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Golf 118 TSI Engine Failures and Service Campaign 24S4

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  • Originally posted by Flighter View Post
    Mine does that too, and in this fashion: move off slowly in first and when it engages 2nd (quite early as DSG owners all probably know) it judders. Doesn't do it in other gears though.

    Do let us know the outcome of your dealer inspection.
    Mine had this problem, bout a month ago I took it in and they replaced it no questions!
    "67 Combi" "2010 Golf Wagon - 118tsi - DSG - 17" Visions - Bluetooth - Tint "

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    • Originally posted by triode12 View Post
      Why didn't they just use the same tune as the GTs and GTSports? They didn't have any issues. "if it ain't broke...don't fix it"
      MkV GT TSi : 7.5l / 100km, 125kW
      MkVI 118 TSi : 6.2l / 100km, 118 kW

      They've leaned out the injection cycles a LOT without much detuning when converting the engine from use in a "sports" model to a common model to give it more appeal to the normal person. The reduction in fuel use results in increased combustion temperatures and pistons will burn before anything else (anyone else remember all the blow ups when refuelling was banned during the F1 1.5 litre turbo era in the 1984).
      An aftermarket tune probably resolves this problem better than the VW revision.

      Originally posted by fully View Post
      Those reports are old and both relate to 2009 models.
      But why weren't they caught by the service campaign?
      Last edited by kaanage; 20-08-2011, 09:15 AM. Reason: fix roman numerals
      Resident grumpy old fart
      VW - Metallic Paint, Radial Tyres, Laminated Windscreen, Electric Windows, VW Alloy Wheels, Variable Geometry Exhaust Driven Supercharger, Direct Unit Fuel Injection, Adiabatic Ignition, MacPherson Struts front, Torsion Beam rear, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Dampers, Front Anti-Roll Bar, Disc Brakes, Bosch ECU, ABS

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      • Originally posted by kaanage View Post
        But why weren't they caught by the service campaign?
        Cause the damage was probably already done... they just took much longer to rear their ugly heads

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        • Originally posted by mr gee View Post
          Will do. Had a DSG reflash that changes the rpm that the gears change up to but it doesn't fix the judder problem.
          Yeah, they replaced the clutch pack, all good now
          Tig 162 R-Line; Audi TT

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          • sorry for the noob question, how do i know whether my car has done the updates? As i just got it 2nd hand today.
            cheers guys

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            • Originally posted by rockDAhouse View Post
              sorry for the noob question, how do i know whether my car has done the updates? As i just got it 2nd hand today.
              cheers guys
              What is the build date on your car? Anything built after April 2010 should have been done at factory.

              Otherwise look for a recall sticker on the divers A pillar.
              MY20 Golf GTI TCR
              MY20.5 LR Defender P400 HSE

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              • Originally posted by Brendan_A View Post
                What is the build date on your car? Anything built after April 2010 should have been done at factory.

                Otherwise look for a recall sticker on the divers A pillar.
                Mines under the boot carpet!

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                • Originally posted by Brendan_A View Post
                  What is the build date on your car? Anything built after April 2010 should have been done at factory.

                  Otherwise look for a recall sticker on the divers A pillar.
                  Originally posted by ozgti View Post
                  Mines under the boot carpet!
                  I've got both! Maybe it's been updated twice
                  2009 118 TSI
                  1980 Bedford van
                  2015 Hyundai i30 SR

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                  • Well 14 months and 27,000 k's since the engine was replaced and software was updated it has gone and **** itself again! This time without warning from
                    The vibration on idle I got last time, just went while I was driving. Same problem though. Loss of compression in cylinder 3. I only ever feed the car 98 and funnily enough while the first engine lasting 18,000k's was mainly short driving, barely warming up. This engine has mainly been long haul highway driving.

                    Many others had two engines replaced?

                    Stoney!
                    6 Sp Manual 118 TSi
                    Colour: United Grey
                    Build Date: August 09 Delivery Date: 16th Oct 09
                    ODO at last fill: 2555km
                    Avg Fuel Cons at last fill: 8.6

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                    • Well this is not a good thing to hear.
                      MY20 Golf GTI TCR
                      MY20.5 LR Defender P400 HSE

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                      • That is terrible news - please keep us posted on how you go with this
                        Resident grumpy old fart
                        VW - Metallic Paint, Radial Tyres, Laminated Windscreen, Electric Windows, VW Alloy Wheels, Variable Geometry Exhaust Driven Supercharger, Direct Unit Fuel Injection, Adiabatic Ignition, MacPherson Struts front, Torsion Beam rear, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Dampers, Front Anti-Roll Bar, Disc Brakes, Bosch ECU, ABS

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                        • Will do thanks guys
                          6 Sp Manual 118 TSi
                          Colour: United Grey
                          Build Date: August 09 Delivery Date: 16th Oct 09
                          ODO at last fill: 2555km
                          Avg Fuel Cons at last fill: 8.6

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                          • Get rid of it ,and buy a Honda,Toyota,or Mazda........

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                            • Originally posted by anthony View Post
                              Get rid of it ,and buy a Honda,Toyota,or Mazda........
                              Amen to that!

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                              • Ive done more honda engines then vw . . .

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