GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc

[am1w]

I think I have the dreaded door lock rattle
Gizzy

Hello!
I've missed you.
Are you quite sure re the rattle? Could be a trim problem instead?
AM

[AlanH]

I had rattles from both doors but two days at the dealers seems to have fixed the problem. According to the dealer there is some form of VW "directive" related to the issue and a GTi was having door rattles fixed at the same time as mine.

[Hurdy]

Bloomin' 'eck

Just caught up with this thread.

When the MKV came out they had some niggles, but it seems the MKVI (5.5 ) has it licked again

One of the R's I went for a test drive in had a bad rattle from the driver's side door and it would have annoyed me on my car, let alone a new car!

[RickS]

1. just came but back from a drive with my flipin sunglasses compartment open the whole way and it won't close. Does anyone else have this problem? im guessing its the heat..making the thing expand or something

It's a poky little cubbyhole and I can't fit my sunglasses into it.  I have to use the little cubbyhole by the steering wheel.

1. Don't have that problem, but I'm embarassed, didn't know about the little cubbyhole near the steering wheel. My sunglasses won't fit in it though, you must have small sunglasses.

[RickS]

I had rattles from both doors but two days at the dealers seems to have fixed the problem. According to the dealer there is some form of VW "directive" related to the issue and a GTi was having door rattles fixed at the same time as mine.

I've got a similar problem with the back doors, not really a rattle, more of a click/squeak. It's not really noticeable most of the time; think it's the door seals rubbing against the doors; gets worse in hot weather so assume seals get softer and allow more movement. Took it to dealer who applied some silicone lubricant, bit better but not solved. My dealer didn't know anything about a "directive" and has not had any other complaints of a simliar nature. You don't happen to know what did your dealer to to fix your door rattle do you? [It may not be the same problem but just wondered]
Also enquired about the "stutter" at start of tracks when playing from Ipod, they also weren't aware of this issue and have not had any other complaints.
Same with the dripping rear washer.
These are minor problems compared to the overall enjoyment I get from the car, it's superb 

[gizzywizzy]

I think I have the dreaded door lock rattle
Gizzy

Hello!
I've missed you.
Are you quite sure re the rattle? Could be a trim problem instead?
AM

I've been having trouble getting on line! but I'm here now (for the time being anyways) yes it is definitely in the door mechanism and sounds to be near where the lock is soo looks like a word with the dealership is needed tomorrow, won't get owt done today as it's bank bloody holiday!!!  How are you am1w had all your upgrades done to Wolfgang yet?

Gizzy

[gizzywizzy]

1. just came but back from a drive with my flipin sunglasses compartment open the whole way and it won't close. Does anyone else have this problem? im guessing its the heat..making the thing expand or something

It's a poky little cubbyhole and I can't fit my sunglasses into it.  I have to use the little cubbyhole by the steering wheel.

1. Don't have that problem, but I'm embarassed, didn't know about the little cubbyhole near the steering wheel. My sunglasses won't fit in it though, you must have small sunglasses.

Ahh bless, well I have a pair of Oakleys so they're not that small but they won't fit in the proper sunglasses holder so I have to tuck them in the other cbbyhole and they do fit in there.  Nice to find something in your car that you didn't know you had, wish I could find £50 quid.

Gizzy

[RickS]

Ahh bless, well I have a pair of Oakleys so they're not that small but they won't fit in the proper sunglasses holder so I have to tuck them in the other cbbyhole and they do fit in there.  Nice to find something in your car that you didn't know you had, wish I could find £50 quid.

Gizzy
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Mine are the GTI ones from VW, not tried them in the cubbyhole without case, maybe they'll go in without it?
Yes, was nice to find something I didn't know about  , but no 50 quid in mine either 

[gizzywizzy]

Ahh bless, well I have a pair of Oakleys so they're not that small but they won't fit in the proper sunglasses holder so I have to tuck them in the other cbbyhole and they do fit in there.  Nice to find something in your car that you didn't know you had, wish I could find £50 quid.

Gizzy

Mine are the GTI ones from VW, not tried them in the cubbyhole without case, maybe they'll go in without it?
Yes, was nice to find something I didn't know about  , but no 50 quid in mine either 
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Those GTI sunglasses are nice but being female I'd look a bit butch wearing them.
Whatever the problems with the rattles and such like it is a great fun car to drive and I just love getting in for a run ot, I have to think up an excuse now and the to go out.

Gizzy

[RickS]

Ahh bless, well I have a pair of Oakleys so they're not that small but they won't fit in the proper sunglasses holder so I have to tuck them in the other cbbyhole and they do fit in there.  Nice to find something in your car that you didn't know you had, wish I could find £50 quid.

Gizzy

Mine are the GTI ones from VW, not tried them in the cubbyhole without case, maybe they'll go in without it?
Yes, was nice to find something I didn't know about  , but no 50 quid in mine either 

Those GTI sunglasses are nice but being female I'd look a bit butch wearing them.
Whatever the problems with the rattles and such like it is a great fun car to drive and I just love getting in for a run ot, I have to think up an excuse now and the to go out.

Gizzy
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Gizzy, it's strange, but why did I not expect you to be female? :embarassed: There's no way of knowing