My CEL came on yesterday, and a VCDS scan indicates P202A - Reductant Tank Heater Control Circuit / Open Pending. I reset the code and my CEL didn't come on during my commute this morning, but I'm expecting it will next time the temperature drops to the point the heater tries to activate (or maybe sooner).
I've got a 2012 Passat TDI SEL, 110k miles, and I live in Chicago.
I'd like to avoid the $500 for the part and the time it will take to replace it. Someone in another thread suggested waiting to replace it until the emissions problems are addressed. The implication is that whatever VW does to address the emissions might end up affecting the AdBlue system in some way, perhaps requiring replacement of the heater. Since I'm in Chicago, I do depend on the heater, but as we're coming out of winter now, it's unlikely any daytime temperatures will drop to the freezing point of AdBlue until later this year (I park inside at night), so I've got some time.
Here's my question - What does everyone think the likelihood of this is? The P202A/B/205/etc. failures are rampant, but is there reason to believe that VW will ever admit fault and provide compensation or issue a recall? Furthermore, is it likely that the emissions fix will involve the AdBlue system at all, let alone the heater?
If I were to fix it myself now and it ends up being the subject of a recall later, will I qualify for reimbursement even though the work wasn't done professionally?
Thanks for any input!
I've got a 2012 Passat TDI SEL, 110k miles, and I live in Chicago.
I'd like to avoid the $500 for the part and the time it will take to replace it. Someone in another thread suggested waiting to replace it until the emissions problems are addressed. The implication is that whatever VW does to address the emissions might end up affecting the AdBlue system in some way, perhaps requiring replacement of the heater. Since I'm in Chicago, I do depend on the heater, but as we're coming out of winter now, it's unlikely any daytime temperatures will drop to the freezing point of AdBlue until later this year (I park inside at night), so I've got some time.
Here's my question - What does everyone think the likelihood of this is? The P202A/B/205/etc. failures are rampant, but is there reason to believe that VW will ever admit fault and provide compensation or issue a recall? Furthermore, is it likely that the emissions fix will involve the AdBlue system at all, let alone the heater?
If I were to fix it myself now and it ends up being the subject of a recall later, will I qualify for reimbursement even though the work wasn't done professionally?
Thanks for any input!