Strange Acceleration Problem - Golf GTI

[QuickA4]

How is it a hardware problem? And why would VW recall the car when it runs fine in stock mode but has problems with some tuners when remapped?

Tuner A and tuner B both release maps for the same car.

Tuner A and tuner B both have customers with the same problems under the same conditions.

Tuner A accepts there is an issue, works on the problem, identifies the problem and after extensive testing releases an updated set of maps that fixes the problem.

Tuner B denies there is a problem with their maps and claims it's a hardware problem.

Do you understand now why I ask how it is a hardware problem and if the problem has been determined to be hardware specifically what piece of hardware is the problem (because if the problem has been properly investigated the component(s) would have to have been identified).

What are you going on about Maverick.

The Customer has a tune in the car for some time without a problem.

All of a sudden he has a problem, the problem has not existed immediately after he got a tune.

So i think its safe to say that some problem has suddenly occurred, and by symptoms described maybe a DV valve is one possibility, he has to take his car into a workshop for some one that is experienced in these cars to diagnose the problem.
To diagnose issues with a car by someone sitting behind a keyboard on the internet who does not actually do work on cars or have a workshop is quite remarkable,

Also making comments trying to discredit some one with out any factual basis
is quite offensive.
So your comments comparing one tuner to another is totally out of place and off topic and i take it to be defamatory.
Its a bit rich when a person tried to compare different tunes when you have not got any experience with other tunes, so your comments are very biased.

As for the person concerned, get your car looked at by some one experienced, and if you take guys suggestion to switch to stock and issue is still there, well what does that tell you? You do have some other issue with the car.

[QuickA4]

Hopefully something simple like the DV. Agreed, contact the person who installed it.




Has he fixed the Pirelli's yet?

Has who fixed the pirelli's?

We have many pirellis running fine.

There is a issue from VW on ed30/pirelli engine builds that there is a mechanical problem, due to a inconsistent supply of a part.
There is a "band aid" solution to this, but is a band aid only, the original problem is still there.
Many different tuners have experienced this problem.
Quite a few of these cars in europe have been rectified by VAG.

[G-rig]

Has who fixed the pirelli's?

We have many pirellis running fine.

There is a issue from VW on ed30/pirelli engine builds that there is a mechanical problem, due to a inconsistent supply of a part.
There is a "band aid" solution to this, but is a band aid only, the original problem is still there.
Many different tuners have experienced this problem.
Quite a few of these cars in europe have been rectified by VAG.

There was a thread on it somewhere, I don't want to name the individuals but a know of a few people having trouble in Melb.

[DubSteve]

I'm sorry, I must say I am noticing some trend here and with all due respect to the OP. You had the car one month before you chipped it. It's reasonable to assume it's the GIAC. Not necessarily hardware.

If you 'chip' it you must accept the risks. As we are constantly reminded in this forum and others, these cars are sophisticated pieces of electronic engineering and toying with it can lead to consequences. Even hardware damage. It's called "cause and effect".

I really dont know where you popped out with a comment like this seriously. If you have a look at what the OP is saying you will see that you has run the GIAC chip fine for 1 month! It didn't happen straight away.

There could have been a fault that he has occured whilst running too hard on boost or whatever.

To the Op take it to a mechanic and get a VAG COM scanned this will tell you your issues straight away

[QuickA4]

There was a thread on it somewhere, I don't want to name the individuals but a know of a few people having trouble in Melb.

Like i said the issue has been addressed, if anyone believes there is a issue they can call me.

But the pirelli issue is OT in this thread.

[maca]

Like i said the issue has been addressed, if anyone believes there is a issue they can call me.

But the pirelli issue is OT in this thread.

Couldn't agree more and if people are having said issues with their Pirelli's then we fan start a new topic about it.

As for the brewing storm between Maverick and QuickA4, let's be adults and try and avoid it please

[QuickA4]

Couldn't agree more and if people are having said issues with their Pirelli's then we fan start a new topic about it.

As for the brewing storm between Maverick and QuickA4, let's be adults and try and avoid it please

Well said.

If we can keep discussions on topic with out mudslinging a innuendo
the forum will be a much better place and not go down the path of so many other forums.

Best advice for anyone with a problem, go to a dealer or workshop what ever to investigate in the first place, if no joy then look at other options.

[Maverick]

What are you going on about Maverick.

The Customer has a tune in the car for some time without a problem.

All of a sudden he has a problem, the problem has not existed immediately after he got a tune.

So i think its safe to say that some problem has suddenly occurred, and by symptoms described maybe a DV valve is one possibility, he has to take his car into a workshop for some one that is experienced in these cars to diagnose the problem.
To diagnose issues with a car by someone sitting behind a keyboard on the internet who does not actually do work on cars or have a workshop is quite remarkable,

Also making comments trying to discredit some one with out any factual basis
is quite offensive.
So your comments comparing one tuner to another is totally out of place and off topic and i take it to be defamatory.
Its a bit rich when a person tried to compare different tunes when you have not got any experience with other tunes, so your comments are very biased.

As for the person concerned, get your car looked at by some one experienced, and if you take guys suggestion to switch to stock and issue is still there, well what does that tell you? You do have some other issue with the car.

If you took the time to read what I was responding to (which was pretty clear) you would see that I was asking about the Pirelli issue. How you've made the assumption that I was talking about the OP is beyond me.

There is no need to throw around accusations when the question was directly related to the post from Big Yellow.

As for defining experience with other tunes, surely that applies to you as well unless you personally have tried each one. There is no need to be uncivil about this and no need for the thread to be closed. I asked a question and would appreciate an answer.

[CatonaPC©]

first off, his car is an 06 and the car was running fine chipped. what is to say that his DV is not worn and having extra boost has caused it to fail. the DVs have been know to fail on these cars overtime.

I really dont know where you popped out with a comment like this seriously. If you have a look at what the OP is saying you will see that you has run the GIAC chip fine for 1 month! It didn't happen straight away.

There could have been a fault that he has occured whilst running too hard on boost or whatever.

And can it not be as a result of the extra output from 'chipping'? That's why I asked the OP if he could disable the upgrade to see if that resolves the issue. It's irrelevant if it was running fine for a month. Let's eliminate the most plausible cause first before we go and start blaming the hardware!

[Big Yellow]

If you took the time to read what I was responding to (which was pretty clear) you would see that I was asking about the Pirelli issue. How you've made the assumption that I was talking about the OP is beyond me.

There is no need to throw around accusations when the question was directly related to the post from Big Yellow.

As for defining experience with other tunes, surely that applies to you as well unless you personally have tried each one. There is no need to be uncivil about this and no need for the thread to be closed. I asked a question and would appreciate an answer.

LOL funny you mention that.

Lucas did deal with APR wayyyyyy back in the day.

and the answer you are seeking is OT. so start a new thread.

[QuickA4]

If you took the time to read what I was responding to (which was pretty clear) you would see that I was asking about the Pirelli issue. How you've made the assumption that I was talking about the OP is beyond me.

There is no need to throw around accusations when the question was directly related to the post from Big Yellow.

As for defining experience with other tunes, surely that applies to you as well unless you personally have tried each one. There is no need to be uncivil about this and no need for the thread to be closed. I asked a question and would appreciate an answer.

Maverick, what was the thread about lets start there, if you took the time to read it.

Just to remind you of the thread, "strange accerleration problem"
What has this to do with Pirelli? you are off topic, and have come in with statements that are unfounded and OT!

Oh yes Maverick i do have experiences with tunes, i was dealing with APR before guy was, that is a fact.
I also have personal experience with oettinger, Wetterauer, Neuspeed, Greedspeed, Powerchip, Revo and some others.

[G-rig]

LOL funny you mention that.

Lucas did deal with APR wayyyyyy back in the day.

and the answer you are seeking is OT. so start a new thread.

As if it's the first time that someone has asked a related question which is reasonable in eliminating the problem, since the OP hasn't gone to get it checked out with a Vag-com scan.

[Big Yellow]

As if it's the first time that someone has asked a related question which is reasonable in eliminating the problem, since the OP hasn't gone to get it checked out with a Vag-com scan.

yeah i answered Mav's question too, valve springs.

[G-rig]

Couldn't agree more and if people are having said issues with their Pirelli's then we fan start a new topic about it.

As for the brewing storm between Maverick and QuickA4, let's be adults and try and avoid it please

There are other people stoking the fire as well, with huge tuning banners in their sig. The tuning pride is bit out of hand and annoying scrolling threw it all the time (I noticed theStu had to remove his ).

[Big Yellow]

There are other people stoking the fire as well, with huge tuning banners in their sig. The tuning pride is bit out of hand and annoying scrolling threw it all the time (I noticed theStu had to remove his ).

stroking the fire??

it was you who went OT and asked about the Pirellis first LOL

and then Maverick came on and bashed my reply to your OT post.

whos stroking who now?

thestu probably had his removed because Volkspower weren't sponsors who he was clearly advertising. does thestu have APR in his VR6?? I didn't know APR made a tune for the VR6. pretty pointless having a tuner logo in your sig if you dont have that tune LOL