MK6 GTI - Rattle upon acceleration - Resolved via TPI: 2021062/7

[Finance_Analyst]

Booked my car in tomorrow to have this looked at and hopefully fixed. Fingers crossed!

which dealer you doing this at?

[XTC838]

Anyone knows if this problem is fixed on MY12 models?

[quackie]

which dealer you doing this at?

Northstar VW. Unfortunately they've not got the part in stock so I'll have to head back there next week.

Anyone knows if this problem is fixed on MY12 models?

I think if you're lucky you won't get it. Mine was a Sep 11 build, has the rattle

[newone]

Nope I have a MY12, and the rattle is there. Will contact dealer once I am back on deck...toooo busy ATM.

[warped_foobie]

Yeah they are not fixing it in the factory :-/

Oh well, at least we know what it is and it can be easily fixed. At least we don't need to have the turbo replaced or anything..........

[hooba]

Anyone got the fix done at Kloster Newcastle? I rang the service department up and he said the rattle is normal. I am emailing the service department now with all the info from this thread, even all the dealers fitting the fix.

Let u know how I go.

I got that response, I'd be looking for a another service department.

[redline3345]

Corey (or anyone who can explain this for me)
I understand this is factory researched and endorsed fix - my logical mind however does not understand how a clip that puts pressure on the actuator rod joint (to suppress the rattle) cannot in some way have an affect on the freedom of movement of that joint. If this is the case, would that not then affect the action of the wastegate to limit (even in a small way) the closing and (God forbid) opening of the wastegate?

[Tobes_WIR35]

Corey (or anyone who can explain this for me)
I understand this is factory researched and endorsed fix - my logical mind however does not understand how a clip that puts pressure on the actuator rod joint (to suppress the rattle) cannot in some way have an affect on the freedom of movement of that joint. If this is the case, would that not then affect the action of the wastegate to limit (even in a small way) the closing and (God forbid) opening of the wastegate?

Short answer is no. It applies a force at the lateral motion of the joint. I might liken it to tightening loose wheel nuts - it doesn't stop the wheels from spinning freely.

[grtuned]

For God's sake can we please end this thread the info is there for everyone to access this should be enough!!
We don't need to know or keep reading about people have booked in there car to have it done at a dealership who gives a S#@T!!!
If there is any extra info regarding issue please post but otherwise this story is dead!!!

[mythik]

For God's sake can we please end this thread the info is there for everyone to access this should be enough!!
We don't need to know or keep reading about people have booked in there car to have it done at a dealership who gives a S#@T!!!
If there is any extra info regarding issue please post but otherwise this story is dead!!!

But I just booked my....

[redline3345]

For God's sake can we please end this thread the info is there for everyone to access this should be enough!!
We don't need to know or keep reading about people have booked in there car to have it done at a dealership who gives a S#@T!!!
If there is any extra info regarding issue please post but otherwise this story is dead!!!

The information about dealerships who are co-operative and perform the fix is useful for those seeking to get something done about a noise that can be extremely frustrating (and concerning considering it is essentially a metallic rattle). Information about dealerships continues to be useful as there remain dealerships that continue to be obstructive, particularly Skoda dealerships. For owners who are still battling to get the problem addressed, the issue of locating a suitable dealer is not dead. Additionally, there's been no long term outcomes documented that I can locate anywhere for the "factory clip fix", hence my question.

[Foos]

Well my new GTI (build May 11) - has the rattle after 400km

I have to take it back to , Hoepfully it doesn't take too much convincing to get them to fix it.

-Foos

[Ooj]

Is there any way to adjust the clip? Does it fall off easily? It has been a few weeks since the clip was fitted and it never completely got rid of the rattle. Now it seems to be getting louder and is almost like it was before the clip.

[RW1]

Additionally, there's been no long term outcomes documented that I can locate anywhere for the "factory clip fix", hence my question.

TPI: 2021062 went to TPI: 2021062/9 on 6th Jan 2012. Still not prodcution action. Update was to include more 4 motion vehicles information.

@Ooj
There are warnings not to overstretch the clip. Could be the techie fitting went to far opening it over the rod/hinge bolt as it was fitted.

There are dimensions. Max. Opening of the clip during fitting is 14.0 mm. When fitted it should be 10.5 mm open. These dimensions are between the upper and lower parallel faces of the clip.

[Foos]

went to the dealer today, guy knew about the noise. 2 minute drive to confirm, now they are going to install the clip (if they have any in stock :\ He referred to it as the "wastegate clip"

lets see how we go