Golf GTI: the good, the bad, the weird...and appreciation thread

[rs73]

GTI - 10 days old.

The Weird
- Washed my car for the first time this morning, wanted to get under the hood to check for leaves. Can't open bonnet, I think it is stuck! Pulled the bonnet lever close to 90 degrees (around 70-80) up. Did it as manual suggested. Anyone having had this issue? Can't find any posts re this.

Bonnet may not open if the wipers are in service position (upright) - consult your manual what is this service position basically Key ACC, press down on wiper once and the wiper will go up.

or the vice versa,
Wiper won't operate if bonnet is not closed properly. Same with rear wipers won't operate if hatch is not closed properly.

That was according the dealer during new owner introduction night

[Converted]

Wipers are definately not in service position.

[rs73]

best to ring the dealer then

[Orient Express]

Here in the US, I just finished a trip from California to up into central Canada in my GTI with an APR Stage I, and got on average for the trip 6.667L/100, very good considering my average speed for the entire trip was 116 Kph. Sure do like my GTI.

[Mr_Bob]

Wipers are definately not in service position.

have you tried pushing down on the bonnet?
I've not had to do this on modern cars, but on previous cars, it was a 2man job to open the bonnet
(one to pull the lever while theother pushes down on the bonnet)

[Converted]

have you tried pushing down on the bonnet?
I've not had to do this on modern cars, but on previous cars, it was a 2man job to open the bonnet
(one to pull the lever while theother pushes down on the bonnet)

Yes tried that too Mr_Bob.
I'll have to wait till Tuesday to contact my dealership.
It's surprising how such a little 'issue' is pissing me off!
Really uncomfortable knowing there's something not quite right about your brand new 40k car...yea plus it's other irritable characteristics mentioned (countless time) on this forum - the tinny rattling noise and gearbox.

[Corey_R]

Hey guys. I've moved all posts in relation to 'Indicators' discussion to the http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112...ead-50338.html. If I have missed any posts, please let me know. Please take all further indicator related discussion to the new thread. Cheers.

[Corey_R]

I've also just moved all the posts discussing engine bay noises after the motor is switched off to the Pump / motors / fans run after switching ignition / car off thread

[rs73]

Noticed that "50" indicator on the speedo is marked red, and as well as "30" indicator...

ok, "50" is most build-up area speed limit in VIC, (and most other states) when there's no speed limit sign,
but what about "30" ??
why not "40" for most school zones?

weird?

oh and just noticed my wive's RAV4 also had 30 and 50 marked in red... Aust Design Rule requirement?