[corvus corax]

ANNUAL SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

1. DSG reset only resets your shift points. For example, if your car has learned to shift gears at 2.2k rpm for a set throttle input, then it would move down to a lower rpm say 1.1 or 1.8k. There is no point in doing that IMHO especially for a charge of around 1k INR.

2. You can ask to measure clutch wear and state of play. More on that you can read here. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...utch-wear.html (VW DSG: How to check the DQ200's clutch wear) My SA didn't have a clue about this though.

3. They are sealed for life. Unless you are having any issues there is no need to check it or change it IMO.

[yesyeswe]

The bonnet insulation was sagging and touching the engine, the previous owner had used some kind of glue to paste it in a very crude way but was unsuccessful. This has been bothering me for a long time. The upper part had clips so no issues there, only the lower part which inserts into the bonnet was hanging loose.

Wanted to to get it replaced but thought of a DIY, bought jute string and a big needle and tied the whole lower area of the insulation sheet to the bonnet. Simple DIY in 20 rs!

[hellraiser_yank]

Originally Posted by vraned

ANNUAL SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

My 2016 Polo GT TSI is scheduled for its 7th annual service tomorrow. Any specific recommendations from experts here on what to get checked other than the regular (engine oil/filter change etc.,)?

1. DSG reset? (does it make sense)
2. clutch plates 1 & 2 (exact question/check to be done?)
3. Gearbox and mechanotronics oil check
4....
5....

Appreciate all the inputs as always.

Originally Posted by corvus corax

1. DSG reset only resets your shift points. For example, if your car has learned to shift gears at 2.2k rpm for a set throttle input, then it would move down to a lower rpm say 1.1 or 1.8k. There is no point in doing that IMHO especially for a charge of around 1k INR.

2. You can ask to measure clutch wear and state of play. More on that you can read here. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...utch-wear.html (VW DSG: How to check the DQ200's clutch wear) My SA didn't have a clue about this though.

3. They are sealed for life. Unless you are having any issues there is no need to check it or change it IMO.

1. Basic setting of DSG, including clutch calibration for each gear. Recommended to reduce clutch wear and get smoother shifting.
2. Irrelevant unless you have DSG errors or clutch slipping
3. GB and mechatronic oils should be replaced around 80k. Sealed for life is a sham. GB can take synthetic oils, mechatronic needs mineral oil similar to hydraulic steering oil. I have used Toyota oil of same grade in the past. Please consult VW service manual for exact grade of oil for mechatronic as it's VERY SENSITIVE to oil grade and needs MINERAL OIL only
4. Check/replace fuel filters. Usually gets clogged in 60-80k kms.
5. Engine and GB mounts. Engine mounts are prone to failure post 60k kms, even lower if you love revving the engine to redline. GB mounts last a bit longer.
6. Check 02 sensor and MAF sensor. 02 sensors in CBZB engines are prone to failure and can cause the engine to run lean and great FE, but the lean mixture causes the engine to overheat and go in limp mode.

[Dippy]

Originally Posted by Dead Head

Sadly for me , everytime a different one fails so I am not able to claim warranty

If you car is is warranty, the sensor has to be replaced under warranty no matter which one fails and as many times. Make sure they do this.

[Thad E Ginathom]

In slightly-offtopic TDI news, but we were talking about ABS sensors... My turn for what I think is my third failure.

As per previous discussion, I don't like the brakes having any fault at all, but car is due for service next month: it can wait that long.

[--gKrish--]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

My turn for what I think is my third failure.

A few friends who own VWs have told me that Hitachi makes wheels speed sensors for VWs and that they're more reliable than OEM.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by --gKrish--

Hitachi makes wheels speed sensors for VWs

Thank you very much. I take the car to an independent garage: I will ask them about this.

[CARSFASCINATEME]

Originally Posted by veyron999

Ownership updates 3.5 years, 37k kms-

The car is overall driving great, and is super fun to drive because of the punchy mid-range. With the polo range discontinued, the exclusivity of owning a Polo GT is just going to increase!

I was just thinking about this car. Were you in Delhi a day before (17/18 of December) because i saw this exact colour GT tsi parked in East Patel nagar area and I was oogling at it when I passed by. It's a lovely car you have

[Thad E Ginathom]

My car is making funny noises. So some bill is in the offing! And the ABS light is on, so at least another of those.

Originally Posted by --gKrish--

A few friends who own VWs have told me that Hitachi makes wheels speed sensors for VWs and that they're more reliable than OEM.

Finding the car doing a jud-jud-judder, I took a u-turn away from my destination and took it straight to Ignite Garage. Raghav did the diagnostic tests, along with a quick drive. Of course, nothing, it drove perfectly. How we all hate an intermittent fault! Agrees to let it be until I take it for service in 3-4 weeks time.

I talked about the sensors. He is aware of Hitachi alternatives. He doesn't find them that reliable. He said that, due to regular failure, there is a whole third-party market of these things.

He also told me that data from the sensor is is used by the engine control unit, not just for braking.

[--gKrish--]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I talked about the sensors. He is aware of Hitachi alternatives. He doesn't find them that reliable. He said that, due to regular failure, there is a whole third-party market of these things.

That is news to me. Did the mechanic recommend any better aftermarket options or replacing with VW OE part? From what I've seen, VW's OE part wont last past two rainy seasons in India.

A close friend's Vento TDi (always serviced at VW) had frequent ABS sensor failures. I joked that he should ask VW to bill the wheel speed sensors to under consumable spares as they were replacing them with every oil/filter change.

But he has the last laugh now as my Fiat, despite having a more robust ABS unit, started throwing intermittent errors. Since the original ones had lasted for 12 years, I replaced them with OEM parts.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by --gKrish--

That is news to me. Did the mechanic recommend any better aftermarket options or replacing with VW OE part? From what I've seen, VW's OE part wont last past two rainy seasons in India.

I can't name dates. But my record is that they can and do. Three replacements in nine years.

He is not just a mechanic: he is the boss. Of course, that does not mean he is always right, probably isn't, but... he certainly sees a lot of cars!

Anyway, it is a pain that VW cheaps out on this stuff. Like the famous falling-apart air vents. Stuff that is supposed to last the life of the car

... But I'm still a fanboy!

[Dippy]

So it turned out to be the front right ABS sensor that went kaput. Didnt wait for the next week service appointment.

Got the ABS sensor for 800 bucks and got it changed at my own workshop. A 10 minute job.

VW would have charged me 4500/- just for the sensor.

This is what I got. And even the old 7 year old one that I took out looked exactly like this.

[Thad E Ginathom]

ABS failure symptoms...

Further to the stuff my FNG man was telling me a few days ago about the central control unit reading ABS sensor data, I had this experience yesterday:

The car was stationary. I noticed that the revs were changing very slightly (by hearing and tachometer) and the the speedometer was crazy, jumping to various points between 0 (true) and 20. While this was going on, the ABS light was not lit. After a minute or so, the ABS light came on and the engine behaviour and speedometer became normal.

[PrisonMike]

Originally Posted by Dippy

So it turned out to be the front right ABS sensor that went kaput. Didnt wait for the next week service appointment.

Got the ABS sensor for 800 bucks and got it changed at my own workshop. A 10 minute job.

VW would have charged me 4500/- just for the sensor.

This is what I got. And even the old 7 year old one that I took out looked exactly like this.

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Could you please share the source from where you procured the ABS sensor? And which workshop you had it fitted?

Thank you

[Dippy]

Originally Posted by PrisonMike

Could you please share the source from where you procured the ABS sensor? And which workshop you had it fitted?

Thank you

Hi there,

Sourced the part from a spare parts shop in Thane via my team. Got it fitted at Super Car Club Garage which Im a part of.