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

[Ferni]

Considering you were saying that the rattle was coming from the back, and this thread is about a rattle on the wastegate which is on the engine in front of you, it's not surprising that you have a different issue

The noise travel down the exaust so it can sound like it's coming from the rear as well.

[Omee]

What if i told you all that i have this fixed my my local mechanic ?? The rattle is still there on the odd occasion but
at least 90% better than before !! ....

[vekrad]

YouTube - ‪Volkswagen 2.0T TSI Wastegate Actuator Rod Rattle Fix (CCTA‬‏

[easeup]

The noise travel down the exaust so it can sound like it's coming from the rear as well.

After a long country break-in drive on the weekend and some testing, i can confirm it's precisely the same rattle you're all describing. Comes from the engine bay but you can definitely be fooled into thinking it's the rear of the car.

Unfortunately, at high speeds (over 105km/h) it's hidden by the beefier rattle in my driver's door panel... but yeah, i started another thread on that one.

Damn beautiful but rattly beast. I will keep an eye on this thread with interest, thank all.

[spellbound]

All quiet on the western front , 2 hours of solid B road work on sunday , giving it stick , nothing .

[sek]

Hey All,

I apologize in advance as I haven't had the time lately to go through all 70+ pages of discussion (but i will get around to it)

My MY11 GTI is also suffering from a rattle upon acceleration like that of the car in the following clip

‪2010 Jetta 2.0 Rattle‬‏ - YouTube

Just to clarify, this is what the issue is yeah? And the rattle is from the Wastegate Actuator?

[Corey_R]

Ok guys, an update.

The part is now available to order from Volkswagen Spares. The details are:
Part Number: 06J145220A
Description: CLIP
List Price: $78.95 + GST
Stock: 0 available in Australia. Back order from Germany.

So we're making progress.
HOWEVER!!!! As the description is simply "CLIP" and there has not been an "news updates" or "technical service bulletins" to the service departments, as of yet this is not a warranty procedure. If you'd like to call your VW spares and order it and install it yourself, then go ahead.

I'm still working on the 2nd part of the puzzle - whether Volkswagen Group Australia will recognise this as a warranty situation (btw, does anyone know if Volkswagen in another other country has recognised this as a warranty situation? I'm having trouble establishing that. It'd be very helpful information if anyone can assist. Ta)


I need one Golf GTI owner from Canberra who has this rattle, can demonstrate it, and is willing to take some time (within Canberra) to have this looked at. I obviously need someone who is completely sure that they have it, and that it's coming from the wastegate etc. Not someone who thinks they can hear it sometimes, or "maybe it's coming from the rear" etc.

Can you please PM me and let me know. I'll update this once I've found a suitable candidate so other's don't waste time PM'ing me.

[dArK5HaD0w]

Ok guys, an update.

The part is now available to order from Volkswagen Spares. The details are:
Part Number: 06J145220A
Description: CLIP
List Price: $78.95 + GST
Stock: 0 available in Australia. Back order from Germany.

So we're making progress.
HOWEVER!!!! As the description is simply "CLIP" and there has not been an "news updates" or "technical service bulletins" to the service departments, as of yet this is not a warranty procedure. If you'd like to call your VW spares and order it and install it yourself, then go ahead.

I'm still working on the 2nd part of the puzzle - whether Volkswagen Group Australia will recognise this as a warranty situation (btw, does anyone know if Volkswagen in another other country has recognised this as a warranty situation? I'm having trouble establishing that. It'd be very helpful information if anyone can assist. Ta)


I need one Golf GTI owner from Canberra who has this rattle, can demonstrate it, and is willing to take some time (within Canberra) to have this looked at. I obviously need someone who is completely sure that they have it, and that it's coming from the wastegate etc. Not someone who thinks they can hear it sometimes, or "maybe it's coming from the rear" etc.

Can you please PM me and let me know. I'll update this once I've found a suitable candidate so other's don't waste time PM'ing me.

excellent - its officially in vw oz's parts pin

if u need some volunteers (in canberra) to demonstrate this wastegate rattle, i'm more than happy to help. i know - not a mk6 golf gti, but i have the exact same engine/transmission - hence the exact same symptoms.
i've pm'ed u.

[drc13]

Just putting my name down as interested in a group buy if this goes ahead. Would be even better if Skoda did it under warranty but I don't like my chances considering even VW haven't come to the part yet.

[Vaku]

hmm well I wonder if they will at least install it for free if you provide the part, they have the number now so surely they must recognize what this part is used for..

my 15,000 service is due soon and my clip is on the way from ECS, either way will get it fitted as soon as it arrives and report back here.