fxdrider
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It's been a long road...getting from there to here.. (theme from from Star Trek Enterprise).
Just got my 2009 Jetta Sportwagen TDI back from the dealer last Friday after its "fix". This is the 4th day I've been driving it, and so far - so good. All in all, I'd say I'm pleased. I expected to lose a good bit of power but it really doesn't feel much different. I guess I can feel a bit less power, but it feels quite a bit smoother than before. I've lost maybe 1-2 mpg in fuel economy so far, but I'm still getting 45 mpg on my 50 miles commute to work. Can't really complain about that. The best part is....NO MORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS! I've been driving it with the Engine Control/Engine Management light, the Diesel Particulate Filter light, and the Glow Plug light illuminated for well over a year now. That all has gone away now. Kinda feels like driving a new car. Just waiting now for the restitution payment to be deposited in my account. Gonna pay off a couple of bills with it.
The only strange thing is, now when I shut off the ignition, I hear a series of 5 high-pitched beeps. Kinda like some microwaves when they're done. It's never done that before, and I've had the car for the past 4 years. Anyone have an idea what that might be?
Thanks.
Just got my 2009 Jetta Sportwagen TDI back from the dealer last Friday after its "fix". This is the 4th day I've been driving it, and so far - so good. All in all, I'd say I'm pleased. I expected to lose a good bit of power but it really doesn't feel much different. I guess I can feel a bit less power, but it feels quite a bit smoother than before. I've lost maybe 1-2 mpg in fuel economy so far, but I'm still getting 45 mpg on my 50 miles commute to work. Can't really complain about that. The best part is....NO MORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS! I've been driving it with the Engine Control/Engine Management light, the Diesel Particulate Filter light, and the Glow Plug light illuminated for well over a year now. That all has gone away now. Kinda feels like driving a new car. Just waiting now for the restitution payment to be deposited in my account. Gonna pay off a couple of bills with it.
The only strange thing is, now when I shut off the ignition, I hear a series of 5 high-pitched beeps. Kinda like some microwaves when they're done. It's never done that before, and I've had the car for the past 4 years. Anyone have an idea what that might be?
Thanks.