I bought my MY21 Golf 8 GTI new from the dealership in 2021, and have had non-stop software faults with the infotainment software and driver assistance systems.


Here's a list of faults:
- (fixed through software update) no option in infotainment system to change daylight savings...

Hey All,
I'm looking at getting a Multi for the Mrs...

Budgeting around 15k-25k.

So given it'll be me that has to maintain this thing, just looking for some insights into the reliability on the motors, Auto tran's.. common faults etc...

I've owned, parted...

This is an interest story regarding engine faults and the cost of repairs. The story may save you money.

I had engine faults with my 2017 Volkswagen caddy. I took the caddy to my local mechanic who put on aftermarket parts. This cost me $1400 and the faults were still present.
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have an issue with our 2010 Octavia VRS tdi (125 CR)

it had a few moments of rough running and then died at the lights. (trucked home mid arv Saturday)
It cranks over fine but there's no attempt to start.
No faults are stored (VCDS)
I've pulled the...

Hi all. I drive a Mk 7.5 Golf 110TSI 6-speed manual, and live in Sydney NSW. Came here to get advice about getting some of my car faults rectified!

Hello. There was a post I read on this subject recently but I cannot find it sorry. Just want to say that I have just replaced the standard reversing globe in the left hand side (the only one) with an LED globe from Jaycar. It is only stated at 525 lumen but is about 3 times better. Jaycar part no....

Hello,
My analog clock is not sync with MFA and does not light up anymore.
In VCDS, module 4F - centr. Electr. II (which manage analog clock) does not communicate with CAN gateway.
Deleting faults does not fix the issue.
Fuses located between wheel and driver door are OK....

Hi ..I am looking at a 2013 MY13.5 DSG with 55,000 k's Full Service History. Are there any known faults with these ( been burned by the Golf 118tsi before) or things to look out for ?

Looking for Auto Electrician recommendations in Adelaide to repair intermittent dash light and associated faults (airbag, ABS) in a Mk4 Golf. Example as follows:

Address 17: Instruments Labels: 1J0-920-xx5-17.lbl
Part No: 1J0 920 826 A
Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS....

I hope this can help other owners (save them money as well) who have the similar engine CCZA, CCZB under the bonnet of Octavia, Golf GTI.

VW, Audi, Skoda 2.0L TSI catastrophic engine failures caused by VW failure to notify their customers that they had to redesign a critical engine component....

I have had my Polo for about a month it is not registered yet. I have just fixed my DPF issues and it has gearbox faults which I will paste in below. It has sat in a shed for over 3 years after the previous owner got sick of the problems with it and trying to deal with VW.
I was told by the previous...

Hi guy's. I have a 2002 bora v5 great ride. The a/c will only blow hot air no cold at all, had in in at my mechanic checked everything; found no faults but cannot get compressor to engage. Has any one else had this problem ans what was the fix. Just adding has no one had this problem?

Hey Guys,

Carried out some of my SAI delete the other day. Removed hoses from Air pump and disconnected, plugged combo valve at both ends as i don't have my blank plug yet. At first i totally removed the two sensors, vacuum tank + lines and ran one vacuum line straight from my DV to intake...

Has anybody given this a go? I'm curious if the diagnostics side is actually a proper diagnostics or just a scan for faults?

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