Comments on: 2009 Volkswagen Golf MkVI – First Steer

By: Horst Flugel

Horst Flugel — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:56:26 +0000

Hi all,

I understand from the German Motor-Talk forum posts, that the new water pump is still being tested by VW in Germany and should be available after December 2009. Anyway, to make sure to get the right pump installed, in exchange for the squeaking pump, here are the numbers of the old and the new pumps which I gleaned from the German Motor-Talk forum posts-

Old existing pump : 73.480.03-999B
New revised pump : 73.480.03-MD79

It may be of interest to affected owners, that in a few cases in Germany, the squeaking sound disappeared after around 10,000 kilometers by itself, and so far didn’t come back.

In regard to the malfunctioning DSG, as experienced by Gjack555, I think that the faulty DSG should be replaced, if it cannot be successfully repaired and affects the safety of the vehicle.

By: Gjack555

Gjack555 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:54:52 +0000

I am experiencing some issues with my DSG on 118TSI. As mentioned by Mirsad, I am having similar problems with my DSG which automatically kicks to Neutral when driving (in D mode) and the engine over revs due to this. The car looses power due to this and even roll back if you are driving on inclined roads; it happened to me yesterday-was bit scary drive! I had taken my car (towed) to the dealer before for the same reason. As they couldn’t find the issue(or reproduce), they did a software reset (As advised by VW Au). Now after a month later I was hit by the same issue! Again my car had to be towed to the dealer!

Now from my experience, I don’t think Golf 118TSI DSG is a safe car to drive anymore! It could be the world car, but it seems like there are some serious hidden problems. Now I wont suggest anyone to get a 118TSI with DSG!

By: Indy69

Indy69 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:52:17 +0000

Hi everyone,

I’ve had the same issue with the supercharger noise as people have described on this forum i.e. short squeak with acceleration. Golf VI DSG Comfortline. Initially had the water pump drive plate replaced after talking to dealer principal from inchcape auto in parramatta where I purchased. Had the same problem as everyone else initially with VW advising that it was a normal characteristic. Wasn’ too hard to convince the principal that it wasn’t normal after getting him to have a listen. Very loud and frequent back then.

The noise was temporarily fixed as others have experienced only to return after approx 2 months. Less frequent and loud. Not driving me as crazy. Finally had the opportunity to take to chatswood classic cars today (recommended by friend, part of inchcape anyway). The noise was again identified as same issue with supercharger clutch. Was advised that VW are now trialling a new part. Booked for installation in early Jan. Optimistic this will fix the problem. They said they will install the new part but did not guarantee the problem would be fixed permanently. The guy did not seem to know exactly what part it was though. Could not really say whether it was the water pump upon questioning.

I am wondering whether this is the new water pump that you have been speaking of Horst Flugel? If so it seems that it may now be available. The guys at chatswood classic cars seem very friendly and willing to help for anyone looking for the same fix.

Cheers.

By: Horst Flugel

Horst Flugel — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:43:25 +0000

As far as I understand it, Frankenstrat, the exchange part will be supplied and fitted at VW’s expense. I shall keep an eye on developments,

By: Frankenstrat

Frankenstrat — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:06:10 +0000

Now that’s great news, Horst. Is the exchange part supplied and fitted at VW’s expense?

By: Horst Flugel

Horst Flugel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:31:00 +0000

Hi Golf VI 1.4 TSI 118kw owners,

Lates info from the German Motor-Talk forum:

‘VW has apparently answered a VW dealer in Germany and has advised, that from December 2009, the new water-pump will be delivered to dealers for installation in those Golfs which are affected by the squeaking sound. Hopefully, relieve for affected Australian owners will be on it’s way not too long after that.’

By: Frankenstrat

Frankenstrat — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:07:29 +0000

Congratulations Mirsad, I hope you’re very happy with your new GTI.

By the way, the red GTI parked in my street had the grille typical of the MkV GTI, but the car looked almost brand new, and it was also fitted with a towbar. Maybe someone had traded in a MkV and this person had bought it from a dealer?

By: Mirsad

Mirsad — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:25:18 +0000

Hi
My is carbon steel grey metallic with DSG – no other options – that was only one available with min. options (min. price) and closest to my favourite colour – black.

Something else
According to dealer I was the first one (or one of the first) in WA with 118TSI (05 Mar 09),
first one with noise,
first one with water pump replaced,
first one with repaired squealing noise
first one with MK6 GTI….
I just hope 5 going to be first one… happy one

By: myfirstgolf(no more)

myfirstgolf(no more) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:41 +0000

Hi there Boney,
great to hear from you, had to laugh at your response (did take a while to get through)
Well you are partly right with your guess – yes it is a Mazda, but not the 3.
After deciding we like the extras in the Golf, we decided to also try the 6 (yep instead of downsizing, we have kind of stayed with same size as previous car) So as of 30th Oct (same day as Mirsad I see) we took posession of a Mazda 6 sports luxury hatch incl sat nav.
Today was our first proper drive apart from the test drives, and although my heart still loves the Golf (my head knew we could no longer buy one) I must say the Mazda is growing on me more and more.
Dont see so many 6’s on the road compared to the 3’s, I know 3’s are the big sellers for Mazda, but the 6 is a lovely car to drive (had test driven the Mazda 3 sp25)4 times, but I liked the extra features of the 6 so it comes down to personal choice I guess.Think we got a better discount with the 6 than we would have got with the 3 because of supply and demand.
Gosh things just keep getting worse for you and the 118TSI dont they?
After following these threads with much interest from you, Mirsad, Glen and the valuable source of information Horst, I keep coming back to check on updates about you all.
Hope Glen is still having good run with his sp25, Mirsad sounds determined to stick with VW after 6 previous golfs (really hope the GTi will be a sound replacement) we had seriously considered waiting for that ourselves….hopefully the beemer will be okay and Dec is now only next month (not soon enough for you huh)I get what you mean about not buying Audi- after all you have been through – you have a right to feel the way you do. My motto for you Boney is…the best is yet to come!
Again I am very grateful to all you guys for the experiences you shared with the rest of us, you are the whole reason we chickened out of the 118TSI.
The Mazda may not be as refined (my opinion) as the Golf and obviously larger, but reliability is very important to me, and I spoke to a complete stranger this morning who parked his Mazda 6 by where I was walking, asked him about his run so far as his is quiet a few months old, all positive news, not a single problem, very happy with his choice.
Hope you have some good news to share in the not too distant future Boney.
Talked to another ex Golf owner (GTi v) recently and he said his wife demanded the car be sold as every time she would reverse out of a parking space, the car would lurch backwards because of the DSG gearbox – they hated it and considered this to be dangerous, he said he would only consider a manual next time – she then brought a Mazda sp23 (previous model) very happy with it.
The Mazda 3 and Golf seem to be compared a lot huh

By: Frankenstrat

Frankenstrat — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:54:24 +0000

There was a red GTI parked in my street all day yesterday, it looked like it was about 10 minutes old. Quite why the driver wasn’t zipping around around the suburbs has got me beat! What colour did you get, Mirsad, and were you visiting anybody in Como on Sunday?

By: Mirsad

Mirsad — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:46:30 +0000

THANK YOU

First I don’t want to be to exited … I was exited with 118TSI.. see what happened

but

Don’t understand me wrongly – excluding that common squealing and other noise (that I have) 118TSI was pleasant car quite, with good performance, god handling and not thirsty

My first GTI (it was always my dream but it is y first GTI from 6 golfs) impression is i line with professional reviews,
it has something that You can’t describe… maybe as x-factor, firmer than 118TSI, handling and especially cornering is brilliant. I have not pressed accelerator firmly (not yet) I am old school – first 1500 km gradually push up performance … what I don’t like it is thirstier and lauder (and it is not that noise enhancer … maybe it is turbo I am not sure I have to ask other GTI owners about that … maybe it will settle – odometer is only 80 km)

It is first but full impression… in 6 months

By: Mookey Stik

Mookey Stik — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:12:46 +0000

Congrats on your purchase. How does she go Mirsad…….in direct comparison to your other 118tsi crapbox?

By: Mirsad

Mirsad — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:12:24 +0000

OK that is it

From yesterday I am an ex 118TSI (after 8 months) and current GTI owner.

By: Mirsad

Mirsad — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:54:52 +0000

Osborne Park VW and Wangara VW are part of the AHG group – moving staff around – I suppose is normal

By: Frankenstrat

Frankenstrat — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:09:55 +0000

Thank you Mirsad, I appreciate your help. I had a look at the AHG web site yesterday. It certainly looks like it will be worth contacting them. It’s very interesting that the manager and some of the sales staff at Wangara are from Osborne Park VW.

By: Boney Maroney

Boney Maroney — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:18:28 +0000

Hey there myfirstgolf (now to be renamed: nogolfanddamnhappyaboutit)

As my post is still awaiting moderation after 5 days, i have amended it and taken out any perceivably offensive words. Sorry if this post eventually appears twice

Yeah you bet, new BMW 118d hits Aussie shores in December, so I have organised with the dealer for an extended run in oneto compare to the Audi A3 ……….still so dirty at VW that I dont want an Audi out of pure spite….SILLY I KNOW!

What did you end up getting…..am guessing a Mazda 3? You made the correct choice in running from this car, I am so dissappointed in my decision after being so convinced when test driving and researching the car

OTHER ISSUES STARTED IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS: I put my car in reverse the other day, on my flat driveway, and it moved to go forward when I touched the accelerater – have noticed on other forums that this issue with the new 7sp DSG arises from time to time….lucky I wasnt trying to parrallel park. Another issue is I was travelling down hill yesterday and the engine completely stopped…I pulled over and restarted, had half a tank of fuel so dunno what was happening there………More dash rattles too

I AM SO OVER THIS CAR. CAR OF THE YEAR – I THINK NOT.

By: Mirsad

Mirsad — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:06:45 +0000

Hi Frankenstrat,
When I was trading my 2l FSI for 118TSI (Mar 09) I went first to Osborne Park VW where I bought my previous 2 Golfs (1,6 and 2l FSI).
But trade in price for my FSI, fixed RRP for 118TSI and new staff – not helpful, turned me off, ….I looked on VWA website and discovered that new AHG VW dealership was just opened in Wangara.
I went there and discovered that manager and few sales people that I knew are actually from Osborne Park VW
Good price and helpful staff from Manager to Service manager and that is it.
Why not JH VW … I don’t have good experience when I was looking for car for my daughter Polo
At that time only price for them was RRP… newer called back with better offer

By: Frankenstrat

Frankenstrat — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:56:09 +0000

Mirsad, I respect that you can’t divulge your trade-in details with Wangara VW, do you think they would be the best place to get a deal on a new car in the Perth Metro area (without trade-in)? John Hughes is a lot closer to where I live (I’m in Como) but Osborne Park is only 10-15 minutes up the Freeway. The only other WA dealer I’m aware of is in Bunbury.

The GTi is a great choice, they definitely look the business! Your’s should look superb in Carbon Steel Grey. There’s a grey 90TSi parks in my street each day and a grey MkV 1.6 just around the corner owned by an acquaintance. I’d like to think that a white 103TDi will soon be joining them!

By: Boney Maroney

Boney Maroney — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:02:13 +0000

I think you are saying what I am thinking Mirsad

By: Horst Flugel

Horst Flugel — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:40:33 +0000

Hi Mirsad,

I think, changing from a squeaking 118TSI to a GTI is a good move. An owner of a squeaking 118TSI in Germany, I read about, did exactly the same thing. Congratulations!

The apparently high cost of exchanging the water pump is probably a reason why VW in it’s letter only talks about a remedy, which probably means a redress which is inexpensive. Your theory I find interesting.