MacBuckeye
Veteran Member
I recently had my timing belt done. No issues and the car seems to be running/driving fine. Although I do think the car's engine sounds a tad bit louder than it did before the timing belt service. Three days later, I'm accelerating from a stop sign (normal acceleration, AC is on) and I hear a "ding!". I quickly look down and see "Engine Fault - Workshop!" flash on my instrument panel. It was only there for a brief moment- 1-2 seconds. Of course I panic thinking here's the beginning of the end. I have NEVER, let me repeat, NEVER had that code flash on my car before. Yesterday, under the same circumstances, accelerating from a traffic light, just under 50 MPH, it happens again, and quickly goes away. My car has 112K miles. Car, engine have been flawless till now.
Before I call the dealership, I would like to hear from experienced "gurus" what is happening or what could have caused this. Is it possible the timing is off just a smidge? Is it possible to advance the timing like you can on gas/performance engines? The engine runs fine, torque feels good, and highway/city driving appears normal. I'm just afraid this will only get worse and then they (VW) will not honor the workmanship they did.
Before I call the dealership, I would like to hear from experienced "gurus" what is happening or what could have caused this. Is it possible the timing is off just a smidge? Is it possible to advance the timing like you can on gas/performance engines? The engine runs fine, torque feels good, and highway/city driving appears normal. I'm just afraid this will only get worse and then they (VW) will not honor the workmanship they did.