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Clear your codes after fixing, then perform the following drive procedure (page 63): https://www.snapon.com/Files/Diagnostics/UserManuals/VolkswagenAudiReadinessCodeCharts.pdf Then check readiness in VCDS, just did this yesterday (replaced glow plugs to fix DTC recently), worked like a charm.

Go do a different island and try another diesel nozzle. It could be slightly bent (I.e. Not round). I did this recently you could not see the out of roundness on the bad nozzle. I think the tolerances must be very tight.

You can get $1000 from California if it fails smog: https://bar.ca.gov/consumer/consumer-assistance-program/vehicle-retirement-1000

I did the Oilhammer method on my 2015 Passat, took a couple hours and about 6 gallons of distilled water to get nice and clear. Then added 3 x 1.5 quarts coolant (used G12, not G13): https://forums.tdiclub.com/index.php?threads/2015-jetta-tdi-coolant-flush.487787/#post-5395587

I used the Oilhammer method: https://forums.tdiclub.com/index.php?threads/2015-jetta-tdi-coolant-flush.487787/#post-5395587 Took a couple hours though. I also switched to G12 sounds like the glycerin in G13 may be an issue

Of course oilhammer is right, your owner's manual is wrong, the 4.5 quarts was for the 2012-2014 engine https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10122645-9999.pdf

Here is the discussion of a mullet shock setup: https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/shine-kit-with-koni-vs-shine-kit-with-bilstein-or-combination-of-both.1124933/ If the front Billys ever wear out I may replace struts with the same as back-- Koni Yellows (adjustable)

I have had the Shine springs (from Kerma) with Billy HDs. The rear was too low (for crappy fireroad driving to trailheads and such here in Central Sierras) and rough. Replaced rear springs with wagon springs and rear shocks (kept HDs up front) with Koni Yellows (2nd softest setting) as...

See the thread in the West Coast section; one guy (2002 NB) and Matts comments. If you are talking about your ALH appears you will be OK

Chris at Autowerkstat in San Jose is great

We (daughter has had 2002 ALH there) have used Chris at Autoworkstat first one on the list. Highly recommended.

I defer to Matt but I had similar problem on my ALH, see my thread dated Sept. 23, 2014

2015 Passat TDI SEL 2 yr unlimited warranty CPO from VW Stockton 19K miles $16,200 + tax and license. Now I need to sell an ALH or 2. It is pretty much like a "new" car.

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I'm at 296k all of above and the oil pump change and tensioner are also recd at 300ish