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  1. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Random Engine Hesitation

    ^ I’m glad it worked out for you, except for losing $600.
  2. Mike_04GolfTDI

    30A fuse for fans blowing after replacing fuse box and alternator cable

    Does the same circuit with the blowing fuse also supply power to the A/C compressor clutch? I recently had to replace the PTO clutch on a tractor because it would blow as soon as it was engaged. It’s similar to an A/C compressor clutch, just bigger. Use an ohmmeter to check the resistance of...
  3. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Possible Theft? 2015 GSW TDI

    Any chance you have a dash cam that records when the car is running?
  4. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Turbo Not Working, Car Ok To Drive?

    One thing I would be concerned about is if the turbo is damaged, then it is possible that all the oil that normally lubricates the bearing will be just going out the exhaust pipe. You’d soon be low on oil. It depends what’s wrong though, It could be that nothing is mechanically wrong with the...
  5. Mike_04GolfTDI

    **solved** 2015 Golf TDI - white smoke from the front of engine, but no overheating and no trouble codes

    What does the smoke smell like? For example, is it burning rubber, burning oil, or more like steam from leaking coolant?
  6. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Engine Hiccup

    Maybe they went and read my thread on the subject to figure out how to test it. LoL. My dealer had no clue.
  7. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Cold Start Rattle

    I wonder if the noise has something to do with the water pump shroud? These cars have a shroud that will cover the water pump impeller when the engine is cold, so it will warm up more quickly because there’s little or no coolant flow. When it gets warm enough, the shroud retracts to allow the...
  8. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Fuel pump fuse location

    https://fuse-box.info/volkswagen/volkswagen-golf-vii-mk7-2013-2020-fuses Fuse number 10 under the hood. I can’t wait to hear how it goes.
  9. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Engine Hiccup

    The engine will randomly lose power for a second, several seconds, or even stall.
  10. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Engine Hiccup

    Another one… It’s like the 2015 crank position sensors are all failing now. That link posted by pedroYUL was from when my wife’s car developed this problem last year. VW dealer was not capable of fixing it even after being told what the problem was. If you have VCDS you can test the sensor...
  11. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Engine noise

    Wheel bearing. Jack up the car and see if any wheels do this:
  12. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Random Engine Hesitation

    3.5 hours? Wow. They have no shame. Putting the car on ramps, getting the skid plate off, and moving all the hoses and junk out of the way probably took me 15 minutes. With that out of the way, changing the sensor just takes a few minutes. I could probably do the whole job in 30 minutes or...
  13. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Random Engine Hesitation

    ^ It is disgraceful that VW won’t acknowledge this problem. A car that randomly stalls without a fault code or check engine light is not something they should just be able to ignore simply because they don’t want to figure out what is going on. I figured it out, and I’m just some guy with...
  14. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Cold Start Rattle

    So probably not hydraulic lifters. They should stop rattling in a few seconds unless something is wrong with them (not likely). My wife’s 2015 TDI has always made the same noise, as far as I can remember. So it’s probably somewhat normal, or not serious. I’ll have a listen to hers sometime...
  15. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Cold Start Rattle

    Maybe it’s hydraulic lifters? The pressure bleeds down when the engine is stopped for a while, and then they firm up again when you drive. Their purpose is to maintain clearance between the cam lobe and valve stem. That engine can run the oil pressure at a reduced level depending on operating...
  16. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Engine noise

    I would start by having a look around under the hood for anything obvious. Make sure there’s nothing loose or damaged that you can see. I think we’d need to hear the sound to even begin to guess what it might be.
  17. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Engine swaps

    Put this in it: https://www.bar-tek-tuning.com/race-engine-600-hp-2-0-l-tsi-ea888-gen3 You’ll need to switch to petrol/gasoline.
  18. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Random Engine Hesitation

    ^ Hey good for you! I hope your hesitation problem is solved!
  19. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Random Engine Hesitation

    ^That's what I did. The amount of oil that comes out of that tiny filter housing is minimal. It takes a 13mm socket to remove the drain plug in the cap of the filter, and then a 32mm to remove the cap.
  20. Mike_04GolfTDI

    Random Engine Hesitation

    When I did it I just removed the filter and put it back. Wouldn’t hurt to wait though if you don’t have any immediate need to change the sensor. Are you currently having any hesitation problems?
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