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

[Finance_Analyst]

Booked my car in tomorrow to have this looked at and hopefully fixed. Fingers crossed!

which dealer you doing this at?

[XTC838]

Anyone knows if this problem is fixed on MY12 models?

[quackie]

which dealer you doing this at?

Northstar VW. Unfortunately they've not got the part in stock so I'll have to head back there next week.

Anyone knows if this problem is fixed on MY12 models?

I think if you're lucky you won't get it. Mine was a Sep 11 build, has the rattle

[newone]

Nope I have a MY12, and the rattle is there. Will contact dealer once I am back on deck...toooo busy ATM.

[warped_foobie]

Yeah they are not fixing it in the factory :-/

Oh well, at least we know what it is and it can be easily fixed. At least we don't need to have the turbo replaced or anything..........

[hooba]

Anyone got the fix done at Kloster Newcastle? I rang the service department up and he said the rattle is normal. I am emailing the service department now with all the info from this thread, even all the dealers fitting the fix.

Let u know how I go.

I got that response, I'd be looking for a another service department.

[redline3345]

Corey (or anyone who can explain this for me)
I understand this is factory researched and endorsed fix - my logical mind however does not understand how a clip that puts pressure on the actuator rod joint (to suppress the rattle) cannot in some way have an affect on the freedom of movement of that joint. If this is the case, would that not then affect the action of the wastegate to limit (even in a small way) the closing and (God forbid) opening of the wastegate?

[Tobes_WIR35]

Corey (or anyone who can explain this for me)
I understand this is factory researched and endorsed fix - my logical mind however does not understand how a clip that puts pressure on the actuator rod joint (to suppress the rattle) cannot in some way have an affect on the freedom of movement of that joint. If this is the case, would that not then affect the action of the wastegate to limit (even in a small way) the closing and (God forbid) opening of the wastegate?

Short answer is no. It applies a force at the lateral motion of the joint. I might liken it to tightening loose wheel nuts - it doesn't stop the wheels from spinning freely.

[grtuned]

For God's sake can we please end this thread the info is there for everyone to access this should be enough!!
We don't need to know or keep reading about people have booked in there car to have it done at a dealership who gives a S#@T!!!
If there is any extra info regarding issue please post but otherwise this story is dead!!!

[mythik]

For God's sake can we please end this thread the info is there for everyone to access this should be enough!!
We don't need to know or keep reading about people have booked in there car to have it done at a dealership who gives a S#@T!!!
If there is any extra info regarding issue please post but otherwise this story is dead!!!

But I just booked my....