The Official MK6 Forum Important Threads & Posts Index **READ FIRST BEFORE POSTING**

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This is "The Official MK6 Forum Important Threads & Posts Index".

Before creating a new thread, read through these posts and ensure a duplicate thread does not exist on the topic! Please also search the Mk6 forum for what you're looking for - chances are, it's been covered already!

This thread will remain open so that you can post links to threads and posts which are very useful and contain well documented information on a specific subject. Mods will then edit this first post to include it. Please avoid discussing any subjects (other than the index itself) in this thread.

"IMPORTANT THREADS" (Previously "Stickies")

• Golf MK6 Dealer Stock Thread
• How to track the car you have ordered?
• The Official Golf MK6 Picture Thread - 2nd Edition and its Discussion Thread
• The official I have ordered/received my new MK6 thread
  Please post all your stories about ordering or receiving your new MK6 Golf here. If you have specific questions, please ask them in their respective threads.
• End Of Production: MK6

"Specialist" Sub-forums
Please check the Specialist Sub-forums where lots of "non-MK6 Specific" information is contained. The Specialist Sub-forums forums include, Restorations, Conversions and Projects, Bodywork/Trim & Detailing, Wheels & Suspension, Tuning and Performance (inc ECU upgrades), VCDS Technical Resources, Fuels and Lubricants, Manuals, VW Car Audio and Electronics, Motorsport.

Second Hand Purchasing advice
The "Second Hand" / "2nd Hand" MK6 Golf Thread

Pricing:
Golf Mk6 Dealer Negotiations - Spreadsheet
Golf GTI Mark VI Specifications and Prices
Golf R Specifications and Prices - 2nd Edition

Golf 77TSI:
Golf 77TSI Details, Observations and Questions
Post - Differences between 77TSI and 90TSI

Golf 90TSI:
Golf Mk6 Dealer Negotiations - Spreadsheet

Golf 118TSI:
118TSI - General Discussion
Golf Mk6 Dealer Negotiations - Spreadsheet
TSI squeal noise problem on acceleration
Golf 118 TSI Engine Failures and Service Campaign 24S4
Golf 118TSI - Rattle on Cold Start (camshaft issue!?!)

Golf 77TDI / 103TDI:
Golf Mk6 Dealer Negotiations - Spreadsheet
103TDI - General Discussion
Golf 118TSI vs. 103TDI

Golf GTI:
Golf GTI Mark VI Specifications and Prices
Golf GTI 'Worthersee 09'
GTI MKVI Limited Edition
Golf GTI Excessive **PICS**
Golf GTI Adidas - Limited Edition Coming To Australia
Golf GTI Edition 35
MK6 GTI - Rattle upon acceleration - Resolved via TPI: 2021062/6
Whistle sound from GTI engine... Water Pump Failures
Golf GTI: the good, the bad, the weird...and appreciation thread

Golf GTD
Golf GTD
GTI Vs GTD

Golf R:
Golf R Specifications and Prices - 2nd Edition
Golf R Observations and Questions
Post - No more 3 door Golf R

Golf Wagon
MK VI Wagon in OZ

Golf Cabriolet / Convertibles
MK6 Golf Cabrio / Cabriolet / Convertible
Mk 6 GTI/R Convertible or Cabriolet

Golf Blue Motion
Golf BlueMotion and BlueMotion Pack - Australian availbility 2011

Golf MK7
Golf MK7 / MKVII Speculation / Information Thread

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Accessories / Aftermarket Parts:
What Accessories are you buying for your MK6 Golf?
MK6 Golf Towing / Tow Bar thread
Aftermarket Park Distance Control / Optical Parking Sensors (PDC / OPS)
Volkswagen Golf GTI Genuine Accessories List A6 – Mark VI Mark 6
Quick / Short Shift Kits for MK6
Retrofitting DSG Paddle Shift Multifunction Steering Wheel to 118TSI

Brakes
MK6 Replacement Brake Pad Thread

Dealerships
Recommended VW salesman in Sydney
SA- Recommend a sales person
Recommended Car Salesman to buy MK6 in WA?

Warranty
Extended warranty
VW's 3 Year Extended Warranty (in the Mk5 forum)

DSG / Manual Gearbox:
DSG: Problems, Questions, Likes and Dislikes
The Official Mk6 Golf DSG Clutch / Shudder / Squeal Issues Thread
S2TPP DSG Paddle Shifters Group Buy #1 and Group Buy #2. For other DSG Paddle Shifters, see the Accessories thread.
Do you actually use the DSG, or is it always in automatic mode?
Quick / Short Shift Kits for MK6
Is your Mk6 a DSG or manual?

General Topics
MK6 Wheel / Rim / Tyre Thread - Post any and all questions / pictures / whatever about Tyres, Wheels & Rims here.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Warm Up Time / Oil Temp - When is it ok to cut loose?
Which Insurance Company are you with?
Tips for breaking in a brand new engine?
Time to first damage, post all your unfortunate stories on crashes, wrecks, scratches, accidents, etc here.
Speedo Inaccurate
New car pickup - visual things to check
Performance enhancement and warranty
The MK6 Fuel Consumption (Most / Least per Tank) Thread
Wind Buffering / Buffeting via Windows or Sunroof
The Official Mk6 Golf Seat Thread
Mk6 Golf Seat Covers
The Mk6 Golf Battery Thread

How To's:
Add an additional switch to your centre console (eg garage door opener)
How do you open door of MK VI Golf if the car's battery is dead
How to: Upgrade to an RCD510 in Mk6 Golf
Full-sized spare in Golf mark VI
Headlight Assembly / Adjustment / Adjusting questions
Retrofit of RVC (Reversing Camera) to MK6 Golf
How to remove my front bumper on my golf?
How to upgrade to a flappy-paddle steering wheel

Keys:
MK6 Golf Key / Remote thread

Lights:
Mk6 LED Taillights
Headlight / Headlamp Upgrades (Bi-Xenon / HID / LED / Replicas)
DRL / Daytime Running Lights / Driving Lights
Headlight / DRL / Foglight / Park light bulb replacement
LED Number Plate Lights
Lights misting / fogging up / vapor / condensation / water
Replacement brake bulbs
Static Cornering Lights (Fog Lights on GTI and GTD)
Reverse / Reversing light/s
Adjustments / Assembly - see How To's.
"Coming Home" function - how to use?
Footwell Lighting

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MY / Model Year Changes:
MY09 - MY10
MY11 Models - Changes + New Unlimited Kilometre Warranty
Volkswagen Golf Model Year MY11.5 Changes
Volkswagen Golf, Golf Wagon and Jetta Model Year (MY12) 2012 Changes
MY13 Changes

Oils / Lubricants:
Why you need to use 504/507 oils in FSI/TSI/TDI engines!
GTI Oil/Filter Change
Checking Engine Oil Level / Oil Consumption / Oil Light On

Options:
Post - What factory options can you install AFTER delivery?
Adding options later?
Park Assist Issues / Problems
Adjust / Calibrate the Parking Assist ?
MDI niggles
Dynamic / Adaptive chassis control (DCC / ACC)
Dynaudio in Mk6 Golf compared to stock?
MKVI GTI Cloth trim v Leather
Summary of Bluetooth Options for RNS510 from the VW Car Audio and Electronics forum
Bluetooth not working on brand new MY12 Golf
Sports Pack

Number Plates/Plate Holders
Best number plate / plate holder style
Rear Plate Lights - see LED Number Plate Lights

Performance:
Mk6 Golf Acceleration & Performance Data
Performance Modifications, please see the appropriate sub forums: Wheels & Suspension, Tuning and Performance (inc ECU upgrades)

Pictures:
Official Golf MK6 Picture Thread - 2nd Edition - Discussion Thread

Remote:
See Keys.

Servicing
Service Centre Recommendations
60,000km Servicing Costs
45,000KM Servicing Costs (Melbourne) Dealers + Independents [MAY 2011]
30,000KM Servicing Costs.
15,000km Service Cost from Each Dealer Outlined
Suggestions for 15000km service in WA
how much for your first service/15k?
7500K service - who's getting it done?

Sounds - noises, rattles, squeaks etc
B Pillar clicking / ticking & door rubber / seal creaking / squeaking
Pump / motors / fans run after switching ignition / car off
GTI Rattle on acceleration or high pitched constant sound, see GTI.
118TSI squeal/squeak on acceleration, see 118TSI.
Do you have rattles in the car?

VCDS (formerly VAGCOM):
The Official VWW VCDS Tweak Library
Sub forum: VCDS Technical Resources

Windows / Tint:
MK6 Front Tint to match factory 'Dark Tint' option
best window tint business?
Windscreen Wipers Skipping / Shuddering / Squeaking
Repairing/replacing the Mk6 windscreen

[Corey_R]

I've finished going through the 1000+ thread listings in the MK6 forum and I've index what I think are the important threads and posts. I didn't literally re-read all 1000+ threads 52,000+ posts though, so if I've missed something, or if anyone has suggestions about better ways to lay things out etc, please feel free to suggest them.

I've also clean up the previous submissions and suggestions posts here as I've incorporated them above.
Thanks to the following people for submitting threads, posts and sugestions:
DreamensioN
JPanDAX
MkVIGTI
Rob_R

[ethosguy]

Nice effort Corey