Typical Faults of a Scirocco
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:50 pm
Have had a couple of issues with my Roc and Scirocco Central has been of great help. Searching further I came over a German site whitch summarizes many common faults:
http://translate.google.com/translate?h ... obleme.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(this is a Google translation of the German site. I could probably do it better myself, but can't be bothered)
My Roc has had or have the following annoying problems:
x Tailgate or shock absorber rattle/rumble - Replace tailgate bumpers. Worst case shock absorbers will have to be replaced.
x Squeak when accelerating (I have a 1.4 TSI 160HP) - A new water pump will fix this. (Something with a magnetic coupling inside water pump)
x Some kind of metallic resonance when at 1600 - 2000 RPM - See different explanations for this, but I suspect an issue with the exhaust.
x Headlights steamy/misted - Apparently harmless condesation.
x Rusty bolts under tailgate AND DOORS - Dealer will replace
x Rattling speakers - Possibly a loose cable.
x Squeaky brakes - There is a fix for this covered by the warranty. Front brakes will be replaced.
x Unable to open tailgate when cold - Known issue, no fix. At subzero temp tailgate shock absorbers/pistons will not be able to push out the tailgate past the lock when opening.
x Unable to open fuel filler when cold - Unable to push in fuel filler due to ice build up. Grease up before it gets to cold.
So anyone recognise any of the points from their rocs?
http://translate.google.com/translate?h ... obleme.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(this is a Google translation of the German site. I could probably do it better myself, but can't be bothered)
My Roc has had or have the following annoying problems:
x Tailgate or shock absorber rattle/rumble - Replace tailgate bumpers. Worst case shock absorbers will have to be replaced.
x Squeak when accelerating (I have a 1.4 TSI 160HP) - A new water pump will fix this. (Something with a magnetic coupling inside water pump)
x Some kind of metallic resonance when at 1600 - 2000 RPM - See different explanations for this, but I suspect an issue with the exhaust.
x Headlights steamy/misted - Apparently harmless condesation.
x Rusty bolts under tailgate AND DOORS - Dealer will replace
x Rattling speakers - Possibly a loose cable.
x Squeaky brakes - There is a fix for this covered by the warranty. Front brakes will be replaced.
x Unable to open tailgate when cold - Known issue, no fix. At subzero temp tailgate shock absorbers/pistons will not be able to push out the tailgate past the lock when opening.
x Unable to open fuel filler when cold - Unable to push in fuel filler due to ice build up. Grease up before it gets to cold.
So anyone recognise any of the points from their rocs?