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With all the info from owners with electronic/injector failure............. VW sounds like crap. Iam thinking of getting the new model Mondeo TDI with DSG.

Has anybody asked VWA about the...

What is the engine code that the injector electronics is most likely to fail??

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Have you had a look at the engine fans? Are they both working? Apparently if one of these fail, the A/C dos not blow cold air.

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anyone got any ideas for a quick and easy removal of brake dust on the alloys?

Since i have had my passat, i have been buying the spary on liquid for this job. Does good job, but...

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My 07 passat tdi had an air prob also after 12 months. Was not cooling down. VW service found that a faulty engine fan was the cause. They replaced it.

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I've seen the info from others here re problems with the Passat DSG. What is the problem? Doesn't really inspire me to go and get a 125 TDI after what I have read.

Are they lemons,...

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Thanks for the comments on the Mondeo. I don't know if you were all refering to the NEW model that has just been released.

I am considering upgrading to a Passat 125kw TDI from my...

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Just to spark a discussion re the Passat TDI and the New Ford Mondeo TDI- I see that the Mondeo now has a 103kw ,320 torque bewteen 1700-2200 rpm- similar to the 103 Passat. The Mondeo...

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Does any one know how to work the AS on the radio re the problem I had??

Thanks

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I have just done a NSW country trip in my 07'Passat TDI. I tried to pick up the FM radio stations by selecting FM2 then pressing AS (auto store) to select the stations for the particular...

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Thanks for your input.

It went to the dealer and they found NO problem!!

I was still not satisfied as the problem was still there. I kept a log of the problem.

I took it back and...

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Any one had problems with their B6 Passat air con, in that it's not getting cold all the time as required. If it does cool down, it appears not to reach the set temp??? My car is 1 1/2...

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What is a 'TPI' ???


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Apparently it's an electrical problem with an earth connection as an initial problem leading up to an ecu problem. VW A know about and its a warranty job. I had a simple fix with a earth...

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Anyone heard of a 'stalling' problem with the passat diesel, infrequently, when doing parking type actions. (ie. into r, d, turn wheel etc then stall!) Whats the cause? Whats the fix?...

Hi Burner:

Funny you should mention this. I too found out in the recent wet weather the same situation, especially if turning from a stop into a hill. I spoke to CCC service, and they said its...

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Re this problem, on the 4 Jan 08, I decided to e mail VW Germany, indicating the problem of owners here and the USA, and the codes used to remap the the computer etc. To date, no reply!!!...

Hi 1969:

how did you go with your service? What did they say? Problem fixed?

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hello germanwithavdub:

How did you go with that service issue? Was the hesitation problem fixed? What was the cause etcetcetc,

I have noticed with my car; on a hot day, with auto air on, the...

Hello Burna....

Yep, I had to top my tdi up also. The handbook says they use oil as a matter fo course. Check the book for the type of oil to use. In Aust, we dont have 'longlife service' so...

Hello blackVr6ix:

did you get that problem fix? What was the result? What did they say?

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Does anyone know when this OJ12 fix is coming from the USA to AUS?--If at all. Why does VW-A say that there is no problem?

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Re diesel fuel best to check what the cetane rating is as you used mobil. The VW TDI requires at least a 51 cetane rating (similar to RON in petrol). I've check Shell, they indicate a...

Just an update. Received info from VW A. There is no 'fix' in Aust for this issue, and again they stated they have not had any complaints. About those codes, they were used for VW's in the USA,...

thanks for that code info. have looked it up on the net. probs in the USA, but fixed.

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