Jeffro420
Active member
Hello!
I am new to posting in these forums, although I have been a long-time lurker. Lots of great info on here, and extraordinarily knowledgeable people! I’m hoping for some help to my recent issue. I have a 2010 Jetta TDI. I absolutely love my car and so I’ve opted for the emissions modification instead of the buyback – I want to keep my TDI!
Backstory:
I suffered from the common leaky-sunroof problem during a heavy rain last month. Driver’s side footwells front and back were filled with water (car was on a slant). Insurance company had me take it to the dealer to get the leak fixed (driver’s side sunroof drainage tube), I got the car well cleaned, and then while the car was at the cleaner, it started having electronic problems (headlight not turning off, various dashboard warnings on all the time, etc).
New Problem:
Insurance had me take it back to the dealer, where they replaced the control module. Seemed to fix most problems, however, now I have three new problems:
1) The car does not respond to the key fob. I have both key fobs, and while the red light works on them, the car doesn’t respond. Can’t lock/unlock, can’t pop trunk, panic button, etc.
2) The cruise control doesn’t work. When I am in motion, the odometer reading is replaced by this warning sign: "! and Cruise Control symbol" (picture below - may need to right-click "open in new window" because I'm not sure I attached it correctly).
3) Suddenly the tire-pressure monitor is on, even though my tires are full (and nearly brand new!).
Question:
I am terrified of taking it back to the dealer because the insurance company basically told me that any additional repairs (they’ve already spent $2,500 on this claim) would result in a total loss. Since at this point, TDI’s are basically irreplaceable, I’m trying to avoid a total loss.
Any ideas on what the problem and solution might be? I would really like to be able to discuss this issue with the mechanic at the dealer on Wednesday with some suggestions. My understanding was their next move was going to be replacing the fuse box, but that would trigger a total loss. I'm hoping the actual problem might be something more simple (programming, or loose connections?)
Thanks for your help!
I am new to posting in these forums, although I have been a long-time lurker. Lots of great info on here, and extraordinarily knowledgeable people! I’m hoping for some help to my recent issue. I have a 2010 Jetta TDI. I absolutely love my car and so I’ve opted for the emissions modification instead of the buyback – I want to keep my TDI!
Backstory:
I suffered from the common leaky-sunroof problem during a heavy rain last month. Driver’s side footwells front and back were filled with water (car was on a slant). Insurance company had me take it to the dealer to get the leak fixed (driver’s side sunroof drainage tube), I got the car well cleaned, and then while the car was at the cleaner, it started having electronic problems (headlight not turning off, various dashboard warnings on all the time, etc).
New Problem:
Insurance had me take it back to the dealer, where they replaced the control module. Seemed to fix most problems, however, now I have three new problems:
1) The car does not respond to the key fob. I have both key fobs, and while the red light works on them, the car doesn’t respond. Can’t lock/unlock, can’t pop trunk, panic button, etc.
2) The cruise control doesn’t work. When I am in motion, the odometer reading is replaced by this warning sign: "! and Cruise Control symbol" (picture below - may need to right-click "open in new window" because I'm not sure I attached it correctly).
3) Suddenly the tire-pressure monitor is on, even though my tires are full (and nearly brand new!).
Question:
I am terrified of taking it back to the dealer because the insurance company basically told me that any additional repairs (they’ve already spent $2,500 on this claim) would result in a total loss. Since at this point, TDI’s are basically irreplaceable, I’m trying to avoid a total loss.
Any ideas on what the problem and solution might be? I would really like to be able to discuss this issue with the mechanic at the dealer on Wednesday with some suggestions. My understanding was their next move was going to be replacing the fuse box, but that would trigger a total loss. I'm hoping the actual problem might be something more simple (programming, or loose connections?)
Thanks for your help!