Are there any problems with the 2011 VW GTI?
All major services were completed at a VW dealership. It is worth noting we have two 2011 Gti’s. the other vehicle had a broken camshaft at 96,000 miles. The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Gti. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated.
Why is my VW GTI losing so much power?
My VW Gti has a failing timing chain tensioner that caused my valves to collide with pistons and required a rebuild of the engine (excluding timing chain). The engine is not timed correctly and has lost a ton of power and is rattling, if I continue to drive it will most likely cause the engine to seize again.
What causes a 5th Gen Golf GTI to go bad?
The most common engine problem in a 5th Gen (MK5) GTI is ignition coil packs going bad. Although it is a small component, your ignition coils carry a lot of responsibility in your engine. An ignition coil transfers power from your battery to the spark plugs, where it then lights a vehicle’s fuel and allows your vehicle to run.
What kind of fuel does a VW GTI use?
Direct injected, turbocharged engines like the current GTI don’t change that equation – it only allows turbocharged engines to run at a higher compression ratio than normal. When in doubt – go with the manufacturer’s specfications. The only current engine that VW recommends the use of regular fuel is the 2.5 liter 5-cylinder engine.
What causes a VW GTI engine to come out of timing?
The check engine light did not appear, nor did any fault codes. The discovered cause was an oil screen in the camshaft adjuster bridge that came apart inside the timing chain housing, causing the engine to come out of timing. This caused significant damage to the cylinder head, leading to a replacement at a cost of $7400.
Is there a recall on the 2011 Audi GTI?
For reference, Audi recall number is 18V229000. My 2011 Gti has had constant issues since just after warratny ending.
How many times has water pump been changed on 2011 VW GTI?
Since purchasing a new 2011 Gti I have had a water pump changed twice, intake manifold replaced four times, ignition coils and decarb service twice in less than 130K miles is cause for concern and shows a lack of reliability of parts and/or workmanship. During services at 50005 mil – found code faults relating to manifold.