Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi petrol dsg 2009 model - misfiring rough engine and blaring exhaust

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Wed 17 Oct 2012 21:37
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi petrol dsg 2009 model - misfiring rough engine and blaring exhaust - Bazzando

My 2009 Golf has had a problem with starting it after it has been run then parked for about 1 hour or so, it sounds very rough judders revs go up to 1200 and exhaust sounds very blarring and loud with lot of fumes (white smoke) this has been going on since new.

This can last from thirty seconds to three or four mins and then when you drive off it has no real power and kangaroos a little for a short distance, It never does it on cold starts apart from when in warm weather its normaly after being run in winter or colder conditions.

It has been in dealer many times since new and they have driven it many times from one day too five full days and they have never been able to find a fault till It was due its MOT and showed a video of car with problem.

I have had a TPI report from dealer saying it is normal operations for this year and build of this car.

Any one had same problem ????????

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Wed 17 Oct 2012 21:48
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi petrol dsg 2009 model - misfiring rough engine and blaring exhaust - nick62
I have had a TPI report from dealer saying it is normal operations for this year and build of this car.

VAG dealers in line for "honesty of the year award" again???

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Wed 17 Oct 2012 23:30
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi petrol dsg 2009 model - misfiring rough engine and blaring exhaust - elekie&a/c doctor

I would think you most definitely have a problem .Take it to a good VW indy who is capable of doing a thorough diagnostic check including a test of the fuel pressure system.hth

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Wed 31 Oct 2012 09:37
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi petrol dsg 2009 model - misfiring rough engine and blaring exhaust - mulletman

I had something similar on my 2010 Golf. First off it was a bit strained under acceleration with excessive exhaust gas/smoke. I then noticed an increasingly loud vibration coming from back seat area (particularly noticeable at idle). Took it to VW and they identified a fuel pump issue: new one fitted and now all sorted.

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