Hi all,

Just signed in to this forum.

I have a Golf GTI Mk7 (purchased brand new in 2014).

Had a water pump failure at just under 2 years after the purchase (at just over 7K) that was luckily replaced under the warranty.

Last month I had the same failure:...

G'day folks,
The A/C on my 2012 T5.1 failed (suddenly). VW diagnosis is that the clutch (or compressor) is the issue. The clutch is NOT spinning with the engine running. It LOOKS like it is probably the clutch at fault. The compressor is the same as in the Amarok and I'm led to believe it HAS...

Hey guys so me Mechatronic is posting errors which is causing the engine light to flare up.

I have taken it to get the error codes read and apparently its either a faulty Mechatonic or Solenoid issue.

Essentially when changing from Park to Reverse or the other way, you can...

My 3.5-year old Volkswagen Golf's infotainment unit has carked it. One day it worked, the next day it didn't. Took it to a VW authorised service centre and the problem was diagnosed to be an "internal failure of infotainment system" that will require the infotainment system unit to be...

Hi guys,

I'm a brand newy to the VW scene and just acquired my 2014 GOLF R with only 45k kms on the clock.
Absolutely love it so far.

I've been trying to map out my upgrades moving forward and came across a few forum posts about the dreaded turbo failure that was known...

As I'm reading through the posts, some posts recommend replacing parts that are prone to failure, regardless of their condition, to mitigate future issues.

What parts that are prone to failure should I consider replacing and what plastic parts should I consider swapping with alloy?

Hello!

As a new user I must introduce myself. So... Hello!

It's great to see an online community of support like this.

I like many have a 118TSI failure, so looking for help. I'll start a thread with my specific questions in the appropriate area.

whey guys

a mate of mine had catastrophic turbo failure on a 42celsius day on the highway, broken turbo shaft...

he had just had 5w-30 penrite enviro put in with new filter a few days earlier... car only has 70k km on the clock, had both of the recalls attended to ? presumably...

2009 mk5 metallic grey r32 and 2011 mk6 pearl black 1.4tsi 118 (currently doing a rebuild on it with wossner pistons due to piston failure)
Been working on cars since I was 12 dads been a mechanic for 40+ years, got a workshop in his backyard.

SORRY CAN SOMEONE PUT IN MK4 FORUM PLZ

hey guys

got a friend with a 2005 golf diesel with gearbox problem

she reports driving, shifted into 1st then 2nd, couldnt get 3rd (grinding) couldnt get 4th (grinding)

pulled over

1st and 2nd...

DSG 7 speed out of Caddy one with a bearing failure and another with selector fork bearing failure, We have been doing a few of these lately, The selector bearing housing is plastic and goes Brittle, There are two sealed bearings that starve of oil and we replace them with some mods, New dual clutch...

Hi guys,

Having some trouble with my R36. Recently completely lost AWD function. Car has just been repaired by dealer, with replacement of an apparently faulty Haldex pump. However, I am still getting intermittent failure of the AWD system, confirmed by the dealer when I took it back...

Hi,
My A4 has a really harsh misfire under load sometimes, other times it accelerates smoothly.
Could it be a boost leak, ignition failure, fuel starvation?
I have scanned it on a obdeleven, no codes.

Any ideas?

Swarz

Dear all,
Can I get some advise on this issue?


Vehicle : 2012 VW Tiguan , 2.0TSI, 6SP DSG, 34,000Km , 3 years std warranty expired 29/1/16, no further extended warranty.
Issue : noisy and fast idle engine speed on cold start over last few weeks.


Due...

Hello,

My name is Michelle purchased a MK6 Golf GTI DSG 2 weeks ago and already have the joys of chasing mechanics to assist in a possible non-return valve failure in the cylinder head.

Any advice is welcomed and look forward to reading up and learning the beauty of this beast....