Mk5 Golf/Jetta Problem Registry

[PhilMart]

Well after 3 weeks she is going in for her 1000km check and to have the following addressed

- Rattle from back right hand passenger door
- Sunroof blind rattles when its pushed back to open - does this happen to anyone else?
- Brakes are squeeky. Assume from wearing them in and accumulating brake dust, but they can clean them
- Drivers side electric window - as it is is about 3/4 down it makes a strange noise, like it might be rubbin on something.

Havent discovered anything else yet

With the sunroof issue, are you talking about teh wind deflector that raises up when open? Mine vibrates like crazy. If you hold it still with your hand there is no vibration and all is sweet. Going to talk about it with by stealer in a few days. Also when I turn the sunroof knob the other way (so the rear of the sunrooif raises I get rattles coming from the arear near where the knob for the sunroof is .. annoying .. so its never in this position now!

[livingthedream]

With the sunroof issue, are you talking about teh wind deflector that raises up when open? Mine vibrates like crazy. If you hold it still with your hand there is no vibration and all is sweet. Going to talk about it with by stealer in a few days. Also when I turn the sunroof knob the other way (so the rear of the sunrooif raises I get rattles coming from the arear near where the knob for the sunroof is .. annoying .. so its never in this position now!

I haven't played with all the sunroof settings yet to see 'when it does' and 'when it doesn't' rattle but what i have noticed so far is as follows

When the sunroof is tilted open eg. raised up (not sliding open) and i push the blind all the way back, then it sounds like the blind is rattling. When the blind is only half opened i don't hear the rattle.

As much as i love sunroofs, all 3 of my last cars with them seem to have rattles associated with the sunroof....quite possible never again

Will let you know after the stealers visit Tue

Cheers

[WhiteRabbit]

Hi Guys,

One week into owning my new Golf GTI DSG. Love the Car, But.

After the first night drive, I noticed a 3 inch oil puddle underneath (engine)

Annoying cabin rattle on the driver side when I drive on Forshaw Drive by Sydney Airport (had that in my volvo too, tough road)

and, the other morning, I had to drive with the seat belt ding alarm all the way to work (damn, I am wearing the seat belt!!). Hasn't come back again.

Have informed the dealership, and the service dept will book WhiteRabbit in for a check up.

Otherwise what a great car, made my mate who drives a '08 325i scream like
a little girl in the passenger seat (and that was just launch control).

Will keep you up to date.

[Mischa]

Hi Guys,

One week into owning my new Golf GTI DSG. Love the Car, But.

After the first night drive, I noticed a 3 inch oil puddle underneath (engine)

Annoying cabin rattle on the driver side when I drive on Forshaw Drive by Sydney Airport (had that in my volvo too, tough road)

and, the other morning, I had to drive with the seat belt ding alarm all the way to work (damn, I am wearing the seat belt!!). Hasn't come back again.

Have informed the dealership, and the service dept will book WhiteRabbit in for a check up.

Otherwise what a great car, made my mate who drives a '08 325i scream like
a little girl in the passenger seat (and that was just launch control).

Will keep you up to date.

check the oil drain plug on the sump is tightened properly.

and with the seatbelt ding... did you have anything sitting on the passenger seat? (groceries, books etc) this can fool the car into thinking that someone is sitting in the passenger seat and that they need their seatbelt done up.

[shot]

just a query re sway bars on a GTi
I noticed prior posts referring to them maybe needing tightening-how does this show up as I am wondering if the rattle I get from the rear is due to this-dealer hasnt been able to fix it to date

[WhiteRabbit]

check the oil drain plug on the sump is tightened properly.

and with the seatbelt ding... did you have anything sitting on the passenger seat? (groceries, books etc) this can fool the car into thinking that someone is sitting in the passenger seat and that they need their seatbelt done up.

Thanks for the Reply
Car is booked in next week for a check up will ask then to check the oil drain plug.

And good point about the passenger seat, I usually park my laptop there, must have been that (weighs about 7kgs with bag and stuff)

Thanks

[BarneyBoy]

I've had an intermittent rattle from the hatch area that seems to happen for brief periods and then disappear for long periods (just when I decide to take it to the stealers for a look ).

I discovered the other day that there's a piece of what appears to be spring wire lodged in the tail lamp assembly (in the hatch). It obviously bounces around until it gets stuck, before being moved again probably by me shutting the hatch.

It's hopefully being removed at my service next week. yay

[Guest212]

I've got a serious problem with mine which I just picked up today.

I can't keep off the go fast pedal.

[Mister_duck]

on sunday, my car broke down, turns out the propeller's on the turbo sheared off and went through the housing on the turbo, got a call today saying that they will replace the turbo under warranty and as well as they are going to fir a brand new engine, all covered under warranty.
My Tdi is only 16 months old and only done 48000k's

[Mischa]

on sunday, my car broke down, turns out the propeller's on the turbo sheared off and went through the housing on the turbo, got a call today saying that they will replace the turbo under warranty and as well as they are going to fir a brand new engine, all covered under warranty.
My Tdi is only 16 months old and only done 48000k's

WWHHAAATTT!?!?!?!