Any warrantee issues???

[gtimk5]

I was wondering what warrantee issues anyone might have had with their
Mk5s so far?
When I initillially picked up my GTI I had a pool of gear oil under it from the gearbox drain p;lug. It was loose and the dealer didnt have a socket to fit it, they had to borrow one from a Victorian dealer...
I currently have a ****y cruise control switch which works intermittently. Also a couple of nights ago I drove off down the road and my LED display wasn't working. I only had one line going across it.
So, its off to the dealers as soon as I can get the time....
Cruise control switch failures are a known problem.

[VWGTi]

Touch wood, haven't experienced anything yet...i was told by the dealer not to set the cruise control just yet until the engine is run -in. Quite surprised with the number of issues you have!

Cheers,

[Lima]

Andrew, dare I say it, but the ****y cruise control switch wouldn't be affected by the APR functionality would it?

[gtimk5]

No, I set the APR function and have never had to put it back to standard, therefore I only use the cruise switch only for the function that it was designed for.
I am extremely happy with my GTI and it has 23000 kms on it now. Minor issues really and the cruise switch problem is a known one. Even the local dealer keeps them in stock and replaced them on a fair few Mk5s.
Cheers, Andrew

[drb999]

I got a sunroof leak issue, but to be honest I'm too scared to go to the dealer again as I've had to take it back for minor things a few times and they created bigger issues than the first time. They don't want to see me back and I definitely don't want to see them, so I'm waiting until the next time it rains badly on the car to see how the water is getting in.

Anyone else w/sunroof leaks?

[gpk_gti]

I picked up the car from the dealership, who'd done the 1K km service. As I drove away, I heard for the first time clunks from the front end.

After wasting a few hours of my time, the dealer diagnosed the need to replace bushes in the electro-mechanical steering.

In my cynical moments, I suspect the dealership of being on the take (from VW Australia), ie they caused the problem so they could claim $$ for a warranty repair. Times are tough!

I've no sunroof, but I note that the US forums are full of stories about leaks.

Cheers

or maybe they just thrashed your car on the test drive?? not joking,seen it happen.or better still ,forgot to tighten something and then blamed bushes...after seeing what really goes on inside a dealer workshop,I wouldnt send my enemies car there.

[gtimk5]

I have worked in a Nissan dealership and you wouldnt want to know half the stuff that went on in that place. I could write a book on it! Guys coming into the workshop and setting up full throttle powerslides up the workshop between all the work bays and getting it wrong in new (then) Skylines, and wiping out 4 vehicles that were in there for servicing! The boys used to do minor roadtests before the major roadtest, straight through T junctions and having huuuuge accidents, all in someone elses pride and joy.
Crazy stuff, all in Brisbane. I am sure that most dealerships aren't that bad, but history shows...........
Cheers, Andrew

[mikinoz]

So you telling me Andrew you don't test all of the re-flashed cars to ensure that they work to their full potential? :p

[gtimk5]

Hey Mikinoz! Looooong time no hear mate.
I can honestly say that no, I dont test very many of the reflashed cars here. It usually takes such a short amount of the day to do so owners hang around. Then, when its all done I tell them to wizz it around the road to see what it feels like.
The only customers car I have ever been booked in has been my older brother inlaws totally original LJ torana! One owner job, 120,000 kms. 72 km/h in a 60 zone. I have to rev it out each 6 monthly service to clear out the carbon, true! Hardly see out the back for brown smoke!

[itgwv]

I've had front quarter panel resprayed because wasn't painted properly at the factory. Then after first service they stuffed up my oil filter which leaked and instead of replacing they said they'd fixed it only for me to have to go back a 3rd time and have it replaced. Also all my wheels were out of balance from the factory so car always had a shudder until i had my suspension done and wheels balanced.

I've also had my display vanish on me in a big flash of red with a red line through it, kind of crap when only way to tell what gear your in. Came back after car sat for 30 minutes. Did it last year before xmas and hasn't happened since.

And after all that still love the car.