rRRRM Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 The fix I used is VERY high-tech, was developed over many weeks, and has been road-tested. 😉  See it in the fifth paragraph. The preamble was written in a churlish mood for members amusement.  Although it is a known deficient design,since 2012 (not 2021) the sound control mat on the underside of the bonnet will shrink and tabs at the cabin side are then too short to hold the mat where they tuck in behind the bonnet metal. It might even hang down and catch alight from the turbo which is directly below.  The issue occured with my car and I ascertained that the design had not been changed, so to make a point, 3 years into my five year warranty period I made an appointment for the dealer to replace it.  At the appointment, while waiting, I chatted to the paperwork person and gave him a shares tip. Against my advice to do his own research on it, he bought immediately and made 15% on the day. The company is Brainchip and I disclose a holding.   After waiting about an hour they told me that VW would not authorise the job "as you have had the car for three years". Gobsmacked and having wasted my time I left and fixed it myself with a cable tie which is threaded through the tab next over from the centre and back around the bonnet metal.   I can't wait to tackle VW if my fix causes an issue.  The same dealer refused me a new dipstick at the first service when a yellow plastic retainer broke off it.  No doubt they are wondering why I don't have my regular services done by them.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 VW used spray glue to sort mine under warranty. They don’t bother replacing them anymore as the new one goes the same way after a few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfRWag Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 I went slightly more hi-tech with mine. Drilled a suitable sized hole in the centre metal behind the droop, (used touch-up paint to cover the bare stuff and let dry), then used a push-to-lock trim clip through it. No more droop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee57 Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 5 hours ago, GolfRWag said: I went slightly more hi-tech with mine. Drilled a suitable sized hole in the centre metal behind the droop, (used touch-up paint to cover the bare stuff and let dry), then used a push-to-lock trim clip through it. No more droop. Where did you get the clips from please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfRWag Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Lee57 said: Where did you get the clips from please. Ordered a bunch of them online (eBay) over past few years for various cars so have a bit of a selection. eg: guessing you are in UK (I’m in Oz but same same stuff on eBay) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293312950731?hash=item444ad071cb:g:HtoAAOSwqR5dwB30&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4PFIJBIhP%2FsCO3RaQldz11PReH0ZOHf4YNKKW6rQceZbqlLMc0lS29G3m%2B0dugwD4mORCmk3Rbwx70kdMTpwxLuJMO%2BeBWaIKWmtjIqFCekeUEr7lYaRXJIKF4hdGZ6A1FcVCw%2Balwc%2B5KEFm4br4QPjfufyqY97Ub8fDhSbPDrSWrXFxSAP39e4498Gv5He3%2Bqn%2Bdok7AG%2Boj27x%2BKJ0gk7%2B5QpM%2FNCZ4grx8upvuSAmUsXVek8L%2BiqyI0eitqKM5IsJ4zKoRchTi2thGLdq5WAqeAdyx1PQ2vn0SZuaFMj|tkp%3ABFBM7ND_3ath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteT Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 I went lo-tech on mine and just took it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Had the same issue flagged as a 'RED' when mine was 'serviced' at the local VW dealer yesterday. They quoted a price of £156.24 to replace it!! I have employed the temporary fix, both sides, of large and wide cable ties. Also while I was there they advised the brake fluid replacement is overdue despite the VW schedule saying first change at 3 years and then every 2 after that. It's annoying that they want to do this and don't know their own service schedules. Needless to say, in future, all I will be taking the car to them only for servicing and all other work (Haldex, Brake fluid etc). will probably be done by The Phirm in Camberley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza5 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Just saw this thread, and made me look under my bonnet, yes I see what everyone means, my sound insulation has come out at the bits nearest the windscreen, and pushing them back in does not work. Â Think I will go the cable ties route! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC1216 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Yep a few pennies and it's lasted since i have had the car over 10 months or a replacement part from VW for £150 and it will do the same again. Someone might have another neater way but this works for me.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfRWag Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 On 14/02/2023 at 23:08, MJC1216 said: Yep a few pennies and it's lasted since i have had the car over 10 months or a replacement part from VW for £150 and it will do the same again. Someone might have another neater way but this works for me.  I reckon all you need to do to neaten it is rotate the cable tie around so the end is hidden around the back and it will look quite tidy. GMballistic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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