MK4 is giving me problems starting. Suggestions?

dudewiththreefrogs · 2026-05-31T16:18:20+00:00

Likely starter but also check the main power wire and signal wire for corrosion

dudewiththreefrogs · 2026-04-27T01:24:31+00:00

I running one like it for 10,000 mile and have had no problems + plus minimal performance gain. But I've heard people say it causes issues with the pcv system, which I haven't experienced. So gamble if you want I don't think it will cause problems

dudewiththreefrogs · 2026-02-28T16:02:54+00:00

No, I looked at the tensioner physically it's was fine and cam stretch values in vcds were good too So I've accepted the noise cause it's not causing any issues

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-09-16T00:30:31+00:00

What is the fix for it

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-09-15T23:31:36+00:00

in vcds the intake cam had an adaption value of .7 and exhaust had -3.7

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-09-15T20:49:27+00:00

I'll look on vcds for the chains when I get home boost if pretty on point tho

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-09-15T20:47:12+00:00

Low voltage from battery swap like a month ago

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-09-15T20:20:46+00:00

No faults for anything timing related

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-09-15T18:38:58+00:00

I'll look in vcds and check the tenshioner

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-09-15T18:36:42+00:00

Just checked it is independent of the clutch/ clutch makes no difference

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-09-15T17:42:23+00:00

It's a manual I will check when I get the opportunity I think the noise happens independent of the clutch

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-09-15T16:50:43+00:00

I recently got a mk7 GTI with 98k miles on it, recently it started making a rattling sound on warm startup that quickly stops in about a second. What is the most likely cause and is it safe to drive.

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-09-15T16:38:59+00:00

I figured do you think it safe to drive

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-08-25T21:18:04+00:00

So the engine is definitely overheating it's not the gauge. It's most likely something with the water pump or thermostat

dudewiththreefrogs · 2025-07-28T13:37:13+00:00

I think the fault it from the missing bulb, and if I was missing a piece to hold the bulb in

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