FordGuy100
Veteran Member
Should be doing this in about a week. Looking forward to it! Hopefully it will resolve my issues.
Make sure you get the latest glow plug recall done first to be sure that the TSB works the best. Also if you have VCDS, check your torsen(crank to cam timing) to make sure its not too far out.Should be doing this in about a week. Looking forward to it! Hopefully it will resolve my issues.
Whats your build date?I finally got to try a 40 degree F. cold engine start. There was absolutely no difference in the high smoke level and engine miss for a few seconds after performing this TSB. It is the same as before performing the TSB.
I think I have either an injector issue or GP/software issue. A few months after the PD was introduced in the USA, VW changed the injectors in it to alleviate this contition I believe. I have the old style.
--Nate
Mine was built October 2003.Whats your build date?
Both of our TDI's are late 2003 build dates. Mine starts horrible cold...but my wifes starts quick but has a slight engine miss right after start up and then goes away within half a second.
Get the latest GP recall done and it will fix the smoke issue. The TSB clearly states that you need to have the software to go along with it. I know 03 software probably won't work with it.I finally got to try a 40 degree F. cold engine start. There was absolutely no difference in the high smoke level and engine miss for a few seconds after performing this TSB. It is the same as before performing the TSB.
I think I have either an injector issue or GP/software issue. A few months after the PD was introduced in the USA, VW changed the injectors in it to alleviate this contition I believe. I have the old style.
--Nate
Oilhammer,
Would it be possible to send me the TSB for the ECU harness repair?
I have a 2005 Jetta and would like to know if this fix applies.
I experience long crank times when engine hot; sometime 15 seconds or more.
Thoughts?
I made this fix and it seems to have worked after a car wash and some decent rain this weekend. Thanks!
The only issue is, I can't get the cowling to sit as flat as it was which is a bit of a bummer. It seems that the clip attached to the windshield is bending back as I try to snap it into place in one spot. It's in front of where the air filter goes and I tried holding it up with a screwdriver as I pressed down but that didn't go so well.
I'm considering just running a bead of silicone down the crack. Any other suggestions before I do that? How critical is this seal?
make sure you clean the channel out very well. It doesn't take much to keep it out. Also, clean the plastic piece and the tongue.I made this fix and it seems to have worked after a car wash and some decent rain this weekend. Thanks!
The only issue is, I can't get the cowling to sit as flat as it was which is a bit of a bummer. It seems that the clip attached to the windshield is bending back as I try to snap it into place in one spot. It's in front of where the air filter goes and I tried holding it up with a screwdriver as I pressed down but that didn't go so well.
I'm considering just running a bead of silicone down the crack. Any other suggestions before I do that? How critical is this seal?