I think it’s a fwd with too much tq kind of thing
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MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"
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It was an alignment issue, I failed to have the vehicle aligned after having a clutch install, totally my fault. Wear is outside of the wheels only.
I'm doing motor mounts and Powerflex insert this weekend so hopefully that changes a lot of my perceived problems. I am assuming my transmission mount is clapped because I always have issues finding third gear under WOT and cruising around town the shit sounds like it's gonna fall out sometimes. Car always gets bucky in the mornings on a cold start too... I guess I hadn't considered worn shocks, but that may be contributing as well.
Subliminal
Autocross Champion
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- Vegas
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- Slow FWD VW Hatch
Is the ambient air sensor somehow connected to the TPMS? I broke the sensor while installing my twintercooler (actually it was already damaged, presumably from a flying rock) and a TPMS error came up immediately when starting up the car...I didn't touch the wheels or any sensors connected to them AFAIK.
Another strange thing is the fan noise from the front of the car is way louder... possibly a loose hose clamp? Car was pulling great and IATs were falling during WOT so it doesn't seem like there's a leak otherwise...
Another strange thing is the fan noise from the front of the car is way louder... possibly a loose hose clamp? Car was pulling great and IATs were falling during WOT so it doesn't seem like there's a leak otherwise...
jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
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- Phoenix
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- 2018 SE DSG
Don't see how those things are related and also can't see how the ambient air sensor would have anything to do with the TPMS.
Subliminal
Autocross Champion
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- Vegas
- Car(s)
- Slow FWD VW Hatch
I just googled "mk7 ambient air sensor" to find a link to buy a new one and found the thread below with the same exact problem with TPMS and the temp sensor. Still not sure why the fan sounds so much louder though...possibly also related to the sensor?? Like the fan is working harder to try to pull air to the sensor?
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/ambient-air-sensor-and-tpms.369961/
StorableComa
Autocross Champion
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- SoCal, USA
- Car(s)
- 17 GSW S FWD
That or your fans are running due to the FMIC portion. Installed my FMIC and i've noticed the fans kick on more often.I just googled "mk7 ambient air sensor" to find a link to buy a new one and found the thread below with the same exact problem with TPMS and the temp sensor. Still not sure why the fan sounds so much louder though...possibly also related to the sensor?? Like the fan is working harder to try to pull air to the sensor?
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/ambient-air-sensor-and-tpms.369961/
jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
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- Phoenix
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- 2018 SE DSG
Weird. Very nice search job.I just googled "mk7 ambient air sensor" to find a link to buy a new one and found the thread below with the same exact problem with TPMS and the temp sensor. Still not sure why the fan sounds so much louder though...possibly also related to the sensor?? Like the fan is working harder to try to pull air to the sensor?
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/ambient-air-sensor-and-tpms.369961/
Good info. I haven’t noticed that at all. Yet.
Subliminal
Autocross Champion
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- Vegas
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- Slow FWD VW Hatch
I noticed it in my garage right away after starting up, during the drive at stops, and when I pulled back into the garage. Was running full speed the entire time as far as I could tell. But considering it f'ed with something as random as TPMS, I'm pretty convinced its being caused by the broken air temp sensor.
I also have 3 CEL codes now. Gotta love VW
I also have 3 CEL codes now. Gotta love VW
golfdave
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Scotland (U.K.)
- Car(s)
- Mk7 Golf GT Estate
If the OP hasn't got the PP then no VAQ...which is good...a proper LSD would help...also even if he has the ESC set to sport & used VCDS to tweak everything as "off" there are still some systems which remain partially "on" & will kill the spark ignition ...I recon its heavy right foot & crap tyres.....sort that then go for a wavetrac (other brands available)
I did a write up on the Ross-tech forum as I had the same problem & even Uwe didn't know at first as it was like "WTF!!???".....
I'm "VAG-Dave" on Ross-tech..
WARNING about G17 Ambient Temperature Sensor, VW Golf MK7 | Ross-Tech Forums
Lth0ms0n
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Car(s)
- 2013 Golf GTD
Hi chaps
DIY n00b here, currently trying to drain coolant from my Mark 7 GTD as my Dad and I have found sand in it (lodged by degreaser while investigating heater problem).
Radiator and expansion chamber drained no problem. Haynes manual says to drain the matrix and the intercooler but we can’t find where we need to do that.
Any ideas?
Photo of sand in expansion chamber attached. Is it worth sending this to VW with a shitty email?
Probably not but thought I’d ask anyway…
I should add, I may be a n00b but my Dad is not. He’s currently questioning why the intercooler needs drained - I guess Land Rover didn’t use them in the Defender from 1985 - 1999.
DIY n00b here, currently trying to drain coolant from my Mark 7 GTD as my Dad and I have found sand in it (lodged by degreaser while investigating heater problem).
Radiator and expansion chamber drained no problem. Haynes manual says to drain the matrix and the intercooler but we can’t find where we need to do that.
Any ideas?
Photo of sand in expansion chamber attached. Is it worth sending this to VW with a shitty email?
Probably not but thought I’d ask anyway…
I should add, I may be a n00b but my Dad is not. He’s currently questioning why the intercooler needs drained - I guess Land Rover didn’t use them in the Defender from 1985 - 1999.
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Subliminal
Autocross Champion
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- Vegas
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- Slow FWD VW Hatch
thanks for confirming my suspicions. hopefully one of the local dealers has a sensor in stock
gti_up
Ready to race!
- Location
- New England
- Car(s)
- 2020 GTI S
Here's a stupid one for you guys:
Is it normal for a wheel spacers to not fit flush against the wheel? I ordered a set of 11mm spacers from shopdap. The spacers fit flush against the wheel hub, and the wheels are secure against the lip of the spacer, however there's probably a 1mm gap between the spacer and the wheel.
Seems strange to me.
Is it normal for a wheel spacers to not fit flush against the wheel? I ordered a set of 11mm spacers from shopdap. The spacers fit flush against the wheel hub, and the wheels are secure against the lip of the spacer, however there's probably a 1mm gap between the spacer and the wheel.
Seems strange to me.
GenX Retread
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Canada
- Car(s)
- 2021 GTI Autobahn
I did the math when I filled up today, and the displayed fuel economy was out by less than 4% on the 'Since Refuel(?)' calculation. Good enough for me.
Acadia18
Autocross Champion
- Location
- The Greater Boston Metropolitan Area
- Car(s)
- 2019 Golf R
What could cause a spark plug gap to close? I replaced a set of Ruth's that had maybe 15k miles on them, and the gap had closed to ~0.020 or so. When I installed them, they were pre-gapped to 0.024 - 0.025 (same as the new ones), and I had left them as-is. Usually they open after time, not close...