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    Volkswagen's Clean Air Act violations on 2009+ TDIs spark huge recall, investigations

    When I got rid of my 09 Sportwagen I already had to clean the exhaust flap and just started to hear about the HPFP failures. After having a 01M grenade on me, I knew VW's quality history and lack of support for their customers and decided to cut my losses and move on. I will never own another VW.
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    Volkswagen's Clean Air Act violations on 2009+ TDIs spark huge recall, investigations

    You are right on the money with that statement. Too many years of the customers being the guinea pig for VW's engineers.
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    2009 Check Engine Light - P048C

    Don't remember the exact number if the code, but it said exhaust flap error. We used the solvent in the tank. If I did it at home I would use Kroil. I think it could be done without a lift.
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    2009 Check Engine Light - P048C

    Repaired valve I had the check engine light come on and go off 3 weeks ago. Had a mechanic I know scan it for me. Called VW and of course this is not covered. Light came on and off for two weeks. This week it stayed on. Took it to the mechanic, and we pulled it off. It was as stiff as a...
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    Rockford, IL

    Welcome to the Rockford area. Nice Jetta.
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    Milwaukee, WI GTG, Saturday, May 22nd @ West Allis Auto Club

    TDI Club has a lot of helpfull people on it;)
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    Milwaukee, WI GTG, Saturday, May 22nd @ West Allis Auto Club

    Thanks Jason, but I will have to wait till next time:p
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    Milwaukee, WI GTG, Saturday, May 22nd @ West Allis Auto Club

    Crap, I will be on vacation in Colorado that weekend. I wanted to chip my 09:(
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    New 1 Micron 100% Sythetic Microglass Fuel Filter

    Yes, thank you Oldpoopie.
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    2009 Cold Start Scare/Problem?

    No I didn't replacethe MAF @ 47k. Mileage is about the same, 44-46 mpg. I have noticed that the car doesn't seem to coast as good as before, I may have a brake dragging.
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    2009 Cold Start Scare/Problem?

    I just did my 60k service, and decided to pull the lower intercooler hose. I found the same colored oily goo as you. Had about three tablespoons full of $hit. I know there is more of his oily crap in the intercooler. Maybe I will pull it off this summer. For a history of the car, I had a no...
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    Transmission repair shop?

    If you need someone to work on automatics, I know a guy, he's located in Rockford.
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    New 1 Micron 100% Sythetic Microglass Fuel Filter

    That's great. I will be ordering one as soon as they are available. Make it red also:D
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