Well if you keep up with maintenance you won't have a cel bought my gti with a cel for dumb low cause previous owner didn't know the car and it's been off ever since I've owned it. Important thing to replace is coil pack harness.
I swear to god. I literally bought a 20th anniversary gti like MINUTES before this was posted. Like, signed the title, drove to a place to eat, and got this notification lol.
This really sums up my Golf IV GTI experience for the last 8 months. - Broken window mechanism - Broken door lock mechanism - Broken startermotor - Broken N75 - Broken MAF - Broken rear mufler But I still love the car to bits haha
It was my first car and I have it since september 2019, it is a 1.6 SR and it only cost me €1000 and ~€500 in repairs and maintenance to get it running really good. I pay €80 a month here for tax and insurance
I bought a golf V5 a few years back. Still got it and it's never failed me. It's so good I went and got myself a GTI as well. Now I have 2 very reliable golfs. Best car ever!
You said it all at the end of the vid,its 15 plus years old they are quite bulletproof if maintained correctly.Its called wear and tear all the bits mentioned are easily remadid for little money if you've got any semblance of mechanical knowledge,the mk4 is an iconic vehicle show it some love and it won't let you down.
I still have my 2002 337 and about 7 years ago had an issue with the hatch. Neither the driver door button nor the key fob would unlock the hatch, and I had to use the physical key to get it open. I resolved the issue by spraying a bit of lithium grease on the mechanism, working it by hand, and wiping off the excess. Key fob and drivers door button now work every time to this day, and was an easy fix. Hope this helps.
My mum has owned a 1.4 Golf since new back in 2003 . She still has it and it’s been a really great car. Never failed to start and been great mechanically so far! One of the issues we’ve had is coil packs. When the car was new with less than 500 miles it blew coil packs and the VW technician came and changed them twice and said he’d change the car if it did it again. Then it didn’t happen until recently but has happened a few times in the past few years. other problems we’ve had are as you say really related to door locks and sensors. But these things are to be expected of a car of this sort of age! Brilliant cars.
Bushlover1974, Thats bullshit. Everybody knows that the Mk2 golf is the best golf ever. It's reliable, strong, good looking and their are many versions of them built. Maybe you just love the looks of it, but the Mk2 is just a legend!
No you are bullshit.......Try to read it one more time.....I right that i think the MK4 is the best ever, i like the MK2 also, but it is much to old fashion for me. The MK4 Drives better, looks better, much more save, and then you have the Greatest off them all.....The MK4 R32 it dosent get better ;)
@@iliaslamari7315 Loved my old one "Golf GTI 16v -88" whit 90s fender front and back, lower with Sachs Gas damper/spring, the model without the katalysator. i had little bit over 150hk not much, but little. My GTI 16v model had round 140hk original. great condition, Black metallic. It was sold and then totaly damage after 6month. they needed to cut out the driver. I didn't even recognized the car at first when i saw it, It was bent and crouched roof cutoff, the seats was bent too, and blood all over interior. Damn that car was nice, Out of all 14 Golf i had *Golf* *2* *is* *the* *best.* And yes i only stick with Golf. hehehe
You missed one of the most common faults on a mk4 Golf: water pooling on the door sill after heavy rain, because of a leaky seal on the window carrier behind the door card. Also, the electric window regulators need to be lubricated on a regular basis otherwise they will break. Always do this if you have to change a door lock module or seal the window carrier because of the water ingress problem I've mentioned above.
1.4 sucked under powered weak engines and crap fuel economy to top it off the 1.6 did about the same as the 1.4 on fuel economy but at least with those you didn't have a sluggish engine.
Or buy a MK4 Ibiza Cupra with the exact same engine as this but with an interior and build quality so cheap it actually rattles your eyes when it comes on boost 😅
So i've got my mk4 1.4 16v since may this year and everything you said is so accurate. My golf starts alarming in the middle of the night, when i forget to lock up twice (Locking 2 times turns alarm off) Also i have to refuel oil every 1000 km cause its already at minimum. Just the same doors like on your golf are having problems. The trunk light doesnt always turn on, i will check the lock mechanism like u did and my left rear door wont open together with the rest, but i can still open it from the inside :D Also my starter seems broken bc sometimes the motor doesnt start at first time( could also be the fuel pump) But works perfectly at the second time, usually with the sound of gears grinding against each other, like when you put a gear in without clutching. Ah and also my right tail light doesnt work, just like every 2nd golf mk4 you see on the street. Not a broken bulb, changed it, has to be some wiring problem :( But I still love this car. In case of any grammatical mistakes, im german, im allowed to do that.
Bang the rear door, on the right hand side of it as it meets the rear quarter, in-line with the handle- with your hand in a fist and get your mrs to keep lock and unlocking it as you bang the door and it will open mate 👌🏼😂mine does same in really cool weather!! Hope this helps you out mate
Are these things ducking everywhere in Europe. It so hard to find these cars in anything that could be considered food shape. I don’t know where you think you could find a mk2 golf in good enough shape to drive let alone mod
Had one for two years. 1,6 16v, 110k miles, Thermostat done, boot light switch not working, can't lock it at all, a litre of oil every 200 miles. Best "ordinary" car to drive I've had. So I've bought another one tonight with 192000 miles.
Current problems on my Golf Mk4 1.6 petrol. Bought for £900, need nothing else from a car, love the thing, superb! 1 - The steering wheel is a bit out (might need front bushings need replacing?) 2- Door modules (Left rear needs doing, front passenger redone) 3 - Rear washer jet broken (Need to have a proper look at this) 3.1 - Rear boot module is broken 3.2 - Wiper stays on 3.3 - Alarm goes off when locked (thinks the boot is open) 3.4 - TEMP 'FIXES' pull wiper and re-fit central locking fuse on every use 4 - No rear speakers in back doors (Despite grill panels) 5 - Speedo sensor replaced (the fuel and speed dials bounced up and down) 6 - Exhaust cat has broken (Rattles around, sounds like a bigger engine) 7 - Thermostat was broken (so engine was stuck on 70 degrees) 8 - Rear right tail light bulb (any) keeps on blowing (And reg plate light) 9 - Right wing mirror adjustment motor broken 10 - Squeeky belt (Not sure if cam or aux) 11 - Standard brakes are a bit soft 12 - Wire loom on boot hinge has a tear in plastic and wires, but doesn't amount to any serious problems. Might be joining with boot locking module fault? 13 - 300-350 miles on £40 of petrol, kinda average, but would like better mpg 14 - Cup holders - Installed pop-out cup holders in dash and installed rear cupholders under the rear ashtray 15 - Wheel centre caps keeps popping off and going awol. 16 - Air Conditioning doesn't work at all (AC button is a big tease) 17 - Standard headlights are a bit dim 18 - Only one key 19 - Hot air into the car is hot, but the thrust of air is low 20 - Petrol cap rubber cord deteriorates and snaps off (Very cheap off ebay, same as A3 etc...)
Just bought a 51 plate 1.9 tdi and the front arches are slightly rusty. I'll get them fixed up and definitely keep an eye on the other areas you mentioned🖒
Bought a black IV golf 03 1.8T GTI, works like a charm, no lock issues, no start up issues, but rust... oh jesus. replacing both front fenders and left side skirt. other than that, i loove this car
Great video. I have a MK4 1.6 petrol Highline Golf. I got her in 2010 and she's still going very strong. However I did have some problems though, due to the previous owner driving the car hard. I had to get both the cyclinder number 4 skimmed, piston rings replaced, cat replaced and yes the central locking packed up on me. I have had zero problems since then. I got the car serviced recently and radiator flushed. Passed NCT just very late last month (MOT to you brits). The car has 112 thousand miles, and believe it or not she does about 48 to 54mpg.
I have an 01 TDI and the only issues I had besides the original owner never swapping parts out so I had to replace a bunch of old worn out parts, was the ABS sensor, those are obnoxious because I live in Maine and they are super anal about car inspections. But other then minor repairs the body is 95% rust free and at 190,000 miles still goes strong!! It’s a fuel efficient great little car that I love owning despite the war of parts lol
0:32. I've owned 3 Mark 4 Jettas and all 3 had the following rust problem (which I assume applies to the Golf as well). Remove a few of the Torx screws that hold the back of the front wheel well liners on and bend the liner so you can see what's underneath. You may have to turn the wheel to full lock. You'll be amazed about how much debris gets trapped behind the liner leading to rust on the bottom rear corner of each front fender. The very bottom of the liner has a bend in it to prevent debris from entering but it doesn't seem to work very well. Remove this debris and do what you can to prevent rust from forming. I perform this task annually as part of my regular maintenance schedule.
Smokeout. You can perform the inspection in 5 minutes without even lifting the car. Just turn the wheel to full lock, remove 4 or 5 torx screws holding the rear of the plastic wheel well liner and bend it forward. You might come across a garden in there. If you do, just clean it out with a screwdriver and a hose. After it dries, do what you can to remove any rust that may have formed. (I ground it out with a Dremel.) You might also want to remove the bolt that attaches the fender (wing) to the rocker panel (sill) in order to really get all of the rust out. Some Rust Reformer may not be a bad idea followed by spray paint close to the color of your car. Even if it doesn't match exactly, you'll never notice it at this location. Finally, spray some oil in there to discourage rust in the future. I do this every year.
I have a 2005 silver 1.8 t 37,000 miles and I have owned it for just over a year and I already had to replace the left door aculator (locking mechanism) ,fuel pump, o2 sensor but she is running nice still a 48k no check engine light
The temperature sensor is another common fault, but a very cheap and easy fix. The lock modules are pretty easy to replace, just a little time consuming. The control arm bushings seem to wear out fast, same with the strut mounts..
Do you have any advice about the door lock issue? I need to take it for an MOT and it will obviously fail so if I can fix it myself I'd like to. Thanks in advance!
Sometimes a custom head unit will interfere with the cars ECU signals. Look up "K-line" . Or, unplug the radio from the car, then check to see if that fixes any electrical gremlins that plague the vehicle. My first mk4 GTI--the cd player was poorly installed. It took me forever to figure out the reason we could not do an OBDII scan. Also caused irregular horn on door lock, intermittent honk when parking, irregular auto lock/unlock and more
If you're lucky (as I was with my Mk4 2002) you can fix the unlocking door by dripping WD 40 down the sides of the button so that it runs into the mechanism. Hey presto!
I got a 2006 variant 1.6 quite cheap and it had a multiple of small defects and other worn things. Boot handle switch, door lock module (pain in the a** to replace), abs sensors, rear schocks, fuel pump, brake calipers, timing belt.....etc Now after the majority of thimgs fixed it is a great car but not cheap....
Haha I have same Golf mk. 4 1.4l and all of the things you said I got them too. For door mehanism you ned to open the door cover, and adjust small metal thing with 2 screws, just tighten them on right position, no problem, its not electronic problem. Rust on all spots you said CHECK 1 door wont open CHECK Drinking oil CHECK(I have done general engine maintenance and it is not drinking single mililiter of oil now) Castrol Edge 5w 30 I also have transmision(manual) problem, it is going rly hard in 1st gear Stupid dimensions of tires (175, 80 14", must order in advance Big noise in cabin on high speeds... But I love the car, I have it for 14years, 2nd owner, he newer left me strangeld on the road, good holding in curves, nice feadbeck from stearing wheal, good space, materials also good.
The most solid car ever. Thinking of putting bullet proof windows in mine and selling it to Saudi Arabia as a VW Tank. Absolute Go-Kart but can't do corners fast as it will definitely slide and smash into whatever is in your way. Sound on the straight though. 👍🏼
More faults: Window holders break a lot, but great fix is get alluminium ones in place of palastic; Rear trunk lock mechanism (for hatchbacks) is weak check if its lockable/unlockable with keys; Front hood latch mechanism bends and it might not close all the way; Rear light connectors get corroded often.
I had the door locking problem and the leaky sprayer in the back-except that the leaky sprayer shorted the lock sensor, making the car “think” the boot stayed open when I locked the car. This caused it to start randomly going into alarm one night. I had to disconnect the battery so everyone could sleep. Water was also getting in through a leaky window mechanism in the drivers door. Having had the water leak fixed and the back door locks replaced with aftermarket locks, the garage (a certified VW mechanic) could not figure out why the boot was “open”. I got the car back, and within a week the shorted boot sensor had completely drained the battery. Despite my extensive water issues, I haven’t seen rust... Another thing: sometimes in cold weather, the check engine light comes on with an error message that something is wrong with the “Abgas” (exhaust). It normally goes a way after a week, and I have been told this is due to a slight shift/contraction/expansion of the catalytic converter, that is picked up by the sensor. No thermostat or air pump problems yet though. I also had the spark plugs replaced because it started running on 3/4 cylinders due to old spark plugs melting because petrol mixtures these days burn hotter-even Euro 95 apparently.
Bought my GTI about a year and a half ago and luckily I've never had to deal with any of this, however the comment about it going through oil so quickly is pretty true. The most annoying thing about mine is because it's so god awful hot where I live the corrosion protection that was coated on the frame starts literally melting sometimes and it appears as if candle wax is dripping off the bottom of my car lol
I've changed motor brushes for door locking modules on all doors and it works great and reliable. I have little bit rust just over the front right wheel. Not big problems at all with this car.
Thinking of getting a Golf VR5. Love the sound. The sound really hooked me to the engine, when my friends were installing a custom exhaust to theirs and they started it without the exhaust on. However, I am aware that the VR5s can be money pits. So I am still rather neutral whether or not to get one. Great video, mate. Just found your channel.
I like the sound of the VR6, but the VR5 is unique and in my opinion, underrated. Most tuners take VR6s because they are more common, and the aftermarket part scene for them is bigger. But the VR5 is just something that I like. It is one of a kind, sounds like an Audi Quattro, and has the potential to be a good sleeper.
I drove from London to Istanbul in a 2002 Golf. I bought it at an auction. Quick once over, and then I was off. It never missed a beat. I sold it in Turkey and actually got all my money back. These cars are bullet proof.
Iv got a 2002 mk4 golf gt tdi 130, av had it for 4 years, pisses me off so much at times but will not replace it 😆. So far av changed dual mass clutch and flywheel, driver window regulator twice!!, door lock module driver side, top strut mounts, inner cv boots both sides, new key, thermostat and lots of othet little things. On top of that its been hit by idiot drivers twice. But love it to bits, btw love the channel keep it up 👌👍
I noticed what may be causing some of your problems including the immobilizer problem. It could be the Sony radio you or the previous owner installed. I installed an after market radio in my daughter's 2000 Jetta and while I was installing it, I noticed that there was one wire (I think it was orange) that I couldn't connect to the new radio, so I left it disconnected. A few months later, my local VW dealer had their "Lights Out" promotion where they'll hook their scanner up to your car and let you know what all of the warning lights are telling you. They told me they couldn't read the computer in the car because of the after market radio. They said that the abandoned wire was the radio alarm and because it was disconnected, the computer was confused which led to their inability to get any readings via their fancy scanner. I re-installed the factory radio and the local dealer was then able to read the codes for me. You might consider finding a factory radio at the junk (scrap) yard to see if your immobilizer problem goes away. Good luck.
I'm thinking about buying the 2000 mk4 1.6l with 194k kilometres with full history service and also the car it has most parts factory and service every 5000 kilometres what are your thoughts?
I have Golf Mk4 TDI. I have this car for about a year and I think For my experience steering racks go bad quite often, because I already had it replaced twice now. My neighbor with his mk4 had same issues. And yeah, I already had to replace thermostat and temp sensor. Now I have problems with my suspension, I already replaced some ball joints, now it needs one wheel bearing and strut mounts. Otherwise I really enjoy this car, its AHF engine with 110hp.
Got a golf mk4 1.9 TDI last summer, it was the 90cv model, I remapped it and is now about 150cv. It has done 240k km and still going strong. Had some problems with the door locking module a while ago, I took it out, cleaned the micro switch and it seems to be ok now..
My first car was a Mk4 golf that I bought for 500 with a blown head gasket. Replaced the head gasket, timing belt and thermostat. Never had any problems with it for the 30k miles I put on it and it had 260k on it when I got it
I'm taking my BMW Z3 off the road and looking to get a golf 1.9 GT TDI to save on fuel and on insurance. I have to say i'm warming to the idea! Look like decent, reliable, cheap little german hatches.
Hey man! I’ve just recently been saving and thinking of buying a Mk4, really appreciated all the tips you and common problems you exposed with the model, I’m definitely very adamant about it being a golf at least, what I was wondering was what you thought would be a decent price tag currently today and some things to attentively check when I go to buy my second hand one, appreciate any help :) cheers dude Ps: when I said price tag I meant as in for example here in Portugal I find some Mk4 being sold for around 2500-4500€, do you think maybe this is due to them already being pretty busted up? Since repairs on these cars do not seem to be the cheapest I’m really waging pros and cons here, a car being sold for 2500€ that has never had any parts switched out would probably be a worse buy than a 3000+€ one that has had multiple parts renewed like sills, suspension, brakes, handbrake, maybe some electronics stuff, right?
I have a 2004 Golf. When I unlock the driver door with a key. The nub go up but the door want open until I hit the door with my fist. I have this on video.
I'v change 4 door lock module on 2 different golf4. ('lock chest' is it called in swedish), cost around 300dollar for one at car repair here. Standard problem on Golf4. And my Temp shows 0 in my dash, right now. And i can here a reving up noice from under the car when start car from cold. 3-4second later its gone. Dont know if its the fuel pump or something like that.
I have found that the immobiliser problem can be sorted by resetting your key fob chip. Open doors with fob then insert key into drivers door lock,turn to lock doors and hold key in lock position for 5 seconds.
2003 GTI 1.8t everything that has been replaced on my car: Motor mount Thermostat 3 tires Entire exhaust including flex Light bulbs MAF sensor Rust paint repair Air Pump Abs module 2 wheel bearings Headlights Straightened control arm New key
My TDi mk4 two door got a check engine light (in diesel it's the glow plug light) a few moments after i broke the vacuum pump (i didn't know this then) and thought it was fecked. It turned out the rear lights fuse had blown and that caused it. i had no warning about anything else wrong with the engine except low on power and no brake booster. So the check engine light can be anything really, it's more often a sign of small problem than large one.
Already have one 1.6sr 8v and yep electrics, they are just annoying door module on the right(for me passengerdoor) doesn't work, same for the rear, the rear doors only open with the button in the interior not with the key. thermostat stays open(luckily no check engine light). But I love it strangely enough...
Greetings from South Africa. What's your opinion on the Golf 4 1.6? I wouldn't mind going for one one day, as long as it is in good condition, runs well and is well looked after.
Crankcaseventilation which may cause the sludging in the oil, waterleakage(i have sunroof), heating of the mirrors is often broken, thermostat and coolant temperature sensor are some of the commons according to a vw mechanic i have spoken to... Ive had it all within the last year
My 1.4 drank oil so bad! The EML light come on. Turns out it was a little plastic valve on the charcoal canister (purge valve) changed it for a second hand charcoal canister then the problem disappeared. Just another common fault apparently
My dads golf 4 makes an ratling noise out of the gearbox, when driving in reverse. I think the reverse gear is a bit worn. but it still drives after 7000km. should it be fixed? its an 1.6 from 2001 and has 270.000km on the clock. the front struts are also bad, and the cheack engine light is on. i think its time for him to buy an new car
I have a Golf Mk4. Please help me reset the damn radio. Are there any other buttons I have to press when entering the digits? Code 1 is all I see. I did it years ago but have forgotten!!!
I have a 2 door gti glx so differnt engine but I had some erosion on my wiring harness you can tell if it's bad if your wind shield wipers stop working
Good luck bro, have safe driving, im from Armenia, i want to buy Golf 4 2003 automatic, and i think its best option for first car, what you can adise me?
I had an issue with my golf last winter when the battery kept going flat (once while driving). I don't remember the exact report but the garage put it down to lack of use (lots of short journeys) and increased power usage from lights, heating etc. And it passed battery and alternator tests.
2 months ago when I had just bought my Golf 4 1.6 and parked it at my block, I locked it and realised I had left something inside, went back and I couldn't unlock it anymore. I had to call a locksmith and have my lock replaced. I didn't even have a remote, I installed an alarm later and got my remote key. My passenger and back door locks still don't work tho.
I am hoping to get an Golf MK4 when I pass in September. They are lovely the MK4's are. Will say though cheers for this video really helpful! Now I know what to look out for when I get one. :D :D
I’ve got a bora same as a golf underneath. So far I’ve replaced or need to replace. the egr (with egr delete), replaced leaking intercooler, temp sensor, thermostat, handbrake, seized rear calliper, abs/speed sensor, boot doesn’t open, bonnet latch doesn’t always close properly, battery replaced, slip ring, clutch replaced at 138k (engines remapped), flywheel, clutch release bearing, slave cylinder, turbo, leaking oil sump, people kept telling me these cars are bulletproof that’s why I bought one lol. I’ve had my car just over a year I’ve replaced most the stuff it’s only 152k now
I’m really wanting a 1.4 2dr but I can’t seem to find one. Is it even worth trying to find one as I’m pretty sure I’d need to travel to down to England (from Scotland🏴) to find one. But I don’t know. Any advice ?
Ive had the door issue on my Bora - front passenger side, it was a relative easy fix if you know how to use a soldering iron, the biggest hasle was getting the thing out as those bolts that lock it into the door (the two you see when you open the door) are not torx but multi tooth as they are called over here.
Im pretty sure the throttle position sensor or something like that is gone on my mates 1.6 its not an issue on an a road but driving narrow streets in first gear is really jerky
A golf unreliable? Fuck off
I was gonna say that; golf being unreliable? That was a great joke
French John when my golf has a check engine light. I just press the gas pedal to the floor and it stops.
On Petrol and Diesel, engine light are different and the most reliable golf 4 you can buy is the pd130 ASZ model
French John it was golf 3. Now i have an mk4
Nice one!
Tip one: if the check engine light is on. You're all good.
If it's off: slowly walk away
Quco i agree
Pjmperez01 funny thing is.
My GTI doesn't have a single light on. Apart from the gas light 😂
Quco Boy, better save money for gas.
Well if you keep up with maintenance you won't have a cel bought my gti with a cel for dumb low cause previous owner didn't know the car and it's been off ever since I've owned it.
Important thing to replace is coil pack harness.
What truth is there to this?
I bought my golf 2 years ago, and the check engine light was never on, it's still running great
I swear to god. I literally bought a 20th anniversary gti like MINUTES before this was posted. Like, signed the title, drove to a place to eat, and got this notification lol.
Aiden Hirsch Hopefully yours is all good then 😂👍
Said the 12 yr. ol...like...like ...like...like...lol...lol.. Aiden...do the world a favor...DO NOT BREED!!!!
Bob Smith you good man?
@@BobSmith-mc7uq fuck off
@@BobSmith-mc7uq learn fkin english bitch
This really sums up my Golf IV GTI experience for the last 8 months.
- Broken window mechanism
- Broken door lock mechanism
- Broken startermotor
- Broken N75
- Broken MAF
- Broken rear mufler
But I still love the car to bits haha
GENERIC Sounds exactly like mine 😭😂
GENERIC broken buyer
GENERIC I would choose a mk 4 over a mk 5 lol
ive had 2 golfs and both windows dropped to the bottom of the door
How Many Kms?
I will turn 18 in 2 months and will get my first ever car, I think a VW golf mk4 would be great as a first.
Get the 4 motion or the gti
@@doomer8949 lmao I got quoted £2200 for a 1.4.
It was my first car and I have it since september 2019, it is a 1.6 SR and it only cost me €1000 and ~€500 in repairs and maintenance to get it running really good. I pay €80 a month here for tax and insurance
@@unicorn_jesus6930 TF? I am 17 and I am going to view a 1.9 TDI This week... Insurance in UK is only £1,495... PD130 too
How was your golf?
I bought a golf V5 a few years back. Still got it and it's never failed me. It's so good I went and got myself a GTI as well. Now I have 2 very reliable golfs. Best car ever!
These are the simplest and easiest to repair cars in the world
I bet you didnt work ok fk8 or earlier civic's or even miata's
@john Morris
This is sarcasm^^ I hope you've clearly never experienced a civic or any Japanese car
John Morris I’m glad this was sarcasm😂
Straight Up HAHAHA
I mean it!
You said it all at the end of the vid,its 15 plus years old they are quite bulletproof if maintained correctly.Its called wear and tear all the bits mentioned are easily remadid for little money if you've got any semblance of mechanical knowledge,the mk4 is an iconic vehicle show it some love and it won't let you down.
Truth. Mk4 for life!
MK4's design is timeless ! i also have the door lock module rear door issue but it unlocks when i press unlock again.
MK4 was a strange Golf, I think VW was trying to go luxury, but changed their mind and went back to sport with the MK5. Very nice car tho.
I have that with one of my rear doors but it happens 5 times a year weird but never thought anything of it.
I still have my 2002 337 and about 7 years ago had an issue with the hatch. Neither the driver door button nor the key fob would unlock the hatch, and I had to use the physical key to get it open. I resolved the issue by spraying a bit of lithium grease on the mechanism, working it by hand, and wiping off the excess. Key fob and drivers door button now work every time to this day, and was an easy fix. Hope this helps.
@@gravemind6536 Same with my Golf4. hehe
Standard problem. I have change door lock on 2 different Golf4, 4times.
@@DoNE021 I thankfully never needed to replace it since it was so infrequent when it did it on my car.
My mum has owned a 1.4 Golf since new back in 2003 . She still has it and it’s been a really great car. Never failed to start and been great mechanically so far! One of the issues we’ve had is coil packs. When the car was new with less than 500 miles it blew coil packs and the VW technician came and changed them twice and said he’d change the car if it did it again. Then it didn’t happen until recently but has happened a few times in the past few years. other problems we’ve had are as you say really related to door locks and sensors. But these things are to be expected of a car of this sort of age! Brilliant cars.
My dad had a 52 plate Golf GTI MK4 and it was rock solid,not even one bit of rust on the bodywork at all.
I've just got the 2001 gti turbo. Had 1 owner from new and it's clean as 48k miles. Drives like a charm
I think the MK4 is the best Golf ever....and oh my good the MK4 R32 is wonderful !
Bushlover1974, Thats bullshit. Everybody knows that the Mk2 golf is the best golf ever. It's reliable, strong, good looking and their are many versions of them built. Maybe you just love the looks of it, but the Mk2 is just a legend!
No you are bullshit.......Try to read it one more time.....I right that i think the MK4 is the best ever, i like the MK2 also, but it is much to old fashion for me. The MK4 Drives better, looks better, much more save, and then you have the Greatest off them all.....The MK4 R32 it dosent get better ;)
MK2 good looking? I bought mine in 1998 and it was ugly then and its ugly now. Don't kid yourself.
mk4 is slowest golf
@@iliaslamari7315 Loved my old one "Golf GTI 16v -88" whit 90s fender front and back, lower with Sachs Gas damper/spring, the model without the katalysator. i had little bit over 150hk not much, but little. My GTI 16v model had round 140hk original. great condition, Black metallic.
It was sold and then totaly damage after 6month. they needed to cut out the driver. I didn't even recognized the car at first when i saw it, It was bent and crouched roof cutoff, the seats was bent too, and blood all over interior.
Damn that car was nice, Out of all 14 Golf i had *Golf* *2* *is* *the* *best.*
And yes i only stick with Golf. hehehe
You missed one of the most common faults on a mk4 Golf: water pooling on the door sill after heavy rain, because of a leaky seal on the window carrier behind the door card.
Also, the electric window regulators need to be lubricated on a regular basis otherwise they will break. Always do this if you have to change a door lock module or seal the window carrier because of the water ingress problem I've mentioned above.
My old 1.4 drank more than i do on the first friday from payday.
1.4 sucked under powered weak engines and crap fuel economy to top it off the 1.6 did about the same as the 1.4 on fuel economy but at least with those you didn't have a sluggish engine.
@@gravemind6536 I drive a 1.6/16v and honestly it's great. Doesn't consume any oil (at all), is quick enough and just reliable
I have rust in all three of those places 😂
Luke Budd yeah I had my arches rust on my bora but bought some rust free on gumtree
Luke Budd gute younge
Richard
I got rust on one wheel arch not a lot though and the with boot handle the paintwork has bubbled but not rusted around it yet.
Same here, also rust at the bottom of both front fenders near the doors.
Or buy a MK4 Ibiza Cupra with the exact same engine as this but with an interior and build quality so cheap it actually rattles your eyes when it comes on boost 😅
Paynos Atleast that sounds more exciting 😂
Yeah hated that about my old mk4
those cars are pretty rare, good performance for a small car :)
Didn't know mk4 golf gti comes in four door..use to own a gti 2 door and never seen a four door😀
Paynos it so stupid to complain about plastic interiors if i had a car with plastic interior i dont care
So i've got my mk4 1.4 16v since may this year and everything you said is so accurate. My golf starts alarming in the middle of the night, when i forget to lock up twice (Locking 2 times turns alarm off) Also i have to refuel oil every 1000 km cause its already at minimum. Just the same doors like on your golf are having problems. The trunk light doesnt always turn on, i will check the lock mechanism like u did and my left rear door wont open together with the rest, but i can still open it from the inside :D Also my starter seems broken bc sometimes the motor doesnt start at first time( could also be the fuel pump) But works perfectly at the second time, usually with the sound of gears grinding against each other, like when you put a gear in without clutching. Ah and also my right tail light doesnt work, just like every 2nd golf mk4 you see on the street. Not a broken bulb, changed it, has to be some wiring problem :(
But I still love this car.
In case of any grammatical mistakes, im german, im allowed to do that.
Bang the rear door, on the right hand side of it as it meets the rear quarter, in-line with the handle- with your hand in a fist and get your mrs to keep lock and unlocking it as you bang the door and it will open mate 👌🏼😂mine does same in really cool weather!! Hope this helps you out mate
Dman C888 Haha I'll have to give this a go 😂
Did it work? Haha
youve got too many doors anyway
True 3 door is the only way
I'd trade my 3 door for a 5 door.. They just look more modern in 2023🤔..
Had to get a 5 door because I got a son !
Just got an 01 Cabrio recently. My first VW, it's a nice car! Not a fast engine, but it's comfortable and can't help but smile with the top down :)
I had a MK4 as my first car. Stil my favorite, but you literally described every problem I had HAHA
Just Buy a MK2 instead no electronics to go wrong
Fkin right m8
What electronics?
Are these things ducking everywhere in Europe. It so hard to find these cars in anything that could be considered food shape. I don’t know where you think you could find a mk2 golf in good enough shape to drive let alone mod
Age,maintenance and abuse are the factors to blame, golf are built well, but still need care. Love my R3Toy.
Had one for two years. 1,6 16v, 110k miles, Thermostat done, boot light switch not working, can't lock it at all, a litre of oil every 200 miles. Best "ordinary" car to drive I've had. So I've bought another one tonight with 192000 miles.
Current problems on my Golf Mk4 1.6 petrol.
Bought for £900, need nothing else from a car, love the thing, superb!
1 - The steering wheel is a bit out (might need front bushings need replacing?)
2- Door modules (Left rear needs doing, front passenger redone)
3 - Rear washer jet broken (Need to have a proper look at this)
3.1 - Rear boot module is broken
3.2 - Wiper stays on
3.3 - Alarm goes off when locked (thinks the boot is open)
3.4 - TEMP 'FIXES' pull wiper and re-fit central locking fuse on every use
4 - No rear speakers in back doors (Despite grill panels)
5 - Speedo sensor replaced (the fuel and speed dials bounced up and down)
6 - Exhaust cat has broken (Rattles around, sounds like a bigger engine)
7 - Thermostat was broken (so engine was stuck on 70 degrees)
8 - Rear right tail light bulb (any) keeps on blowing (And reg plate light)
9 - Right wing mirror adjustment motor broken
10 - Squeeky belt (Not sure if cam or aux)
11 - Standard brakes are a bit soft
12 - Wire loom on boot hinge has a tear in plastic and wires, but doesn't amount to any serious problems. Might be joining with boot locking module fault?
13 - 300-350 miles on £40 of petrol, kinda average, but would like better mpg
14 - Cup holders - Installed pop-out cup holders in dash and installed rear cupholders under the rear ashtray
15 - Wheel centre caps keeps popping off and going awol.
16 - Air Conditioning doesn't work at all (AC button is a big tease)
17 - Standard headlights are a bit dim
18 - Only one key
19 - Hot air into the car is hot, but the thrust of air is low
20 - Petrol cap rubber cord deteriorates and snaps off (Very cheap off ebay, same as A3 etc...)
Just bought a 51 plate 1.9 tdi and the front arches are slightly rusty. I'll get them fixed up and definitely keep an eye on the other areas you mentioned🖒
I had my golf MK4 for almost 9 years, I never got a check engine light,it never let me down, now it's spirit lives on my new VW Amarok
I may be a bit late but I just bought a 2000 gls and am looking forward to it
Bought a black IV golf 03 1.8T GTI, works like a charm, no lock issues, no start up issues, but rust... oh jesus. replacing both front fenders and left side skirt. other than that, i loove this car
Great video. I have a MK4 1.6 petrol Highline Golf. I got her in 2010 and she's still going very strong. However I did have some problems though, due to the previous owner driving the car hard. I had to get both the cyclinder number 4 skimmed, piston rings replaced, cat replaced and yes the central locking packed up on me. I have had zero problems since then. I got the car serviced recently and radiator flushed. Passed NCT just very late last month (MOT to you brits). The car has 112 thousand miles, and believe it or not she does about 48 to 54mpg.
I have an 01 TDI and the only issues I had besides the original owner never swapping parts out so I had to replace a bunch of old worn out parts, was the ABS sensor, those are obnoxious because I live in Maine and they are super anal about car inspections. But other then minor repairs the body is 95% rust free and at 190,000 miles still goes strong!! It’s a fuel efficient great little car that I love owning despite the war of parts lol
0:32. I've owned 3 Mark 4 Jettas and all 3 had the following rust problem (which I assume applies to the Golf as well). Remove a few of the Torx screws that hold the back of the front wheel well liners on and bend the liner so you can see what's underneath. You may have to turn the wheel to full lock. You'll be amazed about how much debris gets trapped behind the liner leading to rust on the bottom rear corner of each front fender. The very bottom of the liner has a bend in it to prevent debris from entering but it doesn't seem to work very well. Remove this debris and do what you can to prevent rust from forming. I perform this task annually as part of my regular maintenance schedule.
Smokeout. You can perform the inspection in 5 minutes without even lifting the car. Just turn the wheel to full lock, remove 4 or 5 torx screws holding the rear of the plastic wheel well liner and bend it forward. You might come across a garden in there. If you do, just clean it out with a screwdriver and a hose. After it dries, do what you can to remove any rust that may have formed. (I ground it out with a Dremel.) You might also want to remove the bolt that attaches the fender (wing) to the rocker panel (sill) in order to really get all of the rust out. Some Rust Reformer may not be a bad idea followed by spray paint close to the color of your car. Even if it doesn't match exactly, you'll never notice it at this location. Finally, spray some oil in there to discourage rust in the future. I do this every year.
A Mark 4 Golf will only rust if you damage the bodywork or if a lack of cleaning keeps it from draining water...
My mk4 se 1.6 gets almost 700kms city driving on one tank, gives me no trouble at all.
I have a 2005 silver 1.8 t 37,000 miles and I have owned it for just over a year and I already had to replace the left door aculator (locking mechanism) ,fuel pump, o2 sensor but she is running nice still a 48k no check engine light
Do you live next to a prison?
I have an mk4 😖 but I love it and will forever
The temperature sensor is another common fault, but a very cheap and easy fix. The lock modules are pretty easy to replace, just a little time consuming. The control arm bushings seem to wear out fast, same with the strut mounts..
Do you have any advice about the door lock issue? I need to take it for an MOT and it will obviously fail so if I can fix it myself I'd like to. Thanks in advance!
Sometimes a custom head unit will interfere with the cars ECU signals. Look up "K-line" . Or, unplug the radio from the car, then check to see if that fixes any electrical gremlins that plague the vehicle.
My first mk4 GTI--the cd player was poorly installed. It took me forever to figure out the reason we could not do an OBDII scan. Also caused irregular horn on door lock, intermittent honk when parking, irregular auto lock/unlock and more
just got a mk4 v5 had about 3 mouths got some faults but fix most of them now Good advice help me out alot fun cars
If you're lucky (as I was with my Mk4 2002) you can fix the unlocking door by dripping WD 40 down the sides of the button so that it runs into the mechanism. Hey presto!
Coming up to 200k miles on my 01 GTI and still strong af.
Had a green mk4 golf 1.4l last year now scrapped. Going to look at a beige/gold 3 door gttdi tomorrow wish me luck hope it ain’t a shitter
I got a 2006 variant 1.6 quite cheap and it had a multiple of small defects and other worn things. Boot handle switch, door lock module (pain in the a** to replace), abs sensors, rear schocks, fuel pump, brake calipers, timing belt.....etc
Now after the majority of thimgs fixed it is a great car but not cheap....
Haha I have same Golf mk. 4 1.4l and all of the things you said I got them too.
For door mehanism you ned to open the door cover, and adjust small metal thing with 2 screws, just tighten them on right position, no problem, its not electronic problem.
Rust on all spots you said CHECK
1 door wont open CHECK
Drinking oil CHECK(I have done general engine maintenance and it is not drinking single mililiter of oil now) Castrol Edge 5w 30
I also have transmision(manual) problem, it is going rly hard in 1st gear
Stupid dimensions of tires (175, 80 14", must order in advance
Big noise in cabin on high speeds...
But I love the car, I have it for 14years, 2nd owner, he newer left me strangeld on the road, good holding in curves, nice feadbeck from stearing wheal, good space, materials also good.
The most solid car ever. Thinking of putting bullet proof windows in mine and selling it to Saudi Arabia as a VW Tank. Absolute Go-Kart but can't do corners fast as it will definitely slide and smash into whatever is in your way. Sound on the straight though. 👍🏼
More faults:
Window holders break a lot, but great fix is get alluminium ones in place of palastic;
Rear trunk lock mechanism (for hatchbacks) is weak check if its lockable/unlockable with keys;
Front hood latch mechanism bends and it might not close all the way;
Rear light connectors get corroded often.
I had the door locking problem and the leaky sprayer in the back-except that the leaky sprayer shorted the lock sensor, making the car “think” the boot stayed open when I locked the car. This caused it to start randomly going into alarm one night. I had to disconnect the battery so everyone could sleep. Water was also getting in through a leaky window mechanism in the drivers door. Having had the water leak fixed and the back door locks replaced with aftermarket locks, the garage (a certified VW mechanic) could not figure out why the boot was “open”. I got the car back, and within a week the shorted boot sensor had completely drained the battery. Despite my extensive water issues, I haven’t seen rust...
Another thing: sometimes in cold weather, the check engine light comes on with an error message that something is wrong with the “Abgas” (exhaust). It normally goes a way after a week, and I have been told this is due to a slight shift/contraction/expansion of the catalytic converter, that is picked up by the sensor. No thermostat or air pump problems yet though.
I also had the spark plugs replaced because it started running on 3/4 cylinders due to old spark plugs melting because petrol mixtures these days burn hotter-even Euro 95 apparently.
I am buying one tommorow... i think tjis video is really helpful.. il be playing this while i check it over lol
Bought my GTI about a year and a half ago and luckily I've never had to deal with any of this, however the comment about it going through oil so quickly is pretty true. The most annoying thing about mine is because it's so god awful hot where I live the corrosion protection that was coated on the frame starts literally melting sometimes and it appears as if candle wax is dripping off the bottom of my car lol
I've changed motor brushes for door locking modules on all doors and it works great and reliable. I have little bit rust just over the front right wheel. Not big problems at all with this car.
Thinking of getting a Golf VR5. Love the sound. The sound really hooked me to the engine, when my friends were installing a custom exhaust to theirs and they started it without the exhaust on. However, I am aware that the VR5s can be money pits. So I am still rather neutral whether or not to get one. Great video, mate. Just found your channel.
You thought about a v6? Even nicer sound and engines are solid. Both good picks though! If they're looked after they won't be a problem 👍
I like the sound of the VR6, but the VR5 is unique and in my opinion, underrated. Most tuners take VR6s because they are more common, and the aftermarket part scene for them is bigger. But the VR5 is just something that I like. It is one of a kind, sounds like an Audi Quattro, and has the potential to be a good sleeper.
My Channel Lacks Originality Go for it, I'm pretty sure there's a supercharger build online somewhere to get inspiration from 👌
I drove from London to Istanbul in a 2002 Golf. I bought it at an auction. Quick once over, and then I was off. It never missed a beat. I sold it in Turkey and actually got all my money back. These cars are bullet proof.
Iv got a 2002 mk4 golf gt tdi 130, av had it for 4 years, pisses me off so much at times but will not replace it 😆. So far av changed dual mass clutch and flywheel, driver window regulator twice!!, door lock module driver side, top strut mounts, inner cv boots both sides, new key, thermostat and lots of othet little things. On top of that its been hit by idiot drivers twice. But love it to bits, btw love the channel keep it up 👌👍
I noticed what may be causing some of your problems including the immobilizer problem. It could be the Sony radio you or the previous owner installed. I installed an after market radio in my daughter's 2000 Jetta and while I was installing it, I noticed that there was one wire (I think it was orange) that I couldn't connect to the new radio, so I left it disconnected. A few months later, my local VW dealer had their "Lights Out" promotion where they'll hook their scanner up to your car and let you know what all of the warning lights are telling you. They told me they couldn't read the computer in the car because of the after market radio. They said that the abandoned wire was the radio alarm and because it was disconnected, the computer was confused which led to their inability to get any readings via their fancy scanner. I re-installed the factory radio and the local dealer was then able to read the codes for me. You might consider finding a factory radio at the junk (scrap) yard to see if your immobilizer problem goes away. Good luck.
Hi brother!
good project!
what is the name of the rear bumper? which company?
I've been looking for him for 2 months now... to no avail...
I'm thinking about buying the 2000 mk4 1.6l with 194k kilometres with full history service and also the car it has most parts factory and service every 5000 kilometres what are your thoughts?
I live in the U.S ,but I rarely see the Golf 3’s here. I only saw one yellow hatchback in my middle school 3 years ago.
You're young mate, much to learn on looking after and repairing things. Never mind, you'll get there one day...
I have Golf Mk4 TDI. I have this car for about a year and I think For my experience steering racks go bad quite often, because I already had it replaced twice now. My neighbor with his mk4 had same issues. And yeah, I already had to replace thermostat and temp sensor. Now I have problems with my suspension, I already replaced some ball joints, now it needs one wheel bearing and strut mounts. Otherwise I really enjoy this car, its AHF engine with 110hp.
Got a golf mk4 1.9 TDI last summer, it was the 90cv model, I remapped it and is now about 150cv. It has done 240k km and still going strong. Had some problems with the door locking module a while ago, I took it out, cleaned the micro switch and it seems to be ok now..
Looking to buy a 20th AE to finish off High school with a bang, pretty exciting!
Young man! THX for video, but.. it's a dream for many, a challenger for a few.
I have a Mk4 1.4 petrol and everything you mentioned I can relate to with my car.
My mk4 is at 350,000 kms and has only had a few of those problems so far. Still going strong though!
My first car was a Mk4 golf that I bought for 500 with a blown head gasket. Replaced the head gasket, timing belt and thermostat. Never had any problems with it for the 30k miles I put on it and it had 260k on it when I got it
The door module is such a simple fix you should definitely try it yourself mate I did it myself soon as I bought a mk4
Luke p how did you fix the door?
Michael Silk go on BMAC vags videos he’ll show you how to clean it to sort it out or how to see if you need to replace it
Hi, Im getting a GTI soon, it has 34,000 miles on it only. I wonder what should be replaced??
Good advice mate, I guess most older cars have problems like this just part and parcel of owning one 👍🏻👌🏻
Just bought a 2.0L MkIV, been searching for a turbo kit! but cant seem to find one, the 2.0L engine would be a beast with a turbo
I'm taking my BMW Z3 off the road and looking to get a golf 1.9 GT TDI to save on fuel and on insurance. I have to say i'm warming to the idea! Look like decent, reliable, cheap little german hatches.
Hey man! I’ve just recently been saving and thinking of buying a Mk4, really appreciated all the tips you and common problems you exposed with the model, I’m definitely very adamant about it being a golf at least, what I was wondering was what you thought would be a decent price tag currently today and some things to attentively check when I go to buy my second hand one, appreciate any help :) cheers dude
Ps: when I said price tag I meant as in for example here in Portugal I find some Mk4 being sold for around 2500-4500€, do you think maybe this is due to them already being pretty busted up? Since repairs on these cars do not seem to be the cheapest I’m really waging pros and cons here, a car being sold for 2500€ that has never had any parts switched out would probably be a worse buy than a 3000+€ one that has had multiple parts renewed like sills, suspension, brakes, handbrake, maybe some electronics stuff, right?
I have a 2004 Golf. When I unlock the driver door with a key. The nub go up but the door want open until I hit the door with my fist. I have this on video.
I'm gonna get the pd130 when my insurance is due a renewal, I've got a mk5 1.4, can't wait for something a bit faster again
I'v change 4 door lock module on 2 different golf4. ('lock chest' is it called in swedish), cost around 300dollar for one at car repair here. Standard problem on Golf4.
And my Temp shows 0 in my dash, right now. And i can here a reving up noice from under the car when start car from cold. 3-4second later its gone. Dont know if its the fuel pump or something like that.
I have found that the immobiliser problem can be sorted by resetting your key fob chip. Open doors with fob then insert key into drivers door lock,turn to lock doors and hold key in lock position for 5 seconds.
I plan on buying a 2001 GTI V5 2.3 170HK thoughts? Is it a solid good first car or not FYI I live in Sweden if that matters 🙂
2003 GTI 1.8t everything that has been replaced on my car:
Motor mount
Thermostat
3 tires
Entire exhaust including flex
Light bulbs
MAF sensor
Rust paint repair
Air Pump
Abs module
2 wheel bearings
Headlights
Straightened control arm
New key
My TDi mk4 two door got a check engine light (in diesel it's the glow plug light) a few moments after i broke the vacuum pump (i didn't know this then) and thought it was fecked. It turned out the rear lights fuse had blown and that caused it. i had no warning about anything else wrong with the engine except low on power and no brake booster. So the check engine light can be anything really, it's more often a sign of small problem than large one.
Already have one 1.6sr 8v and yep electrics, they are just annoying door module on the right(for me passengerdoor) doesn't work, same for the rear, the rear doors only open with the button in the interior not with the key. thermostat stays open(luckily no check engine light). But I love it strangely enough...
Greetings from South Africa. What's your opinion on the Golf 4 1.6? I wouldn't mind going for one one day, as long as it is in good condition, runs well and is well looked after.
Crankcaseventilation which may cause the sludging in the oil, waterleakage(i have sunroof), heating of the mirrors is often broken, thermostat and coolant temperature sensor are some of the commons according to a vw mechanic i have spoken to... Ive had it all within the last year
My 1.4 drank oil so bad! The EML light come on. Turns out it was a little plastic valve on the charcoal canister (purge valve) changed it for a second hand charcoal canister then the problem disappeared. Just another common fault apparently
My dads golf 4 makes an ratling noise out of the gearbox, when driving in reverse. I think the reverse gear is a bit worn. but it still drives after 7000km. should it be fixed? its an 1.6 from 2001 and has 270.000km on the clock. the front struts are also bad, and the cheack engine light is on. i think its time for him to buy an new car
I have a Golf Mk4. Please help me reset the damn radio.
Are there any other buttons I have to press when entering the digits?
Code 1 is all I see.
I did it years ago but have forgotten!!!
Watch out for peeling soft-touch plastic. I had that problem on mine. I had to sand it and bombard the plastic underneath with interior cleaner.
I have a 2 door gti glx so differnt engine but I had some erosion on my wiring harness you can tell if it's bad if your wind shield wipers stop working
Im thinking about getting a golf 1.6 tdi mk4, is there more problems a should know about or are these the MOST common
Good luck bro, have safe driving, im from Armenia, i want to buy Golf 4 2003 automatic, and i think its best option for first car, what you can adise me?
I had an issue with my golf last winter when the battery kept going flat (once while driving). I don't remember the exact report but the garage put it down to lack of use (lots of short journeys) and increased power usage from lights, heating etc. And it passed battery and alternator tests.
Ive bought a vr5 mk4 and I fucking love it
2 months ago when I had just bought my Golf 4 1.6 and parked it at my block, I locked it and realised I had left something inside, went back and I couldn't unlock it anymore. I had to call a locksmith and have my lock replaced. I didn't even have a remote, I installed an alarm later and got my remote key. My passenger and back door locks still don't work tho.
Bought an 03 golf gti last week. Engine light came on the next day and sure enough it was the secondary air pump.
I am hoping to get an Golf MK4 when I pass in September. They are lovely the MK4's are. Will say though cheers for this video really helpful! Now I know what to look out for when I get one. :D :D
I’ve got a bora same as a golf underneath. So far I’ve replaced or need to replace. the egr (with egr delete), replaced leaking intercooler, temp sensor, thermostat, handbrake, seized rear calliper, abs/speed sensor, boot doesn’t open, bonnet latch doesn’t always close properly, battery replaced, slip ring, clutch replaced at 138k (engines remapped), flywheel, clutch release bearing, slave cylinder, turbo, leaking oil sump, people kept telling me these cars are bulletproof that’s why I bought one lol. I’ve had my car just over a year I’ve replaced most the stuff it’s only 152k now
I’m really wanting a 1.4 2dr but I can’t seem to find one. Is it even worth trying to find one as I’m pretty sure I’d need to travel to down to England (from Scotland🏴) to find one. But I don’t know. Any advice ?
Mines on 210,000 and still going strong regular oil change and a service every 4000 to 6000 miles , well worth it I love my GTi
Ive had the door issue on my Bora - front passenger side, it was a relative easy fix if you know how to use a soldering iron, the biggest hasle was getting the thing out as those bolts that lock it into the door (the two you see when you open the door) are not torx but multi tooth as they are called over here.
Yeah the locking module on my driver's door doesn't work, didn't think this was a common issue great.
Im pretty sure the throttle position sensor or something like that is gone on my mates 1.6 its not an issue on an a road but driving narrow streets in first gear is really jerky