# \#gti **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/gti/706.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [99 VW GTI turns off when it's hot outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-vw-gti-turns-off-when-its-hot-outside/186296)
**Author:** [@Sequoia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sequoia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-vw-gti-turns-off-when-its-hot-outside/186296 "2022-09-12T19:56:21Z")
I have a manual 99 Volkwagen GTI. It has been turning itself off (not really stalling bc it turns off as if I turned the key) when the weather is hot out - around 90 degrees or hotter. It doesn’t run rough or sputter - i… --- ## [Can Somebody Identify These Suspension Parts For Me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-somebody-identify-these-suspension-parts-for-me/183541)
**Author:** [@nick.bumblewood\_180339](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick.bumblewood_180339)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-somebody-identify-these-suspension-parts-for-me/183541 "2022-04-12T19:17:29Z")
Bought my mk4 gti lowered. After some time owning it I’ve gotten it set back to it’s original ride height, but I still have the old suspension parts from when it was lowered. I’m looking to sell them but I’m not super kn… --- ## [Stuck Fuel Injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-fuel-injectors/179957)
**Author:** [@BFlynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BFlynn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-fuel-injectors/179957 "2021-10-28T23:42:39Z")
I have a 2011 VW GTi with about 120k miles. 10k miles ago, driving down the highway, the engine lost a considerable amount of power and it wouldn’t restart. Diagnosis was a stuck fuel injector (#4), that was replaced. T… --- ## [Replacement for VW Passat Wagon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-for-vw-passat-wagon/180179)
**Author:** [@karsweetla\_177831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karsweetla_177831)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-for-vw-passat-wagon/180179 "2021-10-26T18:31:51Z")
I have a 2009 VW Passat wagon (AWD), which I have loved. Of course, you can’t get these in the U.S. anymore :frowning: So, what would be a good replacement? I’m currently considering the following: -VW Taos (although… --- ## [1998 Volkswagen GTI won’t start after pressure wash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volkswagen-gti-won-t-start-after-pressure-wash/174532)
**Author:** [@GladmanGrawana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GladmanGrawana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volkswagen-gti-won-t-start-after-pressure-wash/174532 "2021-01-27T23:22:51Z")
Good day! Last night I washed my engine using Engine cleaner and pressure water and of course it was iddling, now it won’t start. What could have gone wrong? --- ## [2018 Volkswagen GTI - fuel type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-gti-fuel-type/131565)
**Author:** [@teelopier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teelopier)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-gti-fuel-type/131565 "2021-01-09T16:03:18Z")
If my car suggests mid-grade fuel (87), can I use half 85 and half 91? does it get mixed up? --- ## [2016 VW GTI - EPC and Other Warning Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-vw-gti-epc-and-other-warning-lights/169708)
**Author:** [@mr0278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr0278)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-vw-gti-epc-and-other-warning-lights/169708 "2020-09-08T02:37:07Z")
In December 2018, I bought my 2016 VW GTI. About a year ago, the EPC light would come on, and I would lose cruise control. But when I stopped the car and restarted it, the light would go away. After several instances … --- ## [2015 VW GTI’s + Seeking General Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vw-gti-s-seeking-general-advice/166910)
**Author:** [@sparklehoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparklehoof)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vw-gti-s-seeking-general-advice/166910 "2020-07-13T19:23:36Z")
Love my ‘03 GTI but it’s time for something newer. Seeking some input: Where have you had good experiences looking for a used car online? Negotiating Skills and Tips needed: Strategies to negotiate price to on a p… --- ## [Love my ‘03 GTI, Seeking a Comparable Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-my-03-gti-seeking-a-comparable-replacement/166177)
**Author:** [@sparklehoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparklehoof)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-my-03-gti-seeking-a-comparable-replacement/166177 "2020-06-23T17:49:59Z")
It’s time for me to part with my 2003 GTI 1.8 T. I’ve heard that the newer models tend to have more issues. I’m looking for a used car that may be comparable. That has about 60,000 miles and in the $10K to $15,000 rang… --- ## [Dealer tried to program key fob but couldn’t due to no communication to ecm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-tried-to-program-key-fob-but-couldn-t-due-to-no-communication-to-ecm/117864)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Dearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Dearing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-tried-to-program-key-fob-but-couldn-t-due-to-no-communication-to-ecm/117864 "2019-10-25T01:31:14Z")
I brought my newly bought 2011 gti to the dealership to get my newly made key fob programmed and they weren’t able to program it because they said they have no communication with the ecm. They claim every module is readi… --- ## [2017 VW GTI regular vs premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-gti-regular-vs-premium/103577)
**Author:** [@ukhoray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ukhoray)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-gti-regular-vs-premium/103577 "2019-03-29T09:13:06Z")
Googling 'regular vs premium' returns an astronomical number of contradicting threads and test results on the use of different kids of fuel in different engines. I always believed that one should simply follow the manufa… --- ## [2018 Volkswagen GTI oil change indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-gti-oil-change-indicator/135091)
**Author:** [@TomWierzbicki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomWierzbicki)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-gti-oil-change-indicator/135091 "2019-02-21T21:26:24Z")
We purchased a new 2018 VW GTI Autobahn about 10 months ago (it had 25 miles on the odometer). We do not put on a lot of miles (6,000-8,000 a year). Well the change oil indicator has come on in the past few weeks. Per a … --- ## [2012 Volkswagen GTI - winter car storage tips wanted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-gti-winter-car-storage-tips-wanted/129621)
**Author:** [@DakotaWeinman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DakotaWeinman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-gti-winter-car-storage-tips-wanted/129621 "2018-11-26T17:31:49Z")
Hello, I am looking for some advice for storing my car in the winter. I am a college student in Cleveland and with the way my winter break travels worked out I will be leaving my car in a parking garages for about a mont… --- ## [Car wont start, clicking rapidly when attempting to crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-clicking-rapidly-when-attempting-to-crank/126544)
**Author:** [@bhint210\_143137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bhint210_143137)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-clicking-rapidly-when-attempting-to-crank/126544 "2018-10-16T03:48:40Z")
New battery, new (used) starter, parked on a slight downhill slope for less than 5 mins came back and car will not crank. All lights work fine, need help diagnosing this issue. Miss driving my gti. Any help would be grea… --- ## [Golf 4 1.8t inner Shaft of the CV joint Broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-4-1-8t-inner-shaft-of-the-cv-joint-broke/122192)
**Author:** [@NissanGuy101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NissanGuy101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-4-1-8t-inner-shaft-of-the-cv-joint-broke/122192 "2018-08-03T13:42:40Z")
Hi Guys Been awhile ,Hope very one is well ,no car problems…LOL!! i have a question will a 2.0 Golf 4 Wheel hub work on a golf 1.8t or are the parts that different. --- ## [2007 Volkswagen GTI engine life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-gti-engine-life/119869)
**Author:** [@hermantempelman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hermantempelman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-gti-engine-life/119869 "2018-06-28T14:34:01Z")
how long does engine last --- ## [2011 GTI brakes still hum when stopped!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gti-brakes-still-hum-when-stopped/115513)
**Author:** [@stylusfive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stylusfive)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gti-brakes-still-hum-when-stopped/115513 "2018-04-12T15:26:31Z")
I have an Mk6 GTI and over the last few months it has developed a squeak/humming noise. In the mornings, before the car warms up, there is a fairly loud squeal/hum from my front passenger side during braking. However, ev… --- ## [Car won't accelerate when in Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-accelerate-when-in-drive/112968)
**Author:** [@soupergloo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soupergloo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-accelerate-when-in-drive/112968 "2018-03-15T01:04:43Z")
About a month ago, I noticed a loss in power after already being driven for a while that day when coming out of a slow stop and pressing on the gas – it’s almost as if the car was in neutral, but was in drive. I’d let of… --- ## [Loud high pitched whining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-high-pitched-whining/111898)
**Author:** [@Naoise\_O\_Shea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Naoise_O_Shea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-high-pitched-whining/111898 "2018-02-02T19:14:27Z")
So I have a 91’ mk2 VW golf, it’s been off the road for a bout 4 months and I just got it back on the road today. I have found that when I get to 40mph this very loud high pitched whining starts coming from behind the d… --- ## [Transmission Failing After Fluid Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-failing-after-fluid-change/110524)
**Author:** [@Philomath619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philomath619)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-failing-after-fluid-change/110524 "2017-12-22T02:39:01Z")
Yesterday I got a DSG transmission fluid change at the local VW dealership. I was getting it serviced before a road trip next week, making sure it would make the journey. Then after only 30min of driving time while I was… --- ## [Pros and Cons: To Keep or to Sell and What to Buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-and-cons-to-keep-or-to-sell-and-what-to-buy/99890)
**Author:** [@sparklehoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparklehoof)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-and-cons-to-keep-or-to-sell-and-what-to-buy/99890 "2017-02-20T02:09:45Z")
Pros and Cons: To Keep or to Sell and if so What to Buy My current car: beloved 2003 VW GTI 105,000k 1.8t manual, sunroof, seat heat and even a tape deck! Pros: it still runs! No major issues/well maintained Paid off I… --- ## ['02 VW Gti 1.8t - Overheating, High Intake Vacuum, Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-vw-gti-1-8t-overheating-high-intake-vacuum-check-engine-light/94344)
**Author:** [@Casey337](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Casey337)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2016, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-vw-gti-1-8t-overheating-high-intake-vacuum-check-engine-light/94344 "2016-08-07T15:19:23Z")
Hi All, First of all, I am a complete beginner, so I apologize in advance. I have a 2002 VW Gti 1.8t (337 Edition). There are a bunch of issues with this car, but I am extremely broke (hence trying to fix it myself) … --- ## [03 VW GTI Shudder when shifting to 3rd gear, smaller shudder shifting to 4th](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-vw-gti-shudder-when-shifting-to-3rd-gear-smaller-shudder-shifting-to-4th/93311)
**Author:** [@Charres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charres)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-vw-gti-shudder-when-shifting-to-3rd-gear-smaller-shudder-shifting-to-4th/93311 "2016-05-20T20:47:25Z")
Hello, I had recently purchased a 2003 golf gti AUTOMATIC (with optional shifter) with a 1.8 turbo 4 cylinder engine. The vehicle has 139,000 miles on it. Before purchasing, I had a mechanic come out and look at the vehi… --- ## [GTI - manual or DSG?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gti-manual-or-dsg/85830)
**Author:** [@Tomtom123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tomtom123)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gti-manual-or-dsg/85830 "2014-07-18T07:51:17Z")
Hi- My girlfriend and I have decided to get a car and we've chosen to get a 2015 GTI, but we're not sure about the transmission. The pros and cons that we're hung on: We will be living on a hilly part of Brooklyn. Also… --- ## [Mystery Lights and No Go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-lights-and-no-go/85063)
**Author:** [@Zoot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 8:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-lights-and-no-go/85063 "2014-05-18T08:07:46Z")
I have a 2007 VW GTI that whose clutch just went out (pushed to the floor, would not engage gears). The car was towed to a VW dealer who replaced master cylinder. When it still was not working correctly, they diagnosed a… --- ## [Any advice re: updating a stereo to an all-in-one in-dash unit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-advice-re-updating-a-stereo-to-an-all-in-one-in-dash-unit/83850)
**Author:** [@sparklehoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparklehoof)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-advice-re-updating-a-stereo-to-an-all-in-one-in-dash-unit/83850 "2014-02-24T16:46:45Z")
Hi, I have a beloved 2003 VW GTI 1.8. The original stereo has a tape deck (yes indeed!). I want to learn what, if any, options are available to improve my current cluttered portable gadgets and add a little 2014 flair w… --- ## [Catalytic converter - twice in a year?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-twice-in-a-year/83766)
**Author:** [@Ooniebird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ooniebird)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-twice-in-a-year/83766 "2014-02-18T02:02:24Z")
Hi all, I have an 05 GTI I with around 87k miles on it. A few months after I bought it the cat went. Dealer replaced it, all good. Now (11months later) the car is in the shop because the check engine light is on and it t… --- ## [Is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is/83205)
**Author:** [@bkord123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkord123)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is/83205 "2014-01-18T19:57:36Z")
Hi folks. I have a 2012 VW GTI w/ a manual trans. It's a year old and has 15k miles. I bought it new from a VW dealer. Under hard acceleration, the RPMs jump about 500 RPMs for only a second or two and then drop down to … --- ## [Question regarding buying used GTI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-regarding-buying-used-gti/82400)
**Author:** [@tcw1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcw1982)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-regarding-buying-used-gti/82400 "2013-11-27T11:36:26Z")
I didn't know if it would be better to post this under General Discussion or here, so I chose this one because I thought I'd get more answers here. I'm looking at buying a used '06 VW GTI (the newer version) with 96,00… --- ## [Help! Brought my car in to shop for flat tire - picked it up with engine problems!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brought-my-car-in-to-shop-for-flat-tire-picked-it-up-with-engine-problems/81419)
**Author:** [@JackiB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackiB)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brought-my-car-in-to-shop-for-flat-tire-picked-it-up-with-engine-problems/81419 "2013-09-25T16:03:31Z")
I have a 2010 VW GTI with just under 36,000 miles. I dropped my car off at 1pm yesterday for a leaky tire and went home to wait. They patched it up and I went to pick it up at 5. This is what I found: -Car started slow… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/gti/706.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=gti)