Exhaust flap refund ?

tdiro · Aug 14, 2017

I had work done in March 17 on my 2010 Jetta, after I accepted VW offer to keep my car. As my car had 130,000 miles, it wasn't covered under the extended 120,000 warranty on the exhaust flap.
Now, this part is covered under the extended 4yr/48,000 dieselgate warranty. Can I expect that VW will refund me to fix the issue, as I had this work done while I was waiting for them to find a fix to 2010 models ?

meerschm · Aug 14, 2017

my guess is no.

(you can expect it, but probably would be disappointed)

740GLE · Aug 15, 2017

Nope warranty was extended with the fix after you replaced the part, and you weren't eligible to the fix until the part was replaced.

Fordman · Aug 16, 2017

What the ****! Is an exhaust flap?

740GLE · Aug 16, 2017

It's used in the EGR system to increase back pressure, yeah makes tons of sense, blame the EPA.

wanna buy one?

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=480015

meerschm · Aug 16, 2017

includes some photos of the parts on the car.

StayPuff · Aug 16, 2017

It's the stupid pos I've been removing, cleaning, and lubing for the past 30-40K miles not knowing they would replace it for free. When I scheduled my fix, I told them I still had the old part number on my car and asked if they would put the improved one on while it was there. She said only if it was throwing a cel....unbelievable. So now (If I wasn't planning to mod the car when it's done) I would need to wait until it began malfunctioning again to get it swapped. The wisdom of vwoa is awe inspiring and never-ending.

740GLE · Aug 17, 2017

StayPuff said:
It's the stupid pos I've been removing, cleaning, and lubing for the past 30-40K miles not knowing they would replace it for free. When I scheduled my fix, I told them I still had the old part number on my car and asked if they would put the improved one on while it was there. She said only if it was throwing a cel....unbelievable. So now (If I wasn't planning to mod the car when it's done) I would need to wait until it began malfunctioning again to get it swapped. The wisdom of vwoa is awe inspiring and never-ending.

Why should VW replace a part that isn't indicating it needs replacing?

Seeing the HPFP is warrantied too, why not ask them to replace that under warranty too? Heck use up that corrosion warranty quick too, ask then to replace all your rockers ASAP!

The wisdom of people demanding more than what is owed is awe inspiring and never ending.

StayPuff · Aug 17, 2017

740GLE said:
Why should VW replace a part that isn't indicating it needs replacing?
Seeing the HPFP is warrantied too, why not ask them to replace that under warranty too? Heck use up that corrosion warranty quick too, ask then to replace all your rockers ASAP!
The wisdom of people demanding more than what is owed is awe inspiring and never ending.

It started causing problems long before VW initiated a campaign to replace them. Rather than buying a new one, I chose to learn how to service it so it doesn't cause more problems, and never received any information from VW telling me it is now replaced for free. Just learned that last week actually. But your personal attack and negative comments towards me is duly noted. Have a great day and don't forget to tip your waitress.

In the Red · Aug 17, 2017

Not to hijack but I just made my appointment for gen 1 fix. Been chasing an egr issue and told service manager. Told him that replcing the exhaust flap and egr filter might solve the issue. He agreed and said bring car in for fix. He stated if issue persists "after" fix is complete than it would be diagnosed then. Not sure what to believe but we will find out tomorrow

StayPuff · Aug 17, 2017

In the Red said:
Not to hijack but I just made my appointment for gen 1 fix. Been chasing an egr issue and told service manager. Told him that replcing the exhaust flap and egr filter might solve the issue. He agreed and said bring car in for fix. He stated if issue persists "after" fix is complete than it would be diagnosed then. Not sure what to believe but we will find out tomorrow

Yesterday BleachedBora posted the parts lists for the Gen 1s. http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=5317388&postcount=500
For 2010+ a new Flapper is on the list. So, it appears (hopefully) that those of us who still need the improved Flapper will get one in the fix. My appointment is Tues, so I'll found out soon.

tdiro · Aug 23, 2017

As you notice on this thread http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=480648

Exhaust flap was replaced for Generation 1 fix.

StayPuff · Aug 23, 2017

tdiro said:
As you notice on this thread http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=480648

Exhaust flap was replaced for Generation 1 fix.

I was hoping so. I got my car back yesterday and the invoice doesn't include a flapper. It has everything else though. I'll be changing the oil in the next few days and will find out for sure.

93celicaconv · Aug 28, 2017

StayPuff said:
I was hoping so. I got my car back yesterday and the invoice doesn't include a flapper. It has everything else though. I'll be changing the oil in the next few days and will find out for sure.

If you got the kit number below on your receipt, it contained the flap. Please see below:

Kits:

1K0-298-101-A (I believe this is the 2010+ kit)
Includes the Following:

Part Number Description
1K0-253-120-B Pipe for exhaust Circulation
1K0-253-725-F Clamp
1K0-253-115-AG Gasket
03G-131-547-H Gasket
2x N -106-421-03 Bolt - M8x25
3x 1K0-253-115-AE - Gasket
1K0-253-725 Clamp
1K0-253-691-J Exhaust Flap
2x 1K0-253-725-B Clamp
03L-906-262-N Oxygen Sensor
3x 1K0-825-951 Bolt - M6x20
3x WHT-000-729-A Bolt - M8x20
1K0-971-461-D Heat reflective mat
1K0-971-461-E Heat reflective mat
1K0-971-461-F Heat reflective mat

tdiro · Aug 29, 2017

93celicaconv said:
If you got the kit number below on your receipt, it contained the flap. Please see below:

Kits:

1K0-298-101-A (I believe this is the 2010+ kit)
Includes the Following:

Part Number Description
1K0-253-120-B Pipe for exhaust Circulation
1K0-253-725-F Clamp
1K0-253-115-AG Gasket
03G-131-547-H Gasket
2x N -106-421-03 Bolt - M8x25
3x 1K0-253-115-AE - Gasket
1K0-253-725 Clamp
1K0-253-691-J Exhaust Flap
2x 1K0-253-725-B Clamp
03L-906-262-N Oxygen Sensor
3x 1K0-825-951 Bolt - M6x20
3x WHT-000-729-A Bolt - M8x20
1K0-971-461-D Heat reflective mat
1K0-971-461-E Heat reflective mat
1K0-971-461-F Heat reflective mat

I had modification done on my car, and you are correct about the conversion kit number. My only question, how did you find out about parts within the kit ?

93celicaconv · Aug 29, 2017

tdiro said:
I had modification done on my car, and you are correct about the conversion kit number. My only question, how did you find out about parts within the kit ?

It was from BleachedBora, post #500 in this thread: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=473780&page=34

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