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

[buzuki]

Well it would be deemed as normal operation, but is very annoying to probably 80% of customers. So i guess they are forced to release a fix.

[MrGTIandRfan]

Any Adelaideans taken their car in for this 'fix'?

[TwisTz]

How did you go with the new car TwisTz? Have you noticed the rattle yet?

Not yet buddy! All is quiet.

Loving it

[slam]

Not yet buddy! All is quiet.

Loving it

That's good, I hope the rattle doesn't develop over time for you.

I dropped into the dealer this morning, went for a drive with a technician. He heard it straight away, they have now ordered the clip for me. Hopefully the clip will eliminate it.

[dimgit]

I went into Southyarra, VIC service centre a couple of weeks back. They acknowledge the problem but they told me that they have a written technical sheet from VW telling them that it's meant to be that way and not to do anything. I've shot them an email with the fix posted up here but they refuse to believe that. I even called Barloworld Melbourne and they told me to go back to Southyarra stating that if the fix is out, every dealership would know about it. So if anybody could point me in the direction to really get the ball rolling with Southyarra VIC dealership that would be great. I am running out of ways to tell them my problems because they keep on acting ignorant about it. Thanks.

[Vaku]

Can't wait to fix this!! Next tues is my service and I'm providing my own clip so no excuses for them not to fit it!

[Ferni]

I went into Southyarra, VIC service centre a couple of weeks back. They acknowledge the problem but they told me that they have a written technical sheet from VW telling them that it's meant to be that way and not to do anything. I've shot them an email with the fix posted up here but they refuse to believe that. I even called Barloworld Melbourne and they told me to go back to Southyarra stating that if the fix is out, every dealership would know about it. So if anybody could point me in the direction to really get the ball rolling with Southyarra VIC dealership that would be great. I am running out of ways to tell them my problems because they keep on acting ignorant about it. Thanks.

Tell them to look up the TPI in this thread (check the name of the thread)

[bushnut]

new updated tpi. same as before just with a 7 on the end carried out 1 on a gti today all under warranty
Technical product information Transaction No.: 2021062/7
Engine - rattling/jarring noises from engine/exhaust system Release date: 18-Aug-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

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Measure

Fit a spring clip on the wastegate adjustment

[Vaku]

rattle free!!

bit of an issue with the dealer though, as I supplied my own (OEM ofcourse) clip they initially refused to install it, anyway after I insisted they look into it further they eventually did.



nw spellcheck ^

chase this one up guys, really.. really worth the effort!

[GTI mk6]

rattle free!!

bit of an issue with the dealer though, as I supplied my own (OEM ofcourse) clip they initially refused to install it, anyway after I insisted they look into it further they eventually did.



nw spellcheck ^

chase this one up guys, really.. really worth the effort!

Just a query.....I notice service tech says "found rattle to be quieter" and you say "rattle free"
Can you hear it at all now Vaku?

BTW, any improvement will be a + IMO
Patiently waiting for my phone call to say clips in....

[MiiLos]

Patiently waiting for my phone call to say clips in....

Me too.. I get the feeling we'll be waiting a while :|

[Vaku]

Gtimk6,

Yeah the Rattle is completely gone!

Tested with all windows down, higher gear under load, next to other cars, pulling away from the lights etc

Basically everywhere I would normally hear it.

All you hear now is the turbo which was masked slightly by the rattle

I found it strange when I asked how did the clip install go and he said yeah it improved it slightly and seemed hesitant to even say that, then after I read the job list I thought oh well has to still be better than before :/

But nope, it's gone!! Improves the driving experience so much IMO!

Miilos, that's why I supplied my own clip cbf waiting - almost backfired when they initially said they would not install it though.

Thanks again to Corey for assisting to make this all happen!

[MiiLos]

Miilos, that's why I supplied my own clip cbf waiting - almost backfired when they initially said they would not install it though.

Yeah that's fair enough, I guess the benefit through the dealer (now that its an official fix) is that I won't pay for anything and if anything happens its all on them.

[Vaku]

yeah thats why I wanted the dealer to install it, watched a youtube clip of the install anyone could do it..

[slam]

Me too.. I get the feeling we'll be waiting a while :|

My dealer placed an order for my clip last week, but they didn't tell me roughly how long it will take to be delivered. How long is the wait for others with the same issue?