mopar_earl
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Oh I listen to what they said and the specs. I ignored nothing what soever! I had no issues there. It's when I was being bashed for adding a gauge, having a warranty and such.Earl, several people have provided specs (Windex for one), but you choose to ignore it and the wise advice from folks that have owned and worked on them for the past 10-11 years. Most of us have "been there and done that" and our advice reflects that experience (some of it painful and expensive advice). Same on the TCM flash advice. Frankly, IMO, you are asking for trouble by going beyond the "sport" mode programming with this particular engine/transmission set up.
As for the warranty, the collective experience is that VW will not replace a working BSM just because they are known to blow up. Most dealers do not even know about the issue. The 2 near me have never replaced one. If yours will replace it before it implodes then that is great and I wish you the best.
As TS has stated, you are better off leaving things alone and if it implodes, let the warranty take care of it. Usually if the dealer/warranty supplier even gets a hint that you have been monkeying around then they will deny the claim. Another VW stickler is they want to see oil change history or some type of maintenance records to process the claim.
As for the oil pressure switch, as OH has stated and I have the same experience dating back to 1980 (when they had 2 switches), the system works as intended and does a good job. I have not personally seen a switch fail in 35 years (bad wire yes)
Good luck
I only asked if the tcm could be reflashed. I have no idea if it can or cant. If it can I may have the dealer flash it if there is an update or I may not. I do not like their shift points. Sport is much better and I can probably live with it as the update (if there is one) could be worse yet. It would be a gamble. That would be my choice to make on my own.
Warranty works about the same across all brands. I know my way around warranties. My gauge can be removed in a few minutes and leave no trace.
As far as the oil pressure switch working at idle, mine does not. I have actually checked this. Maybe not all cars are the same but mine will not light the dash light at idle. it will only light when you are above idle. I have also read online that others have found this. Not sure what to tell you there. Want me to load a video of this when I get off working 80 hr weeks?
I understand you guys hate oil pressure gauges and prefer the lights. I happen to not like lights and prefer a gauge. How do you know that u have 30 psi at 2K and not 9? The light won't tell you. It's just a personal preference and no need to bash someone over it. Everyone is different.
Thanks,
Earl
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