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

[Ferni]

I Spoke with VW Australia again yesterday and they told me that Germany has provided a fix to VW Australia but VW Australia haven't given it/notified the dealers yet. They expect this to happen 'soon' could be a week, could be a month, could be longer ...

Once again this sounds in line with what Corey is working on/saying...

[Corey_R]

Yeah - essentially the dealer that I have been working with ordered the clips off their own bat, and are performing tests before and after, to provide the info to VGA to help them in making their decision of what to do.

This does not mean that no other dealer can't do the same, or offer it and cover the costs, or hope that VGA will honour the warranty etc. But yeah... still haven't seen anything from VGA that they're officially covering this... yet.

[reaction]

My car went into JH this mornig and they had a look around. Confirmed I have the rattle and said they will now order the parts from Germany and will need my car for half a day in about 2 weeks time to install it. Again no mention of any charge so I believe they are either covering the cost or VGA is.

[bushnut]

fix is here in oz

Technical product information Transaction No.: 2021062/6
Engine: rattling noises from engine/exhaust system Release date: 21-Jul-2011

Customer statement / workshop findings

Customer statement:

• Rattling noises from engine/exhaust system




Workshop findings:

• Rattling or jarring noise from the area engine compartment / exhaust system occurs between 1800 and 2900 rpm.


Technical background

Because of exhaust gas pulsations the flap and rods of the wastegate vibrate at the start of the boost air control, which causes rattling or jarring noises.

Production change

—

Measure

Fit a spring clip on the wastegate adjustment



On vehicles with front-wheel drive:

• Remove the noise damping according to the repair manual.

• Remove the drive shaft protection according to the repair manual.




On vehicles with 4 Motion drive:

• Remove the propshaft heat shield according to the repair manual.

Fit the spring clip (illustration 1) with the part number: 06J 145 220 A on the wastegate adjustment (illustration 2):

Observe the following points when fitting the spring clip:

• The spring clip must not be overstretched. The maximum opening of the spring clip is 14 mm. In illustration 3, No. 1 (red arrow) the opening is about 10.5 mm.



The spring clip must be replaced after every removal.

• After fitting the spring clip the correct fit (illustration 4 and 5) must be checked.




• After fitting the spring clip the position of the circlip must be checked (illustration 3, No. 2 - red ellipse) and if necessary corrected.



Vehicles with front-wheel drive:

• Attach the spring clip from the side (illustration 6) and turn it to the left till the lugs click in (illustration 7).


Vehicles with 4 Motion drive:

• Reach through from rear and place spring clip (illustration .


On vehicles with 4 Motion drive:

• Fit the propshaft heat shield according to the repair manual.




On vehicles with front-wheel drive:

• Fit the crankshaft protection according to the repair manual.

• Fit the noise damping according to the repair manual.


Warranty accounting instructionsParts information


The part numbers and indexes of this TPI are correct at the time of publication. If the parts catalogue has been update, use the current part numbers and indexes.

Part number
Designation

06J 145 220 A
Spring clip


so this is the fix at long last from vw parts will have to be ordered in and there me a delay on parts due to the back log of this complaint car will need to be left at dealership for a few hours to cool down to fit clip due to flame resistant arms and hands not available

[Corey_R]

Technical product information Transaction No.: 2021062/6
Engine: rattling noises from engine/exhaust system Release date: 21-Jul-2011

Customer statement / workshop findings

Customer statement:

• Rattling noises from engine/exhaust system




Workshop findings:

• Rattling or jarring noise from the area engine compartment / exhaust system occurs between 1800 and 2900 rpm.


Technical background

Because of exhaust gas pulsations the flap and rods of the wastegate vibrate at the start of the boost air control, which causes rattling or jarring noises.

Production change

—

Measure

Fit a spring clip on the wastegate adjustment



On vehicles with front-wheel drive:

• Remove the noise damping according to the repair manual.

• Remove the drive shaft protection according to the repair manual.




On vehicles with 4 Motion drive:

• Remove the propshaft heat shield according to the repair manual.

Fit the spring clip (illustration 1) with the part number: 06J 145 220 A on the wastegate adjustment (illustration 2):

Observe the following points when fitting the spring clip:

• The spring clip must not be overstretched. The maximum opening of the spring clip is 14 mm. In illustration 3, No. 1 (red arrow) the opening is about 10.5 mm.



The spring clip must be replaced after every removal.

• After fitting the spring clip the correct fit (illustration 4 and 5) must be checked.




• After fitting the spring clip the position of the circlip must be checked (illustration 3, No. 2 - red ellipse) and if necessary corrected.



Vehicles with front-wheel drive:

• Attach the spring clip from the side (illustration 6) and turn it to the left till the lugs click in (illustration 7).


Vehicles with 4 Motion drive:

• Reach through from rear and place spring clip (illustration .


On vehicles with 4 Motion drive:

• Fit the propshaft heat shield according to the repair manual.




On vehicles with front-wheel drive:

• Fit the crankshaft protection according to the repair manual.

• Fit the noise damping according to the repair manual.


Warranty accounting instructionsParts information


The part numbers and indexes of this TPI are correct at the time of publication. If the parts catalogue has been update, use the current part numbers and indexes.

Part number
Designation

06J 145 220 A
Spring clip


so this is the fix at long last from vw parts will have to be ordered in and there me a delay on parts due to the back log of this complaint car will need to be left at dealership for a few hours to cool down to fit clip due to flame resistant arms and hands not available

Thanks bushnut. I was hoping someone would publish that sooner or later.

About the only thing that it doesn't make clear is, whether VGA have approved the cost of the clip, and the labour, to be covered by the warranty.

[ICEDIST]

This is fantastic!

Would the approach be to just contact the dealer advising them of the issue once again, and possibly reference the Technical product information Transaction No.: 2021062/6 Will this help them in anyway knowing exactly what to do instead of doing the entire diagnostics again?

Thanks a heap guys for perusing this to a point where there is now definitely a fix.

With regard to warranty, personally I will be fighting this to the death to ensure this is covered by warranty. It should not have been there in the first place.

[bushnut]

if vehichle is under warranty and has fault cost of parts and labour will be paid for through warranty no cost to customer

[ICEDIST]

if vehichle is under warranty and has fault cost of parts and labour will be paid for through warranty no cost to customer

Thanks bushnut... excellent news.

[MkVIGTI]

Just called my dealer, they said to bring the car in and let them listen to the noise first. So I'll be going in to pay them a visit some time and see what they say.

[Spydar]

Just called my dealer, they said to bring the car in and let them listen to the noise first. So I'll be going in to pay them a visit some time and see what they say.

So it's at the discretion of the dealer? My car doesnt do it all the time and knowing my luck she will be on her best behaviour and not do it when the dealer takes it for a drive.

[T Go]

My car went into JH this mornig and they had a look around. Confirmed I have the rattle and said they will now order the parts from Germany and will need my car for half a day in about 2 weeks time to install it. Again no mention of any charge so I believe they are either covering the cost or VGA is.

Mines in on Tuesday for the same thing at JH... I'm sure it'll be the same outcome...

[buzuki]

i also ordered this part today, and was disappointed to see no stock in australia :/

[MiiLos]

awesome developments guys! i will swing by barloworld tomorrow and see how i go.

[buzuki]

If your car is covered by warranty, this will be fixed free of charge.

Especially seeing the clip is $90 o.O

[TwisTz]

Would the fix be already done on the MY12 models?