Polo Problems & Fix Register

**PogoAmy** · 08-09-2008, 09:36 AM

By process of elimination I eventually tracked the worst rattle I had - which sounds much as you described - to the bottom half of the steering column cover.

The dealer put something in there and it now behaves itself.

The door trim still rattles sometimes, but I'm kind of used to it I guess.

Cheers!
PogoAmy.

**Kev_GTI** · 08-09-2008, 05:30 PM

Problem: Squeak/rattle in the dash...behind the steering wheel

Yeh i get the same sort of noise but only when the interior of the car is hot (like if the car has been sitting in the sun). Sounds like its coming from behind the speedo/tacho display.

It stops after a while when the inside of the car cools down. Must be plastic expanding then shrinking with the change in temp.

Im kinda apprehensive about getting it checked out tho, if the dealer service guys rip ur dashboard apart looking for a problem and then put it back together, i reckon u would end up with more rattle/squeaks. just my paranoid feelings tho...

**Kiel_GTI** · 08-09-2008, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Kev_GTI

Im kinda apprehensive about getting it checked out tho, if the dealer service guys rip ur dashboard apart looking for a problem and then put it back together, i reckon u would end up with more rattle/squeaks. just my paranoid feelings tho...

yes i think they took the steering wheel off and didnt put it on right or something when i took it in because seems to veer to the right when the wheel is dead straight.

just an excuse to have the music louder i guess.

**Kev_GTI** · 08-09-2008, 08:21 PM

[QUOTE=PoloGTIBoy;213382]yes i think they took the steering wheel off and didnt put it on right or something when i took it in because seems to veer to the right when the wheel is dead straight.
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yeh i also have this tiny hair-line crack in my dash just under the headlight switch, about 5mm in length. Hardly notice it but i thought i might as well get it fixed under warranty anyways. Dealer ordered the replacement part which was actually the WHOLE dashboard, its one big piece. i decided against getting it fixed because i figured it would just create more problems potentially eg. rattles and creaks. Apparently they would have to take out airbags etc to put the new dash in. so i just live with the cracked dash

**firdausasri** · 13-09-2008, 01:36 PM

(Update)
Manufactured Date: January 2008
Mileage: 6500kms

Problems:
- Rattling noise at the back, suspected something to do with rear board.
-> Fixes: Rear right dampers mounting

- Way beyond claimed fuel consumption avg 10.5-11.5ltrs/100kms i.e. 40lts for > 340kms
-> Town driving 10-11ltrs/100kms, urban 8-9ltrs/100kms

**VW GTI** · 13-09-2008, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by firdausasri

- Way beyond claimed fuel consumption avg 10.5-11.5ltrs/100kms i.e. 40lts for > 340kms
-> Town driving 10-11ltrs/100kms, urban 8-9ltrs/100kms

I don't think that's a problem. That's the way you drive it.

**firdausasri** · 14-09-2008, 12:53 AM

Yeah, I've got heavy foot sometimes

**GTI_jim** · 04-10-2008, 12:09 PM

Model: 08' build GTI
KM's: 860

Problems:

- drivers side mirror loose as hell along with rubber window sill

- residue (aparent from purchase) on drivers wheel and on passenger side of roof and bonnet.

- loose feel in gears (about 2cm play in every gear)???
+ Won't go into 5th gear 4 times out of 10.

Will take to dealer after 1500 km mark.

**mr_walker** · 04-10-2008, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by mr_walker

I've got a knocking sound in my right rear wheel area - might be the same thing. Hoping to take it in to the dealer this week.

Problem: Loud rattle/knocking sound when on rough roads/bumps - could sound like it comes from beneath the centre (or strangely, the rear) of the car.

Fix: Dealer replaced control links on front sway bar - said the ball joints were worn.