G-8VXWWTRHPN 103kW/125kw TDI PD Piezo Siemens injector failure thread - VWWatercooled Australia

Announcement

Collapse
1 of 2 < >

Email Notifications Failing (mostly Telstra)

Hello everyone. Seems there is an issue with Telstra (possible others) blocking email from our server. If you are trying to sign up I would suggest a different email if possible. If you're trying to reset your password and it fails please use the Contact Us page:
2 of 2 < >

Welcome to the new look VWWatercooled

After much work and little sleep there is a new version of the forums running on more powerful and recent hardware as well as an upgraded software platform.

Things are mostly the same, but some things are a little different. We will be learning together, so please post questions (and answers if you've worked things out) in the help thread.

See more
See less

103kW/125kw TDI PD Piezo Siemens injector failure thread

Collapse
This is a sticky topic.
X
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Mine just died on the freeway. Need help asap, how do u disconnect the injectors?

    ---------- Post added at 11:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 AM ----------

    Anyway so towed car to the nearest dealership.. Was just waiting for mine to die. Hopefully the repair is quick and VW coughs up.
    Golf GT Sport TDI

    Comment


    • Posted a heap of info in the other thread -
      Golf GT Sport TDI

      Comment


      • And amongst we long suffering 125kw TDI owners, you are the MAN!
        2014 Skoda Yeti TDI Outdoor 4x4 | Audi Q3 CFGC repower | Darkside tune and Race Cams | Darkside dump pDPF | Wagner Comp IC | Snow Water Meth | Bilstein B6 H&R springs | Rays Homura 2x7 18 x 8" 255 Potenza Sports | Golf R subframe | Superpro sways and bushings | 034 engine mounts | MK6 GTI brakes |

        Comment


        • Originally posted by jazd View Post
          Mine just died on the freeway. Need help asap, how do u disconnect the injectors?

          ---------- Post added at 11:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 AM ----------

          Anyway so towed car to the nearest dealership.. Was just waiting for mine to die. Hopefully the repair is quick and VW coughs up.
          Any news from VW?

          Comment


          • Originally posted by benough View Post
            Any news from VW?
            Yeah mate got my car back. Sorry forgot to send you a txt and let you know how I got on. Have a read of the link I posted above.
            Golf GT Sport TDI

            Comment


            • just found this thread..my injectors died back in March 2012.
              The car is a 2008 Mk5 Golf GT TDI.

              Had to get it towed back to the dealer and it was all replaced under VW warranty, did not have to make use of the allianz extended VW warranty.

              One thing that annoyed me was the car had been going to the same service dealership from day1 yet I had to wait for the car the die for the injectors to be replaced! Things like these should be released as bulletins and fixed when the car was in for a routine service.
              2008 Mk5 Golf GT TDI DSG
              2012 Mk6 Golf R DSG

              Comment


              • So this has played out interestingly. My car just had the injector failure a few days ago, luckily I was driving late at night and there weren't any cars around, because it failed on me in the middle of an intersection. Contacted my dealer + VW and the response was that because I have a tune on the vehicle they will not cover the car under goodwill even though I gave them plenty of evidence that this is an inherent fault in the design of the injectors. To do the 4 injectors + wiring loom through my dealer would be $3400ish out of pocket. All things considering I think I will just go aftermarket or at the very least get the revised injectors from alternative sources...

                I am finding the attitude from VW rather appalling, and the response to the fact that UK has issued a recall on these injectors was that it does not affect VW Australia. Right now I am considering lodging a complaint with the ACCC, really do not care about getting the goodwill claim anymore, this is some serious lack concern for the customer and road safety on the part of VW.

                I am looking to force VW into issuing a recall. There is a provision under the Australian Consumer Law that all goods sold must be fit for purpose regardless of what the warranty terms are, and I doubt a car prone to shutdown without warning is fit for driving on the road. There are probably other provisions and complaints to other road or transport authorities that are available regarding the safety element, I will look into it but I am hoping to gain some support here from the many others who have had the same issue. If it helps, I am about two weeks away from graduating from a law degree so I will make certain that this is escalated.

                edit: there appears to be a facebook page on the injector issue here - is this started by Greg by any chance?

                Log in to Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family and people you know.
                Last edited by DkN; 02-11-2012, 05:06 PM.
                TR 08 Golf GT TDI, Custom Code Phase 1, Milltek Exhaust, Whiteline RSB + ALK, APR Carbonio Intake

                Comment


                • How do they know you have a tune?

                  If they asked, I hope you didn't tell them.

                  Why not just take it to another dealer?

                  Comment


                  • There is no point denying because if you plug in VCDS my ECU number reads CUSTOM CODE. I could have flashed back to stock but then more DTCs will be generated and it will be obvious, and I didn't want to clear the codes.

                    They gave me VWs number as it is VW who is refusing the goodwill. I called VW, their attitude is they don't want to deal with it. I thought they would be more sensible, since they clearly know how widespread the injector issue is.
                    TR 08 Golf GT TDI, Custom Code Phase 1, Milltek Exhaust, Whiteline RSB + ALK, APR Carbonio Intake

                    Comment


                    • Sounds like it's lucky you're about to be a lawyer...

                      Comment


                      • Originally posted by benough View Post
                        Sounds like it's lucky you're about to be a lawyer...
                        Lol, maybe. At this stage though as I said I really am just looking to get VW to issue a recall because ignoring such a massive safety concern is just ridiculous. I'll dig up on the information I will need to get things going and see who would be interested in helping me make this happen by providing some testimonials

                        ... After my final exams though. Injector sure did pick a convenient time to fail.

                        By the way, I realise this thread is a register so sorry for breaking form, just thought it would be good to post here for some attention... I could go start a new thread later or something if that's more appropriate.
                        Last edited by DkN; 02-11-2012, 09:32 PM.
                        TR 08 Golf GT TDI, Custom Code Phase 1, Milltek Exhaust, Whiteline RSB + ALK, APR Carbonio Intake

                        Comment


                        • This is the EXACT reason why I took the extended warranty.

                          All four of my injectors failed 165kms past 100,000.

                          Paid for itself three times over.

                          Comment


                          • And this is the exact reason I made my way back from Newcastle to Gosford and removed the tune from my car before the workshop opened up on Monday.. Luckily my DPF hadn't been removed at this stage..

                            Bummer dude, take the fight to them.
                            Golf GT Sport TDI

                            Comment


                            • How can you tell if your car is a PD or a CR mine was built in November 2008 with Australian compliance stamped 12 Febuary 2009

                              Comment


                              • The last few posts were moved here from the PD failure register thread. It wasn't the difficult to find this thread.
                                Last edited by Transporter; 03-11-2012, 04:13 PM.
                                Performance Tunes from $850
                                Wrecking RS OCTAVIA 2 Link

                                Comment

                                Working...
                                X