Sort of a thread hijack but on topic of the injectors, Ade you say to ring up VW and get the car booked in to check if they are a faulty batch. Can this be done whenever? They don't have to fail first? Do you know if this can be done through vagcom and what would to look for if so?
As for Screech's question, like you I made the same change only I went from a mapped PD150. The mk4 was quicker but felt like a tank to drive compared to this. I usually average between 48-53mpg on a 13 mile commute. Mostly national speed limit A roads. As for the noise I think its loads quieter than the mk4 but if you've had Diesels in the past then you know what to expect.
Answer to Screech, no, you don't have to be the first owner, and one thing to consider, always ask for "goodwill" as VW policy is Goodwill payment to any car upto 5 years old !
MAtto - No, VAGCOM cannot be interogated to tell you the batch number, this is stamped on the injectors themselves and as such, the rocker cover has to come off and the injectors inspected visually to confirm the batch number, even VW warranty think Diagnostics is what they use, but this is untrue.
And also, no they do not have to fail first, mention that VOSA are on the case and that you have read too many complaints on the internet about them failing when on the motorway at high speed and you do not want to be in an accident, they will then dial your closest dealership and put you through.
Personal opinion, VW are a bit naughty with this one, considering you lose all power and ignition circuit fails, it is a danger and should be recalled....I guess they dont want all the Golf GT 170's and Passats coming back too quickly to clog up the network of dealerships with £3500 of replacement work !
