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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #75 on: February 21, 2011, 04:15:10 pm »
Quote from: TonyZed 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:

TonyZ

If it was me I would change the plugs myself before they change the coil packs just in case your ham-fisted and break a coil pack on removal!
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #76 on: February 21, 2011, 08:09:14 pm »
After reading this thread, I E mailed VW  Dealer late last night .  Below is their reply today


  Hi Chris,
 
Yes that is correct, the field campaign is relevent to your vehicle, let me have a time that I can get it booked in for you
& wether or not you would require a replacement vehicle!!


Car ED30  (Jan 16th 2007 Regestered )
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #77 on: February 22, 2011, 09:02:20 am »
Yes, just been to dealers, mines also due a free set of coil packs. Booked in for 8.30am, tomorrow morning.

Feb 1st reg date, build number 114.
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #78 on: February 22, 2011, 09:03:19 am »
I wish mine was being done so soon :(
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #79 on: February 22, 2011, 09:06:08 am »
And also, I've arranged a extended test drive of The Candy White Golf R dsg they have on their forecourt :star:

Happy days :laugh:
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #80 on: February 22, 2011, 09:10:10 am »
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #81 on: February 22, 2011, 09:41:19 am »
Contacted another dealer to see if my car is included, they put my VIN number in and the VW system crashed. They then put it in Audi system and it came back that the car was not included in the recall.

Car registered March 07. Edition 30 number is not that far off Alex's car (within 20).

Let us know how you get on with the test drive Steve :happy2:
« Last Edit: February 22, 2011, 09:46:18 am by TagnuT »
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #82 on: February 22, 2011, 09:55:46 am »
Quote from: Saint Steve on February 22, 2011, 09:06:08 am

And also, I've arranged a extended test drive of The Candy White Golf R dsg they have on their forecourt :star:

Happy days :laugh:


....You jammy barsturd!!

I think you should tell them it's your birthday and arrange the test drive to include Thursday evening.
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #83 on: February 22, 2011, 09:56:41 am »
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I'm booked in Thursday morning on the coilpacks recall.  :happy2:

VW dealers must wonder what's hit them with all our calls over the UK!
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #84 on: February 22, 2011, 10:06:33 am »
Quote from: Saint Steve on February 22, 2011, 09:06:08 am
And also, I've arranged a extended test drive of The Candy White Golf R dsg they have on their forecourt :star:

Happy days :laugh:

Should've asked for a test drive in the CW PCR Eos, would've suited you more.  :laugh:
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #85 on: February 22, 2011, 10:15:31 am »
Quote from: Mandy on February 22, 2011, 10:06:33 am
Quote from: Saint Steve on February 22, 2011, 09:06:08 am
And also, I've arranged a extended test drive of The Candy White Golf R dsg they have on their forecourt :star:

Happy days :laugh:

Should've asked for a test drive in the CW PCR Eos, would've suited you more.  :laugh:


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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #86 on: February 22, 2011, 10:21:55 am »
How long does it take to change the coilpacks?
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #87 on: February 22, 2011, 10:25:31 am »
20 minutes it took them to do mine  :happy2:
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #88 on: February 22, 2011, 10:27:59 am »
Quote from: big al on February 22, 2011, 10:21:55 am

How long does it take to change the coilpacks?


....10-15 minutes total, I reckon.

The woman on my VW dealer's service desk doesn't even know what a coilpack is! She's booked my car in for half a day! :stupid: The old staff who were ex mechies knew their stuff but fortunately they've now employed a new 'Technical Manager' guy who's up to speed.
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Re: 'product enhancement' (recall!) on some mk5 gti's
« Reply #89 on: February 22, 2011, 10:44:50 am »
Car Booked in next Wednesday 2nd March  :pomppomp:

Only hope now a) they dont wash it, b) they dont wrag it, c) dont use it as an excuse to screw money out of me.
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