Common Mk3 Golf problems???

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  1. SPERMBANK

    SPERMBANK Forum Member

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    Hi guys

    Hoping you can help.

    What are some common issues with mk3 gti's?

    When i had my mk2, i litrally had no problems with it in the years ownership apart from the clutch wearing out.

    I have encountered two (common) problems with my mk3 so far.

    The idling and stalling issue - now resolved
    and yesterday on the motorway i discoverd another "common" problem,
    The Clip that attaches the Clutch cable to the clutch arm decided to let go!
    the recovery guy said it was a common problem with mk3's

    So, what else have i got to expect on my 94k 1994m golf gti??

    Look forward to hearing your answers.

    John.
    :) :)
     
  2. nealey Forum Junkie

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    knackered rear axle bushes which then feels like your driving with a couple of slabs in the boot
     
  3. SPERMBANK

    SPERMBANK Forum Member

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    Cheers man,

    So far, not on bad on mine, but thats maybe because i tend to drive with the weight of two slabs in the back!
    I have a very big tool box! :lol:
    Anything else?!!
     
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    Crankshaft sensor
    ECU relay
    ABS sensors


    Erm...
     
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    Have you had all these??? [:s]
     
  6. sutherlandm Forum Junkie

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    My ABS "module" needed cleaning by a garage quite often as the ABS light often came on.
    My rear suspension "crashed" a lot of anyone was in the back.

    My coolant tank needed replacing.

    I had a regulator die on me (and some smoke)!

    That was it in three years of R reg mk3 GTi 16V ownership.
     
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    What was the cause ?
     
  8. gti8v Forum Member

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    dodgy electric windows that seem to have a mind of their own,
     
  9. luke w

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    RUST!!! They seem to go rotten on the arches and tailgate.

    Don't know if Gti's are any better, but my Mk3 diesel and a couple of people I know that have Mk3s (1.4 and 1.8) all have rust in these areas. Plus I keep a look out for other Mk3s and have noticed quite a few with rust on the arches and tailgate.
     
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    Needs Crankshaft sensor doing (it cuts out randomly)
    ECU relay has been swapped (as well as 2 others)
    My GIT failed on ABS (which doesn't work) which is often sensors. (there's a thread on ed38 filled with jolly fun)
     
  11. 1990

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    Gearboxes are a bit prone to breaking aren't they?
     
  12. Antichav Forum Member

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    The 8v engine, thats a common problem
    *runs & hides*

    :)
     
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    I suspect the shocks were on their way out but I sold it before having to deal with it!
     
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    my raddo used to crash over bumps , now i changed the front shocks its much better
     
  15. Nev93

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    Dodgey Electric windows = Rear Drivers side leccy windows always a common problem.
    had to change the door loom on mine last weekend as the wires break so it would only work when the door was open!!!! All fixed now though. :)

    Ignition coil seems to be a problme as well.. I have been through 2 since ive had mine..

    Rear Beam bushes
    heater Relay

    Mainly electrics really.......

    oh yeah and rust!!!!!! lol
     
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    They're fat?

    [:$]
     
  17. Robbie

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    ..seems to be the worst mk for it. Apart from this, I have only ever had to replace a wheel bearing and bush - look after them, and they look after you..
     
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    later cars are better.
    Mines at 132k and its had the cutting out problem, coolant leaks ([:x] ) and ABS sensors.
     
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    The lead from the immobilizer ring around the ignition barrel can pick up interference and stop the car from starting. This is the only problem I've had with mine.
     
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    Defiantely. There is a noticable difference in the quality of metal between my Mk2 and my Mk3.
     

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