Mk5 Golf/Jetta Problem Registry

[jazd]

You could also get someone with a VCDS to scan it for error codes, I think there is a register of people with them somewhere on here or on vwgolf.net.au.

[harlie]

Hi
Today I got exhaust emission warning light on my dash. It was fine wile driving it only showed up once I started the car after I finished my shopping.
Did anyone experienced similar problem and what was $$$$ to fix (worst case scenario)? Would like to hear from someone in Perth that had similar problem

Does it still start, drive and **** down OK? if so - I Had that one year or so ago - Replace Throttle body (something to do with the EGR I think) cost the extended warranty 800 odd $

[James Roxas]

Two notable problems so far in my three months of owning the Jetta.

Some facts; Car is used, has just ticked over 50,000kms, serviced when required, still has 1 year of manufacture warranty and 3 years extended when that runs out, 2009 model TSi with DSG.

-Last weekend while driving I overtook a car, I obviously needed to speed up. I only depressed the pedal about 80%. Around 5 mins later my check engine light was blinking, on idle the car was rough. I immediately assumed it was misfiring. I pulled over to the nearest petrol station, luckily there was a service center there with mechanics for a second opinion. My initial thoughts were right, it was running on three cylinders.

-I've noticed prior to the misfiring, the car was taking off and shuddering under moderate pedal load. If it didn't happen during take off it would occur during the second gear transition.

I've flagged both issues to my nearest VW service center (it was towed at no cost by calling VW Assist).
It's been there for a week and they are still diagnosing the problems. So far they've found fouled plugs.

Any ideas on how long these issues should normally take to resolve?
Also if anyone has similar issues with the shuddering take offs and gear transitions?

[Spoddy]

I am interested to know what the fix was... my son's car (diesel) turned out to be the EGR system.

[jdmderick]

Hi guys

I've just got a gt tdi 07 model with 110000 on the clock. Driven it on the highway today my glow plug light started flashing and car started to lose power. Pulled over and switched off and on again, was ok but now the turbo doesn't kick in in third gear(6 speed manual). Got a 3 month dealer warranty on it. Taking it on Monday. Any ideas what it could be??


Thanks a lot.

Derick

[Kryzzay83]

Hi guys,

I have noticed something that baffles me a bit and not sure if this is normal. When the car is cold (starting in the morning or after work) my air conditioning takes about 5-10 minutes before it kicks in and starts actually blowing cold air. Once it's going it's completely fine and air is super cold. Does anyone know what this may be? My initial thoughts are that it's waiting for the engine to warm up first or something? My Dad has a 2010 Golf TDI, and he said he has had the same thing happen to him as well.

[Kryzzay83]

bump bump bump...

[Brendan_A]

Had our Jetta in for some warranty concerns today before it runs out of manufactures warranty in a month.

The lag on take off had gotten noticeable wore over the last 3 months. DSG Mechatronic is being replaced.
Starter motor would squeal every now and then on start up. Faulty being replaced.
And they also picked up an intermittent fault in the rear right central locking actuator. Being replaced.

The car is nearly 3yrs and only 47000kms and these are our first major problems, so we have had trouble free motoring until now. Thank goodness we have extended warranty.

[daft009]

Driving to the airport this evening and my 2008 golf gt tdi stopped with an engine malfunction light.
Lost power, and lost most steering. Managed to pull over in the left lane.

Funny thing is, i'm picking my brand new golf r tomorrow morning so wonder if the current car got jealous. No serious problems and had 60000km service in jan.

[daft009]

found out the injectors all failed. Supposedly a known faulty batch so replaced free of charge by VW. should have the car back on Mon or Tues.