2012 Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K) — Repair Solution

1.4L CAVD 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Supercharged TSI Petrol Auto · Loss Of Power · Engine

Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K) Loss Of Power Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf MK6 (1K)
Year: 2012
Engine: 1.4L CAVD 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Supercharged TSI Petrol Auto
Area: Engine
Category: Loss Of Power

Customer Complaint

Check for poor running and lost power.



Problem Summary

Customer brought vehicle in for a second opinion of fault because the dealer had just replaced the water pump and supercharger clutch assembly due to the same complaint.

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Quick Facts

CodeVWMK12128
Vehicle2012 Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K)
Engine1.4L CAVD 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Supercharged TSI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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