I've been experiencing the same problem with my 118TSI since the last service. Since it's been driven very rarely it has only got 17,000km in just over 1.5years. It's been serviced on time but I have been getting the same problems as everyone else. I'll be taking the car into the dealer tommorow to have all the problems sorted out (mainly engine and transmission)
First problem is the shuddering in 2nd gear. As I read in the previous replies it does happen at low speeds, especially when turning a corner. I found the car wanted to jump into 2nd gear a bit too quickly, but has sometimes left me wondering why the car even needs a first gear. The shuddering reverberates through the whole cabin and is very evident in the rear right of the car. I read previously on some other vw forums there is such issue in those cars and has to do with the fuel rail rubbing up against the chasis <- **that was just a suggestion**. I can't confirm anything until this is fixed.
I have also exerienced transmission clicking between 1st and 2nd gear. The car is very awkward getting off the line and under normal/light acceleration it clicks very loudly into 2nd gear. However if I push the car more >20% TP, it will go into 2nd without any clicking (however mind you it's not great for fuel economy blasting off everywhere you go...) Also, the transmission has been seen to go 1st up to 2nd and back to 1st on the MFD display on a few rare ocassions.
Other than that, I have misifiring issues on start up (common with the 1.4TSI engine) and the diverter valve is making an extremely loud whistle sound when throttle is applied suddenly (e.g. in the ad where the guy goes around the slow moving semi). The car goes in tomorrow and I'll report back what happens from the dealer when I can.
2010 Golf 118TSI (United Grey)
2009 Golf GTI (Carbon Steel Grey)
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