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  • MK5 2009 Golf GT TSI Sport Problems up to 100,000KMs

    Current Faults Golf has been through. (not in any order)
    Ive posted this in the hope it might help someone else.

    # Clutch #
    1) Pressure Plate Failure - Accelerating onto the freeway changing from 2 to 3rd. the gearbox crunched into 3rd when releasing the clutch. unable to change gears and use the clutch, stalled in the emergency lane. (John Huges Repair) $0.00 30000 kms

    2) Mechanical cluck squeak - Applying the clutch and disengaging made an abnormal squeek like an unoiled hinge.
    Same problem as before it was a Pre Pressure plate failure. Period was only 2 months after the plate had been replaced. Complete new clutch installed @ 40,000km (AHG Dealership) $0.00

    3) The Idle noise When the cluck is not engaged the engine maintains a large working noise. It disappears once the cluck is engaged.
    -- Currently due to be fixed 13th / 9 -- Problem unsure at this stage. 99000kms

    # No Power #
    1) No Power past 3000 rpm -- Cracked and burst hose from the air filter - 60000km plus. ( 2 week wait from overseas )

    2) Same problem after being sent away to be fixed.
    This time in overtaking @ 110 + loss of turbo power. Problem was the N75 Boost valve dying. Still drivable but no turbo. 60000km plus (john Huges) $0.00

    3) >1000km later N75 Failed. Replaced by (AHG)

    # Engine Failure #
    1) EPC Engine Failure Workshop! -- Wet conditions, thought it might be flooding of electronics in the engine bay. Stopped the car to let it tick cool and give it a reset 15 min later. Same problem existed. Yet Unable to start the car normally.. To start the vehicle has to be ticked over for about 8 seconds before the motor kicks into life. 98500KMs Due to be toed for repair 13 / 9 -- Cause Unknown at this stage

    2) Exhaust Warning light -- After driving home with the EPC error on this new warning became known. The car at idle struggles and miss fires. Beware i turned the vehicle off and let it sit a night. Its now got no shudders and will drive perfectly. But the warning is still present.
    Once again 98500+/- KMS Due to be repairs on the 13th / 9.

    3) Unable to start / No Data -- Dead vehicle a computer chip died. Its happened to my old Volvo - cost around $1000.00 plus to fix. Lucky it was covered by warranty.

    # Common Faults #
    !) Every service wind noise on the drives door was an issue. -- Solution the seals have holes in them which the air hits causing a whistle, close the hole with a glue substance or ask the dealership to turn the holes upside down.

    !) Brakes Clunk - Noticable while coming to a stop from reversing. - Rear breaks need replacing. (yes i know this ones basic)

    !) Electronic windows loose automation - Fuse. (in my case, some may vary)

    !) Vehicle struggles to gain power >2000rpm 2nd gear. Try 98 Oct fuel - havn't had the issue since. (i.e. round-abouts and speeding away )

    !) Excess tire wear. Please check your alignment as often as you can ( Tyre specialists say ever 15000 kms. ) But FWD depending on how you use your tyres ie like myself replace the front with new and check the rears rather than rotating. (Conti's will only last 15000 - 35000 depending on your driving. (They are very soft ). The FWD if not alligned properly will cause huge wear on the tyres as i found the insides were being chewed while the outsides of the tread were like new. (( Yes this is your ongoin maintanance.. Constant pressure checks Once per 2 weeks and tyre checks least every 6 months )).

    !) If you find you are not getting the power and / or feel the engine is running hot ( Mate got a temp warning ), rather that take it to a dealer and waste your money. Check the air filter is clean of junk and hasnt got a plastic bag reducing airflow (( Sorry Stu had to say this ))..

    ####################
    ALL IN ALL

    Yes i have had a bad run, but the good comes with the bad.
    My Golf has been though hell and back. some weekends i clock upto 3000kms traveling... Its just clocked over 24 months old and done 99000 +/- Kms.. So its been a work horse. Ive been picky with how it runs, always getting the niggles looked at. Yes there are more faults you will see, but for 99,000kms its been a dream and still is. Its a pleasure to dive on long trips and you end up getting to the location and wanting to drive more.

    Also even though ive had these issues i believe this car will go onto do 300,000 kms easy! and keep pleasing who ever is driving it. P.S hopefully me!!
    I ask if you want to add bits and pieces please do, but im not a techie or a car know-it-all, im just an average joe who bought a beauty of a car (nothing like it) and thought id pass on some info.

    Cheers
    Last edited by Thombo; 03-09-2010, 12:27 AM.

  • #2
    Jesus, you sound a the perfect customer..

    I'm sure it will also reach 300,000km, but by then, not much of the original drivetrain would still be there

    small engine + turbocharger + supercharger... too many things to go wrong IMO.

    I've had a Aircond on my GTI replaced, but that's about the only major issue I've had. The door seal came off, took South Yarra VW about 4 goes before they fixed it correctly.
    MY07 Red GTI 3 Door

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    • #3
      When one of my door seals came loose (on rear lower door) i just used some good double sided and stuck back... bugger wasting time going back to the dealer to fix something like that!
      Current - MY16 2015 Octavia VRS Wagon 220 tsi DSG Corrida Red, tech, Leather, 18" black
      SOLD - 2008 United Grey GT Sport TSI DSG

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      • #4
        That's a hell of a list.

        Originally posted by Thombo View Post
        (Conti's will only last 15000 - 35000 depending on your driving. (They are very soft ).
        Wow, I got 60,000 from my Conti SC2 (16's) and only replaced all 4 as two were on the wear markers. The other two were ok for more.

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        • #5
          If you read it carefully, its not quite as big a list as it appears. Some problems are normal service items while others are due to poor wheel alignment and incorrect fuel. Another is caused by a plastic bag blocking the air flow. Some problems are expected by 100,000km. Did you drive the car through flooded areas?
          MY2014 Skoda Octavia Ambition Plus Wagon, DSG, Capuccino, Tech Pack
          MY 2010 Skoda Scout Manual Silver -traded

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          • #6
            The rest of the car must be a dream for you to be so positive after that list. It reminds me of how I felt owning my first Golf, a '77 Mk1 LS.
            Nov '15 Polo 81TSI manual white

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            • #7
              Just by way of comparison... faults to date on my GT TSI..... rear left window motor started windown down intstead of up after 1.5 years. replaced under warranty. Thats it.
              *Disclaimer - Don't rely on me, seek your own professional advice. Audi R8 E-tron. 230kw 4500nm! (not a typo).
              Economy at 100kph =5.5L

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              • #8
                Originally posted by POLARBEAR666 View Post
                Just by way of comparison... faults to date on my GT TSI..... rear left window motor started windown down intstead of up after 1.5 years. replaced under warranty. Thats it.
                ditto. 2008 model, owned since june 09. my rear left door (as mentioned above) was just a loose door seal down the bottom which i fixed w a bit of double sided. nada else.

                only 16k on clock though. 3k when i bought it (12 months old!)
                Current - MY16 2015 Octavia VRS Wagon 220 tsi DSG Corrida Red, tech, Leather, 18" black
                SOLD - 2008 United Grey GT Sport TSI DSG

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                • #9
                  Originally Posted by POLARBEAR666 :
                  "Just by way of comparison... faults to date on my GT TSI..... rear left window motor started windown down intstead of up after 1.5 years. replaced under warranty. Thats it."


                  Yeah Polar, but that's just 'cause you've REMOVED most of your GT's parts! joking

                  All in all, mine's also been pretty darned good with minor niggles only. (3 years, 45K)
                  Talk to someone with a Falcadore and see what we're missing out on...
                  Last edited by BarneyBoy; 04-10-2010, 06:48 PM.
                  2007 Golf GT | DSG | TR | roof | iPod rubbish | R line fog grilles | R satin mirror caps | R pedals | R console trim | colour coded GTI valences | R32 Ormanyts

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                  • #10
                    Your probably right barney. I have modified so much that many areas that may have failed are no longer present. I think in particular my electronic BOV (N249?) is much less likely to fail because the forge spacer reduces the heat stress on it by venting hot air to atmosphere instead of just circulating ever hotter air through the plastic BOV leading to failure. Also, the one way valves in the breather setup from factory are prone to leaking and failure and once they stick open you will be leaking boost - these are gone also. Once you remove the oil from getting sucked back into the intake/intercooler/engine and remove heat stress, the engine will be far more reliable.
                    *Disclaimer - Don't rely on me, seek your own professional advice. Audi R8 E-tron. 230kw 4500nm! (not a typo).
                    Economy at 100kph =5.5L

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                    • #11
                      08 GT Sport - not much gone wrong

                      Apart from the wiring harness for the supercharger being too short (pulled out due to engine movement, causing un-smooth power delivery - replaced under warranty); replaced tyres at 40k (not hard use, just commuting, no racing etc), and now at 43k service replaced rear brake pads and rear discs required machining (service $1100).

                      Otherwise feels pretty tight (no rattles), only annoyance is new ipod won't recharge in glovebox connector (Apple changed the voltage 2 years ago...).

                      Happy dubber.
                      (formerly TSI GUY)
                      First car: 1972 White Super Bug S
                      First Golf: MY08 Candy White Golf GT Sport TSI DSG
                      Now: MY13 Candy White Golf VI 2.0 TDI DSG (yes, I've come over to 'the dark side'...)

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by tsi guy View Post
                        Apart from the wiring harness for the supercharger being too short (pulled out due to engine movement, causing un-smooth power delivery - replaced under warranty); replaced tyres at 40k (not hard use, just commuting, no racing etc), and now at 43k service replaced rear brake pads and rear discs required machining (service $1100).

                        Otherwise feels pretty tight (no rattles), only annoyance is new ipod won't recharge in glovebox connector (Apple changed the voltage 2 years ago...).

                        Happy dubber.
                        When you say unsmooth power delivery with short supercharger loom... is it something you might not notice or is it very pronounced? How would I know if my car had the same problem?
                        *Disclaimer - Don't rely on me, seek your own professional advice. Audi R8 E-tron. 230kw 4500nm! (not a typo).
                        Economy at 100kph =5.5L

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