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[POLOCLINT]

Had my Polo for 6 weeks and only have had one little problem. My drivers side Shock/strut makes a terrible sqweak when you go over bumps. Took it to Austral and the Technician took it for a drive, checked it and says "book it in, we will replace your whole front suspension", (me).... FUNK YEAH!!!! Love having warrenty So it's booked in next friday to get fitted.

[djwiso]

there should be a software update for this the reading of the pressure sensor for brake booster vaccum system is too sensitive should log a fault booster pressure sensor implusable signal to low had a couple of these now 1 was brand new we had to get the fix from germany.

Thanks Mate!

[MJKooLio]

When I either lock the steering to park to the very left or right a skweeling noise occurs... Anyone hear this before?

[alexaescht]

When I either lock the steering to park to the very left or right a skweeling noise occurs... Anyone hear this before?

Well, I've heard that in an Alfa...

[gavs]

How loud is it? When you hit the stops the pressure build up in the power steering system has to vent off, it could be this...

[jayc29u]

I only just noticed this but is it normal that the drivers side windscreen wiper is NOT able to fold up properly. Mine hits my bonnet.....?

[alexaescht]

I only just noticed this but is it normal that the drivers side windscreen wiper is NOT able to fold up properly. Mine hits my bonnet.....?

Yeah, it's normal. To fold it up properly you have to turn the ignition on, then back off again, then pull the wiper lever all the way down. The wipers will go about halfway up the windscreen and stop. Then you can fold them up without hitting the bonnet.
I think this is written in the instruction manual but I'm not sure.

[prcurrie]

I only just noticed this but is it normal that the drivers side windscreen wiper is NOT able to fold up properly. Mine hits my bonnet.....?

Standard VW issue! Check out the cars manual, it's worth a read as you find out a ton of little tips like that one!

[Savant]

Yeah, it's normal. To fold it up properly you have to turn the ignition on, then back off again, then pull the wiper lever all the way down. The wipers will go about halfway up the windscreen and stop. Then you can fold them up without hitting the bonnet.
I think this is written in the instruction manual but I'm not sure.

Seems like a pretty big functionality oversight on VW's behalf.

[gavs]

Not really, it's called aerodynamic efficiency as the base of the windscreen is a massive high pressure region on the vehicle so being able to limit the disruption and turbulence in this area can reap considerable gains in aerodynamic efficiency.

In regards to the end user, the instructions are there to read, nobody can blame Vw for the customer not reading the instructions.

[jayc29u]

I read it, just when I got to the windscreen wiper section I thought, well windscreen wipers, I assumed they're pretty simple to operate... that's why I skipped it. When I went back into the manual this morning I noticed it...my bad.

On another note, I'm taking my car in to get some rattles fixed. Hoping they fix it first go so I don't have to bring it back multiple times. I have a rattle coming from the centre console and one from the left/passenger side of the car. Anyone know where these are specifically coming from?

[marcs]

I read it, just when I got to the windscreen wiper section I thought, well windscreen wipers, I assumed they're pretty simple to operate... that's why I skipped it. When I went back into the manual this morning I noticed it...my bad.

On another note, I'm taking my car in to get some rattles fixed. Hoping they fix it first go so I don't have to bring it back multiple times. I have a rattle coming from the centre console and one from the left/passenger side of the car. Anyone know where these are specifically coming from?

If you hit the passenger seat with your hand (bottom end) does it rattle? check the belt buckle. My centre console does as well sometimes, still havent figured out what it is yet(keep forgetting to test)if you do let us know.

[iigx]

Up for my six month service on Thursday and I have a page full of issues for the dealer to look at my GTI:

- Rattle from the Front roof center console
- RH Rear speaker rattle
- Oil consumption test & Oil splatter accross the rear of the car from the exhaust
- DSG issues (I believe will be fixed with the supposed software upgrade)
- Additional trim rattles from the dashboard at low revs

Just passed 5,000kms today - and still in love with the car as if it was the first day I had it.. but the issues are beginning to niggle!!

[ill0gitech]

6 month service?
Let us know what they say about the DSG

[MJKooLio]

16000kms for me and first service/6months

Car is fine after engine replacement at 14000kms

They didn't fix the rattle on left hand side interior of dash... But did fix the rattle on the right which began when they put in new engine... Oil lamp came on twice at 15000kms but they replaced oil and said if any issues come in for consumption test...