Polo Problems & Fix Register

[RhysQ]

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

spit it dave, spit it! FMIC by any chance?

when he fixes the problem can you please let us know what it is so i can get my mech to sort it out.

[DaveMack]

spit it dave, spit it! FMIC by any chance?

when he fixes the problem can you please let us know what it is so i can get my mech to sort it out.

OK ... don't tell anyone Rhys ... Johan (Sharkie) had one FMIC left.

Dave

[Kev_GTI]

Rattle from back of car

Took the car back to the dealer for the rattle problem. Went for a drive with one of the mechanics and it turns out its a suspension problem. Going to order some part to replace some suspension mounting?? hopefully this fixes it.
kinda gotten used to the noise tho!
I think i read about this problem on some of the previous posts... apparently its pretty common.

anyways thanks for ur help

[mr_walker]

Took the car back to the dealer for the rattle problem. Went for a drive with one of the mechanics and it turns out its a suspension problem.

I've got a knocking sound in my right rear wheel area - might be the same thing. Hoping to take it in to the dealer this week.

[Kiel_GTI]

Problem: Squeak/rattle in the dash...behind the steering wheel kinda area.

When taken in for service told them about it they put some foam stuff to stop plastic rubbing against each other.
told if it still made noise have to take it back to have whole dash disassembled.

still making noise. grrrr.

might live with it for a bit cbf'd taking it in for a whole day.

next service perhaps.

[PogoAmy]

By process of elimination I eventually tracked the worst rattle I had - which sounds much as you described - to the bottom half of the steering column cover.

The dealer put something in there and it now behaves itself.

The door trim still rattles sometimes, but I'm kind of used to it I guess.

Cheers!
PogoAmy.

[Kev_GTI]

Rattle behing steering wheel

Problem: Squeak/rattle in the dash...behind the steering wheel

Yeh i get the same sort of noise but only when the interior of the car is hot (like if the car has been sitting in the sun). Sounds like its coming from behind the speedo/tacho display.

It stops after a while when the inside of the car cools down. Must be plastic expanding then shrinking with the change in temp.

Im kinda apprehensive about getting it checked out tho, if the dealer service guys rip ur dashboard apart looking for a problem and then put it back together, i reckon u would end up with more rattle/squeaks. just my paranoid feelings tho...

[Kiel_GTI]

Im kinda apprehensive about getting it checked out tho, if the dealer service guys rip ur dashboard apart looking for a problem and then put it back together, i reckon u would end up with more rattle/squeaks. just my paranoid feelings tho...

yes i think they took the steering wheel off and didnt put it on right or something when i took it in because seems to veer to the right when the wheel is dead straight.

just an excuse to have the music louder i guess.

[Kev_GTI]

Dashboard rattle

[QUOTE=PoloGTIBoy;213382]yes i think they took the steering wheel off and didnt put it on right or something when i took it in because seems to veer to the right when the wheel is dead straight.
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yeh i also have this tiny hair-line crack in my dash just under the headlight switch, about 5mm in length. Hardly notice it but i thought i might as well get it fixed under warranty anyways. Dealer ordered the replacement part which was actually the WHOLE dashboard, its one big piece. i decided against getting it fixed because i figured it would just create more problems potentially eg. rattles and creaks. Apparently they would have to take out airbags etc to put the new dash in. so i just live with the cracked dash

[firdausasri]

(Update)
Manufactured Date: January 2008
Mileage: 6500kms

Problems:
- Rattling noise at the back, suspected something to do with rear board.
-> Fixes: Rear right dampers mounting

- Way beyond claimed fuel consumption avg 10.5-11.5ltrs/100kms i.e. 40lts for > 340kms
-> Town driving 10-11ltrs/100kms, urban 8-9ltrs/100kms

[VW GTI]

- Way beyond claimed fuel consumption avg 10.5-11.5ltrs/100kms i.e. 40lts for > 340kms
-> Town driving 10-11ltrs/100kms, urban 8-9ltrs/100kms

I don't think that's a problem. That's the way you drive it.

[firdausasri]

Yeah, I've got heavy foot sometimes

[GTI_jim]

Model: 08' build GTI
KM's: 860

Problems:

- drivers side mirror loose as hell along with rubber window sill

- residue (aparent from purchase) on drivers wheel and on passenger side of roof and bonnet.

- loose feel in gears (about 2cm play in every gear)???
+ Won't go into 5th gear 4 times out of 10.

Will take to dealer after 1500 km mark.

[mr_walker]

I've got a knocking sound in my right rear wheel area - might be the same thing. Hoping to take it in to the dealer this week.

Problem: Loud rattle/knocking sound when on rough roads/bumps - could sound like it comes from beneath the centre (or strangely, the rear) of the car.

Fix: Dealer replaced control links on front sway bar - said the ball joints were worn.

[Giallorosso]

My rubber window surrounds (exterior) look dull/faded and have watermarks on them.

Anyone know what would be best to polish them with?