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I had an '02 Focus and the reverse light sensor was also more or less in the transmission. What a loving pain in the rear end that was. I should have just wired it to a switch that was connected to the shifter reverse pull ring thingy.
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What's a fair price to replace the PCV valve and Upper Timing Cover Gasket on a 2010 GTI? It's at the dealership since I hit a massive pothole/went through insurance, and they noted some slight oil leakage from the gasket and wanted to replace it/the PCV valve which is also apparently on its way out for $500.
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NoWake posted:In the story you're wondering about, it sounds like Nissan/Infiniti has placed the switch responsible for activating the auto-adjusting side mirrors (and possibly the reversing lights, camera system?) inside the transmission itself instead of somewhere more sensible. I'd ask what kind of moron would design a system like that when you have to have a mechanical device outside the housing anyway (gear selector)...but then I what the answer is 'a car designer' and it is a rhetorical question.
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The PCV valve is stupid easy to change on a MKV (like 20 minutes), no idea how hard it is to get to on the MKVI. The OEM part itself is $135 on ECS Tuning. https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_VI--2.0T/ES2707418/ The Upper Timing Cover Gasket is  Again, not sure how hard it is to get to.https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_VI--2.0T/ES2707418/ Seems like you're paying for about 3.5-4 hours of labor. If they're hard to reach, that's probably an okay price. If they're right up front, looks like an easy DIY.
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Residency Evil posted:What's a fair price to replace the PCV valve and Upper Timing Cover Gasket on a 2010 GTI? It's at the dealership since I hit a massive pothole/went through insurance, and they noted some slight oil leakage from the gasket and wanted to replace it/the PCV valve which is also apparently on its way out for $500. I can't help you with prices but you should have them check your timing chain tensioner and if it's not the most current have them replace that too. The tensioners are known to break without warning.
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spog posted:I'd ask what kind of moron would design a system like that when you have to have a mechanical device outside the housing anyway (gear selector)...but then I what the answer is 'a car designer' and it is a rhetorical question. The real problem is everyone assume drive train transmission when they are more than likely referring to the linkage of arms that is like a wiper transmission.
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NoWake posted:Drawing parallels to a story I'd heard a while back: I had the exact same thing happen to me, but Infiniti never budged. I was five months outside of warranty but still 8k miles under the mileage restriction. gently caress Infiniti. I'll never own one of their cars again.
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kimcicle posted:I had the exact same thing happen to me, but Infiniti never budged. I was five months outside of warranty but still 8k miles under the mileage restriction.
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bizwank posted:Why did you expect them to repair it under warranty when your warranty had expired 5 months ago? Yeah, it's whichever comes first. I mean I'm all for good will but 8k out of warranty I wouldn't expect anything.
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Residency Evil posted:What's a fair price to replace the PCV valve and Upper Timing Cover Gasket on a 2010 GTI? It's at the dealership since I hit a massive pothole/went through insurance, and they noted some slight oil leakage from the gasket and wanted to replace it/the PCV valve which is also apparently on its way out for $500. Looks like the PCV is easy to replace on the MK6 but the Gasket is a PITA and after calling a few other places, it's not significantly cheaper. Parts cost for OEM stuff is $200 for the PCV and $15 for the gasket and since my car's in anyways for insurance work related to a pothole, they're going to do it for $400. I guess that's a win?
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Is there any litmus test to determine whether an oil catch can is a good idea or waste of money?
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scuz posted:Is there any litmus test to determine whether an oil catch can is a good idea or waste of money? On what year ? The e888 hasn't really been around long enough to tell if it's going to have issues or not. If only there was a way to keep it from happening. Say some sort of multiport injection system.
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Audi RS Q5 is supposedly coming in 2017. Hopefully this bodes well for North America to get a RS4 sedan. http://www.carscoops.com/2016/01/new-audi-q5-rs-on-track-for-2017.html quote:New Audi Q5 RS On Track For 2017
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scuz posted:Sorry, a 2002 Golf 2.0L. Been battling oil consumption issues and it passed a compression test, so I'm thinking either valve stem seals or some other thing. If I recall, the mk4 just had oil consumption issues. The rings themselves had a good bit of blow by, so I don't think a catchcan would be good for much. http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?574779
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veedubfreak posted:If I recall, the mk4 just had oil consumption issues. The rings themselves had a good bit of blow by, so I don't think a catchcan would be good for much. Yeah, but this is pretty extreme. We're talking "this is what the spark plugs look like after 1,200 miles": 
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bizwank posted:Why did you expect them to repair it under warranty when your warranty had expired 5 months ago? Erk, I guess I wasn't 100% clear. I was still under powertrain warranty (70k miles / 6 years), but the "peace of mind" warranty they gave (4-year) had expired by 5 months. I fought to have it fixed under the powertrain warranty, but they insisted the slave clutch cylinder was only covered under the general warranty.
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I'm having a weird issue with my mkIV Golf TDI (91,XXX miles) that just started today. It seems to be having odd shifting issues with the Is my transmission gonna blow up? Or is it likely some consumable/fluid that needs replaced? e. fixed shabbat goy fucked around with this message at 18:15 on Jan 23, 2016 |
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shabbat goy posted:I'm having a weird issue with my mkIV Golf TDI (91,XXX miles) that just started today. It seems to be having odd shifting issues with the DSG transmission, but only under certain scenarios. In particular, if I accelerate from a dead stop, it will get into 2nd and then not wanna shift for a while, even if I let off the accelerator. It sat at around 3k RPM before eventually shifting into 3rd and continuing along. The other issue is downshifting from 5th to 4th if I'm trying to overtake, but only when it's above ~1800 RPM or +60mph. When I start to lay into it, it will kind of shudder and bump at around 2 or 3 Hz and not downshift for a few seconds (or I usually just let off the accelerator because I'm afaid my transmission is gonna blow up.) Other any other condition, it shifts fine and feels smooth. I haven't tried to see if it gets wacky if I shift it manually. Did you get the fluid and filter changed at 80k miles?
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Drunk Pledge Driver posted:Did you get the fluid and filter changed at 80k miles? I bought it used at ~80k miles, so I will check the service records. I was under the impression that it had the 80k service, but maybe this didn't get done.
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shabbat goy posted:I'm having a weird issue with my mkIV Golf TDI (91,XXX miles) that just started today. It seems to be having odd shifting issues with the DSG transmission, but only under certain scenarios. In particular, if I accelerate from a dead stop, it will get into 2nd and then not wanna shift for a while, even if I let off the accelerator. It sat at around 3k RPM before eventually shifting into 3rd and continuing along. The other issue is downshifting from 5th to 4th if I'm trying to overtake, but only when it's above ~1800 RPM or +60mph. When I start to lay into it, it will kind of shudder and bump at around 2 or 3 Hz and not downshift for a few seconds (or I usually just let off the accelerator because I'm afaid my transmission is gonna blow up.) Other any other condition, it shifts fine and feels smooth. I haven't tried to see if it gets wacky if I shift it manually. Your transmission is proper hosed. The mkiv doesn't use the DSG it uses the 01M which is a gigantic pile of poo poo.
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VW nerds up in here, obviously there was a typo/mistake... It's probably a MKV with DSG. Get the fluid changed and pray.
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shabbat goy posted:I'm confused (and probably dumb) because it's definitely a MKIV, but the 01M is listed as a 4 speed and I have a 5-speed tiptronic. Is it possible that I have the 09A? I will probably just need to check... Are you in the US? I didn't think any of the US mk4's came with that trans but I've been wrong before
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RIP Paul Walker posted:Are you in the US? I didn't think any of the US mk4's came with that trans but I've been wrong before Yeah, I'm in the US and it does appear that US MK4s got them. After looking around, this seems to be a common problem with the 09A tiptronic around 100k miles and typically the solution is to replace the N92 solenoid. That said, I do have a friend nearby who's selling a 2002 MK4 TDI with the 5-sp manual for less than the cost of a rebuilt transmission...
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So I've started looking at A 4 with the 1.8t and other than the trans issues which apparently all of the autos had. Is there any other major detail or flaw I should keep an eye out for? And most of the listings I have seen have a trans sensor out causing trans issues. Is this Craigslist bullshit or is there a common sensor failure for these cars?
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shabbat goy posted:I have a 5-speed tiptronic I think the confusing is coming from the tiptronic not meaning it's a DSG. Tiptronic just refers to being able to manually shift your automatic transmission (with paddles or via the gear select lever). You can have "tiptronic" on a car with a DSG, but it's also on cars with regular automatic transmissions. (Let's not get into an argument over if a DSG is an "automatic".)
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Uthor posted:I think the confusing is coming from the tiptronic not meaning it's a DSG. Tiptronic just refers to being able to manually shift your automatic transmission (with paddles or via the gear select lever). You can have "tiptronic" on a car with a DSG, but it's also on cars with regular automatic transmissions. I get the difference between the two, I was just trying to specify in case there were multiple variants of a 5sp auto (with or without tiptronic controls) and because I don't think the 01M had tiptronic control (but I am clearly not super clear on this.)
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shabbat goy posted:I get the difference between the two, I was just trying to specify in case there were multiple variants of a 5sp auto (with or without tiptronic controls) and because I don't think the 01M had tiptronic control (but I am clearly not super clear on this.) But everyone read this and got confused. shabbat goy posted:It seems to be having odd shifting issues with the DSG transmission
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Uthor posted:But everyone read this and got confused. Fair point, my bad. Fixed. Interestingly enough, there were MKIV's that came with the DSG, but only New Beetles. Checked the transmission code in the owner's manual and it's GPC, which means it's the 5sp variant of the 09A. Easier to service than the 01M, but still a pile. Please say a prayer for my stupid, lovely car.
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While on the topic -- do people generally like the DSG? I've driven my brothers MKV, my mom's old A3 and her current Fender Beetle and they all have DSGs. They seem fine when you're on the road, but in slow-speed stuff (driveway / parking lots / etc.), they seem to be like you have a retarded manual driver, clunking back and forth with lovely clutch engagement practices. If it were just one car, I'd think there's a problem with it, but since it's the same in all three, I think it's just the feel of the transmission itself.
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meatpimp posted:While on the topic -- do people generally like the DSG? I've driven my brothers MKV, my mom's old A3 and her current Fender Beetle and they all have DSGs. They seem fine when you're on the road, but in slow-speed stuff (driveway / parking lots / etc.), they seem to be like you have a retarded manual driver, clunking back and forth with lovely clutch engagement practices. If it were just one car, I'd think there's a problem with it, but since it's the same in all three, I think it's just the feel of the transmission itself. You've described my experience exactly. And as someone who is stuck in traffic (often) this is why I won't own one.
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I only experience that in a fairly narrow rpm/speed range, like when I'm creeping along in Sport mode (which doesn't happen often). It's fairly unnerving when it does happen but it's also easy enough to avoid without impacting my normal driving habits.
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meatpimp posted:While on the topic -- do people generally like the DSG? I've driven my brothers MKV, my mom's old A3 and her current Fender Beetle and they all have DSGs. They seem fine when you're on the road, but in slow-speed stuff (driveway / parking lots / etc.), they seem to be like you have a retarded manual driver, clunking back and forth with lovely clutch engagement practices. If it were just one car, I'd think there's a problem with it, but since it's the same in all three, I think it's just the feel of the transmission itself. Goober Peas posted:You've described my experience exactly. And as someone who is stuck in traffic (often) this is why I won't own one. Mine was pretty much like this factory, i got the malone dsg flash and its much smoother now. It also allows me to hold a gear up to the red line . I would highly recommend the flash.
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Goober Peas posted:You've described my experience exactly. And as someone who is stuck in traffic (often) this is why I won't own one. That's the six speed in the more powerful cars too which is far and away better than the seven speed used in low power models outside of the USA.
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SouthsideSaint posted:So I've started looking at A 4 with the 1.8t and other than the trans issues which apparently all of the autos had. Is there any other major detail or flaw I should keep an eye out for? And most of the listings I have seen have a trans sensor out causing trans issues. Is this Craigslist bullshit or is there a common sensor failure for these cars? I assume this means B5 or B5.5. Control arms (4 per side) and window regulators are wear items and the 1.8t can have sludge issues. I did control arms at 115k km and regulators before 150k km. There was a dude at an autocross this summer that was doing control arms every 50k km. There are probably more but that's what I ran into on my 2000.
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Hey guys, I have a problem with my new-to-me '99 TT where the interior lights don't come on when I open the doors. The car can tell when the doors are open as it shows up on the central display and the windows drop the half inch they are supposed to, and I can turn the lights on manually. Has anyone had this problem before? Any ideas on where I should start to fix it?
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meatpimp posted:While on the topic -- do people generally like the DSG? I've driven my brothers MKV, my mom's old A3 and her current Fender Beetle and they all have DSGs. They seem fine when you're on the road, but in slow-speed stuff (driveway / parking lots / etc.), they seem to be like you have a retarded manual driver, clunking back and forth with lovely clutch engagement practices. If it were just one car, I'd think there's a problem with it, but since it's the same in all three, I think it's just the feel of the transmission itself. I love my Mk.6 DSG but I have definitely come to associate it with slow and steady driving. My stickshift Saab felt like it was freewheeling in comparison, but I am definitely a much safer and controlled driver in the VW.
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