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04-02-2003, 03:27 PM
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It's a Mini Adventure
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Golf MKIV Problems
Come on then, I fancy a chuckle. Those of you with MKIVs or who know people with, what sort of trouble have you had with 'em?
I reckon I had 90% of whatever you post in the 3 years that I had mine.... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rocketwhore.gif[/img]
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04-02-2003, 03:42 PM
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I'm getting married in the morning!!
Join Date: Aug 2001
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Re: Golf MKIV Problems
I used to have a MK3 GTI convertible.. and what I remember very well was the electrics were pants!! Sometimes it wouldn't start for no reason at all, 5 mins later it'd be ok, driving along and it'd suddenly go dead on the dashboard, the electric windows were temperamental (changed the switches bout 5times)... the amount of times I got soaked [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]. Then just as the sun started shining it'll decide to work. Grrr
Apart from the electrics... didnt really have any problems |
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04-02-2003, 03:44 PM
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Mercedes E55 AMG
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Re: Golf MKIV Problems
Up until yesterday, we only had one minor problem in 2½ years, and that was one of the keys losing its coding, resulting in the car (and all keys) having to go into the dealers to be reprogrammed.
Yesterday, the clutch pedal played up, but was soon fixed on advice from someone in the MkIVs forum. That's it - 30 months of almost trouble-free motoring (although it's only done 12K miles in that time). |
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04-02-2003, 04:02 PM
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It's a Mini Adventure
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Re: Golf MKIV Problems
convertible? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yelrotflmao.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yelrotflmao.gif[/img]
One day I will post the long list of problems, many of which were big...
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15-02-2003, 01:53 AM
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Shank's Pony
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: JAX FL
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Re: Golf MKIV Problems
i have had the typical- window regulators and coilpacks.
also the not so typical- throtle pedal, throttle body, wiring harness, ecu and i am just now at 15k-- mater of fact its at the shop now for - throtle pedal, throttle body, wiring harness, ecu all in all i have been more than happy w/ my car but these problems have not made things easy. |
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07-05-2003, 08:30 AM
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Mercedes E55 AMG
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Re: Golf MKIV Problems
Seems I spoke too soon.
The aircon compressor isn't working now. Dealer had it in for a day and couldn't find the fault, but regassed it anyway (still not working though). It's now booked in for a two-day stint next week for them to strip out the dash (for some reason) to try to locate the fault. Not only that, but the ABS & traction control warning lights came on the day after it was in at the dealers. Fortunately, after an overnight rest, they haven't reappeared. Wish I'd not cancelled that R32 order now [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] |
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09-05-2003, 09:25 AM
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It's a Mini Adventure
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Re: Golf MKIV Problems
Lemme See if i can recall:
Rear windscreen wiper motor failed. Twice in first 6 months. Leak from Aircon into Footwell Leak from Aircon via central vents Window regulators - 2 in 5 days (£350!!) Window regulators - driver's side failed 53 weeks later (Goodwill) Crack in relay box - wouldn't start MAF Sensor replaced Flywheel replaced Clutch-release bearing screeching Creaking door locks (perennial) Both main headlight bulbs failed within 10 months (not a warranty issue apparently!) Light in boot stopped working - microswitch problem Excessive smoking (lol) god knows what they did to fix that there's more I am sure, but i have managed to forget!
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14-05-2003, 09:00 AM
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Shank's Pony
Join Date: May 2003
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Re: Golf MKIV Problems
I have a sort of warbling squeaking noise coming from the front wheels when I steer left or right (not a loud screeching). Took it to my dealers who said they couldn't hear anything after a full day of testing it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ha.gif[/img] - pretty strange as I heard it within 1/2 mile of leaving their bodyshop after I collected my car !!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] Anyone got any ideas ? And yes, I have had my ears syringed recently.
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19-05-2003, 04:49 PM
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Nissan GTR
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Surrey
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Re: Golf MKIV Problems
Boot warning light always on
Creaking everything Clutch housing broke - 4 month wait for replacement Windows went up and down only when THEY wanted to Central locking worked only when IT wanted to 2 exhausts blown Broken central ventilation unit Service warning light always came on - probably dealers fault Power steering faulty Problem after problem!
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