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Author Topic: Intermittent Power Loss Issue Whilst Driving - Mk5 GTi (only 10 months olds)  (Read 45001 times)

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The stone chip idea did cross my mind...had the joy of that experience on an earlier car and it sounded totally different. 

Hey h...the dealers can have a look.

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Dealers have confirmed it's the o/s front wheel bearing.  Got it booked in Monday to have it replaced - assuming they can get the part in time.

Does anyone think that the power-loss issue may be connected to this?

I'm just a bit disappointed that the bearing has gone so quickly.  Could this be connected to the lowering of my car?  I guess that may have exposed it to more pressure/wear?

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Whey hey... all sorted.  Nice new front bearing replaced under warranty.  Perhaps this may have an impact on the power loss issue? 

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Whey hey... all sorted.  Nice new front bearing replaced under warranty.  Perhaps this may have an impact on the power loss issue?  



Good good  :smiley:  -  Well, your the only one who can answer that. Keep us informed...

I certainly would recommend VWR to check the power loss issue if it keeps recurring. They certainly know what they're doing, anyone here can clarify that, especially R.R   :happy2:

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Whey hey... all sorted.  Nice new front bearing replaced under warranty.  Perhaps this may have an impact on the power loss issue? 



Good good  :smiley:  -  Well, your the only one who can answer that. Keep us informed...

I certainly would recommend VWR to check the power loss issue if it keeps recurring. They certainly know what they're doing, anyone here can clarify that, especially R.R   :happy2:



Update:  No recurrence of the sudden power loss issue.  Still a bit sceptical whether its cured.  If I wanted VWR to have a look at it how much would they charge, and where are they based?

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Whey hey... all sorted.  Nice new front bearing replaced under warranty.  Perhaps this may have an impact on the power loss issue? 



Good good  :smiley:  -  Well, your the only one who can answer that. Keep us informed...

I certainly would recommend VWR to check the power loss issue if it keeps recurring. They certainly know what they're doing, anyone here can clarify that, especially R.R   :happy2:



Update:  No recurrence of the sudden power loss issue.  Still a bit sceptical whether its cured.  If I wanted VWR to have a look at it how much would they charge, and where are they based?

VWR are in Milton Keynes, but general repairs or warranty work aren't their bag.

Maybe try a mainstream indie like APS in Brackley if your looking for someone in the bucks area.  :happy2:

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Damn!!!   :fighting:  The power loss issue happened again last night whilst I was pushing the car a bit.  Twice!!!  :sad1:

It's totally weird - I'm not sure if something like the DV is failing or its something else...  :rolleye:

Appreciate any ideas of what I can check, or get the dealers to check whilst in for servicing tomorrow?

P.S.  Should I just replace the DV with the Forge one to eliminate the OEM DV from the equation?
« Last Edit: August 24, 2009, 05:10:31 am by xxx_mojo_xxx »

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UPDATE:  Dealership have been able to pick-up a registered fault code: "Turbo/Super Charger Underboost static" (00665 P0299 002)

I'm booked in to have the following replaced:

Pressure Regulating Valve
Part Nos: 06F 129 101L and 06F 103 48 E

Cut off Valve
Part No: 06H 145 710 D

Question 1a: Am I right to assume the "cut off valve" is the same as the "diverter valve"?
Question 1b: And is the part no. for the latest revision D that I have seen mentioned?

Question 2: What on earth is the pressure regulating valve?

Thanks in advance.



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the cut-off valve is the latest piston type part no, as for the pressure regulating valve? N75?

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Hmm interesting...

Good to see they've found the problem ! :smiley:
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Sounds like you traction contol is cutting in... Have you tried turning this off and see if yours does it still. Mine does it, totally drops all power when i get too enthusiast on the faster pedal.To the point when it does you almost head butt the steering wheel. :confused:
« Last Edit: August 30, 2009, 09:46:20 pm by Phil Mcavity »

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Sounds like you traction contol is cutting in... Have you tried turning this off and see if yours does it still. Mine does it, totally drops all power when i get too enthusiast on the faster pedal.To the point when it does you almost head butt the steering wheel. :confused:

Surely, when you ease off the accellerator and try applying the power back on it should all be back to normal... and I can't see the traction control kicking in while at 6th gear on a bone dry road.

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no worries.  :happy2:

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Sounds like you traction contol is cutting in... Have you tried turning this off and see if yours does it still. Mine does it, totally drops all power when i get too enthusiast on the faster pedal.To the point when it does you almost head butt the steering wheel. :confused:

I share the frustration with this one Steve, I too have almost head butted the steering wheel. Can be kind of embarrasing on occaisons.

If the weather's dry and I'm pushing it I usually turn the TC off.

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To hazard a guess traction is probably more of a challenge with a K04 turbo - rather than my humble K03.