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**Vdubboys81** · 21-04-2013, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by Sammo88

So following up on this post... Booked my car in for a service Friday last week, when I picked it up I was told I would have to re-book it in for a 2 day service to get a timing belt replaced because that will apparently stop the rattling noise, thank God it's still under warranty! Does this fix sound right to anyone? I have to say I'm a bit over all of these trips to the dealer and the poor customer service I have received so far. They couldn't even offer me a courtesy car to loan for another month which means I will probably be without a car for 2 days.

Found this online, may be of some help. It's a different year 2011, but sounds a lot like what many people on here have an issue with, hope,it may help

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...-front-car.pdf

**alexaescht** · 21-04-2013, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Vdubboys81

Hey guys just wondering if any has had the problem of headlights and tail lamps not turning off ever when driving? We've noticed ours are ALWAYS on, and the only way to turn off the headlights is to turn the switch to the parking light position, but then just the DRLs and tail lights are on. Other than that if the switch is off, from and rear lights are all on. Does anyone have this issue, and if so did the dealer fix it or is,there something I can do myself. Just tired of bringing in the car for these constant little problems (and they usually find nothing wrong anyways and threaten to start charging us, even if its for warranty things)

Thanks guys

This is VW's version of DRL's for people without the Xenon headlights.
If you don't like it you can take it to the dealer and they should be able to turn them off for you, but as it's a safety feature it's probably best to leave them on.

**alexaescht** · 21-04-2013, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Vdubboys81

Sorry uys one more thing! That's what's this thread should have been called, "just one more problem"! A few times we've noticed the brake pedal clunks when you take your foot off or put it on, and at times either goes totally to the floor when stopped and "clunks" or just clunks when you let go. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

Still love the car issues and all!n

Does the 'clunk' come from the physical brake pedal assembly or from somewhere behind?
I have noticed some weird noises from somewhere behind the dash related to braking in my sister's Polo.

Does it go flat to the floor during normal braking, or only when stopped? The braking system does change the feel of the pedal a lot depending on how you use it i.e if you push the pedal really slowly it will travel further but if you suddenly stomp on the brakes the pedal will only move slightly. Also I can quite easily push the brake pedal right to the floor on my sister's Polo when stopped, just by pushing really slowly.

**Vdubboys81** · 21-04-2013, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by alexaescht

This is VW's version of DRL's for people without the Xenon headlights.
If you don't like it you can take it to the dealer and they should be able to turn them off for you, but as it's a safety feature it's probably best to leave them on.

Thanks for the reply! I've had DRLs on several cars I've owned, and I have seen several VWs driving around with their DRLs on, which are the "inner" most lamps in the 77TSI (there are two on each side) only, not the full brightness outer ones. And on these other Polos, Golfs etc, just the inner most lamps are on and not the outer headlamps and not the tail lamps. Ours, every lamp is on, including the full brightness outer front headlamps and the REAR tail lights. I've seen and read that VW DRLs are just the front inner most headlamps and no other lights should be on, ie rear tail lamps or full brightness front. As this would be pointless causing more wear on the bulbs. That's the issue with ours, ALL, front and back lights are on 24/7 when we are driving, and there is no way to turn them off. So basically the switch on the dash is pointless because it doesn't turn off the lights ever unless the key is removed. Does that make sense?

just trying to see if anyone else has that same issue. It would be harder to tell unless you have the dash knob in the off position, start the car, and get out and check the tail lamps during the day.

I guess it wouldnt matter as I do want the DRLs on during the day as its safer (but just want the lower powered inner lamps on) but with all bulbs a glowin, they will wear out faster and, no matter how small of an amount, use more petrol, as its more of a drain on the electrical system.

Hhahah does that make sense? Don't think I explained right the first time.

**alexaescht** · 21-04-2013, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Vdubboys81

Thanks for the reply! I've had DRLs on several cars I've owned, and I have seen several VWs driving around with their DRLs on, which are the "inner" most lamps in the 77TSI (there are two on each side) only, not the full brightness outer ones. And on these other Polos, Golfs etc, just the inner most lamps are on and not the outer headlamps and not the tail lamps. Ours, every lamp is on, including the full brightness outer front headlamps and the REAR tail lights. I've seen and read that VW DRLs are just the front inner most headlamps and no other lights should be on, ie rear tail lamps or full brightness front. As this would be pointless causing more wear on the bulbs. That's the issue with ours, ALL, front and back lights are on 24/7 when we are driving, and there is no way to turn them off. So basically the switch on the dash is pointless because it doesn't turn off the lights ever unless the key is removed. Does that make sense?

just trying to see if anyone else has that same issue. It would be harder to tell unless you have the dash knob in the off position, start the car, and get out and check the tail lamps during the day.

I guess it wouldnt matter as I do want the DRLs on during the day as its safer (but just want the lower powered inner lamps on) but with all bulbs a glowin, they will wear out faster and, no matter how small of an amount, use more petrol, as its more of a drain on the electrical system.

Hhahah does that make sense? Don't think I explained right the first time.

Ok, so your outer front headlights are on, and the rear lights and number plate light? But not the inner front headlights?

Remember that the outer front headlights on the Polo are low-beam and the inner front headlights are high-beam. I think the Polo uses plain old low-beam as DRL's normally, but I think the Golf uses its high-beam as DRL's with reduced voltage (and so brightness).

**Vdubboys81** · 21-04-2013, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by alexaescht

Does the 'clunk' come from the physical brake pedal assembly or from somewhere behind?
I have noticed some weird noises from somewhere behind the dash related to braking in my sister's Polo.

Does it go flat to the floor during normal braking, or only when stopped? The braking system does change the feel of the pedal a lot depending on how you use it i.e if you push the pedal really slowly it will travel further but if you suddenly stomp on the brakes the pedal will only move slightly. Also I can quite easily push the brake pedal right to the floor on my sister's Polo when stopped, just by pushing really slowly.

And I hate having to bring it to a "stealer" as well, rip offs, so only bring it for warranty work.

It's the actual brake pedal itself. It's like a 50/50 hearing the clunk and feeling it. And it does exactly as you said it does, depending on how hard you press it. I suppose its just weird as I've never had a car do such a thing. It feels that the brakes are "drive-by-wire" and that the actual pedal feel is artificially made, but I'm not positive about that. I've had a "Bangle" 530i BMW and the brakes were "drive-by-wire" so there was no physical connection between pedal and actual brakes, but it never felt like our Polo. So just wasn't sure if its how they are or am I needing to bring it to the very special Paul Wakeling service department again.

What do you guys think?

**Vdubboys81** · 21-04-2013, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by alexaescht

Ok, so your outer front headlights are on, and the rear lights and number plate light? But not the inner front headlights?

Remember that the outer front headlights on the Polo are low-beam and the inner front headlights are high-beam. I think the Polo uses plain old low-beam as DRL's normally, but I think the Golf uses its high-beam as DRL's with reduced voltage (and so brightness).

Yup exactly! And that's what I think is the issue, as even the number plate lights are on constantly. I've seen another Polo just the other day at MacArthur square in the car park (where even during the day it's pretty dark) and it had the inner lamps on, but at a reduced voltage so that they were not as bright and intense.

So that's what I was wondering, whether or not it was normal and/or if anyone experienced the same thing. And would it be a self fixable thing or a stealer only thing!

Thanks

**alexaescht** · 21-04-2013, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Vdubboys81

Yup exactly! And that's what I think is the issue, as even the number plate lights are on constantly. I've seen another Polo just the other day at MacArthur square in the car park (where even during the day it's pretty dark) and it had the inner lamps on, but at a reduced voltage so that they were not as bright and intense.

So that's what I was wondering, whether or not it was normal and/or if anyone experienced the same thing. And would it be a self fixable thing or a stealer only thing!

Thanks

Ok well when we bought ours the dealer had already disabled DRL's altogether, so I can't check mine to see what's 'normal', but I think yours is set to the 'Nordic' setting which has things how you describe.
If you have VCDS you can do it yourself, but otherwise a trip to the stealer will unfortunately be necessary.

**nomadx38** · 21-04-2013, 01:16 PM

If you are getting a thump and a small pulsation through the brake and your on the slightest of a hill it's probably the hill assist. Sometimes it can't decide of it wants to stay engaged or release the pressure...

And thus will hold for a bit and then release and then hold again and release. Nothing to be worried about...I think haha

**LunchboxVRS** · 22-04-2013, 07:03 PM

Started the car today and it sounded like a diesel. After a quick bonnet pop and a listen/feel I had narrowed it down to the fuel pump or injector noise. Scan with the VCDS confirmed low pressure warning fuel regulator. Drove straight into the dealer. Took them 1 1/2 to tell me what I knew. Fuel pump was shot and would be replaced tomorrow when a new one come in. Apart from the noise and check engine light it ran fine. I had one occasion of a dead spot but that was it. Was told I couldn't drive it in case it complete shat it self and rained bits into the cams/ valve train.

To my surprise the curtesy car came out, a Audi Q5. Must have fought it early. Have heard some horror story's from mates of Mk6 golfs just not starting and them taking days to work it out so the outcomes not to bad providing they fix it properly. Should be a quick easy job considering the position of it.

So the cars in the shop. I get home and my tail lights have turned up.....