Common Mk3 Golf problems???

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.

 

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

 

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!
Anything else?!!

 

Crankshaft sensor
ECU relay
ABS sensors


Erm...

 

Have you had all these???

 

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.

 

What was the cause ?

 

dodgy electric windows that seem to have a mind of their own,

 

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.

 

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)

 

Gearboxes are a bit prone to breaking aren't they?

 

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

 

I suspect the shocks were on their way out but I sold it before having to deal with it!

 

my raddo used to crash over bumps , now i changed the front shocks its much better

 

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

 

They're fat?

 

..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..

 

later cars are better.
Mines at 132k and its had the cutting out problem, coolant leaks ( ) and ABS sensors.

 

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.

 

Defiantely. There is a noticable difference in the quality of metal between my Mk2 and my Mk3.