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    05-10-2012 08:15 PM #1
    How's it going fellas.

    I figured I'd take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Pat and I am a proud new owner of a 2011 GTI. This is my second VW and my first GTI and I love this car. It has got the Autobahn package and pretty much everything I was looking for in a GTI. I used to have a MKIII Jetta Wolfsburg so I've been around vortex before.

    I had a couple of questions for you guys. Car was bought second hand and I have had it for a few months but It has not gone as smoothly as I would have wished. I had some trouble at the dealership I bought it from and most recently, my headlight has gone out. I have Bi-Xenons and I was wondering how common is this? Car is still under warranty and I am wondering if the headlight bulb will be covered, I hear they are pricey. If they are not, anyone know of someplace I can get them cheap?

    Also, while messing around with the headlight today, I noticed the engine has a bit of a unique noise then i started to wonder if it isa knock of sorts. It sounds like a little tin rattle. Is this typical noise for these engines to idle at? I apologize in advance if these are dumb questions but I tend to paranoy myself.

    Also, this is my first forced induction car. Any care tips or tricks you guys might have would be greatly appreciated!

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    05-10-2012 10:06 PM #2
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    bi xenons should be covered. check with manual. he's in the glove compartment
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    05-10-2012 10:08 PM #3
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    05-10-2012 10:09 PM #4
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    05-10-2012 10:15 PM #6
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    05-10-2012 10:31 PM #7
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    05-11-2012 01:38 AM #9


    These engines tick at idle
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    05-11-2012 12:54 PM #11
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    These engines tick at idle
    I figured that may be the case, but it sounds an awful lot like a valve tap so im gonna just have it checked by the dealership
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    05-11-2012 02:24 PM #12
    Direct inject sounds like a valve tapping trust me.

    Get it checked out though if you life, or just post a video here.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
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    05-11-2012 05:41 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by Aonarch View Post
    Direct inject sounds like a valve tapping trust me.

    Get it checked out though if you life, or just post a video here.
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