MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Nodz on June 09, 2012, 04:13:56 pm
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Hi all, does anyone have a copy or have access to the VW technical bulletins?? I'm after the copy for the one regarding rust on the front of the sill where the wing bolts to the sill. Apparently its to do with a manufacturing fault - something to do with when the car is travelling along the production line the machine that holds the sills as everything is bolted on sometimes grips the sill too tightly and cracks the paint. Eventually water, etc. gets in and it starts to rust.
Its the same as jbc's issue here (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,23594.0.html)
I'm only after a copy so I have some ammunition if the dealer doesn't play ball when I go see them as I've got to get my wings done as well. If someone has got access and would rather PM/email the link or a copy than post here that's fine.
thanks in advance :smiley:
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I can't help with the bulletin mate, but I had this issue on my 07 gti and it was fixed under warranty :happy2:
They just checked the wings for depth and confirmed it hadn't been sprayed before, then sent off the claim. A few days later it got approved :congrats:
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Pm me your email and i'll send you a copy :happy2:
Robin sorted me out a copy last week, happy to pass it on and :angry015: to VW for locking the PDF file :signLOL:
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Pm me your email and i'll send you a copy :happy2:
Robin sorted me out a copy last week, happy to pass it on and :angry015: to VW for locking the PDF file :signLOL:
Is that the one for the wings?? if so I've got that one, apparently there is/maybe a technical bulletin for the sills as well hiding somewhere
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I hadn't seen the bulletin about the wings when I went to the dealer but I bluffed and said I had read it.
Their attitude changed straight away after I mentioned the bulliten.
If you normally use one main dealer and they refuse to look at it or submit a claim to vw then I would find another dealer.
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Pm me your email and i'll send you a copy :happy2:
Robin sorted me out a copy last week, happy to pass it on and :angry015: to VW for locking the PDF file :signLOL:
Is that the one for the wings?? if so I've got that one, apparently there is/maybe a technical bulletin for the sills as well hiding somewhere
:chicken: Sorry should have read your post properly :rolleye:
If i come across it i'll be sure too think of you :happy2:
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lol, no worries. I've been googling and can't seem to find anything. I will probably try and bluff it tbh but if I can get hold of a copy it will help :happy2:
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would be intrested in getting a copy of this also as my ED30 as the same problem on the passenger side, going to take to VW on monday see what they say !
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I have just had my 06 done under warranty, No bullitin sorry, but they accepted the claim without argueing.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7823.msg538129.html#msg538129 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7823.msg538129.html#msg538129)
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Hi guys! I've been doing some searching relating to corrosion of the front wings and sills and i am struggling to find copies of the tech bulletins that are floating around somewhere. I plan on storming my local dealer next week to have a moan about it, and guess ill need a bit of ammo for the visit! :fighting:
Any help pointing me in the right direction of these documents would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Steve
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I will also be visiting my local vw dealer next week so would appreciate if anyone can send me any documents before I go in
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Hi guys! I've been doing some searching relating to corrosion of the front wings and sills and i am struggling to find copies of the tech bulletins that are floating around somewhere. I plan on storming my local dealer next week to have a moan about it, and guess ill need a bit of ammo for the visit! :fighting:
Any help pointing me in the right direction of these documents would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Steve
....I have just emailed you a PDF.
Robin :smiley:
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Robin - Very efficient, thankyou! :notworthy:
Fingers crossed it will all go to plan. Ill be starting an introduction thread soon and this will be included.
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On a sidenote to this: I have just had my claim for rust in the bootlid accepted, and monday my car is getting it replaced :happy2:
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Well im sure glad that these claims seem to be successful. Ill let you guys know how i get on this weekend!
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could someone upload this to a website so i can download it also thanks
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could someone upload this to a website so i can download it also thanks
....PM me your email address (or email me from my address in my forum Profile) and I'll email you a PDF :smiley:
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You have a PM....
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Just had a minor service at my local dealers who have at the same time got back to me on my similar sill issue - they can't do bodywork but have informed me of the nearest one who can. They are calling it a 'paint fault' rather than citing the bodywork, which is covered by the three year warranty (how convenient!), but say hey will pay for 70% as good will - the car has FVWSH @ 70k.
Is this their way of trying to get some more cash out of me in typical stealer fashion?! I think I need the pdf! :popcornsoda:
pm'd RR..........................
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pm'd RR..........................
....No PM recieved but have sent you PDF to your hotmail addy.
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Cheers mate - you're just too quick for me!! :notworthy: Is that one for the sills aswell or is it effectively ammo in that direction? - surprisingly my wings are OK.
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Cheers mate - you're just too quick for me!! :notworthy: Is that one for the sills aswell or is it effectively ammo in that direction? - surprisingly my wings are OK.
....The PDF I sent you is specifically for the wings. I don't know if it will help for rust issues elsewhere. A lot may depend on the relationship you have with your VW dealer.
Good Luck anyway :happy2:
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Hello,
I've just found the sill rust on my wife's Golf. The dealer doesn't want to foot 100% of the cost but only contribute 50%. Is there any chance I could get a copy of the TSB mentioned in the post?
Thanks in advance!
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@BatforcePC (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=14547) there is no technical bulletin for the sills unfortunately. I emailed lots of people and they all just concern the wings.
I had the same problem and initially was offered the same contribution. However argueing that rust should not occur and it be well known in the sill area and buying approved a while back they waved in the end. This was done at the same time as the wings however do I guess it was easier as the wings were already off.