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    UPDATE: Car now taken to the boneyard for parts -...

    UPDATE: Car now taken to the boneyard for parts - my VW experience is over
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    Jetta 118TSI MY10 now dead

    After 12 years my Jetta has sounded it's death nell with a quote that makes it impractical financially to keep - Timing chain, tensioners, water pump all need replacing and we also will also need new...
  3. Climate Control Fault - High heat drivers side, Normal Passenger side

    Today my Climate control decided to start playing up>

    The heat coming from the Driver's side air vent was unbearably hot which I thought was just that the A/C was too high so went to lower the...
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    Just another issue in the long running saga of...

    Just another issue in the long running saga of this car..... Back to the workshop again
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    Fuel Consumption - What do YOU get?

    I have had many issues with my 118TSI engine and gearbox over the time that I have had it, the latest being a replacement of the turbo.

    Since that time I had noticed that I was filling up more...
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    Sticky: 7181 I maintain my sense of humour but one more...

    7181 I maintain my sense of humour but one more trip to the mechanics and it's GONE
  7. Interesting point of view based on "facts"...

    Interesting point of view based on "facts" provided by the company I suspect - it could be half the price and I would no longer care.

    Now lets add the inconvenience factor on waiting for parts, or...
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    Sticky: MY10 Jetta TSI 1.4 118kW automatic 7 speed DSG...

    MY10 Jetta TSI 1.4 118kW automatic 7 speed DSG (Adelaide SA)
    (Dark Grey Metallic)

    Most unreliable car I have ever owned
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    UPDATE: Have just had a call from Solitaire...

    UPDATE:

    Have just had a call from Solitaire Automotive - They are covering the repairs FULLY
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    Have you tried QBE? - I have used them for about...

    Have you tried QBE? - I have used them for about 7 years now and found them to be excellent - I pay by the month with no penalty, can choose my own repairer which I have done, the assessors are...
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    Have now had independent system scan and found...

    Have now had independent system scan and found all the faults in a report (for my present benefit and potentially later use) - VW Australia had still not contacted me, so I called today - I also went...
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    Update: I have had the car checked by an...

    Update:

    I have had the car checked by an independent VW specialist to get an unbiased report and check - it appears my worst fears are valid - the Mechatronics unit has shorted internally and...
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    Thanks will keep you posted

    Thanks will keep you posted
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    Looks like I may be the latest DSG victim -...

    Looks like I may be the latest DSG victim - Driving home and was fortunately just a couple of blocks from home when the power died to the wheels, engine warning light glowed and all gear selection...
  15. I Have the MDI kit - was told today that the VW...

    I Have the MDI kit - was told today that the VW computer withholds power after a perios of time and will not re power the unit until I unplug and re connect the iPod, but I think that may be wrong as...
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    I have used a number if insurers over the years,...

    I have used a number if insurers over the years, but have found that everyting depends on your own curcumstances. My main consideration is repair issues and how well things are handled over the...
  17. Are iPod adapters for VW sound systems really up to scratch

    I purchased my Jetta with a bluetooth phone adapater and iPod adaptor as additional accessories and paid pretty big bucks in comparison to after market systems.

    I ahve used my iPod in other...
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    For the record another TSI engine replacement

    My car has just passed 15,000km and just booked in for a service. Over the weekend the car seemed to be running a little rough , but did not seem too concerned. On the Monday norning on the way to...
  19. Thread: Jetta Owner

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    Jetta Owner

    Have been looking through the various posts by other Jetta, Golf and Passat owners while looking for specific information from like minded VW owners and this looks like a must have forum.

    I have...
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