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Catalytic Converter Then EPC Warning. Light

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  • #16
    They should already know about it by now with that flagging system, otherwise I've always previously turned it off and used security lockout and it's never been mentioned or prevented previous warranty work. Extended warranty runs out this September, then possibly early 2015 I'll be looking for something else, assuming the world hasn't ended :p (btw can you believe it's almost a hundred years since WW1?)

    If we weren't already off topic we definitely are now
    Some say he was the Stig... all we know is that he drives a VW Transporter.
    Audi A3

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    • #17
      I have just had a similar problem, same lights, 52,000klm, it was seeming to hesitate, mainly in cruise control, could not see anything obvious with the revs or fuel consumption, then the same lights come on, took it in and they changed the plugs = corroded , of course not under warranty !!!! 'but you wont need to have them changed at 60k.........They also checked compression etc, so obviously that is becoming a common problem as well.
      A few weeks later same thing, seemed to be worse when the car was hot, like at the end of my 3/4 hour trip in from work..... back it goes. Turned out it was a broken wire on some probe inside the insulation......... so far all good, heres hoping. I was also quizzed about what fuel I had been using etc.
      Mine is a 118TSI
      Last edited by Gary43028; 10-01-2014, 02:39 PM.

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      • #18
        Keep in mind also that your car is always going to perform noticeably worse when it's hot because of the [lack of] air density which is used for boost (supercharger + turbocharger), especially when you're not moving quickly (no airflow to cool down the intake)
        Some say he was the Stig... all we know is that he drives a VW Transporter.
        Audi A3

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        • #19
          If you don't mind me asking did you have your tune flashed back to std when you took it in to VW?


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          CURRENT 2002 MK4 Silver Golf - Stock Std (wife's) | 2014 132TSI Tiguan, Silver - Waiting to be modded (mine)

          PAST 2010 125TSI, Tiguan Pepper Grey - Written off by a drunk driver running a red light!

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Hazcat View Post
            If you don't mind me asking did you have your tune flashed back to std when you took it in to VW?


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            Yes, my tuner had to flash back on the bench.
            Going on Tuesday to have it put back on.
            Can't wait. Whilst I'm sure it's OK, it feels gutless in comparison to before
            Tiguan MY12 118TSI, white, no frills..... Had ANS810 ... Note the HAD ..... Now got RCD510 supplemented by 7" Android TomTom mounted on a HoldMyPhone .... Upgraded speakers Vibe BlackAir front splits and MBQuartz 12" ported sub driven from Infinity Reference 5350a amp .... oh and added fun

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