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[Hail22]

Maybe i should get the Polo GTI front bumper bar >.>


Update: Issue has been rectified have been informed to edit my post Thank you VW

[sorcam]

Hi Guys

I'm picking up my new Polo GTI this week and was searching for some ideas on breaking in the engine. I was lucky enough to find this thread however I'm now a little concerned with all problems people have been experiencing. I'm left wondering how wide spread these issues are and if am I going to be in for a world of hurt.

I wasnt going to take up the extra 3 year warranty ($900) but am now considering it. Would it be recommended?

[readerr0r]

Hi Guys

I'm picking up my new Polo GTI this week and was searching for some ideas on breaking in the engine. I was lucky enough to find this thread however I'm now a little concerned with all problems people have been experiencing. I'm left wondering how wide spread these issues are and if am I going to be in for a world of hurt.

I wasnt going to take up the extra 3 year warranty ($900) but am now considering it. Would it be recommended?

That sounds like a dealer warranty, instead of the more expensive VW Warranty. VW Warranty is much better quality (virtually the same as the original one) but its about $1800+ but you can get it from any dealer in aus, so shop around.

Either way, with both you've got 'til your original factory warranty finishes, so it'd prob be best to see how your problems are in 2 years before buying it

[prcurrie]

Bluetooth module died today......6 days in.

[wilditr]

Has anyone had an issue with a squeak in the drivers seat of a GTI.
Only seems to do it during cornering.

[mr_bzr]

yes somebody else on the forum did have the seat squeek during cornering. Can't remember the name but i remember they said when they took it back to the vw service they found a problem with the seat rail and needed to replace it.

[Gumpf]

Mine squeaked everytime I used the clutch and moved around on the seat. They didn't change the rails but they said they lubricated the rails and checked that everything was all tightened up properly. Hasn't made a peep since.
Try moving your seat all the way forwards and backwards a few times then back to your spot. It may help reduce the squeaking.

[ATYPIC]

Has anyone had an issue with a squeak in the drivers seat of a GTI.
Only seems to do it during cornering.

Hell yes!! I sent my car in and they attempted to fix it by replacing all mounting hardware but it's still as bad as before. I told them its in the actual seat itself but they played the ignorant game.

I just drove up to Gold Coast and back it d r o v e m e c r a z y ! ! !

Note: My seats are the optional heated alcantara

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I've also had the fuel line/knocking problem behind dash assessed by 2 different service centres.

Service Centre #1 (2 visits):
Checked for rattle behind dashboard. Rerouted and adjusted fuel lines as required. Wrapped fuel lines with foam. Road tested and found to be ok. Yeah right take out your ear plugs!

Service Centre #2:
We acknowledge the knocking sound is there. The technician has assessed it as being the normal operation of the DSG gearbox... WTF its behind the dash man??????????

How are we to believe these lunatics.

[gavs]

You might be getting some rattling of the mechatronics unit transmitting through and sounding like it's behind the dash. Unless you nmean the rattle that sounds like it comes from the induction noise pipe that is routed behind the firewall...

[ATYPIC]

You might be getting some rattling of the mechatronics unit transmitting through and sounding like it's behind the dash. Unless you nmean the rattle that sounds like it comes from the induction noise pipe that is routed behind the firewall...

I just don't know anymore gavs...not sure who to believe but what I do know is that it's been there since day 1.