VW independent specialist. At least they will have the correct kit to read the diagnostics on the ECU. Then they will go from there.
« Last Edit: 18 November 2009, 15:04 by synnea »
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Offline Vdubulyer

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Re: New GIT MK5
« Reply #3 on: 18 November 2009, 21:00 »
The fan noise does not sound normal.

Start the car with the aircon on, pop the bonnet and look at the radiator fans. I think you'll find the small fan will not be operating and the bigger fan is going at twice the speed to compensate. If this is the case you'll need a whole new radiator fan set - it is one unit. I had the same problem.
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Offline Golf R

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Re: New GIT MK5
« Reply #4 on: 18 November 2009, 21:20 »
Should have bought the GTI and not the GIT
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Offline Gene Hunt.

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Re: New GIT MK5
« Reply #5 on: 20 November 2009, 12:39 »
Quote from: Golf R on 18 November 2009, 21:20
Should have bought the GTI and not the GIT
..........i thought that.  :rolleyes: :grin:
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