I've owned my MK2 TT RS for 13 years; Fan heater Motors go, Parcel Shelf Brackets break, Bonnet Pull handles break, Crank walk breaks engine (push to start Bypass recommended). The Direct injection engines suffer from Carbon build up on the valves (walnut blasting gets rid). I've had 2 Hadex pump break over the years. Mag Ride breaks, best to replace with coilovers. You can't code out the mag ride - It needs resistor (mag ride delete units) Bose amps can get water logged if you don't keep the drain holes clear. Fuel caps can stick closed when the cap is dirty
For the boot opening, if you've ever had the battery die like I have, you can crawl inside the car to the boot and there is an "emergency release" cord on the inside, you should see a small keyhole in the tailgate just below the window line. Pop your key in and remove the felt cover, then pull the little cord and the boot will unlock.
Great video. Had 07 MK2 2ltr TFSI still running with 166000 miles and still going strong. Major issue i had was a leak , this was traced to rear spoiler that raises. as commented in video if it has been removed at any time check for leaks. Mine was leaking down the retaining screws. Noticed issue when windows were steaming up for no reason. Found puddle around battery also caused intermittent starting due to water getting into fuel control unit under back seat. Removed complete spoiler unit and resealed all with Tiger sealant no issue since. Window winder also failed due to poor quality cable upgraded and fixed for £40. Rear light earthing can be fixed if you are a confident diyer. drilling through base of rear lights and fitting decent sized cable and attach to frame (you tube videos). Dead right about pressure valve , had coil go week before which i replaced , then similar symptoms felt a bit like a misfire but slightly different . Genuine part upgraded or later version part fitted £25 and 30mins of my labour again easy for confident diy er . hope this helps. Happy driving.
I was given a roadster 8J and I’ve had to do almost nothing to it, the roof needed calibration when I got it so had a mate with VCDS and we sorted that, it’s been a brilliant car apart from the crackle from the speakers in the rear with no radio on. Suspect the amp has had it but I don’t listen to anything much anyway.
Thank you for this, Audi no longer supports the CCM for the 2001 TT Roadster. Are you aware of any workarounds for this module to be able to put the roof up and down? I tried have mine rebuilt but too far gone. Any response is appreciated.
It would be worth mentioning the oil pump hex drive and balance shaft issue on the TDI engine both engine codes CBBB & CFGB were effected by this. Common rail diesel engines in various models across Audi and VW all the way up to 2015
Absolutely, really common issue with PD170 which either kills the engine or the turbo at least. Quite expensive to fix. Also 2.0tfsi cam follower failure, balance shaft seizure which kills the engine. Audi had a recall on a lot of PD170 injectors and were replacing all faulty ones.
hi. in term of reliability & lesser issues/repair cost between a 2010 tts 2.0 tfsi vs 2010 z4 23i sports, which one should i get for my once a week short city drive. im a 55 & forever young man. thanks
Brilliant video. I just bought myself a mk2 tts having owned a 2.0 tfsi years ago and can comfirm a good few of the issues you raise as common faults: Coil packs and shocks being the main ones. These cars are so damn good!
Hi Mate.. you are a TT expert in my opinion 🙂 I'm thinking about buying a 2012 TT (manual) TFSI 2.0 . My question is, that model coming with Timing Belt OR Timing Chain? And which one is better between T. Chain and T. Belt ?
High pressure fuel pump I have heard can be an issue on all 2.0 TDI models as well as injectors on early cars. Other than that just the usual diesel issues + cambelt
hi i have a audi tt 2.0 2008 what about the cam fowl i changed mine not much talk about it . I never knew about it until i found out about it on line could you do a segment on it if possible thanks
God I feel depressed I own a 58 plate tts (weekend car) just in the process of fitting apex springs... I dunno if he mentioned but I have the cam follower changed at every service too
I just test drove a 2011 TTRS with 95k on the clock. The thing that I noticed is that when flooring the accelerator at low speed or when stationary, there seemed to be a long lag and a great deal of wheelspin on the rear. Also that the ABS seemed to kick in a little too fast even at low speed braking. Any suggestions as to the cause(s)? It felt to me the 4x4 system wasn't behaving well. Your thoughts are welcome. Best Wishes.
Hi. I have a 2008 Audi TT. After warming up, it won't change gears. It only stays in 1st. It was hard to find someone to look at it. The oil and filter were changed. And now they want me to change the entire transmission. I feel like that's not it. Someone who knows Audi TTs told me it's the heat exchanger or heat sensor (because it stops working after warming up). Can you help me?
i got a supercharged vr6 mk2 quattro. b e a s t. its pushing 345 WHP it probably could go up to 400s but i still daily it😂 well its my first car and i got a weird exhaust configuration that makes it sound so good… just had problems when fitting the kit myself with few stripped bolts. had local tuner tune it for me to a reliable 345 whp which is enough for quattro. also big upgrade is kw susp that i just recently got. i thought stock was ok but it rlly wasnt😂 worth it, will be selling it soon to get myself a e92m3 because both me and my dad r fans of it. idk for how much i can sell my tt but its got ttrs kit on it lol
Sounds great, I have vr6 quattro, planning to do cams on it. How much did you sell it for in the end? Love an E92 m also, just make sure those rod bearings are done for sure! My vr6 got chain noise even though chain was done 13k ago, gonna have to pay to get engine out meh 😂 Banging b road basher though.
My 2014 Mk 2 is on 95k miles. Runs beautifully and no obvious issues as yet. HOWEVER, it drinks oil like there's no tomorrow. Refilling the oil every 2 or 3 weeks! Any ideas why that might be happening? I've had it checked for leaks but none detected.
I just woundered if you could help. Do you know how i would remove the centre armrest on mk3 tt, I broke the clip and it's locked shut. Reqlly be greatful of you had any advice
Hi. I have a mk2 8j (2007) with rattle when going over bumpy roads. Someone said this could be steering rack as had a quick check and drop links etc looked ok. This would be a step too far for my trusty car. Any other ideas?
Thank you for watching, without physically diagnosing the leak we cannot comment, but check all seals, and joins, carry out a water test and try to find the leak.
I have an Audi tts 2009 that sometimes it goes to limp mode in reverse, once I turn the car off and back on again, it starts to work normally on reverse, what could that be? It has 89k miles
I got a 09 mk2 3.2 vr6 140,000mi, most of my issues have been electrical, needed to replace my door locking mechanism twice, needed to replace my rear center breaklight, need to replace my daytime running light, my front shocks went out , my left CV axle went out, my radiator cooling manifold had a crack in it, my chain tensioner is going bad, my rear view mirror electrical stopped working. Over all great car tho.
Hey man, Your one of the few people i’ve seen post about still owning a higher mileage 09. I’ve been looking at a decently maintained 09 tts according to carfax with 104k miles. could you by chance tell me what to look for or take care of before it goes out?
@@f_rodriguez2454 if I wasn't a mechanic this TT ( my only mode of transportation) would have bankrupt me years ago. I have the 3.2 V6 version , different from the TTS you're looking at.. timing belts ( for the I4 I5 engines frequently need attention, DSG transmission oh and magnetic ride suspension are frequent items I see around.
I have a 08 3.2 manual convertible. Since the drain tubes are critical, can you please provide more information as to how to find them where they are located and how to ensure they are not blocked
I have a vibration in the front, I can see it in the steering wheel when I'm driving at high speed on the motorway in a straight line and along narrow bends. Could this be a front axle issue?
I have done a full led light upgrade for the indicators and fog lights (front & rear). Looks great. Was hoping to code out errors with VCDS but strangely option is not there so I have to live with the dash warning light
I get one-time beeps for each of the lights that I have changed (indicators, tail, brake, fogs, reverse), typically at start-up or once I use them. It's not too bad tbh. The lights look great and will last longer than halogens, so a worthy trade-off@@stephenhancock2974
Have a 2013 hardtop tt, and I am currently having an issue where my front speakers stop working after driving for about 2 or 3 minutes. Any idea what could be the cause of this?
Yeah i had the 3.2 V6 a good few years back now. Broken spring was a pain, and the driver-side glass leaked. That said, i'd like another one. But is the 3.2 V6 a reliable engine with high mileage?
@@saadiqborez2231 The manual RS Mk 2 will be a classic and become very rare, It will appreciate unlike any Mk3. As the guy said in the vid the Mk2 is the best looking and most serious of the lot.
I have a video comparing repairs on the two MK2 TTS vs TTRS. In short get the TT-RS. The thermostat and the water pump is MUCH less labor intensive to get to. TTS requires removal of the alternator, air cleaner box, radiator cowel, 3 coolant hoses and the coolant pipe just to get to where you can remove the thermostat. The water pump is much easier to get to as well on the MK2 TT-RS.
Do yourselves a favor and buy a TTRS. Less labor intensive to work on in terms of water pump and thermostat. TTS requires removal of the alternator, air cleaner box, radiator cowel, 3 coolant hoses and a coolant pipe to get to the thermostat. The water pump requires just as much of an assanine procedure to get to on the TTS. In this regard TTRS MK2 isn't nearly as hard to work on. Save yourselves the hassle and pay a little more for the TTRS.
These videos are invaluable. Hard to find concise information about what vehicles are prone to what issues. Would like to see a polo video if possible
Thank you so much for watching, we will do a polo video soon
@@itsimty do you sell cars or are you a service centre?
@@jameshancock18 we are a repair garage Bmw Vw Audi Group specialist
I plan on buying a 2013 TT soon and this video came up at the perfect time, thank you!
I've owned my MK2 TT RS for 13 years; Fan heater Motors go, Parcel Shelf Brackets break, Bonnet Pull handles break, Crank walk breaks engine (push to start Bypass recommended). The Direct injection engines suffer from Carbon build up on the valves (walnut blasting gets rid). I've had 2 Hadex pump break over the years. Mag Ride breaks, best to replace with coilovers.
You can't code out the mag ride - It needs resistor (mag ride delete units)
Bose amps can get water logged if you don't keep the drain holes clear.
Fuel caps can stick closed when the cap is dirty
Washer pumps 😅
Understated video. I've had a 2008, FWD, manual, Stage 1 with a few mods for 3 years now and I love it!
For the boot opening, if you've ever had the battery die like I have, you can crawl inside the car to the boot and there is an "emergency release" cord on the inside, you should see a small keyhole in the tailgate just below the window line. Pop your key in and remove the felt cover, then pull the little cord and the boot will unlock.
I love the typical stereotype “ladies” or “hairdressers car” yet so many so called “men” these days drive hybrid or electric embarrassments.
If your masculinity is tethered to what vehicle you drive, you have issues.
Great video. Had 07 MK2 2ltr TFSI still running with 166000 miles and still going strong. Major issue i had was a leak , this was traced to rear spoiler that raises. as commented in video if it has been removed at any time check for leaks. Mine was leaking down the retaining screws. Noticed issue when windows were steaming up for no reason. Found puddle around battery also caused intermittent starting due to water getting into fuel control unit under back seat. Removed complete spoiler unit and resealed all with Tiger sealant no issue since. Window winder also failed due to poor quality cable upgraded and fixed for £40. Rear light earthing can be fixed if you are a confident diyer. drilling through base of rear lights and fitting decent sized cable and attach to frame (you tube videos). Dead right about pressure valve , had coil go week before which i replaced , then similar symptoms felt a bit like a misfire but slightly different . Genuine part upgraded or later version part fitted £25 and 30mins of my labour again easy for confident diy er . hope this helps. Happy driving.
😂😂
had this car in 2010, remapped to 270ps, really good memories
What engine ?
Concise and brilliant content, thank you. Horrific musical background though.
@@SerbanCMusca-ut8ny Thankyou for the watch, music is courtesy to the previous videographer. This doesn’t happen now
I was given a roadster 8J and I’ve had to do almost nothing to it, the roof needed calibration when I got it so had a mate with VCDS and we sorted that, it’s been a brilliant car apart from the crackle from the speakers in the rear with no radio on. Suspect the amp has had it but I don’t listen to anything much anyway.
Would love to see a Mk3 version of this!
Thank you for this, Audi no longer supports the CCM for the 2001 TT Roadster. Are you aware of any workarounds for this module to be able to put the roof up and down? I tried have mine rebuilt but too far gone. Any response is appreciated.
It would be worth mentioning the oil pump hex drive and balance shaft issue on the TDI engine both engine codes CBBB & CFGB were effected by this. Common rail diesel engines in various models across Audi and VW all the way up to 2015
Absolutely, really common issue with PD170 which either kills the engine or the turbo at least. Quite expensive to fix.
Also 2.0tfsi cam follower failure, balance shaft seizure which kills the engine. Audi had a recall on a lot of PD170 injectors and were replacing all faulty ones.
Take it your local dealer hahahaha, good one
hi. in term of reliability & lesser issues/repair cost between a 2010 tts 2.0 tfsi vs 2010 z4 23i sports, which one should i get for my once a week short city drive. im a 55 & forever young man. thanks
Audi less headache better reliability
What year was the mag ride introduced?
Brilliant video. I just bought myself a mk2 tts having owned a 2.0 tfsi years ago and can comfirm a good few of the issues you raise as common faults:
Coil packs and shocks being the main ones.
These cars are so damn good!
Hi Mate.. you are a TT expert in my opinion 🙂 I'm thinking about buying a 2012 TT (manual) TFSI 2.0 . My question is, that model coming with Timing Belt OR Timing Chain? And which one is better between T. Chain and T. Belt ?
Nice video ❤
What issues are there if anything with the diesel engine?
High pressure fuel pump I have heard can be an issue on all 2.0 TDI models as well as injectors on early cars. Other than that just the usual diesel issues + cambelt
Great video, do you have information on the mk3
Is that solar orange? Very few made in orange
hi i have a audi tt 2.0 2008 what about the cam fowl i changed mine not much talk about it . I never knew about it until i found out about it on line could you do a segment on it if possible thanks
Are there kits to get mk 2s raised so more off-road tyres fit ? Kind of going for that Porsche Dakar look ?
Great 👍 was corrosion an issue?
Thanks for this video, I will consider all stuffs
God I feel depressed I own a 58 plate tts (weekend car) just in the process of fitting apex springs... I dunno if he mentioned but I have the cam follower changed at every service too
I just test drove a 2011 TTRS with 95k on the clock. The thing that I noticed is that when flooring the accelerator at low speed or when stationary, there seemed to be a long lag and a great deal of wheelspin on the rear. Also that the ABS seemed to kick in a little too fast even at low speed braking. Any suggestions as to the cause(s)? It felt to me the 4x4 system wasn't behaving well. Your thoughts are welcome. Best Wishes.
Check for corrosion under the steel abs ring. It expands and puts the ring in Collison with the sensor
Hi. I have a 2008 Audi TT. After warming up, it won't change gears. It only stays in 1st. It was hard to find someone to look at it. The oil and filter were changed. And now they want me to change the entire transmission. I feel like that's not it. Someone who knows Audi TTs told me it's the heat exchanger or heat sensor (because it stops working after warming up). Can you help me?
i got a supercharged vr6 mk2 quattro. b e a s t. its pushing 345 WHP it probably could go up to 400s but i still daily it😂 well its my first car and i got a weird exhaust configuration that makes it sound so good… just had problems when fitting the kit myself with few stripped bolts. had local tuner tune it for me to a reliable 345 whp which is enough for quattro. also big upgrade is kw susp that i just recently got. i thought stock was ok but it rlly wasnt😂 worth it, will be selling it soon to get myself a e92m3 because both me and my dad r fans of it. idk for how much i can sell my tt but its got ttrs kit on it lol
Sounds great, I have vr6 quattro, planning to do cams on it. How much did you sell it for in the end? Love an E92 m also, just make sure those rod bearings are done for sure! My vr6 got chain noise even though chain was done 13k ago, gonna have to pay to get engine out meh 😂 Banging b road basher though.
@ i sold it for 28k € in the end. didnt get m3 i got a brand new g87 actually lol. tt had only 50k km (30k miles)
@@fran.6496 that's a good sale at 28k! Must have been very clean 👌
My 2014 Mk 2 is on 95k miles. Runs beautifully and no obvious issues as yet. HOWEVER, it drinks oil like there's no tomorrow. Refilling the oil every 2 or 3 weeks! Any ideas why that might be happening? I've had it checked for leaks but none detected.
I just woundered if you could help. Do you know how i would remove the centre armrest on mk3 tt, I broke the clip and it's locked shut. Reqlly be greatful of you had any advice
😅
My Bose amp is draining my battery can I not get a whole new stereo fitted would that solve anything or should I just buy a new amp
We have a TTS 2013 400hp tuned monster car 0-100 3.9sec never one motor problem love the 8j chassis and the 2.0 CDL motor
Nice
Got problem with parking sensors, not responding. Any ideas? Could it be the buzzer?
Don't forget to change that cam follower if it's worn. Such an over looked part.
which is the best mk2 to go for.
ttrs if you have the budget
tts argueably better
Hi. I have a mk2 8j (2007) with rattle when going over bumpy roads. Someone said this could be steering rack as had a quick check and drop links etc looked ok. This would be a step too far for my trusty car. Any other ideas?
Seen Water in battery well where it sits which is a problem can you suggest where it may be coming from and any solutions please
Thank you for watching, without physically diagnosing the leak we cannot comment, but check all seals, and joins, carry out a water test and try to find the leak.
I have an Audi tts 2009 that sometimes it goes to limp mode in reverse, once I turn the car off and back on again, it starts to work normally on reverse, what could that be? It has 89k miles
where are the drain hole your talkign about on the roaster?
I got a 09 mk2 3.2 vr6 140,000mi, most of my issues have been electrical, needed to replace my door locking mechanism twice, needed to replace my rear center breaklight, need to replace my daytime running light, my front shocks went out , my left CV axle went out, my radiator cooling manifold had a crack in it, my chain tensioner is going bad, my rear view mirror electrical stopped working. Over all great car tho.
Hey man, Your one of the few people i’ve seen post about still owning a higher mileage 09. I’ve been looking at a decently maintained 09 tts according to carfax with 104k miles. could you by chance tell me what to look for or take care of before it goes out?
@@f_rodriguez2454 if I wasn't a mechanic this TT ( my only mode of transportation) would have bankrupt me years ago. I have the 3.2 V6 version , different from the TTS you're looking at.. timing belts ( for the I4 I5 engines frequently need attention, DSG transmission oh and magnetic ride suspension are frequent items I see around.
I have a 08 3.2 manual convertible. Since the drain tubes are critical, can you please provide more information as to how to find them where they are located and how to ensure they are not blocked
Do you get this figured out?
Probably dumb on my part but I haven’t located the drain tubes yet but I’m wondering if that could be because it’s a convertible.
Subsribed!
Thank you Ulrich
Also so everyone knows front axles are prone to issue, wear item, but if you have vibration in the front when you turn most likely the issue
I have a vibration in the front, I can see it in the steering wheel when I'm driving at high speed on the motorway in a straight line and along narrow bends. Could this be a front axle issue?
@@angusw6895check tie rods ends and a-arm bushings
Hi how much would the mechatronic unit cost to replace?
Their bullet proof if you change your gear box oil regularly
Eu comprei um tt...mk1 e fiz dele um trator para lavrar o campo , ajudou me a ser mais rápido. Consigo fazer 2 hectares de terra em menos de 30m.
How about the 2.5 TFSi in the RS?
Any advice or warnings on converting/adding L.E.D. lighting?
I have done a full led light upgrade for the indicators and fog lights (front & rear). Looks great. Was hoping to code out errors with VCDS but strangely option is not there so I have to live with the dash warning light
Do you get the horendous beep when you apply the brakes?
I get one-time beeps for each of the lights that I have changed (indicators, tail, brake, fogs, reverse), typically at start-up or once I use them. It's not too bad tbh. The lights look great and will last longer than halogens, so a worthy trade-off@@stephenhancock2974
Have a 2013 hardtop tt, and I am currently having an issue where my front speakers stop working after driving for about 2 or 3 minutes. Any idea what could be the cause of this?
Bose sound amplifier if you have any?
Yeah i had the 3.2 V6 a good few years back now. Broken spring was a pain, and the driver-side glass leaked.
That said, i'd like another one. But is the 3.2 V6 a reliable engine with high mileage?
I'm comparing the manual mk2 TTRS and auto mk3 TTS. What is your opinion?
auto TTS, audi manuals arent the best. If you plan on daily driving it, go for the TTS.
@@saadiqborez2231 The manual RS Mk 2 will be a classic and become very rare, It will appreciate unlike any Mk3. As the guy said in the vid the Mk2 is the best looking and most serious of the lot.
Have a standard 2008 stage 1 manual. It's been my daily for 3 years. If you like driving on A and B roads go for manual.
I have a video comparing repairs on the two MK2 TTS vs TTRS. In short get the TT-RS.
The thermostat and the water pump is MUCH less labor intensive to get to.
TTS requires removal of the alternator, air cleaner box, radiator cowel, 3 coolant hoses and the coolant pipe just to get to where you can remove the thermostat.
The water pump is much easier to get to as well on the MK2 TT-RS.
bro lifes too short to drive boring 2.0 autos yk what u gotta do. either ttrs or tt 3.2 vr6 and get it supercharged for half the price of ttrs
My Audi tt mk2 when turned on makes a weird smell like it’s fruity or some do you know anything about that
Start from the basic, check your ac filter
Any white smoke coming from exhaust?
Could be head gasket
Its fruity alright
Is 2.0 tdi dsg ok😂?
I just bought an 09 TT. Does that make me a male hair dresser? 😅
Hello mate is it reliable so far? Thanks
Unless you lust after a hairy chest and love Eurovision, you ain't a real TT owner.
I'm in the US. What the heck does "cracking" car mean??? Good?? Bad ???
Good
I would add excessive oil consumption and rusty rear suspension arms
Mine too. Had it checked - def no leaks. Do you know why the over consumption is happening?
Erm… An excellent review… thank you. But erm…. I counted erm…. 130 erms! Hmm…
i have a 2.0 an when coasting it sounds like a pedal bike coasting. Driving me mad
TDI with CBBB engine, needs oil pump replacement at 80.000 miles, trust me
Why does my Audi TT smell bad when I drive fast?
Would like to know that too, possibly plugs?
Are you crapping yourself at 120mph ?
AUDI TT 2.0 TFSI Manual 2012 (Mk2) , Timing Belt or Timing Chain?? ..anyone? Please
You need to eq your audio
Sounds fine to me
Блин я тоже такую хочу даже если будет поломаная подарите плиз😢😢😢
Why downgrade your otherwise informative video by using a common stereotyping intro?
It’s a joke mate calm down
Stupid joke. I am as calm as a cucumber.
Looking at the guy, he"s clearly never met a hairdresser before, so why would he know what they drive? :)
Do yourselves a favor and buy a TTRS. Less labor intensive to work on in terms of water pump and thermostat.
TTS requires removal of the alternator, air cleaner box, radiator cowel, 3 coolant hoses and a coolant pipe to get to the thermostat.
The water pump requires just as much of an assanine procedure to get to on the TTS.
In this regard TTRS MK2 isn't nearly as hard to work on. Save yourselves the hassle and pay a little more for the TTRS.
Mine has a constant misfire 🥲 it's killing me trying to solve it
Did you solve it?