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I just did a Google search, and all I could come up with was a recall for PD (Pumpe Duese) ceramic glow plugs, replaced with metal ones. See the following link: http://dieselinside.com/?p=151mctkmt said:OK, can anyone confirm this? I was told today by my TDI mechanic in Indiana that within the last month V W has recalled the glow plugs for all TDI's. Apparantly they have redesigned the new plugs and even if you have ordered new ones from anywhere else, including TDIPARTS.COM as long as you have the reciept. Can anyone confirm this, I have checked the search option and could not find anything. PLease advise.
TDIzumSpass said:I just did a Google search, and all I could come up with was a recall for PD (Pumpe Duese) ceramic glow plugs, replaced with metal ones. See the following link: http://dieselinside.com/?p=151
I agree with you that something is also wrong with the 2009-2010 glow plugs. I got the "Engine Fault Workshop" followed by the flashing glow plug light today. Let's hope that VW will do diligence by re-engineering all of the faults in the new CR diesels, issue recalls so that we don't have to pay for their engineering F***-ups.
As an engineer myself, I don't give excuses to others for not doing the right thing for the customer. Of course, the bean counters decide. But if they don't get this model ironed out, their U.S. diesel market will be history. There aren't enough die-hard techies out there to finance a line of cars that is full of bugs.
If you limit the issues to "mechanical problems" you are excluding some of the most expensives problems. Sensors, ECM's, etc. can be quite expensive. So can hours of troubleshooting (once the warranty expires) and software updates (they will not be free, either). As for U.S. sales of diesels, that could change pretty quickly if word gets out that these cars have poor reliability. I am shocked at the cost of some of the components that owners have reported. Don't get me wrong; I am a HUGE diesel fan, but there is no excuse for owners to have so many problems with NEW cars. I have also noticed they have made several changes to the 2010 models. IMHO, they should have focused on fixing all of the problems in the 2009 models.coolbreeze said:TDIzumSpass, should read this thread. http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=269501 . Very strong statement on how well VW has done with the 09/10 cars. Many threads also on how well the diesel model has done in the JSW model. I believe it sells over 70% of their JSW models in diesel, AND 30% in there sedans and growing. It seems to me the only thing that will keep diesel from growing here in the US is not VW'S product, but our government and CARB.
TDIzumSpass said:I just did a Google search, and all I could come up with was a recall for PD (Pumpe Duese) ceramic glow plugs, replaced with metal ones. See the following link: http://dieselinside.com/?p=151
I agree with you that something is also wrong with the 2009-2010 glow plugs. I got the "Engine Fault Workshop" followed by the flashing glow plug light today. Let's hope that VW will do diligence by re-engineering all of the faults in the new CR diesels, issue recalls so that we don't have to pay for their engineering F***-ups.
As an engineer myself, I don't give excuses to others for not doing the right thing for the customer. Of course, the bean counters decide. But if they don't get this model ironed out, their U.S. diesel market will be history. There aren't enough die-hard techies out there to finance a line of cars that is full of bugs.[/quote]
I'm sorry, but the 2009 Jetta TDI sold all 30K+ TDIs sent to the US by early August. VW plans call for more than 50K+ Jetta TDIs for 2010 and by the way the dealers out here in California can hardly get you one I'd say their on their way.
As for glowplug problems..........even here on this forum it's almost a non item?????
The 2009/10 is not full of bugs by any means.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=269501
Have you checked out this site on the forum:
Well, in comparision to us poor bastards who've had balance shaft de-chaining? Yeah, the GP recall is pretty tame. I still have the ceramics and until they sort their **** out, those are staying in. I need my car to start at 3am for a fire call.GTIDan said:As for glowplug problems..........even here on this forum it's almost a non item?????
TDIzumSpass said:If you limit the issues to "mechanical problems" you are excluding some of the most expensives problems. Sensors, ECM's, etc. can be quite expensive. So can hours of troubleshooting (once the warranty expires) and software updates (they will not be free, either). As for U.S. sales of diesels, that could change pretty quickly if word gets out that these cars have poor reliability. I am shocked at the cost of some of the components that owners have reported. Don't get me wrong; I am a HUGE diesel fan, but there is no excuse for owners to have so many problems with NEW cars. I have also noticed they have made several changes to the 2010 models. IMHO, they should have focused on fixing all of the problems in the 2009 models.
We just live in the wrong country.....Why ohh why is there no TDI Tiguan??? Does anybody make a small AWD vehicle in a diesel????
Isn't the A3 available with the Quattro?We just live in the wrong country.....
Only with the gasoline engine, not with the TDI.Isn't the A3 available with the Quattro?
I have been getting re-directed to some sort of Register.COM version of TDICLUB.COM Register.Com that seems to indicate some sort of upcoming change/consolidation ??????
It would be great if the "diesel tracker" had a trip version so you could find cheapest diesel prices while on a trip.
I'm sure the Passat will improve from that. Most people are getting mid 40s with no issues.Am on my third TDI! Original = 2005.5 Jetta Stick--averaged 55 mpg on highway and around 35 mpg in town. Now have 2012 Passat and 2013 Beetle Convertible. Passat gets about 38 mpg on highway and 30 mpg in town. Beetle is too new but looks like 30 mpg in town. Am looking for biodiesel dealers in or very near Manassas. VA. Have a great TDI day!
I think about seven VW's have lurked in my garage over the years.sailorguy;4221364[B said:]Am on my third TDI![/B]
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=399819When will VW come out with a diesel electric Golf?