heykw
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2012 Passat Tdi sel just turned off at 70 mph. Now I'm on the side of the Hwy. In BFE Kentucky guru help please!
Broke down on the side of the Hwy on a road trip
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Any warnings, notifications from the dash? Any puddle of fluids underneath the vehicle? Any strange sounds prior to shut down?
heykw
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Check engine lights on, no signs of leaks.
When you press the ignition it cranks put won't start.
Turbo and exhaust was replaced 10k 15k ago by VW under warranty
When you press the ignition it cranks put won't start.
Turbo and exhaust was replaced 10k 15k ago by VW under warranty
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heykw
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Of course I don't have my vag com with me
heykw
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What makes you think it's the turbo again?
unixb0y
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Check the wiring harness http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=347753
heykw
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Checked not it
heykw
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So I got it towed to VW
Dealers says the fuel system is contanimated
And that I need new injectors injection pump lines ect.
To the tune of 9K
Dealers says the fuel system is contanimated
And that I need new injectors injection pump lines ect.
To the tune of 9K
Justinw303
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Can't wait to get rid of this expensive collection of repairs... I mean car.
heykw
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Yep I'm so over VW
heykw
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per the records the turbo was replaced 10,000 miles ago
mickyTDI
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They like to cost money. My 2013 had to replace EGR, DMF and now when the engine is warming up i get the pinking injector sound. Must be a dodgy injector , more expense ahead! i doubt the 277 J injectors are cheap.
showdown 42
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I'm mystified at all the stories of disasters with these cars. My 09 JSW 1st generation car ,supposed to be the worst has had no problems of any consequence. Now that I HAVE SAID THIS IT WILL FALL APART. I just don't get the inconsistances in performance.
VeeDubTDI
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It's highly unlikely that your fuel is actually contaminated. This is Volkswagen's default response when a high pressure fuel pump fails, regardless of whether or not it's actually the case (try to blame the operator).
HPFP should have an extended warranty, IIRC. Someone please correct me if I'm mistaken.
Spike_africa
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It is covered to 120k miles.
Mine failed at 37k miles. They tried to blame fuel, a fuel sample was sent to them, and I sent one to a third party. Third paty came back in 2 days saying fuel was fine. VW took 2 weeks to respond and said it was barely ok. They replaced my fuel system. I was without a car for almost a 1 month. 2 weeks worth with no loaner for my wife as the dealer rightfully so didn't know who would be paying for it and didn't want us to rack up rental charges.
I wasn't for the buyback before, but that situation makes we want to sell it and get a Audi A6 or Ford Fusion or Taurus.
Mine failed at 37k miles. They tried to blame fuel, a fuel sample was sent to them, and I sent one to a third party. Third paty came back in 2 days saying fuel was fine. VW took 2 weeks to respond and said it was barely ok. They replaced my fuel system. I was without a car for almost a 1 month. 2 weeks worth with no loaner for my wife as the dealer rightfully so didn't know who would be paying for it and didn't want us to rack up rental charges.
I wasn't for the buyback before, but that situation makes we want to sell it and get a Audi A6 or Ford Fusion or Taurus.
RichmondKYtdi
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I applaud your list. Next time i plan on saying that to the wife... Honey, Im gonna go get a ford fusion and come home with an A6 and see if i get any reaction....
heykw
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I think is right at 120k.
Who did I you send you fuel sample out to?
Where did you collect the fuel sample from?
Who did I you send you fuel sample out to?
Where did you collect the fuel sample from?
heykw
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Justinw303
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Source for there being an extended warranty on the HPFPs for these cars?