slimphatty
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My diesel brah
Mk7 Common issues and resolutions
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newtdiwagenowner
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went in for my first oil change and i hope its just me but the fender sound system sounds worst (everything way too loud) and i left the exact same settings i had in terms of base and treble. Not sure if i read on hear a while back about some new software updates from the dealers?
This was mentioned recently, there was a re-flash to fix a specific issue with radio. The flash is restoring Fender systems to the settings of the base sound system.
Go into your settings, is your control for the subwoofer still there?
Go into your settings, is your control for the subwoofer still there?
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newtdiwagenowner
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yeah all the setting are there including the sub treble and one more i cant remember at the moment, everything looks the same but sounds way too loud
WildChild
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After a few days my system reverted back to correct operation. fader/sub options re-appeared and I could see again the Fender logo on boot up, though this one is random. Sometimes the VW logo appears without the Fender logo.
The FM 87.7 issue seems to be fixed for good. I've enabled HD Radio again and I haven't seen a reset at all in the last 3 weeks.
I was in the dealer today for the free 10k. No updates for my vehicle, I think the 87.7 fix was installed before delivery.
I too sometimes do not see the Fender logo on startup.
Other then that, they were receiving tons of calls for the emissions scandal.
I too sometimes do not see the Fender logo on startup.
Other then that, they were receiving tons of calls for the emissions scandal.
newtdiwagenowner
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As i was on the phone with the dealer trying to schedule an appointment to check the audio system, it seems that the audio system "reverted" as someone mentioned above. will have have to recheck later on again
BryanK
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Looks like TDI Redux was a bit of a prophet...
CruisingWagon
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Holy Crap! I purposely drained my regular fluid and filled the reservoir with RainX because I've had good luck with it in the past. Guess, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled.
Zut Alors!
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I had a dead compressor at 2500 miles in late July also. Very nice for south Louisiana summers.
My current issue that crops up on occasion is I will be driving and the seatbelt light comes on and starts chiming constantly. A restart of the car occasionally fixes it, but other times it fixes itself on its own. Going to bring it in a couple of weeks and get them to look at that as well as the leaky rear washer.
Apart from that, 2 (!!!) tires replaced already due to sidewall punctures (within a week. Grr...) and the ole crop-dusting emissions system, all systems go thus far!
My current issue that crops up on occasion is I will be driving and the seatbelt light comes on and starts chiming constantly. A restart of the car occasionally fixes it, but other times it fixes itself on its own. Going to bring it in a couple of weeks and get them to look at that as well as the leaky rear washer.
Apart from that, 2 (!!!) tires replaced already due to sidewall punctures (within a week. Grr...) and the ole crop-dusting emissions system, all systems go thus far!
hankster88
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In regards to the seatbelt chime, check to see if you are inadvertently placing your phone or another electronic device on the empty passenger seat. That may cause an issue with the occupancy sensor
Zut Alors!
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My phone is always in the passenger seat, so it's weird that if that's the case I'd be dealing with it a lot; it is only a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence though bloody frustrating at times.
Larry@FixMyVW
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I have the same seatbelt light/chime issue. The "Airbag Off Light" turns off, the seatbelt light turns on, then the chime starts. Sometimes it turns off, other times I reach over and buckle the passenger seatbelt. The dealer cannot replicate it so of course they will not replace the passenger seat occupancy sensor.
Rudyjo
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Bought a 2015 Sportwagen 3 weeks ago and just noticed a few days ago what appears to be a paint problem.
The car is night blue, on the drivers side rear door just behind the front door handle, there is an area of about one square foot that has squirl marks. I thought maybe it was the way the sun was hitting the car. When I walk back and forth, the squirl marks appear to move.
It almost looks like someone had tried to polish the paint after the final paint coat dried and then put a clear top coat on it. It definately appears to be a defect under the top clear coat.
As I bought the car from a dealer 175 miles from here, I'll wait until there is some other reason to take it in and have them look at it.
Anyone else have something similar?
The car is night blue, on the drivers side rear door just behind the front door handle, there is an area of about one square foot that has squirl marks. I thought maybe it was the way the sun was hitting the car. When I walk back and forth, the squirl marks appear to move.
It almost looks like someone had tried to polish the paint after the final paint coat dried and then put a clear top coat on it. It definately appears to be a defect under the top clear coat.
As I bought the car from a dealer 175 miles from here, I'll wait until there is some other reason to take it in and have them look at it.
Anyone else have something similar?
I went to try and tighten the nuts and turns out I don't have the right tools for it. Possibly because I live in the US. Have a 3/8 and 7/16 and the nut is somewhere in between those. Going to have to stop at the hardware store after work. I really want to get rid of that damn sound! I actually have a video of the rattle sound I hear. It will be uploaded when I get home.I had an annoying rattle in my new 2015 Golf TDI when the engine would warm up and under acceleration. The rattle seemed to come from the engine compartment on the firewall. I decided to try to find it myself. It turned out to be the mounting of the pressure boost control solenoid. There are washers that act like a cricket under vibration. About 1/2 turn tightening of the mounting nuts silenced the rattle. It's been 3 weeks and still no rattle. I thought I'd share in case anyone else has a similar problem.
Edit: Here is the video. You may have to turn your sound up to hear it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8raU2jasmk
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SpecialTest
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Most vehicles are metric. It's most likely a 10mm nut. I doubt it's an 11mm (virtually nothing is 11mm), but 11mm is still in between 3/8" and 7/16"
spicy_red
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- 2015 Golf Sportwagon TDI, highline, 6MT, multimedia, plat grey metallic
I had my car in last week, they did the radio upgrade but I still get the 87.7FM and 530AM random switching once in a while (and they did not put enough oil in my car for oil change). See what they say
I do zero work on vehicles so I was very fortunate that auto_junkie provided pictures. You were correct that it was a 10mm nut. Tightened it up before leaving the parking lot and didn't hear the sound on my 35min drive home. I hope it wasn't a fluke and will continue to listen for the rattle.
WhatFloor
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Radio unresponsive
In cold weather temps the following occur consistently
1. Cannot use screen (pressure sensor no go)
2. Cannot change channel (even with knob)
3. Only volume /on and off function
Over the last year VW has tried to address the issue twice
Thoughts?
In cold weather temps the following occur consistently
1. Cannot use screen (pressure sensor no go)
2. Cannot change channel (even with knob)
3. Only volume /on and off function
Over the last year VW has tried to address the issue twice
Thoughts?
FreezingInSask
Veteran Member
Mine worked no problem last winter in -30C, sounds like you could just have a faulty unit, of course the issue as always is they have to be able to duplicate it.
WhatFloor
Active member
replicate or not I have video of the issue and it has not been resolved
should i play hardball with dealer?
should i play hardball with dealer?
Reverend6252
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Firstly I LOVE my wagon tdi sel (already got a Malone stage 1) but these ARE diesels after all. The block castings of old (big rig/AG) so they take longer to warm up plus it's just bad business not to bring,an engine up to temp. I so damn OCD so as to just let if idle, go do something, then just move it around the driveway. Way to overkill, I know. This aint no gas burner boys.treated right 300k is easily attainable. Best car I've ever had and this is coming from a supercharged, 6spd, 4we Tacoma.
It's been almost three weeks and I haven't heard that noise once. It has been getting cold here in Wisconsin so maybe that's the issue as I only have heard it when it's somewhat warm outside. It's been the best three weeks of driving I've had with the car.
VW_TDi_
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My passenger door latch has gotten loose twice already causing the door to make a creaking sound when you open and close it. First time around I tightened the bolt and a few days later it got loose again! Second time around i added a tiny bit of lock tight and over-torqued it then the usual feeling of too much and it hasn't gotten loose since then. 
My car also sounds funny at idle.. its like a cat is purring and it goes away and the purring comes back every other second. It sounds stupid, but not simple to explain and I'm not even going to bother taking it in to the dealer. I rather wait for something to go bad.
My car also sounds funny at idle.. its like a cat is purring and it goes away and the purring comes back every other second. It sounds stupid, but not simple to explain and I'm not even going to bother taking it in to the dealer. I rather wait for something to go bad.
I have a 2015 golf TDI S with 22K miles. I noticed when I'm going down the interstate about 75 mph the steering sticks. When you make a slight turn on the steering wheel it slightly sticks and then pops back to normal. It seems to happen at higher speeds and when you turn the wheel either direction. Has anyone else felt this or maybe it's a one of a kind issue?
Thanks
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