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

**MurphyTheElf** · 06-02-2011, 12:41 PM

On my car, the trial tune simply changed the rev range in which the rattle was noticeable. I considered it slightly more annoying so I didn't go ahead with the purchase.

**Pascal** · 09-02-2011, 06:51 PM

Hi all,

Well, just picked up my new GTI 3 weeks ago and have to say that the rattle is very noticeable in my car.

I have already taken it back to the dealer as it sounded so unusual (like the engine was pinging) that I thought something was definitely wrong with the car. Went for a road test with a mechanic who was very accomodating but was told that it was normal and was related to the turbo wastegate. He also said that chipping would improve the rattle as it would keep the wastegate shut for max boost at these lower revs (at least I think that's what he said - if I had read this thread beforehand I would been better prepared and paid closer attention!).

Anyway, it was only after being told this that I thought I would check vwwatercooled and after reading all 59 pages of this thread, realise I am not alone and it's not my imagination.

Like a lot of people here, I never noticed it during my test drives and strangely only started to notice it after filling my fuel tank for the first time (with Shell V-Power). I will try 95 RON to see if this makes any difference and give it a few months to see if it improves. But I will keep raising this with my dealer and future services. Happy to join any petition but will be taking this further with my dealer and VWA.

**thirdwill** · 21-02-2011, 03:06 PM

Paranoid about this rattle after reading all 59 pages.
I'm not sure if I have it as I've been busy running-in the sound system. I'll listen out for it this afternoon.

Is the rattling persistent from day 1 or does the car develop it over time?

**MurphyTheElf** · 21-02-2011, 03:58 PM

If you don't hear it now and you're enjoying the car, then don't try. I've had it from day 1 and I hear it every damn day.

**thirdwill** · 21-02-2011, 10:43 PM

Drove for 40 minutes with windows down and radio off. Thankfully no rattles.
Just the leaky rear washer thats preventing the car from being being perfect.

**Vaku** · 03-03-2011, 07:06 PM

rattle from day 1, 'adidas' gti.

I initially thought.. that's not so bad, but then I drove with the windows down and was thinking yeah that's pretty noticeable.

not enough to stop me from enjoying the car, but its something they should look at fixing..

**GTI_Adidas** · 03-03-2011, 07:16 PM

I have the EXACT same problem....it annoys the heck out of me and wish's it will go away-.- any know wat it is?? and how to fix it?? sorry if this has already been answered...im not reading through 1000 pages...