2015 Jetta TDI SEL ADBLUE line leak

BradfordTN

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I have a 2015 TDI SEL that has a leaking AdBlue line. I intend to opt for the emissions fix but even though the leaking hose would be covered after the phase 2 fix, the VW TDI folks and the dealership informed me that I have to have the line repaired at my expense before the dealership will perform phase 1 or 2. Crappy way to be treated I think.
 

MichaelB

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I have a 2015 TDI SEL that has a leaking AdBlue line. I intend to opt for the emissions fix but even though the leaking hose would be covered after the phase 2 fix, the VW TDI folks and the dealership informed me that I have to have the line repaired at my expense before the dealership will perform phase 1 or 2. Crappy way to be treated I think.
Well, You should not have waited so l long for the fix eh? Had you had it done before the leak.........:D
 

740GLE

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Well no one is forcing you for either fix anyway. I'd say go full delete and enjoy a head ache free ride from here on out!

Cheapest option would be to buy the parts yourself and install it yourself.

You might be able to clean up the leaks and pass it off as "fixed". The leak typically doesn't cause any CELs, owners here have had crystals growing for quite some time before a CEL. If you do this route, go to another dealer as the first one will be inspecting the repair and may smell your BS.
 

puggi

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Sell your car back and buy another 2015 SEL. You should receive about $28k with the buyback. SEL models are selling for around $14k and there are plenty to chose from.
 
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MyTDIRocks

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Sell your car back and buy another 2015 SEL. You should receive about $28k with the buyback. SEL models are selling for around $14k and there are plenty to chose from.
I've been scouring all over the place for 2015 SEL's (MT) since July (2018) and I've yet to find any under 16K. Maybe because I'm looking for 6-sp and under 25K miles but still.... if I could find one for 14K, I'd be all over it!
 

IndigoBlueWagon

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You'll get money for the fix. Use some of it proactively and repair the line. I can't imagine it'll cost much.
 

2010TDI

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You might be able to clean up the leaks and pass it off as "fixed". The leak typically doesn't cause any CELs, owners here have had crystals growing for quite some time before a CEL. If you do this route, go to another dealer as the first one will be inspecting the repair and may smell your BS.
This is probably the quickest and easiest option. I wouldn't delay too long either, I believe you only have until December 30 to get the fix applied and still be able to collect the restitution money (for 2.0L only).

Sell your car back and buy another 2015 SEL. You should receive about $28k with the buyback. SEL models are selling for around $14k and there are plenty to chose from.
We are well past the deadline to change the selected remedy.
 

Mark_J

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I had a Ad Blue line leak on our 2015 Passat and it was located under the hood and the dealer fixed it under the original warranty. They said this has been a common problem and were aware of the issue. If I remember right the leak was located to the left of the engine.
 
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