ZiRiS
Sergeant
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Car(s)
- '09 BMP GTI
So I just bought a 2008 GTI today. It's my 5th GTI ever.
I had a 1983 Rabbit GTI until I fell asleep at the wheel. I was young, don't judge me.
I had a 2007 GTI that I bought in Germany while in the Army, and later imported it to the U. S.
I had another 2007 GTI, but foolishly sold it.
I had a 2009 GTI until a jeep rear-ended me.
I now just bought a 2008 GTI and recently (today) brought it home. Shortly after, I took it for a drive. This drive was not really spirited as there was more traffic than I anticipated. While stuck in this traffic, my GTI began to overheat. The MFD beeped at me and said, "STOP! CHECK ENGINE COOLANT!" so I immediately pulled over and noted the engine was indeed very hot. I let off a little pressure at the overflow bottle by loosening the cap enough to let some steam out and maybe a bit of water. I used napkins and did not get burned. I then noticed the water in the overflow bottle was boiling. I let it cool down and drove it to a gas station near home, filled it up with 93 octane gas, washed it to get the coolant off the paint and windshield, then brought it back home. I called the dealer I bought it from, and they agreed to take a look at it.
Before I let them look at it, I'd like to pull codes out with a VAG-COM, but not clear them. Additionally, I need to look and see how it's programmed to see if this has anything to do with the driver's door. It only locks & unlocks when I stick the key in and turn it.
tl;dr Desperately need a VAG-COM in the DFW area. Please PM me, or reply to this thread if you're willing and able to help. I'll throw in a 6-pack of good beer, or a case of Piss Water if that's what you want...and if you're 21 & up, of course.
I had a 1983 Rabbit GTI until I fell asleep at the wheel. I was young, don't judge me.
I had a 2007 GTI that I bought in Germany while in the Army, and later imported it to the U. S.
I had another 2007 GTI, but foolishly sold it.
I had a 2009 GTI until a jeep rear-ended me.
I now just bought a 2008 GTI and recently (today) brought it home. Shortly after, I took it for a drive. This drive was not really spirited as there was more traffic than I anticipated. While stuck in this traffic, my GTI began to overheat. The MFD beeped at me and said, "STOP! CHECK ENGINE COOLANT!" so I immediately pulled over and noted the engine was indeed very hot. I let off a little pressure at the overflow bottle by loosening the cap enough to let some steam out and maybe a bit of water. I used napkins and did not get burned. I then noticed the water in the overflow bottle was boiling. I let it cool down and drove it to a gas station near home, filled it up with 93 octane gas, washed it to get the coolant off the paint and windshield, then brought it back home. I called the dealer I bought it from, and they agreed to take a look at it.
Before I let them look at it, I'd like to pull codes out with a VAG-COM, but not clear them. Additionally, I need to look and see how it's programmed to see if this has anything to do with the driver's door. It only locks & unlocks when I stick the key in and turn it.
tl;dr Desperately need a VAG-COM in the DFW area. Please PM me, or reply to this thread if you're willing and able to help. I'll throw in a 6-pack of good beer, or a case of Piss Water if that's what you want...and if you're 21 & up, of course.