New Polo problems - Register

[MJKooLio]

sun_corp mine is a 1.4 and they say it's the low compression in one of the cylinders... But they can't be 100% certain as they have to take the whole engine apart to look at it.

When I'm driving it's not that noticeable anymore unless at hwy/freeway speeds.... It is just jolting... Will have to wait about a week or two for them to look at the car... Ughh.

[Spence]

Today i was driving along in my GTI Polo and my engine light started flashing on my dash. I had just gone through a big puddle, could this have had anything to do with it?
It has 2500 kms on it.

[Lock & Load]

Water and your car electrics are not the best of friends so yeah going over a big puddle could have caused a glitch in your electrical system just keep a eye out for any further flashes .

[THE_EGG]

This happened to my Dad's Freelander 2, a bit of water found its way into the air-intake in his scenario, engine spluttered a bit for the next few minutes and it was all good. (mind you it was diesel and I know that water affects diesel engines more than petrol engines, although its still very bad if water gets in your engine).

[Karly101]

My water pump was replaced under warranty (squeaking), and now have a new engine. Also whilst it was there apparently there is a service campaign for a software upgrade for dsg. All done under warranty and was very happy with service from dealership this time around fingers crossed this engine is a good one.

[readerr0r]

Noticed this on my new Polo's exhaust, surely it cant be normal?



Looks like something didn't get the stainless steel treatment.
Think I'll be emailing the dealer tuesday!

[Lock & Load]

Looks like your exhaust missed out on either proper materials being used or its good a bad case of rust , i would be insisting on a new exhaust , so much for build material quality lol , i quickly checked my car and its all good

[Gusman]

I'm afraid there's only one cure - a full turbo-back exhaust upgrade

[Lock & Load]

Does anyone know how much extra power is to be gained from a free flow exhaust compared to the stock unit ?

[RoknRob]

I got the "you should be sent something in the mail" line too, but if it's a "service bulletin" then you won't. Check with another dealership with your vin or create an account with Erwin and punch in your VIN for 5 euro, then you will get a list of all the service bulletins specific to your car...

Good advice - didn't realize such a service existed. Thanks, again, gavs.

Tell me, for the 5 Euros, will they update me with any future bulletins, or is it 5 Euros each time I check?

Scratch that - just went to see and the pricing is pretty transparent. Seems like you need to pay every time you want new info.