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    Passat or CC aluminum steering knuckles and LCA to save weight

    You are Correct! The Passat uses different rear LCA bushing mounts than the Golf. That would have been something important to mention in this thread...LOL I just ordered the Audi mounts noted above and reposted here. Audi S3 bushing...
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    Need help don't know anything about cars

    As much as I hate to admit it, the advice about selling your TDi in favor of a Honda, Toyota or Nissan is spot on. I fortunately (or unfortunately) have the tools and ability to do must of my own maintenance and repairs, and for my BMWs and Jetta's, this is a necessity. For my wife, we buy...
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    2014 JSW Tdi - Door Handle Sensor for Lock and Unlock Not Working

    yep - time to get out the laptop and start pulling some codes. I am clumsy at best with the Ross-Tech software, but will give it a shot and report back what I find.
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    2014 JSW Tdi - Door Handle Sensor for Lock and Unlock Not Working

    One of the first things I did was to put fresh batteries in the key FOBs. Problem persiste with both FOBs.
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    2014 JSW Tdi - Door Handle Sensor for Lock and Unlock Not Working

    Update - I have also noticed that I see a "Keyless Defective" msg in the MFI for a few seconds after before starting the car. Then the message extinguishes after a second or two once started. Has anyone else seen this?
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    2014 JSW Tdi - Door Handle Sensor for Lock and Unlock Not Working

    As the subject line says - the thumb sensor to lock, and the "fingers-in-the-handle" to unlock has stopped working for both front doors. The key fob buttons still work as they should. Has anyone had this happen? Any ideas what the problem is or how to fix? Thanks, Mike
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    Passat or CC aluminum steering knuckles and LCA to save weight

    The LCA brackets on the Meyle set that I installed had the heavy duty (s3 style) bushing inserts. The holes just don't line up with the JSW mounting points...
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    CP3 fuel pump upgrade thread

    Tuheeden - I reviewed a few more timing belt replacement videos. I agree, this is something than I can do myself without hesitation. And this way, I can install the CP3 pump my way, making sure it is installed properly (and the money I save on the timing belt, will pay for the CP3 pump and kit)
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    Passat or CC aluminum steering knuckles and LCA to save weight

    Yep, I enlarged the holes using a 1/2" drill bit. Still a tight fit, but it does work. I removed and saved the VW LCA brackets from the original arms. I may at a future time, replace the bushing in the VW LCA brackets with solid rubber, and install. Quite the surprise that the holes on...
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    Passat or CC aluminum steering knuckles and LCA to save weight

    Older thread - hoping someone still monitors. I recently ordered the Meyle equivalent of the VW 3C0407151E Lower Control Arm (Aluminum L/R same) to install on my 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen Tdi based on the parts listing in this thread. When trying to align the three holes on the rear mounting...
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    CP3 fuel pump upgrade thread

    Very good - I did forget about the in tank pump, thanks. I'll bring these instructions when I go talk with the shop. Thanks for your help.
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    CP3 fuel pump upgrade thread

    I am contemplating the CP3 pump upgrade was I approach the timing belt interval (90K mi - 100K mi). Noticed that the auxiliary electric fuel pump is also deleted as part of the CP3 installation. Questions: 1. when doing a fuel filter replacement, how are folks priming / filling the filter...
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    2014 Sportwagen Push button with no start but says ignition turned on.

    there is an article on this site somewhere that outlines how to clean the electrical contacts on these starter buttons. And the procedure works. I have cleaned mine once or twice now.
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    Sportwagen Lift Points / Pad Adapters / MK4JPPK

    I have these on my 2014 JSW Tdi. They work well.
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    Lets talk engine mounts.. again

    Thanks for the reply. I wrote to 034 Motorsport, they replied that their bracket should fit. I will ask them more specifically about the mounting bosses for the fuel filter and see what they say... Did you order the stock mounts from FCP Euro? And the bosses are indeed required to mount the...
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    2014 JSW Tdi - Engine Mount Options

    I wrote to 034 Motorsport, these are their recommendations: Motor Mount Pair, Street Density, MkV/MkVI Volkswagen Golf/Jetta & 8P Audi A3 2.0 TDI https://www.034motorsport.com/motor-mount-pair-street-density-mkv-mkvi-volkswagen-golf-jetta-8p-audi-a3-2-0-tdi.html Dogbone Mount Pair, Density...
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    2014 JSW Tdi - Engine Mount Options

    It may be time to replace the engine mounts and transmission mount. I would like to install something more rigid. Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket systems - ie left & right motor mounts plus the transmission mount. Not looking for racing mounts - too much shake. Prefer a...
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    Lets talk engine mounts.. again

    Did this engine mount issue ever get any traction? I have a 2014 JSW TDI and would like to replace all of the engine mounts with something sturdier. Mike
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    Window tinting for pano roof

    Interesting thread. I just had my windows and pano roof tinted a few weeks ago. The installer said he tints sunroofs all the time on these cars - no issues. My sunshade had finally failed, the material hanging down from the sides. So I carefully retracted it back into the roller, and pulled...
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    Budget Tuning/delete Options for my '14 TDI JSW

    So what did you end up doing? For what it is worth. I did the stage Malone stage 2 tune, with the Buzzken DPF & Cat Delete, and also while I was working on the car, removed the EGR Valve and the EGR Cooler. I went with Buzzken over Rawteck because it was a tad cheaper, but still a perfct...
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