Polo Problems & Fix Register

[russ83]

Problem: Drivers seat leather stitching coming undoneFix: Being looked at 22nd april

Had the whole upright leather section replaced. 2 tone seats now

Problem: Fog light glass lens smashed to pieces
Fix: Another call to VW.......

[firdausasri]

Manufactured Date: January 2008
Mileage: 1500kms

Problems:
- Rattling noise at the back, suspected something to do with rear board.
- Way beyond claimed fuel consumption avg 10.5-11.5ltrs/100kms i.e. 40lts for > 340kms

[VW GTI]

- Way beyond claimed fuel consumption avg 10.5-11.5ltrs/100kms i.e. 40lts for > 340kms

Let me know the outcome of that, I have been lucky to go under 11l/100km with mine.

[callen]

- Way beyond claimed fuel consumption avg 10.5-11.5ltrs/100kms i.e. 40lts for > 340kms

I second that, I am getting about the same fuel consumpion and would be interested to see if this is normal????

[Blitzen]

My fuel consumption has been ok, but worse since I added the semi slicks. Worst I have seen on mine was 10.5 to the 100, but that was driving through the outback, in summer with the A/C on and sitting on just over the old ton. I was pretty impressed by that.

[firdausasri]

Yeah, quite dissapointed with the FC, my prev mildly modded Satria GTi is more frugal. Gonna do baseline dyno tomorrow and see how she's doing, probably the AF ratio a wee bit richer than supposed to..

Blitzen,

Understand that you're runnning on after-market chip, can you share your dyno sheet. Would like to see how healthy the graph is.

[Sharkie]

Way beyond claimed fuel consumption avg 10.5-11.5ltrs/100kms i.e. 40lts for > 340kms

It depends on a number things.....

10.5-11.5 is not abnormal for the 1.8T.

What is the milage on your car? Its FC improves from about 8000kms onwards regardless of mods.

lead footed driving can see the FC skyrocket.

Taking it easy in commuting I can see 9l/100km. Being aggresive I can see 11l/100km under the same conditions.

Really hammering it can see 19l/100km (I've seen 29l/100km for an entire tank once .... )

Cruising on the highway can see (and often do) 6.4l/100km

Take the brick out of you shoe and enjoy the economy....

[MACCAA]

I thimk a lot of it is how you drive it,and traffic conditions.I average 8.5l/100 around town,usually 7-7.5l/100 on a trip.
Yesterday I drove to Wakefield,maybe 10k/hr slower than usual.Did 6.6l/100 on the way down and 5.9l/100 on the way back.
10k/hr extra makes a BIG difference.
And that's with an Oettinger reflash and full exhaust.
Cheers
Len

[Timbo]

Did 6.6l/100 on the way down and 5.9l/100 on the way back.

Yeah, but I'm convinced your car is a freak! Being "good" on that same trip, I'm about 6.9L/100 Canberra to Sydney, and 7.4 on the return. And, driving your car in Sydney, it's at least 1.0L/100 more economical than mine.

What do other Oettinger flashed cars get?

[firdausasri]

It depends on a number things.....

10.5-11.5 is not abnormal for the 1.8T.

What is the milage on your car? Its FC improves from about 8000kms onwards regardless of mods.

lead footed driving can see the FC skyrocket.

Taking it easy in commuting I can see 9l/100km. Being aggresive I can see 11l/100km under the same conditions.

Really hammering it can see 19l/100km (I've seen 29l/100km for an entire tank once .... )

Cruising on the highway can see (and often do) 6.4l/100km

Take the brick out of you shoe and enjoy the economy....

Sharkie,

At the moment about 1600kms. Did dyno the car today, reading on wheel 140.5PS (5K rpm), 215Nm torque (2K-4.5K rpm) and max boost .91. Considering standard transmission loss about 15%, reading on engine, 165PS and 252Nm torque. However, the graph shows the power delivery isn't smooth due to emission control and exhaust, and AF ratio is 1:14, very lean for forced induction engine

[Y2008]

Make: 2008 Polo GTI
Kms: 280
Mods: None
Car Usage: Not decided yet

Problem: Accelerator pedal

Description: Aluminum pedal cover just slipped off so i just set it aside, wouldn't want it happening while I was driving.

Fix: None yet

Problem: Metallic rattling noise from the back side

Description: Random rattling noise coming from the back, sounds like something loose in the exhaust, its a "tinny" metal sound, like a snare drum rattle.

Fix: first time to hear it today.

[Kev_GTI]

Polo problems

Make: 2007 polo GTI
Km: ~30,000
Mods: None
Usage: Daily use

Ive had pretty much the same problems... plus a few more

Problem 1: accelerator pedal

Description: I bought my car near-new about a year ago with only 6000 km on the clock. Didn't notice at the time, but the alloy sports pedal cover was missing (I assume it came loose and the guy i bought it off removed it).

Fix: Tried to scam a new one under warranty but service rep said he needs the part to get it re-fitted under warranty. Said i "lost it" and he gave me a quote for new one for around $280 not including cost to fit the pedal.

Problem 2: Rattle from rear-driver's side of car (sounds tinny like loose speaker or something?)

Description: Rattling noise getting worse. Can hear it even when driving along on relatively smooth road

Fix: Told dealer about problem when i took it in for service. When i picked the car up service rep said they "could not fault it". Told me to bring the car back if it does it again whenever i happen to be passing by (this is kinda hard when i work long hours 5 days a week and dealer service is closed on weekend). The rattling started as soon as i drove out of the carpark. Problem persists... and is pretty damn annoying. Overall pretty unhappy with service centre (denlo parramatta). had 30,000k service done and they didnt even fill out my log book properly or stick a new service reminder on windscreen. Also, oil stains on engine cover and all over engine bay. pretty crap when service costs nearly $600

Problem 3: Gearbox crunch when shifting from 1st to 2nd

Description: Standard problem with crunching from 1st to 2nd

Fix: Synchro for 2nd gear replaced under warranty. Shifts beautifully now with no problems so far

Problem 4: Mild oil leak from rubber seals??

Description: I had the car inspected by a mechanic before i bought it and he said there was a minor oil leak. Said this was a pretty common thing for some new cars

Fix: Fixed under warranty. Some rubber seals of some description replaced? no probs so far

Problem 5: other minor creaks and rattles

Description: Random rattles and creaks from dash and doors that come and go

Fix: trying to ignore them and convince myself that it doest really bother me!

Other than that, car is awesome (seriously)

[firdausasri]

Problem 2: Rattle from rear-driver's side of car (sounds tinny like loose speaker or something?)

Description: Rattling noise getting worse. Can hear it even when driving along on relatively smooth road

Fix: Told dealer about problem when i took it in for service. When i picked the car up service rep said they "could not fault it". Told me to bring the car back if it does it again whenever i happen to be passing by (this is kinda hard when i work long hours 5 days a week and dealer service is closed on weekend). The rattling started as soon as i drove out of the carpark. Problem persists... and is pretty damn annoying. Overall pretty unhappy with service centre (denlo parramatta). had 30,000k service done and they didnt even fill out my log book properly or stick a new service reminder on windscreen. Also, oil stains on engine cover and all over engine bay. pretty crap when service costs nearly $600


I've this problem too, sent to dealer and guess what they couldn't spot also. I'm thinking if getting the car jacked up and knock the exhaust pipe with sledgehammer

[RhysQ]

Problem 2: Rattle from rear-driver's side of car (sounds tinny like loose speaker or something?)

Description: Rattling noise getting worse. Can hear it even when driving along on relatively smooth road

i have a similar sound coming from my passenger side door and one from in behind my glove box. its getting louder every week and i'm starting to get sick of it. even 'philthy' picked up on it within a few seconds of being in my car, thats how noticeable it is....

i shall try my luck at Gold Coast VW and see if they can do anything about it/find the problem. if they can find the problem it may be something related to yours, so you can have a round 2 with denlo accompanied by some minor instructions.

Cheers,
Rhys

[DaveMack]

i have a similar sound coming from my passenger side door and one from in behind my glove box. its getting louder every week and i'm starting to get sick of it. even 'philthy' picked up on it within a few seconds of being in my car, thats how noticeable it is....

i shall try my luck at Gold Coast VW and see if they can do anything about it/find the problem. if they can find the problem it may be something related to yours, so you can have a round 2 with denlo accompanied by some minor instructions.

Cheers,
Rhys

I've got the same in the driver's door. Jimmy has figured out exactly what it is and is going to fix it when he fits my ... oops.

Dave