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

[CAS]

Hi Guys, also how this noise with my new GTI. Been back to VW Osborne Park twice and the last visit I spoke to the Service Manager. Basically got the same answer saying VWA won't do anything about it, as it is a characteristic of the car.....Bull****. He told me that they were having a service managers meeting over east late november and that this was one of the things they would be discussing and to come back in early december and he would let me know what the outcome is, so i will wait till then.
At the time i also asked why the two demo's i test drove did not make the noise, but he could not give me an answer and why they did not tell me about the so called characteristic of the car at the time of purchase.
If nothing is resolved i told him I would persist...as we all should, and that I would get Consumer Protection involved if they cannot resolve this issue.
YOU DON'T BUY NEW CARS WITH RATTLES!!!!!!

[Converted]

YOU DON'T BUY NEW CARS WITH RATTLES!!!!!!

Wait till you notice the other rattles, ticks and squeeks...

[Beagle]

I feel your pain! I've found my first experience with VW to be most disappointing. Especially my interactions with VWA. I've had the same response as you and everyone else about this noise. I've always had Honda's prior to this and never had one problem with any of my cars. Such a pity, the GTI's a fantastic car to drive, but I find it seriously difficult to believe that they won't/can't rectify this noise in a brand new car.

I'd love to hear back from if you have any joy with vw after the "service managers" meeting.

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[mr fox]

maybe try and change dealers?
i had a vibrating tranny problem with my wifes 05 touareg till i changed dealers..
did the ring and email everyone in vw land, till someone told me maybe i try a different dealer..
fixed after 3-4 months of bring the car in, and we will need it for a day or two scenario..

[G-rig]

Just get a retune and TBE and you really won't be concentrating on trying to hear a noise..

It's just the design, not doing any damage, there is nothing wrong with your car and this is all blown out of proportion .

[WhiteJames]

My dealer has told me that they haven't had a 2010 model GTI that doesn't make the resonance sound - a case of bad harmonics. My sister's Tiguan with the same motor doesn't make this noise.

Cheers
WJ

[Gazzaco]

Well mine makes the dreaded noise, and it has gotten a little louder since new, perhaps thats why the demos dont have the noise. I haven't given the noise a second thought cos my xr6 turbo made the same noise at similar revs. Just live with it and enjoy it as it lets you know that delicious boost is coming !!!!!

[triode12]

Does the rattle occur with the R as well?

[Corey_R]

No one has reported it.
But then, there are people here who report it exists in the Tiguan and Audi's and all that.

I personally haven't heard this rattle in any GTI I've been in.

But then there are people that complain about that "whilsting sound" or the "air sucking sound" and all these other sounds which are normal for turbo cars but just haven't been present in previous cars that they've owned.

[Corey_R]

Now that we've all had some time to vent and stuff, lets roll this thread back in time.
No more talk on whether or not Volkswagen is a premium brand. It isnt relevant. Ferrari F40's rattle too. So what's your point?! (Dont' reply to that either... it's rhetorical)