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  • VWwA Used SUV Guides :Touareg R5 TDI, V6, V6TDI, V8, V10TDI & R50 Type 7L: 2003-2009

    Post you Negative and Positive Experiences with your Touareg.
    And any other helpful tips for prospective buyers.

    Fill in the blanks

    example
    Model: eg Touareg
    Engine: 3.2 177kW
    Year: 2005
    Any Problems ?: lights kept blowing
    Last edited by phaeton; 15-08-2012, 03:28 PM.
    - Ben

    1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
    2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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    I posted earlier in the Newbies Section and also on lighting for towed items.

    MY07 Touareg V10 TDi, 98,000 Km. Bought about a week ago and supposedly serviced by Penrith VW.

    LHS mirror refusing to adjust.

    Green coolant, instead of 'BMW Blue'.

    LHS front parking light stays on intermittently. Shoot me if it's a known 'matter'. I'm learning. It's off today

    Washer motor not working.

    Fuel additive gong comes on low at about 97,000 Km. Don't go Dealer for $1,000 plus, go Indie for about a third of the price. Each refill is worth about 20,000 Km, up to five. Indies buy this stuff in bulk.

    Three wiper blades need replacing.

    Kerbed wheels are a problem as the 9" wheel does not provide any protection with the standard 19/275/45 tyre.

    I've done the math and 8.5" wheels provide the same rolling diameter, for better kerb protection.

    9.5" wheels will not.

    For towing, the [V10 TDi] Touareg requires an electric brake controller, like a Redarc, so that codes are not gonging, and an intermediate box for LED lights.

    A good Indie (ex-VW master technician) can properly wire up the vehicle without the need for a Redarc or intermediate box.

    Some dealers really have no clue, and think that the intermediate box will fix all problems.

    Cheers,
    Stu

    Cheers,
    Stu
    MY07 V10 TDi Touareg
    98,000 Km
    HPF flash tune - 273 rwkW & 813 Nm

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