Golf 7 TSI/TDI Owners Discussion Corner

[AshTDi]

Is there a 7000km service or is the first service set at 15 000km?

[6RPolo]

Congrats bud

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[kripstoe]

Is there a 7000km service or is the first service set at 15 000km?

There's no 7000km service. Depends on the dealership. I had a 2000km checkup.

[AshTDi]

Is there a 7000km service or is the first service set at 15 000km?

There's no 7000km service. Depends on the dealership. I had a 2000km checkup.

Cool thanks bud

[AshTDi]

I found this after tireless searching

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=vw+golf+mk7&rt=nc

[Dantes inferno]

Soooo if we buy via e-bay, how does the shipping work? , I never bought anything from an international website only local,

doesnt it cost much more with shipping charges? example : the rims?

[kripstoe]

Soooo if we buy via e-bay, how does the shipping work? , I never bought anything from an international website only local,

doesnt it cost much more with shipping charges? example : the rims?

Small/cheap items are fine. Shipping on rims can be thousands of Rs.

[Dantes inferno]

Guys, please verify if I coast my car it ruins the DSG box?> a friend of mine told me that I should never coast a DSG vehicle, I have been coasting and driving under 130km/hour and have been returning 6.3L / 100km, need to know if i should stop this practice? Nothing in the car manual states it damages the box. Any advice?

o by the way - put on the smash & grab last week, its looking mean

[kripstoe]

Guys, please verify if I coast my car it ruins the DSG box?> a friend of mine told me that I should never coast a DSG vehicle, I have been coasting and driving under 130km/hour and have been returning 6.3L / 100km, need to know if i should stop this practice? Nothing in the car manual states it damages the box. Any advice?

o by the way - put on the smash & grab last week, its looking mean

Put it in D/S and leave it in there. If that's what you mean.

[s e t h]

Guys, please verify if I coast my car it ruins the DSG box?> a friend of mine told me that I should never coast a DSG vehicle, I have been coasting and driving under 130km/hour and have been returning 6.3L / 100km, need to know if i should stop this practice? Nothing in the car manual states it damages the box. Any advice?

o by the way - put on the smash & grab last week, its looking mean

for fuel efficency staying below 130 is more or less what works for me too
not sure what you mean by 'coasting' exactly but i drive fairly conservatively and am getting 6.5 on the on-board-computer

[gorman]

I need advice from someone who had their Golf VII serviced and the wiper and radio issues sorted.

My car is in for it's first service today at Barons Bellville and I've just received a call to say the wiper issue is the blade, but that is isn't covered under warranty as it a service item and regarding the radio software update (Composition Media), they said there is the SD card, as someone mentioned before, that needs to be ordered from the factory, but this also apparently isn't a warranty issue and that it's for my account at over R1000!

Am I wrong in feeling a little agitated here, or is this the norm?

[Dawie]

I need advice from someone who had their Golf VII serviced and the wiper and radio issues sorted.

My car is in for it's first service today at Barons Bellville and I've just received a call to say the wiper issue is the blade, but that is isn't covered under warranty as it a service item and regarding the radio software update (Composition Media), they said there is the SD card, as someone mentioned before, that needs to be ordered from the factory, but this also apparently isn't a warranty issue and that it's for my account at over R1000!

Am I wrong in feeling a little agitated here, or is this the norm?

My wiper blade was replaced and my radio software updated at no cost. Not sure if this is because I have a maintenance plan but you should not be paying for something that came broken from the factory in any case.

[RogB]

I need advice from someone who had their Golf VII serviced and the wiper and radio issues sorted.

My car is in for it's first service today at Barons Bellville and I've just received a call to say the wiper issue is the blade, but that is isn't covered under warranty as it a service item and regarding the radio software update (Composition Media), they said there is the SD card, as someone mentioned before, that needs to be ordered from the factory, but this also apparently isn't a warranty issue and that it's for my account at over R1000!

Am I wrong in feeling a little agitated here, or is this the norm?

I had my radio software updated at no cost. I was told that the dealer can order it under inventory (or similar) as they will use it more than just once. Haven't had the wiper replaced yet, but think I will soon, after all the rain we've had up in Gauteng.

[gorman]

Hi Dawie, did they upgrade your radio with the SD card? Did it resolve the issues?

I feel a little bit better now after I've received another call...they will be replacing the wiper as a goodwill claim and the SD card will be ordered and the software updated at their expense - the reasoning being that they will be able to re-use it for other customers as well. So, all is well!

[Dawie]

Hi Dawie, did they upgrade your radio with the SD card? Did it resolve the issues?

I feel a little bit better now after I've received another call...they will be replacing the wiper as a goodwill claim and the SD card will be ordered and the software updated at their expense - the reasoning being that they will be able to re-use it for other customers as well. So, all is well!

Yes the reception is better. The radio switches properly between the two internal antennas now. However the reception will never be as good as with an external antenna.

[kripstoe]

Hi Dawie, did they upgrade your radio with the SD card? Did it resolve the issues?

I feel a little bit better now after I've received another call...they will be replacing the wiper as a goodwill claim and the SD card will be ordered and the software updated at their expense - the reasoning being that they will be able to re-use it for other customers as well. So, all is well!

Barons are a bunch of crazy people. Phone McCarthys VW in Parow. PM me if you want to know who to ask for.

EDIT: I know you're sorted now, but in the future give McCarthys a try. Nice people.

[Dantes inferno]

I currently leave it in D/S however on long hills I slot it into N and roll down the hill, the car actually goes faster because its not in gear and it doesnt use fuel (coasting) but was told by a friend it damages the gearbox.

[kripstoe]

I currently leave it in D/S however on long hills I slot it into N and roll down the hill, the car actually goes faster because its not in gear and it doesnt use fuel (coasting) but was told by a friend it damages the gearbox.

It does use fuel in N.

[Belix]

For automatic gearboxes, it's not good to shift out of drive into neutral as the whole system has to disengage and reengage each time, and will result in premature wear. BUt for DSG, I don't see how putting the box into neutral will be a problem. The clutches should be disengaged when the car is stopped anyway. I've also seen a slight improvement in instantaneous consumption when shifting into neutral when stopped, but not much really.
As for coasting, from what I recall the car has a fuel cutoff valve that works when in drive and coasting. If you put it into neutral, the vavle does not function, so you will likely actually use more fuel.

[Dantes inferno]

Thank you for the advice - appreciate it

[jtm]

I currently leave it in D/S however on long hills I slot it into N and roll down the hill, the car actually goes faster because its not in gear and it doesnt use fuel (coasting) but was told by a friend it damages the gearbox.

It does use fuel in N.

+1. It uses less fuel when coasting, in gear.

Shifting into neutral whilst on the go is

[kripstoe]

I currently leave it in D/S however on long hills I slot it into N and roll down the hill, the car actually goes faster because its not in gear and it doesnt use fuel (coasting) but was told by a friend it damages the gearbox.

It does use fuel in N.

+1. It uses less fuel when coasting, in gear.

Shifting into neutral whilst on the go is

Indeed.

[pjjdp]

Hi,

What are all the current, known issues on the TSi?

1. Radio reception issues. Which radio?
2. Waterleak on roof lining-Rear
3. Some dealerships forgets to remove transit stops
4. Faulty wiper blade
5. Wastegate clip rattle

What else?

I just applied for finance on one and would like to request them to sort this before delivery.

[pjjdp]

So picking up my Pacific Blue Comfortline around 2. And on my way home, will pickup a new Galaxy S5. Double whammy for me today.

Can't wait. I feel like a kid again.

[6RPolo]

Congrats bud and many happy miles and phone calls, lol

Sent from my LG G2