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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #60 on: February 21, 2011, 12:38:18 pm »
Do they run a dianostic once these have been done? Would I be able to ask them to check the boost level at the same time - is this a quick check they'll do?
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #61 on: February 21, 2011, 12:39:33 pm »
I imagine they will to ensure there are no fault codes. As for asking them, i guess it depends who you speak to and how nicely you ask  :wink:
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #62 on: February 21, 2011, 01:03:27 pm »
Asked Vw today about my May 2007 Ed30 and it doesn't need the replacement coil packs .Pity i always like something for nothing :happy2:
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #63 on: February 21, 2011, 01:52:20 pm »
Quote from: Mandy on February 21, 2011, 11:57:15 am
Just phoned VW...

Apparently my chassis number is not part of the range that's affected.

No product enhancement/ recall showing up for my vehicle...


So it looks like it could just be the slightly earlier GTI's ??

I'll find out tomorrow whether my early build 114 qualifys, when I go in to collect some parts.
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #64 on: February 21, 2011, 01:53:41 pm »
Quote from: alexperkins on February 21, 2011, 12:35:54 pm
Just rang Breeze in Poole - car is booked in for the 5th for the recall...happy days  :smiley:

If yours Alex being build 373, my 114 should be included :innocent:
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #65 on: February 21, 2011, 01:54:03 pm »
Also booked in for the weekend, 2005 05 model. Thanks for the heads up OP  :happy2:
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #66 on: February 21, 2011, 01:59:35 pm »
My dealer has said no work showing for my 07/57 Edition 30!
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #67 on: February 21, 2011, 02:03:08 pm »
Looks like it affects 05s to about march/april 07 then
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #68 on: February 21, 2011, 02:45:17 pm »
I wonder what has made vw think enough is enough and issue this recall???
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #69 on: February 21, 2011, 02:47:52 pm »
Quote from: Gtiain on February 21, 2011, 02:45:17 pm
I wonder what has made vw think enough is enough and issue this recall???

Cars going on fire I'd imagine.  Certainly wouldn't be the inconvienience or cost to owners that would bother them. 
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #70 on: February 21, 2011, 02:56:51 pm »
Just phoned the dealer, the "helpful"   :sick: lady on service could't or wouldn't check. Said they would check the car tomorrow when its in for a service.
I just wanted to find out and get the ball rolling save on two trips to the dealers .

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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #71 on: February 21, 2011, 03:00:50 pm »
Its a wouldnt check. They all can check, it just takes time to get chassis number from reg, and then their really slow campaign system to check the VIN out lol
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #72 on: February 21, 2011, 03:33:33 pm »
I emailed my local VW last night regarding this and
I'm booked in for the 1st of March :happy2:

Cheers for the heads up guys :smiley:

mine is a gti 2005 on a 05 :driver:
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #73 on: February 21, 2011, 04:06:03 pm »
mines not included my late  :sad1:07
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #74 on: February 21, 2011, 04:09:34 pm »
Hi Gang

Mine is going in on Thursday for an oil change service, £112, shocking, but they will check over brakes etc at the same time.

I asked about the coil packs and yes they will be done so I am well pleased.  :jumpmove: I have a misfire at about 80mph if you accelerate hard.

Also, I find that the car seems to accelerate more if you lift off from full throttle in any gear. Another little problem is that the engine hunts a bit when pulling away first thing in the morning.Those two things could be something else, possibly the dump valve, but coil packs for free is a good start! I'm not sure whether to get them to fit new plugs while they are in there, £90 if they do, but I could do them myself. Apparently they are due at 60,000 miles, mine is on 53,000 so it would make sense to do it now.

Here's hoping for a better drive. :driver:

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