Mk7 Golf TSI & TDI - Observations and Questions

[bennjamin]

1 month check up with my Mk7 110TDI yesterday, got told the same thing. They must have done something though, rattle is on holidays for now. (Clip is now August it seems?)

Update: My rattle happens between 1600-2000rpm, most obvious when accelerating, and only when the engine is warmed up.

just dropped off our mk7 for a "piece of mind" check for a few days - fixing mis aligned boot , replacing wipers (leave greasy mark on windshield) , assessing poor radio reception - and observed / assessing the wastegate rattle noise. Heres hoping we get results.

FYI the noise is directly relative to partial throttle when backing off. Slow driving under load (up hill or car parks etc) or backing off slightly under accelration give the "pinging" sounding rattle noise. Thank god I could get the service bloke to hear and confirm it.

[bennjamin]

just dropped off our mk7 for a "piece of mind" check for a few days - fixing mis aligned boot , replacing wipers (leave greasy mark on windshield) , assessing poor radio reception - and observed / assessing the wastegate rattle noise. Heres hoping we get results.

FYI the noise is directly relative to partial throttle when backing off. Slow driving under load (up hill or car parks etc) or backing off slightly under accelration give the "pinging" sounding rattle noise. Thank god I could get the service bloke to hear and confirm it.

Just to quote myself

Picked up car today - there is a replacement clip for wastegate and firmware update for the radio, both will be fixed once the bits arrive.
The wipers apparently have been replaced , I'll leave that and see.

The other thing was the boot lining up - the guys stated they fixed it but there is a good 10mm or so rise on the left hand side vs the right. It almost appears to of been repaired , and not properly. Anyone dealt with this kind of thing before ?

[Theothercarisabike]

Hi all,

Have had a 103TSI Highline for about a week; after owning a Mk6 118TSI Comfortline. (Just registered, but been reading the boards since before buying the Mk6 a few years ago).

Positive observations so far:
* The fuel consumption is very good
* The sound system is better than the stock standard one in the Mk6
* It is very quiet
* It is quite responsive (although still running it in so not revving it too hard)
* Happy with quality of the cabin

Less positive observations:
* I haven't been able to get the rear mirror to rotate down beyond the 'factor standard' setting when putting car into reverse. Will try following the manual instruction's again soon.
* Radio reception in Sydney less than ideal.
* It would have been good if they had linked the SatNav speed limits with the speed warning function on the MFD.

Question:
* When I click the ">|" or "|<" buttons on the steering wheel - it takes me back to the first programmed radio station no matter which one of the programmed stations I'm actually on. Further presses of these buttons move the highlighted station in the correct direction, but the station doesn't change. I've tried other combinations and no different unless I specifically choose "Audio" in the MFD and navigate through this instead. Any suggestions?

Other:
* So far no noticeable wastegate rattle (and haven't checked oil consumption over the first 300k and hasn't been wet so no opportunity to test whether wiper leaves a smear or not).

[angelus512]

The wastegate clips another poster mentioned. Are these clips (of which I'm not sure what that is but anyways...) coming to Aus soon and can be fitted/replaced on all vehicles if requested?

Or is this just a specific issue to that posters car.

Also for the wiper part yeah I think mine to a less than ideal wipe. Tend to streak water over the window rather than cleanly clear it away but not 100% sure yet. Haven't driven in rain much and been paying attention at the time.

[Eaglehawk]

* I haven't been able to get the rear mirror to rotate down beyond the 'factor standard' setting when putting car into reverse. Will try following the manual instruction's again soon

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f197/mirror-down-reverse-87744.html

[Theothercarisabike]

Mk7 Golf TSI &amp;amp; TDI - Observations and Questions

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...rse-87744.html

Thanks but tried following that (and instructions on page 124 of the manual) but no luck. Any advice on controlling the radio from the buttons on the right hand side of the steering wheel as per other post?

[angelus512]

This has been mentioned before but jsut bringing it up incase it helps people. For thsoe whinging on bluetooth it doesn't display artist art via iphone you can purchase a MDI Cable from ebay. Just lookup Golf Mk7 MDI and WORLDWIDE sellers and it will show.
Only about 1-3 vendors if I recall.

This MDI cable once attached to iphone (older socket 4) and plugged into center console at the bottom where the AUX/USB is will display album art. Or maybe the glove box but I forgot which.

Another question from my side an earlier poster mentioned Drive Profile Selection ECO mode etc etc.

Thats an OPTION you can select for $$ when you get the car isn't it? I ask because I don't notice this function on my MK7 comfortline. Unless I'm blind....

[Nauend]

For thsoe whinging on bluetooth it doesn't display artist art via iphone you can purchase a MDI Cable from ebay. ......
This MDI cable once attached to iphone (older socket 4) and plugged into center console at the bottom where the AUX/USB is will display album art. Or maybe the glove box but I forgot which......

You might want to check your car, cause from what I've read and seen in my 103, the Australia Mk7 90 or 103 do not have MDI. Happy to be corrected! My 103tsi only has USB and Aux in the centre console as well as SD in the glovebox (and SD works a treat for album art).

[VUU]

and SD works a treat for album art).

I can second that. 103TSI Mk7

[angelus512]

/facepalm moment

Nauend you are likely 100% correct. Funny because I swear I saw on this site somebody else referring to the MDI cable and it worked for them. Anyways yes upon revisiting the image of the MDI cable I bought on ebay I sincerely doubt the MK7's sold here have an MDI slot.

Its all USB and SD slots pretty sure.

Anyways which raises the next question. I'm not a fan of having to use an SD card for music frankly. Is there a USB - iPhone item that can be bought that translates the artist art onto the media unit?

Or a USB to MDI adapter perhaps.

[exzibit]

Has anyone got the clip ordered in and fitted yet to solve the wastegate rattle?

[jarryd]

anything to worry about

hey guys looking at a new 90tsi comfortline for my wife , is there anything regarding dsg etc that I should be worried about or is it all hit and miss..

also just wondering what prices you have paid for yours

im in Brisbane

thanks

[vdubmotorworx]

no issues for the mk7 mate...was older years...7 not effected...VDUB..

[jarryd]

awesome thanks , test drove one today was really happy until we got back to the dealership and some business manager or whatever had a power trip and wanted to start yelling and stuff .... simply walked out

the best bit was " we don't need to sell one to you anyway it doesn't bother us" yet the whole process the actual salesman was telling us how they need to make budget or sell a certain amount today ...

[exzibit]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f197/things-you-dont-like-about-your-mk7-87900.html