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

[MurphyTheElf]

Can anyone hear it with windows up & air con on, or is it only windows down situation?

It's actually best reproduced with the windows up to reduce wind noise. Yes, still audible with air con on and even low volume music.

[Guy_H]

OK - I have two new ones due in - tomorrow & Friday - I'll try to go for a test drive & see if I can find it on either!

[G-rig]

I'm not sure what the noise is, will have to listen to see if mine has it, but sounds fairly normal.

[triode12]

The irony of it all...the improved NVH of the MkVI makes it easier for owners to hear an engine rattle....

[G-rig]

The irony of it all...the improved NVH of the MkVI makes it easier for owners to hear an engine rattle....

Yeah it's probably just paranoia hearing mechanical sounds if the rest of the car is really quiet.

[MIRSAD]

Yeah it's probably just paranoia hearing mechanical sounds if the rest of the car is really quiet.

First GTI is not really quite (there is that turbo & "sound generator") - 118TSI is

Rattling noise is overpowering turbo & "sound generator" generated sound (under described conditions)
and I can hear it with windows up.

It is not bad like that squealing noise on my previous car (118TSI) but still we are talking about most refined "hot hatch" and for me it is not most refined noise.

Can it cause any mechanical problems ... I hope not

[Corey_R]

First GTI is not really quite (there is that turbo & "sound generator") - 118TSI is

Rattling noise is overpowering turbo & "sound generator" generated sound (under described conditions)
and I can hear it with windows up.

Australian GTI's do not have the "sound generator".

[triode12]

First GTI is not really quite (there is that turbo & "sound generator") - 118TSI is

Rattling noise is overpowering turbo & "sound generator" generated sound (under described conditions)
and I can hear it with windows up.

It is not bad like that squealing noise on my previous car (118TSI) but still we are talking about most refined "hot hatch" and for me it is not most refined noise.

Can it cause any mechanical problems ... I hope not

So you've owned a 118TSI before your current MkVI GTI?

[MIRSAD]

Australian GTI's do not have the "sound generator".

I was assuming that it is coming with sound generator when reading reviews like this one:

"The GTI's turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is connected to an acoustically-tuned exhaust system terminating in a pair of tailpipes at the rear bumper's bottom corners, and a 'sound generator' transfers the engine's note into the cabin."

from The motor report

website:

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/24414/2010-volkswagen-golf-gti-tech-specs-more-pics-released

[MIRSAD]

So you've owned a 118TSI before your current MkVI GTI?

Yes,

from Mar 09 until Nov 09

Nice car - excluding that squealing noise.

[triode12]

Yes,

from Mar 09 until Nov 09

Nice car - excluding that squealing noise.

Looks like you are not having much luck with the MK6s. Perhaps you should start looking at used MkVs instead.

[MIRSAD]

Looks like you are not having much luck with the MK6s. Perhaps you should start looking at the MkVs.

That noise, as I said, is not so bad - but it is ruining otherwise amassing experience (I was waiting 25 years for GTI)

I have some experience with MKV

In Australia:

Golf V 1.6 Trendline,
Golf V 2l FSI
Golf VI 118TSI
Currently;
MK6 GTI
90TSI (my wife & daughter)

[Corey_R]

I was assuming that it is coming with sound generator when reading reviews like this one:

"The GTI's turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is connected to an acoustically-tuned exhaust system terminating in a pair of tailpipes at the rear bumper's bottom corners, and a 'sound generator' transfers the engine's note into the cabin."

from The motor report

website:

2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI Technical Details And Pricing Revealed | The Motor Report: Auto News And Reviews

yeah - I too thought that it had the sound generator, but these websites often just rehash information from overseas markets, and according to Guy_H and others who have worked on MK6's and replaced stock exhausts etc, the Australian delivered MK6's don't have them.

Looks like you are not having much luck with the MK6s. Perhaps you should start looking at used MkVs instead.

Lol... your dedication to the MKV cause is great. But ultimately flawed. The only reason everyone with a MK6 is worried about this sound is that their cabin isn't rattling so they're noticing other rattles And yes, I know you've said that your MKV isn't rattling, well, you're lucky. Mine and friends MKV's do
Also, as Guy has confirmed, the parts in question are common between the MKV and MK6, so you possibly have the same issue that is described in this thread, you just can't hear it

[triode12]

yeah - I too thought that it had the sound generator, but these websites often just rehash information from overseas markets, and according to Guy_H and others who have worked on MK6's and replaced stock exhausts etc, the Australian delivered MK6's don't have them.



Lol... your dedication to the MKV cause is great. But ultimately flawed. The only reason everyone with a MK6 is worried about this sound is that their cabin isn't rattling so they're noticing other rattles And yes, I know you've said that your MKV isn't rattling, well, you're lucky. Mine and friends MKV's do
Also, as Guy has confirmed, the parts in question are common between the MKV and MK6, so you possibly have the same issue that is described in this thread, you just can't hear it

Wha...? Can't hear you over the rattle coming from our MkVI...

Yes you are right, both my MKVs - NO RATTLE whatsoever, inside or outside.
They are more exciting to drive too.

[G-rig]

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

Sounds like you were one of the lucky few triode, I couldn't hear much over the centre air vent rattles.