I actually had 2 extra oil changes done for free with the cold weather update, once when it happened originally and they put the temp snorkel bypass in place, and then a second when they installed the proper kit. Dealership had no issues billing that back to VWoC. Have to be honest, from some of the horror stories here I feel lucky to have access to the dealership I do.
VWoC CSR Supervisor called - They've suggested only driving 800km round trip to a closer dealer and having that dealer charge back to Langley GOLDKEY VW.
No, not acceptable. I would prefer to have my local Euroshop and body shop do the work and charge that back to the dealer.
They said they'd call me back tomorrow.
Also somehow someone change me complaining about a 3/8" misalignment to a 3" gap
) we are now 400km away, East or West away from the closest dealers. The ONLY reason we went with the dealer on the coast was because my wife had to go down last weekend, and the kit had been ordered by them in Jan after the car was towed in after a hard start.Will probably end up doing that myself.
$26.00 at CostcoWoohoo!
$100 Gift Certificate from VWoC = new floor mats!
I fixed the hose clamp last night and said I would re & re the bumper myself. They said I should still stop by the dealer next time I'm in the city so they can check everything over
740GLE do you have a good HOW-TO for the bumper? Errr I guess I can always search!
Well I experienced my IC problem back in February, 2010. It has taken major persistence along with a substantial letter writing campaign up the VWoA chain of command and finally my local dealer has received the order of the upgraded IC kit for my vehicle. My IC problem occurred within the warranty period and even though I now have close to 59K on the car, VWoA has authorized the parts and installation on their dime. The vehicle goes in for repair this week and I shall report back how events unfold.
It really doesn't serve much purpose other then to collect oil when the dealer doesn't cover it during an oil change 
I'm always in favor of solutions that don't involve VW since it saves aggravation. Cut off the shredded sleeve & wrap the EGR return with new fiberglass header wrap.The fabric sheath on the EGR return is absolutely shredded
In black so the inevitable stray oil drip blends in...
I haven't read anything indicating that they have fixed it. VWoA told me that our '12 model had the updated design but if it's supposed to look like the kits they are sending out, they are wrong. I don't see anything different in my engine bay compared to the pics posted of the updated parts.
Thanks for the update, that's what I'm thinking too. I shouldn't have any issues but it does snow a few times a year here and we get temps in the teens and 20's for lows in the winter sometimes. I'll keep an eye on it. One of the many things it seems!
I have a 2013 Golf...what should I look for to see?...never mind; I saw some pics and will look for the updated elbow with vacuum switch and temp sensor.
). Tried to pop hood next day to have a boo. Latch didn't pop the hood. Back to dealer following morning & after about 1.5 hrs disassembly/reassembly woz on my way with all seemingly OK..
Which dealership in Hamilton did you see (thinking my 2012 will show these symptoms soon, so looking for a dealership that has at least see the problem before)?VW installed cold weather IC kit on my J Monday (121029). 70km later (about 2 hrs after picking up J), warning lights, (glowplug & engine) & msg "return to workshop" on dash. Called service & was told could drive if not flashing so continued. Was parked about 2hrs, then continued on way with only engine warning light on. Of habit, I compulsively shut off engine on reds. On starting after about the 4th red, warning light ceased to show on dash (not sure whether it burned out or a bit of self healing took place
Any ideas on self healing warning lights or did the CPU just change its mind?
Planning same trip as last year where I hydrolocked on trying to return from 49 degrees latitude. Will take along rabbits foot
There is only one dealership in Hamilton (mountain) these days. Was told they did 3 IC's that day.
