steering knock on T5.1

 

ka4564 wrote: i have a 10 plate with 3,000 miles i get a knock at low speeds and while on lock, it seems to become more noticeable when i am about to accelerate - van is going in to have it checked. They say that they have had no complaints!

Funny that... i was told the same. Mine went in and they "couldn't find anything wrong". I took it away and am letting it get worse, which it is. Would you mind posting up the outcome when it's been in?

Edited by kawolsky - 15 Nov 10 at 07:59

kawolsky wrote: ka4564 wrote: i have a 10 plate with 3,000 miles i get a knock at low speeds and while on lock, it seems to become more noticeable when i am about to accelerate - van is going in to have it checked. They say that they have had no complaints! Funny that... i was told the same. Mine went in and they "couldn't find anything wrong". I took it away and am letting it get worse, which it is. Would you mind posting up the outcome when it's been in?

Kev The Gas wrote: Kev The Gas wrote: Yup!  Im waiting a bit so they can practice on other victims first. I spoke to soon, regen light came on today,  I drove out of my way to find a bypass to carry out regen process but light would not go out. Eventually the coil light kept flashing and engine management light came on and van went into Limp mode. VAG assist came and spent 1 1/2  trying to clear lights. Fault found "Regeneration Period  Exceeded" Van is booked in tomorrow 8am to check for software updates ! So far 1/2 day lost work and tomorrow ? Have requested a test drive with Tech to show him the knock. I thought I was helping the van by filling up with Shell V Power diesel last Friday, maybe not. Kev. Kev.

I can confirm there is a software update, mine was given it to fix exactly what's happened to you....and it transformed my vans smoothness and it feels  so much more responsive..

Edited by kawolsky - 17 Nov 10 at 17:10

I had my van at the dealers this morning, had the ecu remap  feels like a new van.

I find I change up into 2nd gear a lot sooner ?, van feels a bit more fun tho.

The knock :- had a test drive with the tech he could feel the vibration thro steering wheel, slight thud from the floor, and slight knock on a full r hand lock turn.

A report has been sent to VW.

I must admit if they said they wanted the van for a few days I would decline, I cant be without the van  now until March /April.

Kev.

Kev The Gas wrote: I had my van at the dealers this morning, had the ecu remap  feels like a new van. I find I change up into 2nd gear a lot sooner ?, van feels a bit more fun tho. The knock :- had a test drive with the tech he could feel the vibration thro steering wheel, slight thud from the floor, and slight knock on a full r hand lock turn. A report has been sent to VW. I must admit if they said they wanted the van for a few days I would decline, I cant be without the van  now until March /April. Kev.

Same as mine, i was really surprised how different it was/is. It accelerates "properly" now

Mr H

Did you manage to buy those alloys that were in the for sale section ??

Kev.

Mr Hedgehog wrote: Thats it I'm going to phone up and book mine in tomorrow for the software update it needs both number plate light holders replacing under waranty anyway.

Mr Hedgehog wrote: Tony M wrote: Mr Hedgehog wrote: Thats it I'm going to phone up and book mine in tomorrow for the software update it needs both number plate light holders replacing under waranty anyway. Let us know if your van goes any better. I desperately need more power. Will do Tony, I'm going to use my OBD2 scan gauge to do a before and after print out and see what the figures are

Tony M wrote: Mr Hedgehog wrote: Tony M wrote: Mr Hedgehog wrote: Thats it I'm going to phone up and book mine in tomorrow for the software update it needs both number plate light holders replacing under waranty anyway. Let us know if your van goes any better. I desperately need more power. Will do Tony, I'm going to use my OBD2 scan gauge to do a before and after print out and see what the figures are What's Star Wars got to do with remapping T5's?

As Swiss pointed out.... mine looks like a stormtroopers helmet.... the boy is a pervert!