# \#golf **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/golf/711.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Rough Idle + Acceleration, Inconsistent Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-acceleration-inconsistent-starting/200834)
**Author:** [@ashtonkubo\_194018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashtonkubo_194018)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-acceleration-inconsistent-starting/200834 "2025-06-30T21:40:45Z")
Good morning all, I have a 2006 VW Golf TDI, that has a rough/vibrating idle, and rough/vibrating acceleration through lower RPMs. Once she’s up to speed, the vibration seems to lighten up, especially after shifting up … --- ## [Brake vacuum pump leak question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-vacuum-pump-leak-question/195755)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-vacuum-pump-leak-question/195755 "2024-08-18T13:20:19Z")
I had my 2012 VW Golf 2.5L serviced today and the inspection report mentions some seepage at the brake vacuum pump that they referred to as “level 1” and said I could just monitor it for now. To fix they said would invo… --- ## [Golf mk7 reverse gear problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk7-reverse-gear-problem/191465)
**Author:** [@rokvnd2\_185854](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rokvnd2_185854)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk7-reverse-gear-problem/191465 "2024-08-03T21:42:57Z")
So I have a Golf MK7 2013 model with around 100k miles( it is a 5-speed manual, 1.2 TSI ) . I got it used like 4 months ago. And I had no issues until few days ago. I was parked and I went out with reverse normally, had… --- ## [Door cylinder broke, spun freely, locked itself in wrong position, key is stuck, need key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-cylinder-broke-spun-freely-locked-itself-in-wrong-position-key-is-stuck-need-key/193622)
**Author:** [@pkka\_187508](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pkka_187508)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-cylinder-broke-spun-freely-locked-itself-in-wrong-position-key-is-stuck-need-key/193622 "2023-11-07T16:06:53Z")
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 i 2001 / 2002. When attempting to manually lock my car, the cylinder malfunctioned. It spun freely, and then the cylinder locked at an ~50-degree turn to the right and is preventing key removal. I’m… --- ## [2014 VW Golf 5 cylnder. Esc light, will start, wont drive. Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-vw-golf-5-cylnder-esc-light-will-start-wont-drive-please-help/192255)
**Author:** [@lindsay2dogtarvin\_186415](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindsay2dogtarvin_186415)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-vw-golf-5-cylnder-esc-light-will-start-wont-drive-please-help/192255 "2023-08-13T23:37:27Z")
I have a 2014 wolkwagen golf base model 2.4L 5 cylnder engine. I changed the fuse for the 12v port and the next day could not drive my car as the Electronic Stability Control Fault came accross my screen. It will not all… --- ## [VW Polo - Front Speaker Static](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo-front-speaker-static/192235)
**Author:** [@Jamesprestage101\_186399](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamesprestage101_186399)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo-front-speaker-static/192235 "2023-08-12T12:35:12Z")
Hi, New car owner here. 2018 VW Launch Edition Manual Polo AWZ. Recently started hearing static/crackling noises from my front left speaker. Have not installed any sound systems so everything stock. Speaker in question … --- ## [Failed DPF „Passive“ Regeneration (TDI 1.6)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-dpf-passive-regeneration-tdi-1-6/188825)
**Author:** [@w3land\_183126](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w3land_183126)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-dpf-passive-regeneration-tdi-1-6/188825 "2023-02-01T19:09:13Z")
Dear everyone, Would you be willing to do some analysis on the DPF issue/confusion (there is also some info on premium diesel) ? I bought a used VW Golf 2012 TDI 1.6 (diesel, 165 000km real mileage), and I wanted to do… --- ## [VW Golf Bluetooth Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-bluetooth-issue/188147)
**Author:** [@LukaszKA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LukaszKA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-bluetooth-issue/188147 "2022-12-27T22:17:10Z")
Hi, I’ve landed a weird issue with my Bluetooth. As shown in the picture the screen is greyed out completely meaning I can’t access the skip features or pause via the screen or even the steering wheel. The only thing tha… --- ## [Golf IV dead battery, cannot open door, car key doesn't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-iv-dead-battery-cannot-open-door-car-key-doesnt-work/187365)
**Author:** [@alina.tiuge\_182977](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alina.tiuge_182977)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-iv-dead-battery-cannot-open-door-car-key-doesnt-work/187365 "2022-11-12T22:44:58Z")
Hi, So I am in a bit of a pickle here. Yesterday I drove my car in the morning, I came home, parked it and in the evening I come to the car and I find out I cannot open the doors from the remote. I changed the battery t… --- ## [2017 vw golf major misfires flooring it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-major-misfires-flooring-it/186523)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-major-misfires-flooring-it/186523 "2022-10-03T22:41:40Z")
Hey guys im back with another problem. Just took my car to get serviced (Trans fluid) and the techs took it for a test drive. The guy calls me and is like you know you have major misfires flooring it? This is happened be… --- ## [1-2 gears shifting weird at low speeds 2017 vw golf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-2-gears-shifting-weird-at-low-speeds-2017-vw-golf/186502)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-2-gears-shifting-weird-at-low-speeds-2017-vw-golf/186502 "2022-09-23T23:50:54Z")
Hey there, quick question for someone. This has been an issue for awhile but usually at lower speeds my vw golf shifts super weird. Sitting in traffic is brutal as it cant choose first or second gear. Its a 7 speed dsg a… --- ## [2017 vw golf unitronic stage 1+ engine jerked a bit starting and reversing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-unitronic-stage-1-engine-jerked-a-bit-starting-and-reversing/185877)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-unitronic-stage-1-engine-jerked-a-bit-starting-and-reversing/185877 "2022-08-19T22:00:11Z")
Just got a new tune today after replacing my racechip. Unitronic stage 1+. I drove the car home about 11 miles and it drove fine, started fine. I parked it in my garage for about an hour and went to drive again. Whenever… --- ## [Car stalled idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalled-idling/185686)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalled-idling/185686 "2022-08-08T14:35:48Z")
Hello there, I have a 2017 vw golf. The other day I started putting 93 octane fuel into my car for my tune instead of 87 and it ran better no issues, also replaced air filter with a k and n. I was parked idling for about… --- ## [2001 VW Golf: Repair or Retire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-golf-repair-or-retire/185558)
**Author:** [@meggie.k.b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meggie.k.b)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-golf-repair-or-retire/185558 "2022-08-04T00:17:58Z")
I own a 2001 VW Golf. The temperature guage never goes above 190. The other day I watched it go above 190 and it continued to climb so I took it to the mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the issue as a blown head gasket. I… --- ## [\[Golf 3 TDI \] AC stops when engine warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-3-tdi-ac-stops-when-engine-warm/184806)
**Author:** [@mouadh.balti\_181235](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mouadh.balti_181235)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 10:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-3-tdi-ac-stops-when-engine-warm/184806 "2022-06-22T10:43:13Z")
Hello all, I have a strange problem on my Golf 3 TDI. The air conditionner stops when the engine is warm. In fact I did some tests . When the engine temperature is under 90 degree the air conditioner works fine when … --- ## [2009 Volkswagen Golf indicator flashes the wrong direction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-golf-indicator-flashes-the-wrong-direction/182294)
**Author:** [@Matster123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matster123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-golf-indicator-flashes-the-wrong-direction/182294 "2022-02-06T12:33:52Z")
Indicator when turning right on my golf for some reason flashes left instead, any ideas?? --- ## [Advice on new Bilstein shocks leaking after 2 days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-new-bilstein-shocks-leaking-after-2-days/179869)
**Author:** [@bndibx\_177592](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bndibx_177592)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-new-bilstein-shocks-leaking-after-2-days/179869 "2021-11-02T15:17:32Z")
Hi everyone, I very recently acquired a VW Golf 2014 MK7 with 80,000 km. I took it for service inspection a few days ago & noticed that the rear left suspension had leaked a while back (before I even owned the car) & had… --- ## [2004 VW Golf Won't Shift into 2nd Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-golf-wont-shift-into-2nd-gear/179302)
**Author:** [@Williammay121\_177159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williammay121_177159)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-golf-wont-shift-into-2nd-gear/179302 "2021-09-13T23:55:47Z")
I have a VW Golf that recently refuses to shift into 2nd gear. Engine will rev, but will never shift. We took it to our VW dealer and he said the fluid looks fine and everything external looked fine. It’s a closed tranny… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Golf clicking on right turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-clicking-on-right-turns/178925)
**Author:** [@SM05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SM05)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-clicking-on-right-turns/178925 "2021-08-27T00:21:18Z")
Hello I have a 2011 VW sport wagon, gas 2.5 liter with 190,000 Kilometers on it. When turning right with some load a "clicking " noise is present and comes from the drivers side wheel. When going straight no noise. The… --- ## [Advice on leaking shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-leaking-shocks/177637)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-leaking-shocks/177637 "2021-06-28T23:51:34Z")
I have a 2012 VW Golf 2.5L with 50k miles. I went to a local VW specialty shop today for an oil change and was told that the rear shocks showed leaks and should be replaced. They quoted $550 for the work. They included … --- ## [Golf MK6 fog light issua](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk6-fog-light-issua/176237)
**Author:** [@Sikomaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sikomaster)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk6-fog-light-issua/176237 "2021-04-20T17:37:54Z")
I just got my reverse camera issue resolved, but today when my car was in inspection the inspector pointed out this: When the tail fog lights are turned on, the drivers side white light (actually reverse light?) is turn… --- ## [VW Golf reverse camera problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-reverse-camera-problem/175769)
**Author:** [@Sikomaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sikomaster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-reverse-camera-problem/175769 "2021-04-19T16:29:29Z")
Hi everyone, I had a blue screen problem with my 2012 Vw Golf. I did research the internet an found out that the blue screen can show up because of a broken wires. So i opened the hatch and found that the red wire going… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Golf - dieseling after I turn it off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-dieseling-after-i-turn-it-off/176202)
**Author:** [@haileyt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haileyt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-dieseling-after-i-turn-it-off/176202 "2021-04-17T21:21:45Z")
I have a 2011 VW Golf TDI and it seems from my research that it is dieseling after i turn it off. it doesn’t always do this but sometimes it does, and there is also always a smell when it happens. today when it happened … --- ## [Volkswagen Golf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-golf/175793)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-golf/175793 "2021-03-24T11:34:03Z")
My son is looking at a 2016 Golf with 90000 miles on it. My mechanic told me to stay away from used Volkswagens because they are expensive to repair. The parts are expensive and the difficulty of working on them makes t… --- ## [Oil Change - How often for an old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-how-often-for-an-old-car/170921)
**Author:** [@amwaldner\_171381](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amwaldner_171381)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-how-often-for-an-old-car/170921 "2020-10-08T00:20:37Z")
How often should my son change the oil on his 25 plus year old Golf? What kind of oil should he use? --- ## [Flush coolent at reservoir? Opel Corsa b 1998](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flush-coolent-at-reservoir-opel-corsa-b-1998/168309)
**Author:** [@Dennis-131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis-131)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flush-coolent-at-reservoir-opel-corsa-b-1998/168309 "2020-08-05T21:41:13Z")
I could not select Opel Corsa in this forum so i selected volkswagen golf, sorry for the confusion. My opel corsa has no drain plug and both hoses on radiator are on top of the radiator and hard to reach. Can i just di… --- ## [Weird car wont stay running sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-car-wont-stay-running-sometimes/167390)
**Author:** [@Muqi\_8\_169138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muqi_8_169138)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-car-wont-stay-running-sometimes/167390 "2020-07-15T21:56:49Z")
So I have a weird problem, when I switch the ignition on the car starts up however as soon as I let go of the key SOMETIMES the engine will shut off. Sometimes the car will stay running no problem. When the engine shuts … --- ## [Vibration upon acceleration in fourth to fifth gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-upon-acceleration-in-fourth-to-fifth-gear/166804)
**Author:** [@sjdudeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjdudeck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 10:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-upon-acceleration-in-fourth-to-fifth-gear/166804 "2020-07-04T10:13:22Z")
I have a 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI with 109k. Recently, I’ve had issues with vibration through the accelerator but only when pressing it and shifting through gears. At that time (three months ago) the vibration was felt i… --- ## [Weird noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-when-accelerating/165304)
**Author:** [@11sim\_167920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/11sim_167920)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-when-accelerating/165304 "2020-06-04T16:51:20Z")
Hello, I have Golf 4, 2001, TDI PD 110 KW (150BP) So i have a problem. My car is making some weird noise when accelerating. It happens around 2,000 RPM ± (and only there). Its only happening when i am flooring it. 1,2 … --- ## [2001 Volkswagen Golf - noise after engine overhaul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volkswagen-golf-noise-after-engine-overhaul/157442)
**Author:** [@Mothabela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mothabela)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volkswagen-golf-noise-after-engine-overhaul/157442 "2020-02-07T14:54:26Z")
Good Please assist me, I’m driving a golf mk4 2.0L APK engine, the engine was overhauled few weeks ago and now when I accelerate is sound like automatic car. What might be the cause, thank you in advance [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/golf/711.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=golf)