Joining the queue of Passat owners with injector problems (TDI wagon carked it)

[OilBurna]

ouch..... that would hurt the hip pocket

[Transporter]

The VW doesn't make the injectors, so there would be a number of car manufacturers that have a similar problems.

The first Toyota Prados with CRD engines had problems with their injectors as well.

[guthrie]

ouch..... that would hurt the hip pocket

I was quoted $1000 each for my Passat 103 tdi... luckily VW granted a goodwill request and replaced all 4 free of charge.

Frustrating as I had followed the service schedule and used BP Ultimate diesel which is supposed to be the best available (in WA).

[Transporter]

I was quoted $1000 each for my Passat 103 tdi... luckily VW granted a goodwill request and replaced all 4 free of charge.

Frustrating as I had followed the service schedule and used BP Ultimate diesel which is supposed to be the best available (in WA).

Did you use a diesel fuel additive? I use Moreys Diesel Smoke Killer in our Golf and in T5 at every fill up, so far so good.

[Umai Naa!!]

thanks umai here is hoping so the issue is with the solenoid failing? Literally had no warning was running fine prior to stalling... At least it happened while I was stopped.. Should VW be doing a recall or only isolated cases?

Campaigns usually only involve things that could catch fire, or software updates. There is a technical bulletin out on it though, mainly to speed up the diagnosis process.

[guthrie]

Did you use a diesel fuel additive? I use Moreys Diesel Smoke Killer in our Golf and in T5 at every fill up, so far so good.

No I havent. Does that product actually kill the smoke? The Passat tdi throws out a heap of smoke under heavy acceleration. I also have a Pug 308 touring that does the same thing...

[OilBurna]

rang me today all good picking up in the morning not a bad turnaround time in the end.

[ope126]

rang me today all good picking up in the morning not a bad turnaround time in the end.

Well done.
Give a us a full report once picked up!

[OilBurna]

Picked up this morning from Bayford vw at Epping they came and picked me up from epping station in a Tig.. Very impressive setup they have out there with the service area, free interent, games for the kids, good coffee machine, makes Essendon VW look pokey. Thank god for extended warranty final bill $3854!!! Only 2 were faulty and insurance only wanted to replace 2 but bayford pushed for all 4 to be replaced which was authorised including the wiring harness, apparently they have been redesigned so the fault will not occur. Car came back all sparkly clean as well including inside of my windscreen which had needed a good clean. Will be heading back there for my next service no question thanks to John for the great service.

[mikinoz]

Picked up this morning from Bayford vw at Epping they came and picked me up from epping station in a Tig.. Very impressive setup they have out there with the service area, free interent, games for the kids, good coffee machine, makes Essendon VW look pokey. Thank god for extended warranty final bill $3854!!! Only 2 were faulty and insurance only wanted to replace 2 but bayford pushed for all 4 to be replaced which was authorised including the wiring harness, apparently they have been redesigned so the fault will not occur. Car came back all sparkly clean as well including inside of my windscreen which had needed a good clean. Will be heading back there for my next service no question thanks to John for the great service.

These are good things, and great to hear!

[OilBurna]

Thanks miki negative experience turned into a positive probably better it happened now and sorted rather than out of extended warranty either on the 3 years or 60,000km.

[ope126]

Picked up this morning from Bayford vw at Epping they came and picked me up from epping station in a Tig.. Very impressive setup they have out there with the service area, free interent, games for the kids, good coffee machine, makes Essendon VW look pokey. Thank god for extended warranty final bill $3854!!! Only 2 were faulty and insurance only wanted to replace 2 but bayford pushed for all 4 to be replaced which was authorised including the wiring harness, apparently they have been redesigned so the fault will not occur. Car came back all sparkly clean as well including inside of my windscreen which had needed a good clean. Will be heading back there for my next service no question thanks to John for the great service.

I am really pleased that it has worked out for you.
Drama...I know! However positive outcome.

[Transporter]

No I havent. Does that product actually kill the smoke? The Passat tdi throws out a heap of smoke under heavy acceleration. I also have a Pug 308 touring that does the same thing...

Yes, it does. There is also Lucas fuel additive that maybe even better. The 300ml into tank of diesel and I don't see the smoke even on the first start up in the morning.

[OilBurna]

Car seems to be running much smoother under acceleration also seems much less smoke as well?

[ope126]

OilBurna, would I be out of line asking what type / brand of fuel you have used since owning the vehicle?
I am wondering if some of the more "grocery" branded fuels / independents might be causing issues with our Diesels.

I use the same bowser at the same BP Service Station for each and every fill (Diesel Ultimate).