MK6 GTI - Rattle upon acceleration - Resolved via TPI: 2021062/7

[MIRSAD]

VW Uk answer:

Good afternoon Misrad,

Thank you for your recent enquiry. In order for a Volkswagen Technician to
diagnose this issue, you would need to book the vehicle into your local
Volkswagen retailer. Contact details can be found via this link:

www.volkswagen.co.uk/find-a-retailer

Regards

Damien Quirk extension 63296
Volkswagen Enquiry Management
Damien.Quirk@volkswagen.co.uk
www.volkswagen.co.uk

[DonkeyKong]

Look like they are given you a run around.

[iBoost]

You guys all need to make some noise, I definately will be if mine comes with this infamous rattle.

They are quite happy to take your money when you sign on the dotted line, so lets hope they back it up with some decent service and fix the problem.

[DonkeyKong]

I will contact my dealer after Easter break. It is definitely getting louder and I can't wait to dry out my tank so I can test this on 95 RON.

[ripblade]

I just filled up with some 95 ron and it rattle is still there....

I've booked it in with my dealer but have a feeling I'll be given the run around too.

There must be a more formal channel to express our dissatisfaction.

[WhiteJames]

Damned if you do; Damned if you don't:

1. 118TSI - dud piston/rings (albeit very low probability).
2. Golf R - HPFP actuator running off the cam lobe a weak issue with the dated EA113 motor.
3. Golf GTI - Turbo rattle on the new EA888 motor.

Mmmm ... which one do I go for.

I'd imagine that Volkswagen would sort the problem out eventually. If not in subsequent batches of vehicles, maybe during yearly update with June 1 build vehicle moving to 2011 spec.

Doesn't help me if mine is on the ship destined for Aus.

Have to say, the earlier late 2009 examples I drove (4 of them) did not have this rattle; although I was not specifically listening for it.

Cheers.
WJ

[hooba]

I just filled up with some 95 ron and it rattle is still there....

I've booked it in with my dealer but have a feeling I'll be given the run around too.

There must be a more formal channel to express our dissatisfaction.

VWA are like any other corporation that subject to the laws of the jurisdiction that they operate in. I'd suggest that you contact Victoria's equivalent of the Department of Fair Trading.

[paulcito]

Someone prev described it like "tic tac dropping on ceramic tiles ..."

Could it be "pinging" ?

[MIRSAD]

It is not easy to describe any noise that is not common ... only solution is to record it (like that squealing noise on 118TSI) and post it on You tube.


So I'll try to record it ... but I am not sure that my "recording equipment" (iphone) is going to be able to clearly separate that noise from that "sound generator" generated sound.

What about this - "sound generator" which enhances the engine sound and relays it back into the cockpit is there to hide that rattle.

So anybody there with MK6 GTI, rattling noise and good recording equipment ... if You can record, post it on You tube so we can find is it same.

[paulcito]

Hi Mirsad,
Are you also getting the 'rattle' in your GTI ?