....it is normal to smell diesel exhaust in the cabin and my car is operating to specification.
My 2013 CR TDI has never emitted a hint of diesel exhaust but my 2014 JSW emits a smell at idle during cold starts and if it is left to sit idling (in traffic, long stop lights etc)
Car has had the DPF replaced and EGR replaced for an improper fitment issue, exhaust system pressure and smoke tested and no leak can be found. The dealership I have been working with has been honest and gone above and beyond but they can not find an exhaust leak.
Volkswagen will not send a regional tech out because another 2014 Wagon at the dealership does the same thing and they can smell diesel exhaust from the engine compartment.
I am at a loss. Car has 2800 miles and has had the issue since new.
The regional case manager told me that Clean Diesel means for the emissions and not the smell in the cabin. I politely told him he is way off with regards to his expectations regarding the exhaust system.
Reached out to a VW exec in Virginia and waiting for a call back.
Any other suggestions? The exhaust smell is coming up from the right rear corner of the engine cover if you are standing facing the car.
My 2013 CR TDI has never emitted a hint of diesel exhaust but my 2014 JSW emits a smell at idle during cold starts and if it is left to sit idling (in traffic, long stop lights etc)
Car has had the DPF replaced and EGR replaced for an improper fitment issue, exhaust system pressure and smoke tested and no leak can be found. The dealership I have been working with has been honest and gone above and beyond but they can not find an exhaust leak.
Volkswagen will not send a regional tech out because another 2014 Wagon at the dealership does the same thing and they can smell diesel exhaust from the engine compartment.
I am at a loss. Car has 2800 miles and has had the issue since new.
The regional case manager told me that Clean Diesel means for the emissions and not the smell in the cabin. I politely told him he is way off with regards to his expectations regarding the exhaust system.
Reached out to a VW exec in Virginia and waiting for a call back.
Any other suggestions? The exhaust smell is coming up from the right rear corner of the engine cover if you are standing facing the car.
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