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

[redline3345]

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!!!

The information about dealerships who are co-operative and perform the fix is useful for those seeking to get something done about a noise that can be extremely frustrating (and concerning considering it is essentially a metallic rattle). Information about dealerships continues to be useful as there remain dealerships that continue to be obstructive, particularly Skoda dealerships. For owners who are still battling to get the problem addressed, the issue of locating a suitable dealer is not dead. Additionally, there's been no long term outcomes documented that I can locate anywhere for the "factory clip fix", hence my question.

[Foos]

Well my new GTI (build May 11) - has the rattle after 400km

I have to take it back to , Hoepfully it doesn't take too much convincing to get them to fix it.

-Foos

[Ooj]

Is there any way to adjust the clip? Does it fall off easily? It has been a few weeks since the clip was fitted and it never completely got rid of the rattle. Now it seems to be getting louder and is almost like it was before the clip.

[RW1]

Additionally, there's been no long term outcomes documented that I can locate anywhere for the "factory clip fix", hence my question.

TPI: 2021062 went to TPI: 2021062/9 on 6th Jan 2012. Still not prodcution action. Update was to include more 4 motion vehicles information.

@Ooj
There are warnings not to overstretch the clip. Could be the techie fitting went to far opening it over the rod/hinge bolt as it was fitted.

There are dimensions. Max. Opening of the clip during fitting is 14.0 mm. When fitted it should be 10.5 mm open. These dimensions are between the upper and lower parallel faces of the clip.

[Foos]

went to the dealer today, guy knew about the noise. 2 minute drive to confirm, now they are going to install the clip (if they have any in stock :\ He referred to it as the "wastegate clip"

lets see how we go

[Finance_Analyst]

Just called up Austral, said they need to drive then order the part, but also need to check that my vin is in that range.

Told them it is a KNOWN inherent problem and that I don't have the time to bring it back twice, as I don't drive my car to work so it is a lot of hassle. Did anyone else have this BS to deal with?

This is another reason why Austral VW are a bunch of muppets...

[kryten2001]

Just called up Austral, said they need to drive then order the part, but also need to check that my vin is in that range.

Told them it is a KNOWN inherent problem and that I don't have the time to bring it back twice, as I don't drive my car to work so it is a lot of hassle. Did anyone else have this BS to deal with?

This is another reason why Austral VW are a bunch of muppets...

It's probably just procedure No warranty work without confirming a fault.... Why not just order/pay for the clip? It can't be that expensive?

[Foos]

well picked the car up after the fix. gotta say on the way home it was worse than when I put it in..

Odd.

I'll re-try tomorrow. (work was definitely done - I have the receipt)

[Brendan_A]

well picked the car up after the fix. gotta say on the way home it was worse than when I put it in..

Odd.

I'll re-try tomorrow. (work was definitely done - I have the receipt)

That's strange. My brother had is fixed on Monday and tells me it's quite as now. He is happy!

[Foos]

I've done some more driving, and the noise is still there / worse than before.

Fun times.

Looks like I'll have to take it back when I have some time. :\