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

[GTICam]

OK Guys, please read this carefully so everything is clear.

I have been in contact with Volkswagen Parts and it is not available to order in Australia. I have asked them to follow up with VGA and VAG Germany to get it available to order in Australia and advise on a cost. They will be contacting me once they've been able to determine this information, and I'll pass it on to you all. Please be clear, I'm not saying that you guys should order it and pay for it yourselves - I'm saying that if there is any chance of having your dealer install these in your cars, they need to be able to order them! Therefore it needs to be in the Australian parts system and have a price.

The part number is: 06J145220A
Whilst you can't yet order it within Australia, you can order it overseas. It is now available to order at ECS Tuning.
Here is a direct link to the product page.

So if you REALLY CANT WAIT for VGA to work out what's happening, you could order it in yourselves. Note that it's not the cheapest "clip" you'll ever buy and the shipping is just as expensive as the part if you are ordering a single clip. Though, if you could get 10 or 20 people together and order them at once...

Or just be patient and wait for VGA.

Thanks Corey. Much appreciated.

Cheers,
Cam

[easeup]

The noise travel down the exaust so it can sound like it's coming from the rear as well.

After a long country break-in drive on the weekend and some testing, i can confirm it's precisely the same rattle you're all describing. Comes from the engine bay but you can definitely be fooled into thinking it's the rear of the car.

Unfortunately, at high speeds (over 105km/h) it's hidden by the beefier rattle in my driver's door panel... but yeah, i started another thread on that one.

Damn beautiful but rattly beast. I will keep an eye on this thread with interest, thank all.

[spellbound]

All quiet on the western front , 2 hours of solid B road work on sunday , giving it stick , nothing .

[sek]

Hey All,

I apologize in advance as I haven't had the time lately to go through all 70+ pages of discussion (but i will get around to it)

My MY11 GTI is also suffering from a rattle upon acceleration like that of the car in the following clip

‪2010 Jetta 2.0 Rattle‬‏ - YouTube

Just to clarify, this is what the issue is yeah? And the rattle is from the Wastegate Actuator?

[Corey_R]

Assistance from a Canberra resident

Ok guys, an update.

The part is now available to order from Volkswagen Spares. The details are:
Part Number: 06J145220A
Description: CLIP
List Price: $78.95 + GST
Stock: 0 available in Australia. Back order from Germany.

So we're making progress.
HOWEVER!!!! As the description is simply "CLIP" and there has not been an "news updates" or "technical service bulletins" to the service departments, as of yet this is not a warranty procedure. If you'd like to call your VW spares and order it and install it yourself, then go ahead.

I'm still working on the 2nd part of the puzzle - whether Volkswagen Group Australia will recognise this as a warranty situation (btw, does anyone know if Volkswagen in another other country has recognised this as a warranty situation? I'm having trouble establishing that. It'd be very helpful information if anyone can assist. Ta)


I need one Golf GTI owner from Canberra who has this rattle, can demonstrate it, and is willing to take some time (within Canberra) to have this looked at. I obviously need someone who is completely sure that they have it, and that it's coming from the wastegate etc. Not someone who thinks they can hear it sometimes, or "maybe it's coming from the rear" etc.

Can you please PM me and let me know. I'll update this once I've found a suitable candidate so other's don't waste time PM'ing me.

[Vaku]

hmm well I wonder if they will at least install it for free if you provide the part, they have the number now so surely they must recognize what this part is used for..

my 15,000 service is due soon and my clip is on the way from ECS, either way will get it fitted as soon as it arrives and report back here.

[GTI mk6]

Look forward to your findings Vaku

[JasonR]

I have a rattle in the dash, very faint and only occurs over bumps or rough bitumen at low revs. Took it to the dealer and they claim it is the wastegate rattle you guys are talking about here - and that nothing can be done about it. I dont see how a dash rattle can be confused with the wastegate rattle. Either they didn't hear it at all during test drives or they cant be bothered pulling the dash out! Not happy!

[Ferni]

My VW dealer said to be careful installing this part, as since it isn't a certified fix by VWA, if for some reason this part causes issues, ie holds the actuator closed and you run unlimited boost, blow your engine and not covered under warranty. While this is pretty unlikely, if something did happen to your engine, you could be in for a fight...

My next step is to escalate to VWA, and keep escalating until a satisfactory answer is received. There is always an escalation point, up to the CEO in Germany.

[Corey_R]

My VW dealer said to be careful installing this part, as since it isn't a certified fix by VWA, if for some reason this part causes issues, ie holds the actuator closed and you run unlimited boost, blow your engine and not covered under warranty. While this is pretty unlikely, if something did happen to your engine, you could be in for a fight...

My next step is to escalate to VWA, and keep escalating until a satisfactory answer is received. There is always an escalation point, up to the CEO in Germany.

VGA (Volkswagen Group Australia) don't certify parts
And btw, as per my previous post, it's now on the Australian ordering system

Read my previous post

[Ferni]

VGA (Volkswagen Group Australia) don't certify parts
And btw, as per my previous post, it's now on the Australian ordering system

Read my previous post

Thanks Corey, I missed that post from you, i read your previous one where you were chasing this up, much appreciated.

I'm just trying to point out that if we install this clip outside of VGAs advice, any issues it may cause will be our risk....

As for your question about anyone getting this done outside of Australia - this may be of some use (or not)

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showpost.php?p=303686&postcount=83

and this
Engine noise at 2500 rpms
and this
Engine noise at 2500 rpms

[Capercat]

I have a rattle in the dash, very faint and only occurs over bumps or rough bitumen at low revs. Took it to the dealer and they claim it is the wastegate rattle you guys are talking about here - and that nothing can be done about it. I dont see how a dash rattle can be confused with the wastegate rattle. Either they didn't hear it at all during test drives or they cant be bothered pulling the dash out! Not happy!

I'm afraid they're having a lend of you.

[Corey_R]

I'm still looking for assistance from a MK6 GTI owner from Canberra guys. If anyone can help, please PM me. See my previous post for more information.

[Vaku]

Ferni, that's a good point re : warranty, I guess I will have them install it in my next service , I have a feeling they will say its an hour job, or wont know what to do, or refuse to do it though.

but as Corey mentioned its now a listed part so at least they will acknowledge its purpose I hope.

[AdamD]

I'm still looking for assistance from a MK6 GTI owner from Canberra guys. If anyone can help, please PM me. See my previous post for more information.

Perhaps a Sydney owner prepared to do the commute?