VW Golf blue motion TDI mk 1v - ECU remapping

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Wed 15 Jul 2015 15:54
VW Golf blue motion TDI mk 1v - ECU remapping - jonjon1
I have unresolved problems with difficult noisy clattering sound when starting from hot. apart from that the car runs brilliantly.
Have tried just about everything without success.
Avon remapping say they have a solution to this by a stage 1 remap of the ECU.
They say this is a common fault with Mk 1v golf diesels.
Has anyone any experience of this and is it safe?
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Wed 15 Jul 2015 16:46
VW Golf blue motion TDI mk 1v - ECU remapping - RobJP

Remapping does put extra stresses on an engine, turbocharger, etc. Your engine is at least 11 years old, as VW stopped selling the Mk 4 Golf in 2004.

Ask yourself if it's really a good idea to put extra stress on an 11 year old engine.

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Wed 15 Jul 2015 17:13
VW Golf blue motion TDI mk 1v - ECU remapping - daveyjp

As it is a Bluemotion I suspect its a Roman Numeral error and is actually a Mk VI.

Any remap does increase stress and you need to inform your insurer - I would do this first to discuss it with them and find out if the premium will be hiked.

Edited by daveyjp on 15/07/2015 at 17:14

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Wed 15 Jul 2015 18:31
VW Golf blue motion TDI mk V ECU remapping - jonjon1
My mistake it is actually a MkV blue motion.
Thanks for the replies so far. the remap firm do state that a stage 1 remap only puts everything back to a factory setting but widens the tolerances to make up for any wear, so no need to tell the Insurance Company!
So far I've changed the temp senser, DMF, particulate filter, starter motor, the only other thing I can think of is the battery, so perhaps do that first?
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