MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Gtiain on February 19, 2011, 10:12:07 am
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Sorry if this has been posted before but I've only just found out!
Went to get some pictures taken for the paint warranty and was informed that as of yesterday they have a 'product enhancement', a recall in other words on mk5 gti's as the coilpacks are prone to failiure. And they've fitted four new coilpacks there and then.
Very helpful service.
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Do you know what year(s) are effected?
Andy
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No sorry mate but mines an 06. :happy2:
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So you are out of warranty and they can issue a Product Enhancement and you get 4 new coil packs.
Does anyone have any more information ? I have a 55 plate model year 06, if we can get something concrete on this I will be off to the dealers first thing monday morning!
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Hi mate. Best thing is to give them a ring and see what they say. :happy2:
Sorry I dont have any more info.
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Got to ring my dealers back on monday for an answer but will find out what years are affected.
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I'm pretty sure someone else has posted that their 55 plate had the coils replaced when it was in for servicing under the same 'quiet recall'. Interestingly of all the reports I've ever seen of GTI's catching fire all the cars affected were 55 plates and the coils were to blame.
There was another interesting post about the fire issue that linked the fires to recent engine bay cleaning activities that resulted in the coils getting wet / high resistance / melt / fire.
My 05 plate (04 MY) was in the stealers today for its MOT and they didn't mention anything but maybe thats because they didn't check ...
The coils on the 1.8T's used to fail all the time but VW never replaced them FOC out of warranty or issued any sort of quiet recall like this. Then again on the 1.8T's they didn't catch fire either ... so either VW have come over all charitable or they know there is the potential for serious harm / serious bad publicity ala Toyota with these items. Not that I'm cynical of course :signLOL:
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I've just had my MOT done at the dealers today as well and they replaced all 4 coilpacks too!
I was told when I booked my MOT that it was due some warranty work due to a product recall.
Actual invoice says:
Carry our Recall 28F5-W-Ignition Coil.
Parts fitted IGNIT.COIL
STICKER?
Mines a March 2007 Ed30.
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Mine's a 06-build 05-plate Mk5 GTI and I've had 2 coilpacks fail so far. I wonder if VW will reimburse me.
I'm glad I have an Evoms engine cover to help keep out any water etc. You'd be surprised how much it gets splashed.
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Same here had a major service at VW Wolverhampton and they said there was an outstanding recall and had replaced the coil pack. Mines an 05 plate.
Just found this on another VW site -
http://www.mytreg.com/index.php?/topic/8497-32-v6-and-42-v8-petrol-vw-recall-on-coil-packs/page__pid__75505#entry75505 (http://www.mytreg.com/index.php?/topic/8497-32-v6-and-42-v8-petrol-vw-recall-on-coil-packs/page__pid__75505#entry75505)
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Surely the recall isn't dependent on having a service session?
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Interesting... if anyone finds out which years are effected or any other info I would be interested to know :smiley:
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same here too, out of warranty,
went for booked service Friday,
and had coilpacks changed due to recall,
mine is 2006/06 gti
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Surely the recall isn't dependent on having a service session?
No, I only went in for pictures to be taken of rust and they just told me about it and asked if I minded waiting while they changed them! Was surprised to say the least!
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Surely the recall isn't dependent on having a service session?
No, I only went in for pictures to be taken of rust and they just told me about it and asked if I minded waiting while they changed them! Was surprised to say the least!
....Excellent! I have a good relationship with my VW dealer so I'll drop by. I always park at their place when I go into that town anyway.
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wish I'd know about this before I replaced all 4 myself :sick:
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Sorry buddy! :signLOL:
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I've just had my MOT done at the dealers today as well and they replaced all 4 coilpacks too!
I was told when I booked my MOT that it was due some warranty work due to a product recall.
Actual invoice says:
Carry our Recall 28F5-W-Ignition Coil.
Parts fitted IGNIT.COIL
STICKER?
Mines a March 2007 Ed30.
Interesting... I shall have to call my dealer as mine is the same car as yours
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I've just had my MOT done at the dealers today as well and they replaced all 4 coilpacks too!
I was told when I booked my MOT that it was due some warranty work due to a product recall.
Actual invoice says:
Carry our Recall 28F5-W-Ignition Coil.
Parts fitted IGNIT.COIL
STICKER?
Mines a March 2007 Ed30.
Interesting... I shall have to call my dealer as mine is the same car as yours
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just changed one of mine the other day as it died :fighting:
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I bet theyll be stingy and say 'well unless we service it, we wont be able to do the recall' or some utter bollocks like they normally spew when it comes to giving things away for nothing. :signLOL:
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I bet theyll be stingy and say 'well unless we service it, we wont be able to do the recall' or some utter bollocks like they normally spew when it comes to giving things away for nothing. :signLOL:
To be honest mate I don't think they will. I think they're genuinely admitting that this aspect is not up to scratch. I suppose there's only one way to find out! :smiley:
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f*ck I just put 2 new coils in my ed30 lst wkend and picked up another 2 from my mate today £100 lighter :fighting: :jumping: Hope they give me 4 free when the service is due
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I've just had my MOT done at the dealers today as well and they replaced all 4 coilpacks too!
I was told when I booked my MOT that it was due some warranty work due to a product recall.
Actual invoice says:
Carry our Recall 28F5-W-Ignition Coil.
Parts fitted IGNIT.COIL
STICKER?
Mines a March 2007 Ed30.
Interesting... I shall have to call my dealer as mine is the same car as yours
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Steve: Can you let me know what they say before I go and p*ss them off again :laugh:. :happy2:
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Surely the recall isn't dependent on having a service session?
Pretty much yes Robin.
It isn't a recall and therefore doesn't require them to notify owners therefore the only natural means of notification is when the vehicle attends the workshop and the system is checked for recalls and campaigns.
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^^^ Im going there either Monday or Tuesday depending on when my Tail gate brake light arrives...
Don't worry, I'll tell them you sent me Mandy :signLOL: :evilgrin:
10 days off work now, so plenty of time to gets things sorted.
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Let me know what they say Steve! I plan to call them up on Monday so we will see... :D
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Hi Mine is a 08 plate june 2008. would i be able to get a free set off coil packs ??.
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Hi Mine is a 08 plate june 2008. would i be able to get a free set off coil packs ??.
Give them a buz mate, there's only one way to find out! :happy2:
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Rang up, No luck yet but they are going to look into it some more for me.
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Good News,
The recall was released on friday, The girl could not give me dates of cars recalled but it is worth a ring to find out as mine is now booked in for 4 brand new coilpacks. :-)
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I feel a phone call coming on at lunch. Did you just say you think the car might be affected by a recall on coilpacks?
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Yeah just rang up and said i believe there is a recall as informed on this forum. There recall was not actually on there system yet but got back to within half an hour saying i was more on the ball than them.
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happy days
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I'm not sure it will be a Recall, but as already mentioned a Campaign.
Nothing here - http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
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Apparently it was only released to VW friday so may take a while to curculate, It is a official VW recall because it had a recall ref code when they rang me back.
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Did they give you the VW recall ref code jay? Useful to have something to refer to
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They did tell me but i didnt note it down, but im sure it will be on the paperwork once it has been done on friday.
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Yes they quoted me a ref code aswell (can't remember what it was though). I think they're calling it a 'product enhancement' so as to not draw too much attention to the issue! I think essentially however, it is a recall.
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:congrats:
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Perfect, anything to pin it down will help those of us with less than helpful dealers. I'll wait and get the code then give them a call. Can someone please post up when they have it? :popcornsoda:
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I did stumble on this : Workshop Action 28F5
but im not sure if thats the right one. Cant currently get my ELSAWIN to update the campaigns...bloody thing!
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:congrats:
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Perfect, anything to pin it down will help those of us with less than helpful dealers. I'll wait and get the code then give them a call. Can someone please post up when they have it? :popcornsoda:
x2. :popcornsoda:
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:congrats:
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Perfect, anything to pin it down will help those of us with less than helpful dealers. I'll wait and get the code then give them a call. Can someone please post up when they have it? :popcornsoda:
x2. :popcornsoda:
This is the reference code- 28F5-W-Ignition Coil.
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OK so just rang VW Stockport
Recall on Friday for Coil pack "Check"
Only some cars are affected, but it is for the coil packs to be checked ! and replaced if necessary ! (whatever that means)
She would not give me the code and assured me it was not a product recall, just a check of the coil packs that are in there !
Another testament as to why forums are so good ! :congrats: :congrats:
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Are you in the 'affected'? :smiley:
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I am required to have a "check of my packs" yes :happy2:
2006 / 56 GTI
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:pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :star:
I just called my VW dealer (Loders, Dorchester)... Their Technical Manager immediately knew about the recall and said all I had to do was book it in and VW would pay for any coilpack replacements needed regarding their part numbers/age etc. All free of charge and no need to be booked in for other work.
At least two of my coilpacks are original to the car (06-build), one is a 2009 version and the other a 2010 version.
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Does this apply to all GTIs Robin?
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Booked in on Wed for the recall....just after I replaced one :laugh:
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Does this apply to all GTIs Robin?
....Well, my dealer of course knows my car well and so didn't mention or ask my car's age or version. I know from VW Assistance/RAC that the coilpacks on the Mk5 GTI are different than on other Mk5 Golfs and I'm pretty sure that the Ed30 runs the same coilpacks as the GTI.
I think that VW are recalling (and it is an official Recall) those cars built with earlier revision coilpacks. My dealer will check the part numbers on mine to decide replacement.
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I am required to have a "check of my packs" yes :happy2:
2006 / 56 GTI
Mine is 2008/ 57.
I wonder if I'll be eligible to have my 'packs checked'?
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Just phoned my stealer and my MY04 / 05 plate is now booked in to have this campaign done :happy2:
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Booked into VW Bridgend, quoted ref and car reg and he came back with yes there is a recall :happy2:
05 gti btw
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so if Mandy is a yes, that is all mk5's are affected not just some !
05 to 08
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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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 ??
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I think its 05 to 07 as they revised the coil packs after that period.
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OK so just rang VW Stockport
Recall on Friday for Coil pack "Check"
Only some cars are affected, but it is for the coil packs to be checked ! and replaced if necessary ! (whatever that means)
She would not give me the code and assured me it was not a product recall, just a check of the coil packs that are in there !
Another testament as to why forums are so good ! :congrats: :congrats:
Couldn't agree more. Ive just phone VW Newcastle, mines in on Monday they knew less than what I did based on infor from this forum - top work :congrats:
Andy
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Booked for Wednesday at Citygate Ruislip...nice.
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I'm going to have to ring the stealers... I've just had to pay for replacements! Sods Law! :fighting:
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Just rang Breeze in Poole - car is booked in for the 5th for the recall...happy days :smiley:
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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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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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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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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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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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Also booked in for the weekend, 2005 05 model. Thanks for the heads up OP :happy2:
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My dealer has said no work showing for my 07/57 Edition 30!
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Looks like it affects 05s to about march/april 07 then
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I wonder what has made vw think enough is enough and issue this recall???
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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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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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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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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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mines not included my late :sad1:07
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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
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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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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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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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I wish mine was being done so soon :(
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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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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:
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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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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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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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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:
....Meeeeeooooow!!!! That Mandy cat has claws!! Can I buy you a saucer of milk?
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How long does it take to change the coilpacks?
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20 minutes it took them to do mine :happy2:
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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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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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Mine is booked in at vw stockport on friday :jumpmove:
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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:
That could be an expensive new set of alloys.....but I like your thinking!! Does the wife know about your antics Steve :surprised: :happy2:
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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.
They're not likely to wash it are they :surprised: :surprised:
I'm a 3rd the way through correcting my paintwork....if they wash it I might end up doing time.
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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:
There is always some smug git around isnt there! :fighting: Will keep my eyes peeled for that tomorrow then Steve! Shame mine doesnt get coil packs!
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Booked for Wednesday at Citygate Ruislip...nice.
That is my closest dealer so will need to see if mine needs them changed and if I can get mine booked in as well.
Was it hassle free to book in?
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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:
Lucky git! How long you got it for? I'd love one but can't justify the price (yet!) especially trying to convince the missus! It's not worth it!
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thanks for the heads up, booked mine in for tommorow morning :) but at 8am :( and they said it will take them till lunch time :confused:
mine is a 2007 56 plate gti
tom
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thanks for the heads up, booked mine in for tommorow morning :) but at 8am :( and they said it will take them till lunch time :confused:
....What dealers like to do is have your car for all of a half-day period so they have flexibility in slotting you into the workshop. Sometimes other jobs take longer due to additional problems found etc. I think this is better than promising you it will be ready an hour later and then it's not because of someone else's car.
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mines booked in for this 2mora at 8am at leeds VW
there service was very good and the women was very nice, more than can be said for Wakefield VW which i have only ever heard and experienced bad problems with myself
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@ Mandy, do you need a new scratch post :signLOL: :signLOL:
I'm not bald yet, and that's the only time I will be seen in a convertible with my peak cap :wink:
(2 or 3 years from now before you say :P)
Robin.......They have 518 coil packs at Milton keynes so I think they are ready for us all :signLOL:
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I'm booked in for Friday midday,told it will take about 1hr.
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Was in TPS earlier. Doing the maths on the cost of this. Possibly 71000 affected cars, having 4 faulty coilpacks at cost price of around £26 a piece.
Worst case scenario for them, that works out to about £7,384,000....this is gonna be a costly hit to VW
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Returned from the dealers from having a service today, (4th year service, DSG oil change, brake fluid change, MOT. On a plus point at least they price matched, in the end).
According to VW (after another dealer told me my car wasn't included), my car is included in the recall, so the car will be booked in for the work when the coil packs have arrived in stock.
Glad I read this on the forum, cheers guys. :happy2:
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Was in TPS earlier. Doing the maths on the cost of this. Possibly 71000 affected cars, having 4 faulty coilpacks at cost price of around £26 a piece.
Worst case scenario for them, that works out to about £7,384,000....this is gonna be a costly hit to VW
£100 a car is peanuts to VW, in any case if the coils are faulty I imagine they will be reclaiming a lot of that from the coil manufacturer - Bosch?
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Bosch, Valeo, NGK generally
And yes it it peanuts. If VOSA got involved it'd cost a hell of a lot more
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I'm sure I read a report recently about the boss of vw saying it would be a dream to buy ferrari. Within this report it said vw had £40 billion 'spare' cash iirc!!
So £7.5 million is negligble.
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just to help out the recall is a VAG camapign with recalls of nearly all FSI/TFSI/MPI engines
1.8 T-6.0 MPI
For the 2.0 TFSI the affected engine codes:
AXX-BGB-BHZ-BPG-BPJ-BUL-BWA-BWE-BWT-BYK
Ignition coils with part number- 07K 905 715F, 07K 905 715D, 06H 905 115, 06F 905 115F do not need replacing as they are not affected if your ignition coil isnt one of the above part numbers they will be replaced with the revised part 07K 905 715F
hope this helps and you can check your car to see if you can have some free coils :happy2:
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Itll include BYD aswell being the ED30
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Sorry missed that off
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Great post this, thanks! :happy2: I'm gonna ring my local dealer tomorrow (Stoke VW) and try my luck! Just makes you wonder if there are any other recalls that we don't know about!
They can replace my aircon compressor, high-level brake light and electric lumbar mechanisms too if they like! *awakes from dream* Nooo chance! :laugh:
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Interestingly, VW USA did the same recall on these coilpacks in February last year!
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Interestingly, VW USA did the same recall on these coilpacks in February last year!
....I've just been speaking on the phone to a mate with a Mk4 R32 about this and he says that in America they had to have a faulty coilpack before VWOA would replace it.
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Yet they offer a 10 year DSG warranty. Its all back to front!
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mine went into VW leeds at 8 this morning
got a phone call at 9.30 saying they didnt have any coilpacks in stock and they were on back order so all they have done is the dreaded car wash on it
not happy
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all they have done is the dreaded car wash on it
not happy
AAARRRGGHHHHHHH, worst nightmare....I'm going to sit there and watch to make sure they don't wash it.
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all they have done is the dreaded car wash on it
not happy
AAARRRGGHHHHHHH, worst nightmare....I'm going to sit there and watch to make sure they don't wash it.
Have I missed something? :signLOL:
Do they wash it with sandpaper instead of sponges or something?!
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mine went into VW leeds at 8 this morning
got a phone call at 9.30 saying they didnt have any coilpacks in stock and they were on back order so all they have done is the dreaded car wash on it
not happy
:surprised: :scared:
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Just got back from dealers. Anyone else feel since the coilpack replacement, Mine seems to of improoved its throttle responce, or abit more eager?
Might be just me, or its cured an up and coming fault?
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Just got back from dealers. Anyone else feel since the coilpack replacement, Mine seems to of improoved its throttle responce, or abit more eager?
Might be just me, or its cured an up and coming fault?
I thought exactly the same but passed it off as I thought it was just in my head! Glad someone else thinks that!
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AAARRRGGHHHHHHH, worst nightmare....I'm going to sit there and watch to make sure they don't wash it.
Have I missed something? :signLOL:
Do they wash it with sandpaper instead of sponges or something?!
....They wash it with sponges instead of lambswool hand mitts.
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Just got back from dealers. Anyone else feel since the coilpack replacement, Mine seems to of improoved its throttle responce, or abit more eager?
....Isn't that because you're now driving a Golf R?
And if not, why not?
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Didnt go out in robin, car was finished before My good friend the sales manager got in.
Weather is appauling, pooring with rain :sad1:
Im sure i will get another oppertunity soon.
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'4WD' in the wet could have been quite revealing but I agree that test driving a Golf R would be much nicer in the dry. Am sure too that you'll have your opportunity soon enough - Afterall, I'm sure they view you as a very real potential purchaser :evilgrin:
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Just got back from dealers. Anyone else feel since the coilpack replacement, Mine seems to of improoved its throttle responce, or abit more eager?
Might be just me, or its cured an up and coming fault?
Is this something that is likely to happen or are we imagining it??
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Just got back from dealers. Anyone else feel since the coilpack replacement, Mine seems to of improoved its throttle responce, or abit more eager?
Might be just me, or its cured an up and coming fault?
Is this something that is likely to happen or are we imagining it??
Well if something is wrong with the coil pack then timing could be off or it might be delivering less voltage to the spark plug than it should, no real way to tell. It could just be they have disconnected the battery re-setting all the adaptations. So many possibilities!
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Just got back from dealers. Anyone else feel since the coilpack replacement, Mine seems to of improoved its throttle responce, or abit more eager?
Might be just me, or its cured an up and coming fault?
Is this something that is likely to happen or are we imagining it??
....In my experience either a coilpack totally fails and you're stuck without power or you'll have an occasional misfire but usually only under throttle load which signals a coilpack is on the way out. Any misfire should be something which you instantly feel as it happens and each misfire only lasts a fraction of a second. If you have a boost gauge you might catch a very quick blip too.
If you're going for an overtake and leaning on the throttle, a misfire is not an experience you'll fail to remember.
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Well if something is wrong with the coil pack then timing could be off or it might be delivering less voltage to the spark plug than it should, no real way to tell. It could just be they have disconnected the battery re-setting all the adaptations. So many possibilities!
....Certainly all sorts of possibilities but they shouldn't need to disconnect the battery to replace either the coilpacks or the plugs.
I'm going to talk to the VW mech who's on my car tomorrow and also take my Revo switch with me just in case it's a weird VW recommended practice. Neither VWR nor JKM disconnect my battery for coilpacks or plugs.
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dropped my car of at 8am today, just had a phone call saying my car wont be ready untill tommorow as they need an aditional part????
also is this recall just the 2.0 tfsi engin or would a 1.6 fsi be affected to???
thanks
tom
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Just the TFSIs as far as I know
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dropped my car of at 8am today, just had a phone call saying my car wont be ready untill tommorow as they need an aditional part????
also is this recall just the 2.0 tfsi engin or would a 1.6 fsi be affected to???
thanks
tom
They've probably done what they did to the other chaps earlier, booked you in without checking they have the new coil packs in stock!
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yer thats true, usless people :fighting: lol
iv now got to drive the farm defender to work grrr lol
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My local dealer will be having a ring tomorrow afternoon to make sure they have the coil packs in stock as wont be leaving my car with them over the weekend.
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Same as mine. Cant have them saying "oh we havent got the parts in stock".
Thats just poor preparation - if they have a car in for a coilpack recall check, they should ensure they have adequate stock of new coilpacks to cover all eventualities.
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As i said earlier VW Uk have over 500 on the shelf. So dealers should be ordering as your car is booked in.
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Itll include BYD aswell being the ED30
hmm, just rang up VW Manchester, my Edition30 isnt on the list for the recall..... perhaps not all BYD engines need this?
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I called 2 dealers in Kent, one said I had no need to get them changed (06 reg) the other said yes and booked my car in to change all the coil packs but did not have them in stock and would call once they were in but at least they are going to change them, so a BIG THANK YOU for bringing this subject to the forum.
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From what I've heard and seen,it's early 07 plated and below what are more effected rich.
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Itll include BYD aswell being the ED30
hmm, just rang up VW Manchester, my Edition30 isnt on the list for the recall..... perhaps not all BYD engines need this?
How old is your car Richtung?
As I have already posted I got told by one dealer that my car was involved in the recall and that it wasn't by another... :stupid:
The dealer I take my car to won't book the car in until they have the parts in stock. After talking to the parts guys, he mentioned that a range of coil packs were affected and they were ordering a range in. VW had most in stock with others in transit or arriving soon..
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mines a march 07 plate with 07K 905 715D :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:
no replacements for me then :confused:
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Itll include BYD aswell being the ED30
hmm, just rang up VW Manchester, my Edition30 isnt on the list for the recall..... perhaps not all BYD engines need this?
How old is your car Richtung?
As I have already posted I got told by one dealer that my car was involved in the recall and that it wasn't by another... :stupid:
The dealer I take my car to won't book the car in until they have the parts in stock. After talking to the parts guys, he mentioned that a range of coil packs were affected and they were ordering a range in. VW had most in stock with others in transit or arriving soon..
Mine is a 57 plate.. i also rang up VW Stockport and they said the same thing...not on the recall
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My 07 plate ed 30 build 614 is due the recall. Just checked with my local dealership and it is on the list for new coil packs.
Thanks for the heads up!
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Just got back from dealers. Anyone else feel since the coilpack replacement, Mine seems to of improoved its throttle responce, or abit more eager?
Might be just me, or its cured an up and coming fault?
I felt the same when I had mine done the other week.
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Just got back from dealers. Anyone else feel since the coilpack replacement, Mine seems to of improoved its throttle responce, or abit more eager?
Might be just me, or its cured an up and coming fault?
I felt the same when I had mine done the other week.
Looks like there's something a miss with these old coil packs?
That's 3 of us now said the same.
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I've just had a chat with my VW dealer's Parts Manager (who's a VeeDub enthusiast and goes to Inters etc) and he tells me that as soon as my car was booked in he ordered a set of 4 coilpacks in readiness for me tomorrow. He says that the main stock in MK(?) runs low very quickly when there is such a recall.
I feel soooo lucky to have the VW dealer I have :notworthy:
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Wakefield dealership really are poor. Had my car 8hrs and told me to come back at 4pm. Well I have and it ain't even in the workshop yet. How sh*ts that considering how easy the job is! Plus they ain't got no stock as per usual.
On the plus side though I argued about recently replacing one the coils due to being faulty. They told me to bring it in and they will replace it with a new one too.
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Had my car in at Lookers Teessied today the retrofit cruise control fitted, and just before I was about to ask about the recall they told they'd already checked and my car was included in the recall. Unfortunately due to sudden demand for these parts its not getting done until next Friday. (Mine's an 06 plate btw)
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I'll call mine to ensure that they have the parts ahead of next wednesday....I have experience of my Dealer getting my car for the day then calling to say that they didn't have the part!!
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It might not be anything to do with the coilpacks but my car definatly feels more eager since it's had the recall done. New software maybe?
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spoke to my local vw place today and asked about it. mines now booked in to be done and the main service guy there said that its a recal on all petrol golfs that use coilpacks. Don't know whether thats right but its being done for free so i dont't care :signLOL:
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If someone can post a pic on here as to where to access the coilpacks we could all check our coilpacks part number to see if they are the ones that are the ones to be replaced , we can then tell VW that we need them replacing . Some VW Dealers don't know their *rse from their elbow .....I am away from the car for a few days so can't.........Having never looked into this type of engine ED30 is there a coilpack per cylinder?
Some years ago my VR6 was in for 5 days and the problem was the coilpack only! They apparently had a dutch V6 specialist working there at the time!
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Mine got done today whilst having a service done, mines an 05 plate GTi.. only had 2 on the shelf but managed to get another 2 in so I didn't have to go back.. recall number 28F5 iirc
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It might not be anything to do with the coilpacks but my car definatly feels more eager since it's had the recall done. New software maybe?
....My VW dealer says that they are instructed to inform customers if their software has been updated. Also, I think we'd probably already know about it here if an update had been released unless it literally had happened in the last 24hrs.
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If someone can post a pic on here as to where to access the coilpacks we could all check our coilpacks part number to see if they are the ones that are the ones to be replaced , we can then tell VW that we need them replacing . Some VW Dealers don't know their *rse from their elbow .....I am away from the car for a few days so can't.........Having never looked into this type of engine ED30 is there a coilpack per cylinder?
....There is always one coilpack per cylinder. The coilpack provides the ignition to the spark plug and hence combustion.
The part number is printed, not raised/embossed, on the casing of the socket and not easy to read when old. Somehow I doubt that dealers will accept relying on you as the customer to tell them what they need to order. An exception might be if you personally know the Parts Manager very well and he knows he can trust you to get it right.
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If someone can post a pic on here as to where to access the coilpacks we could all check our coilpacks part number to see if they are the ones that are the ones to be replaced , we can then tell VW that we need them replacing . Some VW Dealers don't know their *rse from their elbow .....I am away from the car for a few days so can't.........Having never looked into this type of engine ED30 is there a coilpack per cylinder?
....There is always one coilpack per cylinder. The coilpack provides the ignition to the spark plug and hence combustion.
The part number is printed, not raised/embossed, on the casing of the socket and not easy to read when old. Somehow I doubt that dealers will accept relying on you as the customer to tell them what they need to order. An exception might be if you personally know the Parts Manager very well and he knows he can trust you to get it right.
The above is true for the vast majority of modern cars but in the recent past it used to be the norm to have a single coil, distributor, HT leads and so on. In fact the term coil pack (to be pedantic) is only relevant to the single coil system. What we have are ignition coils. The term coil pack is widely used to describe 'our' coils though.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignition_system
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....There is always one coilpack per cylinder. The coilpack provides the ignition to the spark plug and hence combustion.
The above is true for the vast majority of modern cars but in the recent past it used to be the norm to have a single coil, distributor, HT leads and so on. In fact the term coil pack (to be pedantic) is only relevant to the single coil system. What we have are ignition coils. The term coil pack is widely used to describe 'our' coils though.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignition_system
....Ah yes, I remember such single coils with the leads well. They looked rather biological when removed. We used to remove them as a quick way to disable a car.
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Rang my dealer this morn to ask if they had the coilpacks in stock, Was informed the had 1, Not takin it back untill the have a set.
Good job i checked really otherwise would have been a wasted day.
Id advise everyone else to do the same.
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had mine done yesterday couldnt pick it up today due to them only having 3 coilpacks in stock and not checking before hand, drove away and i get warning light, take it back and they hadnt connected some leads properly - usless muppets lol
also they did a saftey check, and all they told me was i had not standard bulbs - its got a hid kit fitted and that my brake pads need replacing between 5-8000 miles - what kind of usless infomation is that?
tom
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Ill be making it very clear when mine goes in that they are to only check the coilpacks and replace if necessary and absolutely nothing else :signLOL:
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Sorry for butting in with what may have been stated here, it's just I can't look through the 10's of pages looking for the answer.
Does this affect only cars that were manufactured in certain years. Say I was to purchase a 2007 GTI will it be okay?
Since I may be purchasing from a dealer soon would I mention this before/during sale?..and what would they do?
Thanks!
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After watching this thread from the start I called VW customer services to ask whether my car was affected by the recall. I was told that the only recall relating to my car was for a software update in 2007 and this had been done at that time. I explained the nature of the recall (coil pack replacement) and was advised that there are no recalls of that nature in operation.
Having seen the further information posted above on engine codes and unaffected coil pack numbers (very helpful - thanks!) I removed the engine cover last night and removed the coil pack loom connectors from each of the coils to gain access to the part numbers (on the coil pack body under the connectors). All four coil packs are original with the part number 07K 905 715 and dated 06/05.
Armed with this information and the recall number (28F5) I've just visited my local dealer, Parkway VW, and asked their front desk guys. After 15 minutes discussion with the service team they were able to confirm that my car (2005 2.0TFSI GTI DSG) is included in the recall. Mine was the first enquiry they have had regarding this.
They checked stock of the relevant coil packs and advised that they did not have current stock. They have created a job card for my car and will call me when they come in to arange a fitting appointment.
Just thought my experiences may help someone else.
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Sorry for butting in with what may have been stated here, it's just I can't look through the 10's of pages looking for the answer.
Does this affect only cars that were manufactured in certain years. Say I was to purchase a 2007 GTI will it be okay?
Since I may be purchasing from a dealer soon would I mention this before/during sale?..and what would they do?
Thanks!
It affects certain VINs between 2005-2007 (early 07 ie march)
If its coming from a dealer they should pick it up on PDI, but its always worth mentioning just in case
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Just checked with Sinlair VW in Swansea and told mine doesn't need new coil packs. It a June 07 Ed 30 build no. 907. Will be checking the p/n's on the actual coil packs to be sure as I'm changing the plugs soon.
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Mine is a 06 reg . Is that parkway derby
You were on about , that's were am off Saturday
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Rob....mine is build 851 and is 30/05/07.....no new coils required by mine either. Refering back to my earlier post had a 1991 BMW which had a coil per cylinder and a 1996 VR6 which only had one. Bmws have had them on every cylinder on petrols for some while , when did Vw get them and why so much later?
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Mine is a 06 reg . Is that parkway derby
You were on about , that's were am off Saturday
Yes, Parkway VW on Pride Park in Derby. Hopefully it won't come as such a shock to them when you ask on Saturday!
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Mine went in today for oil service and coilpack replacement as agreed (05 reg.)
They went as far as taking the engine cover off before discovering they didn't have any and that they are on back order from VW. :stupid:
They'll let me know when stock comes in.
Apparently I need "front suspension console bushes," as mine are split. I don't know the English translation of that, but apparently they will cost me £267 to replace!! :sad:
TonyZ
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I had two of my coilpacks replaced at my VW dealer today as expected. They were the car's 05 original ones. Car seems smoother but didn't feel rough before, if that makes sense.
I learnt today that my dealer has an in-house meeting every day at which the Parts Manager is present, to discuss the jobs booked for the following few days and parts are got in anticipation of possibly being needed. Hence my VW dealer had 4 coilpacks ready and waiting in case my car needed all four. As they said, it's just common sense and helps keep customers happy.
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Mine went in today for oil service and coilpack replacement as agreed (05 reg.)
They went as far as taking the engine cover off before discovering they didn't have any and that they are on back order from VW. :stupid:
They'll let me know when stock comes in.
Apparently I need "front suspension console bushes," as mine are split. I don't know the English translation of that, but apparently they will cost me £267 to replace!! :sad:
TonyZ
It means its time for a Whiteline anti lift kit!
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Apparently I need "front suspension console bushes," as mine are split. I don't know the English translation of that, but apparently they will cost me £267 to replace!!
It means its time for a Whiteline anti lift kit!
So how much is one of those fitted?
TonyZ
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Apparently I need "front suspension console bushes," as mine are split. I don't know the English translation of that, but apparently they will cost me £267 to replace!!
It means its time for a Whiteline anti lift kit!
So how much is one of those fitted?
TonyZ
Ahh the forum strikes again !
say goodbye to your money :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
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well after seeing this thread last nite and going to my local vw today, i will be gettin the coilpacks replaced mines a 2006 55plate, tried my luck on the rusty front arches but was told, vw will not repair under warrenty unless there is a hole where the rust has came through from the inside, then they blamed it on my car being too low and my tyres scraping the arches!!!! nevermind. booked in to the local bodyshop to get them done, £350 for both arches.
anyway thanks for the thread :happy2:
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I sent a query along with my reg number (2006 56 plate) to VW UK asking if my coil pack would need replaced.
The reply back stated " we have spoken to our Technical Department and they have informed us that there is a
recall outstanding for this vehicle to have
the coil packs inspected"
So not an automatic replacment by the sound of it.
What will they be inspecting for?
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They have to check if it runs the affected coil packs (there are only a handful of revisions affected)
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had mine done today which cost me £0.00p :grin:
my car is a 2005 55 plate
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just phoned camerons in perth car to go in on the 1st car is sep 06
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Had the coil packs swapped over yesterday by the dealer. After Steve posted that his car felt more eager, I thought ye ye :laugh: But I was surprised that mine felt better on the drive home. So maybe it isn't all in the mind Steve, :happy2:
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Had the coil packs swapped over yesterday by the dealer. After Steve posted that his car felt more eager, I thought ye ye :laugh: But I was surprised that mine felt better on the drive home. So maybe it isn't all in the mind Steve, :happy2:
:happy2:
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Apparently I need "front suspension console bushes," as mine are split. I don't know the English translation of that, but apparently they will cost me £267 to replace!! :sad:
TonyZ
They seem to be a VAG weakness , I had to do them on my Fabia and that only had about 40K on the clock , the price was similar as your quote too!
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I suppose that because this thread is 12 pages, folks don't bother to read it through :stupid:
All the info is already posted: The 'recall' or 'product enhancement' (not 'enlargement'!) involves simply removing each coilpack to check its component number and hence date/revision and to replace any older than the most recent version free of charge.
If after some are renewed you feel an improvement in performance it will probably be only due to your old coilpacks having deteriorated.
Miss Coilette Placebo is very seductive:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FHotties%2FWoolyBabe.png&hash=a0421042036d4fff091b68ff53c61fd39b39ae4f)
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Apparently I need "front suspension console bushes," as mine are split. I don't know the English translation of that, but apparently they will cost me £267 to replace!!
It means its time for a Whiteline anti lift kit!
So how much is one of those fitted?
TonyZ
I think its £180 for the bush and approx 1 hour fitting at a performance garage which is approx £55.
You may as well get the front bush done as well I.e a superpro or the like.
The cheaper option is the superpro(I think) ALK insert only which fits in the old console which is about £100.
So for about the same as VW parts you can have better handling!
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tried my luck on the rusty front arches but was told, vw will not repair under warrenty unless there is a hole where the rust has came through from the inside, then they blamed it on my car being too low and my tyres scraping the arches!!!! nevermind. booked in to the local bodyshop to get them done, £350 for both arches.
....I had the same response: We'd like to help but VW UK won't buy it as they'll say that unless actual rust it's a paint issue and only has a 3-year warranty. Rust is a body issue and has a 12-year warranty but their get-out card is that we've modified our wheel arches and/or got aftermarket suspension.
Useful to know that your repair quote is similar to mine of £388 incl vat and everything. A 3-4 day job to do it properly they said and explained the detail to me. Makes carbon wings more attractive.
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I suppose that because this thread is 12 pages, folks don't bother to read it through :stupid:
All the info is already posted: The 'recall' or 'product enhancement' (not 'enlargement'!) involves simply removing each coilpack to check its component number and hence date/revision and to replace any older than the most recent version free of charge.
If after some are renewed you feel an improvement in performance it will probably be only due to your old coilpacks having deteriorated.
Miss Coilette Placebo is very seductive:
I bet that you would offer to change her Coil Packs for her if she needed it, wouldn't you RR...... :evilgrin:
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Miss Coilette Placebo is very seductive:
I bet that you would offer to change her Coil Packs for her if she needed it, wouldn't you RR...... :evilgrin:
.... :laugh: You bet!! I'd be more than happy to get my hands very dirty indeed :evilgrin:
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That sounds like an awful lot just for 2 wings... :surprised:
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That sounds like an awful lot just for 2 wings... :surprised:
....It does at first until you read a break down. The wretched +20% vat doesn't help! :fighting: I don't think it's right to charge vat on labour or services but only on physical product.
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Miss Coilette Placebo is very seductive:
I bet that you would offer to change her Coil Packs for her if she needed it, wouldn't you RR...... :evilgrin:
No point in getting in a flap about it .... :laugh:
.... :laugh: You bet!! I'd be more than happy to get my hands very dirty indeed :evilgrin:
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:laugh: I'm sure I don't need to elaborate about getting into flaps :evilgrin:
There are ladies on this forum. Although they're all cool ones who know what us blokes are like... Schoolboys!
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Had four coil packs replaced on my 06reg gti today at horsham volkswagen done while I waited, two very nice edition 30's in the carpark one white, one grey both with private plates. Big thanks to everyone for publicizing this problem.
On another note for anyone with a service plan I overheard a conversation whilst there, a guy had gone 5000 miles over a service interval and volkswagen refused to authorize the service under the plan. Now I know we are all enthusiasts and we are all likely to go to the other extreme and get our cars serviced earlier! :innocent: But it could happen to anyone so be warned.
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Phil, glad you got it sorted :happy2:
On your way back did you notice an improvement?
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a guy had gone 5000 miles over a service interval and volkswagen refused to authorize the service under the plan.
That's the problem with service plans - you have to stick to the T&Cs.
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Hi
Garage only 2 miles from my house but I purposely went for a drive after reading on here how people said their cars felt better, and I must say it definately did :smiley: What I am interested in is to find out if it improves the slightly lumpy idle from cold or whether thats just a characteristic of the car?
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What I am interested in is to find out if it improves the slightly lumpy idle from cold or whether thats just a characteristic of the car?
....My VW dealer told me that new coilpacks should improve a lumpy idle. Sorry, I forgot to add this info when I posted earlier.
But again, it all depends on the condition of your previous coilpacks.
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Cheers to the forum . Been to vw parkway derby
And car ( 06 ) booked in for new coilpack and also
It needs a ecu flash . So I had two recalls :P
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i have 2 gti,s booked in for tuesday and wednesday for coils..both cars had ecu download recall in 2007,this i have an invoice for(free of charge)
I WILL NOT be leaving my cars with them but waiting and watching there every move,i dont even want them to drive it..are the rusty front wings covered by warranty?2006 gti?thanks i will report my experience afterwards...gilders/listerdale rotherham
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If you look at the top of this page redrobin discusses this very problem. :happy2:
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My car as also had a ecu update before
Think it was 2008-09
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thanks yes read that but wondered if anyone had any joywith it.......if they want a hole i could probably make one..they do anything to get out of it...mines got no mods to suspension in fact no mods at all yet...going to ak when i take it in,you never know
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thanks yes read that but wondered if anyone had any joywith it.......if they want a hole i could probably make one..they do anything to get out of it...mines got no mods to suspension in fact no mods at all yet...going to ak when i take it in,you never know
They do try and wriggle out of anything. I'm still waiting to hear back about rust on my door sill, not expecting it to be done foc though!
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If you look at the top of this page redrobin discusses this very problem. :happy2:
....Reply #180. Cheers, mate :drinking:
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thanks yes read that but wondered if anyone had any joywith it.......if they want a hole i could probably make one..they do anything to get out of it...mines got no mods to suspension in fact no mods at all yet...going to ak when i take it in,you never know
....Worth asking even if the answer is no. The big thing on your side is not being modified and, of course, if within warranty period. :happy2:
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thanks yes read that but wondered if anyone had any joywith it.......if they want a hole i could probably make one..they do anything to get out of it...mines got no mods to suspension in fact no mods at all yet...going to ak when i take it in,you never know
....Worth asking even if the answer is no. The big thing on your side is not being modified and, of course, if within warranty period. :happy2:
I had no 'hole' just a very slight bubbling of the paint and both arches were done under warranty with no drama. Full dealer service history is a must I was told. My car is well out of warranty on a '05' plate. You don't ask you don't get.
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i will try its in my nature to fight it...car doesnt have an hole but if they want to see one...car does have fvwsh,but well out of warranty 2006 model
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Hi all! New here :smiley:
Went to view a GTI yesterday.. Absolutely LOVE it. Unfortunately, when he came to meet me the misfire started! I had told him about the problem (thanks guys) and it is currently in the VW garage getting new coils on Monday and will be picking it up next week!!
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Rung my local VW dealer up today (Stoke) and asked them to check if my car was included in the recall, the friendly lady asked for my Reg and sure enough it was, going in on Wednesday to have her checked out. Conna grumble if it's free! :happy2:
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All four changed today ! Car feels a lot better but this might be in my head :drool:
Vw Stockport were great too ! :congrats:
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Four new coils in mine today and free from a stealer - cannot grumble!!
I also think the motor seems smoother but might be in my head. VW Newcastle were spot on.
Cheers again to th OP :notworthy:
Andy
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All four changed today ! Car feels a lot better but this might be in my head :drool:
....With all four renewed you're much more likely to feel a difference. But as I've already warned you, look out for Miss Coilette Placebo.
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Turns out that the problem was the coils and is getting repaired under warranty from the stealers... the guy wont get it back until Wednesday because they dont have any in stock so I will be picking it up about an hour from my house on Thursday and get a good drive back with it :smiley:
I can not wait!!!!
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decided to phone vw in southend... guy was bit divvy but surprised i had a ref no lol
forum FTW :evilgrin:
going in tomo for the check up... gonna laugh my head off all way home if i get some freebiness from a stealer!!! :jumpmove:
and also in monday at independent for some modificationios ...finally!!
matsu :party:
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looked at this string of posts and decided to call my local dealers (Kettering VW Northants) concerning the coil packs. Spoke to reception and stated that I have a 56 plate GTI and that I had seen that there was a recall on these items. After leaving me on hold for ages the receptionist came back and confirmed that there is a recall on the coil packs and promtley booked me in for an inspection next week. I'm not sure if they are going to replace them or not, but feel better that they are least going to look into it. Funny that without this forum I wouldn't have known about any so called "recall"...is this just a VW thing....?
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@ MAYO:
It's a VAG thing as far as I know.
Your dealer will remove your coils and inspect their part numbers.. Any older than a particular part # will be replaced free of charge and you'll go away a happy bunny and with Miss Coilette Placebo in your passenger seat.
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Mines booked in for 9th March.
56 Plate 2007 Ed30.
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looked at this string of posts and decided to call my local dealers (Kettering VW Northants) concerning the coil packs. Spoke to reception and stated that I have a 56 plate GTI and that I had seen that there was a recall on these items. After leaving me on hold for ages the receptionist came back and confirmed that there is a recall on the coil packs and promtley booked me in for an inspection next week. I'm not sure if they are going to replace them or not, but feel better that they are least going to look into it. Funny that without this forum I wouldn't have known about any so called "recall"...is this just a VW thing....?
A proper recall is when the manufacturer gets in touch with DVLA to get the details of all the owners of the cars affected and it is issued that way. The coil pack replacement is a 'campaign' which will automatically flag up a car when it comes into the VAG service network. A true recall is done when its something safety critical like sticking accelerator pedals etc. A campaign is maybe important but not likely to immediately endanger life and limb.
VW may well issue a proper recall to mop up the people that don't go on forums or take their cars into VW to get servicing etc done once the majority of the easy to reach customers have been dealt with if this recall relates to a safety issue (cars catching fire). I guess they look at the likely severity vs frequency to determine if its an issue worth of an all out recall or a campaign.
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Had all my coils replaced today at VW Chesterfield,
was there an hour and cleared my check coolant warning aswell :happy2:
All no quibbles and FREE :smiley:
Happy, happy, joy, joy :congrats:
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A proper recall is when the manufacturer gets in touch with DVLA to get the details of all the owners of the cars affected and it is issued that way. The coil pack replacement is a 'campaign' which will automatically flag up a car when it comes into the VAG service network. A true recall is done when its something safety critical like sticking accelerator pedals etc. A campaign is maybe important but not likely to immediately endanger life and limb.
VW may well issue a proper recall to mop up the people that don't go on forums or take their cars into VW to get servicing etc done once the majority of the easy to reach customers have been dealt with if this recall relates to a safety issue (cars catching fire). I guess they look at the likely severity vs frequency to determine if its an issue worth of an all out recall or a campaign.
....Fortunately when my last coilpack failed, giving me an instant loss of power and only 3 cylnders on song, I was on dual carriageway when I was overtaking. Potentially coilpack failures could cause human fatalities but I can understand that as usual no-one ever does anything until after a catastrophe!
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well all mine were changed today. Didnt get a recipt or anything tho, just had to sign to say work had been done and that was it. I dont notice any difference, but at least it was free :grin: :happy2:
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When i called VW today to book mine in the service girl asked if i had received the letter?
Not sure if this is something that they are planning to do or if she was just speculating :rolleye:
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well all mine were changed today. Didnt get a recipt or anything tho, just had to sign to say work had been done and that was it. I dont notice any difference, but at least it was free :grin: :happy2:
I got a receipt pal after signing for the completed work :smiley:
Maybe give em a ring or pop back in for one :happy2:
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well all mine were changed today. Didnt get a recipt or anything tho, just had to sign to say work had been done and that was it. I dont notice any difference, but at least it was free :grin: :happy2:
I got a receipt pal after signing for the completed work :smiley:
Maybe give em a ring or pop back in for one :happy2:
cheers for that, will do.. :happy2:
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ive got a 2008 gti should i get these checked?
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I booked my 05 GTi in for a second key to be programmed at my local dealer here in Cornwall and the service guy said that my car had been flagged up on the system for coil packs :happy2:
I'm quite pleased to be getting something for free already after buying the car from them 5 weeks ago. Its only done 32000 miles but i'm pretty sure i'd notice if there was a difference in the way it drives?? We'll see.
Was there a recall a while back for ecu updates or anything else for that matter that may or may not have been carried out on all mk5s?
Thanks!
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ive got a 2008 gti should i get these checked?
Doubtful if you say it's 08 reg very early 07 plates are the latest.
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Booked back in for a week on saturday due to insufficent stock. :sad1:
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well all mine were changed today. Didnt get a recipt or anything tho, just had to sign to say work had been done and that was it. I dont notice any difference, but at least it was free :grin: :happy2:
Looking through my service history book theres a section right at the back "workshop comments" where they have stamped it with date and mileage and the product recall number 28fs :smiley:
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I hope Benfield have the parts in today (like they said they would) so I can go pick up my new GTI tomorrow!!
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H18b vw. My car was booked in last Saturday
And it's getting the coilpack but they are also
Doing a ecu update which came up on there computer
While looking in to the coilpack . All for free :laugh:
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Does anybody know what the ecu update was for ?
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Took my car into Stoke VW today, had a brake fluid change done at the same time as the ignition coil recall. They only had 3 coils in stock though, even though 'the computer said there was 4' - (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boards2go.com%2Fsmiley%2Frolleyes.gif&hash=9ded38e745fbedd459b8d40603809ea41fe66800)
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:grin: So as a goodwill gesture they only charged me £35 for the brake fluid instead of the usual £59! Cant complain really! :congrats:
They're having a delivery of coils tomorrow so going in after work to get it done.
Matt
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Done today vw Glasgow Jordanhill. All parts in stock.
Car seems a little keener.... Perhaps coillette placebo is winking at me.
Topped up washer fluid and oil for free.
No complaints (for a change) :congrats:
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Car seems a little keener.... Perhaps Coillette Placebo is winking at me.
....She's such a naughty girl isn't she! She'll be offering to take you in hand next. :evilgrin:
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got new coil packs fitted yesterday car feels better on tickover :congrats:to gtiain for starting this off
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i,m in at 8am tomo- and had a call to say a free health check at same time.
just in time lol. my left front xenon has gone and the bonnet catch wont shut tonight.... that will be their fault tomo :evilgrin:
matsu
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got new coil packs fitted yesterday car feels better on tickover :congrats:to gtiain for starting this off
Ha it's ok bud :happy2: glad to help my fellow dubbers!
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I'm also booked in for Saturday morning at Wolvo VW, told me they would do whilst I wait within 30 mins.
At least I know that's not enough time for them to get a sponge on it too!
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Looking through my service history book theres a section right at the back "workshop comments" where they have stamped it with date and mileage and the product recall number 28fs :smiley:
will have to check this :happy2:
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H18b vw. My car was booked in last Saturday
And it's getting the coilpack but they are also
Doing a ecu update which came up on there computer
While looking in to the coilpack . All for free :laugh:
Excellent! Did the updates and coilpacks change the way the car felt? I kind of hope mine needs the ecu updates, i love free stuff :jumping:
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Car seems a little keener.... Perhaps Coillette Placebo is winking at me.
....She's such a naughty girl isn't she! She'll be offering to take you in hand next. :evilgrin:
I'm just glad I've got leather seats :innocent:
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Car seems a little keener.... Perhaps Coillette Placebo is winking at me.
....She's such a naughty girl isn't she! She'll be offering to take you in hand next. :evilgrin:
I'm just glad I've got leather seats :innocent:
.... :laugh:
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:signLOL:
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mine done!
car def feels smoother but we'll see!
and rant is...... bloody 257 squid to change and xenon!!!!!!
:fighting: :mad:
matsu
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Just picked my car back up having had the coil packs changed this morning.
Drive is definitely much smoother :happy2:.
I asked for a copy of the paperwork, which they duly supplied, and checked that they had made a note in the 'Workshop Comments' section of my service book as asked. They had recording "28FS" (the campaign number) along with the mileage and date.
Very happy with the service from Parkway VW as usual!
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Just went out to check my coilpacks. Mine are 06F 905 115F so dont need to be changed.
Original coilpacks Ed30 no. 728 registered the start of April '07.
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just call or email vw
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Thanks to the op just got mine booked in for tuesday :happy2:
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they have just called me, the cambelt is on back order even though its been booked in a month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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any one had theres done at leeds vw?
i havnt ahd a phone call saying they have the parts in but not sure if they'd ring tbh
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They generally only ring if they are out of stock
I just called Breeze (poole) and they said theres no stock problems, but if anything happens they will let me know.
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Had mine in at Lookers Teesside this morning. In and out in an hour and the service guy even recommended a good professional detailing company in the area should I decide to go for one. 10/10
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Had mine fitted this afternoon and duly noted in Service Coments.
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Had mine in at Lookers Teesside this morning. In and out in an hour and the service guy even recommended a good professional detailing company in the area should I decide to go for one. 10/10
Who and where was the detailing place?
Andy
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Had mine in at Lookers Teesside this morning. In and out in an hour and the service guy even recommended a good professional detailing company in the area should I decide to go for one. 10/10
Who and where was the detailing place?
Andy
Get Polished in Middlesbrough. Ive not heard of any recommendations other than the one from Lookers so Ive not idea how good they are, although I think a meet was organised there late last year by some other VAG forums.
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Mines just had the recall completed. 4 new coils on my March 07 ED30 :grin:
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Mine done this morning as well, throttle is a little bit crisper but not really that obvious to be honest.
One thing that does seem to have gone is the tiny little stutter that was there at idle when the car was warm. :happy2:
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Just got back from the
scumbag dealers.
Despite being told it was due a recall, and waiting 2 hours. They go on to tell me that it doesn't need doing, but they have a fantastic offer on tyres....
....£150 for ONE dunlop. :grin: :grin: and my NEW brake pads may need replacing as they look worn. But they have a fantastic deal on these too! :grin: :grin:
No thanks :happy2:
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:signLOL:
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i got 6 new ones in the R32 on friday. Previous owner had replaced 2. I asked when i was in about re-imbursing people who had recently bought them ( my mate toast on here is in that situation ) but they said its above them and you would have to get onto vw themselves.
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im booked into lookers teesside next week for mine :happy2:
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had mine done... notice nothing :)
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i phoned up about mine last week and they said mine not on the list WTF
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Whats its build month/year?
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its a 57plate will look at build date in a mo
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intriguing. id try calling another dealer and double checking!
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intriguing. id try calling another dealer and double checking!
think i will do now
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defo not but he said vw are doing it in stages so try back in about a month and see if its changed
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4 freebies today for me from JCT600 VW Bradford! :jumpmove:
Seems a bit smoother but can't say I've noticed any increase in speed.. Will see what I think tomorrow from cold..
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had mine done... notice nothing :)
There's always one :signLOL:
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i rang cust service not a stealer!
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i rang cust service not a stealer!
mmm might give em a call
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Mat what revision are your coils?
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If your car is newer then march 07 Matt, then I wouldn't bother.
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I rang my local dealer (lookers Teesside) last week to book mine in (54reg) they told me they had never heard of this recall!
After being on the phone to them for ages and insisting they look it up, they finally confirmed there are issues with the coilpacks.
Anyway, got my 4 changed on Friday.
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Mines is all booked in and they will fit my new spark plugs while there doing the coilpacks foc :smiley:
Car is 05 plate gti dsg
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I went to SEAT about my 2006 built leon cupra to see if they heard of this recall. Surprise, surprise, no knowledge of it at all! This is despite my car missfiring at idle since I got it 2 years ago!
SEAT customer service is IMHO the most rubbish of all the VAG group. Hopefully some point in the future (probably 2 years time) they will issue the same recall.
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defo not but he said vw are doing it in stages so try back in about a month and see if its changed
Perhaps it's the same as the batches of plaques that they issued to the Ed30 :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Had all 4 of mine changed today.Car seems to start and pull better than before.Had notice bit of a misfire on idle about a week ago.Not sure if just coincidence.
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Actually, I have noticed quite a bit more pull since getting it done, also after my cambelt I had noticed a slight (very slight) judder on idle....this is all gone now funnily enough. :happy2:
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interesting, i though idle was a little different, however i have only had the coils. cambelt is next thurs
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My idle is slightly better too. Seems new coils couldnt have come at a better time!
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interesting, i though idle was a little different, however i have only had the coils. cambelt is next thurs
Dont remind me.mines due due to being 4 yrs old now.Only on 36638 mile tho :rolleye:
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interesting, i though idle was a little different, however i have only had the coils. cambelt is next thurs
Dont remind me.mines due due to being 4 yrs old now.Only on 36638 mile tho :rolleye:
Booked in for next Wednesday, along with two front new break disks and pads and two new tyres :sad1:
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interesting, i though idle was a little different, however i have only had the coils. cambelt is next thurs
Dont remind me.mines due due to being 4 yrs old now.Only on 36638 mile tho :rolleye:
Booked in for next Wednesday, along with two front new break disks and pads and two new tyres :sad1:
You had better start lubing up from now. I dont envy you :signLOL:
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interesting, i though idle was a little different, however i have only had the coils. cambelt is next thurs
Dont remind me.mines due due to being 4 yrs old now.Only on 36638 mile tho :rolleye:
Booked in for next Wednesday, along with two front new break disks and pads and two new tyres :sad1:
You had better start lubing up from now. I dont envy you :signLOL:
It's horrendous, breaks are squeaking everytime I put my foot down on them. It cant come soon enough! I saved myself about £500 on buying the car so just using that towards it which isn't too bad!
Plus I have brought my Local VAG specialist alot of business so they may give me a wee discount :smiley:
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got the whole lot for 380.
cambelt change, waterpump vat and labour - price match from my local :)
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Mines is all booked in and they will fit my new spark plugs while there doing the coilpacks foc :smiley:
Car is 05 plate gti dsg
Interesting how easy was it to get them to agree to doing the plugs at the same time FOC?
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Got mine booked in week today 9 am, Burton Upon Trent, 4 free coils will go down a treat .. :smiley:
Quick question, are they likley to update the cars software at all? and if they were does any one know how it would effect the stage 1 revo ? :smiley:
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Popped into Listers in Stratford upon Avon sarvo. They advise mine need doing (57 plate, Sept '07 GTi). Earliest they can get me in is a week on Friday!
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Mine is in a TL Darby (Burton) on sat.
ToddMK5GTI, Make sure they have the parts in stock before you take yours in, as mine has been booked in twice now.
And dont let the upgrade your software on your car as it will wipe you remap off, Just make them aware of this when you drop your keys off.
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Phoned Heritage VW in Bristol on Tues, my car is affected (06 reg), car is there at the moment having the freebies fitted.
Quite impressed with a 2 day turn around for booking in.
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Well I had mine done a week ago and upon inspection
under the bonnet yesterday realised I was missing a battery
cover :fighting:
Rang dealers this morning and they are posting me out a new
one :congrats:
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happy days booked car to have coil pack checked and new one fitted to 2006 gti, seems slightly smoother and a little more responsive !! :happy2:
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Booked in for next Thursday at Volkswagen Warrington. As my car is an 06 GTI it rarely goes near the dealers nowadays so without this thread I probably would never have known it needs doing.
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Booked in for next Thursday at Volkswagen Warrington. As my car is an 06 GTI it rarely goes near the dealers nowadays so without this thread I probably would never have known it needs doing.
May the force be with you, i get scared just driving past Volkswagen Warrington. :scared:
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Booked in for next Thursday at Volkswagen Warrington. As my car is an 06 GTI it rarely goes near the dealers nowadays so without this thread I probably would never have known it needs doing.
May the force be with you, i get scared just driving past Volkswagen Warrington. :scared:
Please do tell :popcornsoda:
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Mine is in a TL Darby (Burton) on sat.
ToddMK5GTI, Make sure they have the parts in stock before you take yours in, as mine has been booked in twice now.
And dont let the upgrade your software on your car as it will wipe you remap off, Just make them aware of this when you drop your keys off.
When booking it in i spoke with the customer service manager, he seemed a little reluctant at first, but eventually came around to the idea and booked it in for 9 am wed I'll make sure they've got them in stock before leaving the keys and mention the remap, cheers Jaywoo :happy2:
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They should know all about the recall now because i was the one who told them about it. :grin:
Any problems ask for Alison because she knows all about the recall and so do the lads in parts.
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Had 4 fitted to my car today. As you'd expect on a healthy car it has made no difference at all to the way the car drives. Took the dealer 1hr 20 to do the job, and the mechanic went searching in the boot for some odd reason. :confused: :laugh:
Want would be handy is for the cooling fans to be on recall.....
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The reason he went in the boot was to put the recall sticker under the carpet :happy2:
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Called western in Edinburgh my 2007 gti is fine :) thanks.
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Rang my dealers this afternoon, going for 4 new ones 1st thing in the morning :happy2:
The woman on the service desk was surprised I knew about it as it has only just been released apparently, i'm the first in the Carlisle area to have it done.
Matt
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wonder if this affects a 2007 57 plate seat cupra 2.0tfsi as it has just started misfiring, i know they changed the plugs from the 2008 model year onwards
alex
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The reason he went in the boot was to put the recall sticker under the carpet :happy2:
I've just checked in my boot but they haven't put a sticker in mine, they have however recorded it in the 'workshop comments' section in the back of the service booklet.
There is another sticker in the boot though dating back to July '07, Update: 24K6, I'm guessing this must be the ECU update! :happy2:
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I have a service booked in two weeks time, will they do this enhancement anyway?
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Just got car back from vw parkway derby , coils done
Seems a little more sharpe must say . Also top service
From vw parkway again .
I have that sticker in the boot ( ecu update )
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I didn't get a sticker.. or anything filled in in my service booklet.. and I had to ask for a photo copy of proof that they'd done it.. :sad1:
Still, got 4 free so v.happy. :happy2:
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Had mine done this morning after phoning up yesterday morning, hard to say whether i've noticed a difference or not as i've only had the car 6 days :laugh:
Matt
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do you actually know if they were replaced though :confused: lol
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Yep as my mate is the mechanic and I was in the workshop giving him a hand while he fitted them, even managed to get me a new set of spark plugs in there at the same time :happy2:
Matt
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well my stealer is just that. a stealer. i forgot to mark them so i knew if they were changed, but hay ho. have to assume they were :o\
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My dealer is the opposite, i'm back in there using the workshop tomorrow (when it's closed) to do a DSG Service, 40k Service, Timing Belt Kit and hopefully an S3 Brake swap. Get all my parts at cost price too :happy2:
Matt
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well my stealer is just that. a stealer. i forgot to mark them so i knew if they were changed, but hay ho. have to assume they were :o\
If you unplug the loom from the coil packs, it will show you what revision they are by looking at the letter at the end of the part number on the coil pack. iirc it should be F.
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doh, of course.. part numbers! lol :congrats:
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Our car got its coils coils replaced when it went for its MOT :happy2:
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Phoned VW bushy... un-helpful wonk on the end of the phone!
Phones VW Doncaster.. helpfull lady, ad my car is due for the product enhancement.
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All four of mine replaced in a hour on saturday mornin, Although it was an easy job for them as i took the engine cover off before i dropped the car off.
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Mines booked in tomorrow, gonna get a cheeky test drive in a white mk6 GTI DSG too! :signLOL:
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mines been checked today and they all need doing, took them an hour and ten minutes to check doesn't bode well for the fitting :confused:
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Booked mine in today for a DSG service and the coils need doing. All getting done this Saturday - 3 hour wait with the car.
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The reason he went in the boot was to put the recall sticker under the carpet :happy2:
I take back my suggestion of incompetence - indeed there is a sticker under the boot liner. :happy2:
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Just had mine changed... feels the same, but then again i dont think there was anything wrong with the old ones!
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Had my car into South Hereford VW for CAM belt + waterpump & service and all four coil packs were replaced. My car actually feels like it revs alot better to be honest but that maybe just down to the service.
2007 ED30
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Booked my 06 in for tomoro as it seems to be running on 3 cylinders at the minute. Sounds rough and the smell of unburnt fuel is bad. When running on three it shudders like mad.
I ask VW today is it ok to drive over to them the 7 miles and they said its fine. Im not so sure tho as its bad to drive. As soon as it happened I parked it up home about 1 mile from the coilpack died. Started it tonite and the engine sound is loud knocking. Not healthy. Hopefully it will be all sorted in the morning tho.
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^^ just use as little throttle as possible to minimise the amount of unburnt fuel hitting the cat
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got my 06 in 2day at my local dealers and can honestly say i have noticed a difference in the way she drives. so much smoother through the gears and more responsive so very happy with the f.o.c coilpack, which is more than i can say for the care of my car. upon inspection of my car after the coil packs were installed i found a huge black scratch / mark on the passenger door. i went f***ing mad at the guy behind the desk who quickly ran outside to try ans resolve the situation.
thankfully they got the mark out with abit of polishing but not at all happy with the service. now i know why my mates get cold sweats just driving buy that place :grin: :grin:
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Having had the coil packs changed on my GTI on the 3rd March, I today took my wife's 2001 Passat 1.8T in for service/MOT at my local dealers. When I picked it up I was advised that they had changed all 4 coil packs FOC on that too. Looks like this is a far wider workshop campaign than originally thought!
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^^ Correct... it applies to some other engines too (google 28F5 recall )
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Got mine back from TL Darby today, great service, replaced the coilpacks and gave me the free health check.
Only two issues, slightly split cv joint, and a buckled front left wheel :sad1: ...
But apart from that the cars in great condition they said .. just means i can look at getting to stage 2 now :laugh:
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I had coilpacks changed at VW a few weeks ago, but still had a misfire - sometimes quite bad.
VW wanted £90 including labour to put new plugs in at the same time, which I thought was a bit of a cheek as everything was removed to change the coilpacks. I think the goodwill fairy was off sick that day.
I bought some NGK's BKR7EIX Iridium plugs off EBay (£25.90 delivered!) and fitted them this morning. I took the long, long way to work then without any sign of a misfire.
The last two problems I have to solve are the strange increase in power when I lift off a bit from full throttle, and hunting in first when the engine is cold, although I suspect these are fueling issues rather than ignition. Any opinions or ideas gratefully accepted.
TonyZ
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The last two problems I have to solve are the strange increase in power when I lift off a bit from full throttle
This sounds familiar to what i have been experiencing recently, after coilpack change,..
Hunting in first when the engine is cold, although I suspect these are fueling issues rather than ignition. Any opinions or ideas gratefully accepted.
Hunting?
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Hunting is like revs are going up and down ie its not stable
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VW Warrington have changed all 4 coil packs on my 06 GTI. Took them 1.5 hours while I waited but they did wash and vacuum the car too, all free of charge. Interestingly the Service Manager was unaware of this campaign on VWs but he did know Audi are running a campaign. Presumably it is a VAG wide issue (engine type/coil pack part rather than model specific).
Had to ask them to add a note in the back of the service manual. They also weren't going to give me a receipt until I insisted.
Just for info and as stated before, latest part number is revision F.
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Mine is in with Citygate Ruislip today for a MOT and was advised the coil packs will be checked as well.
I assume they will most likely be replaced (if in stock, forgot to ask) as mine is a 56 plate MY07.
Well, lets see what the news is when I go to pick it up.
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I asked at my local stealers about the recall and wether mine was affected or not (my07 - 57 plate) and there was nothing coming up on their system. Shame really, as like others have said, I like receiving free stuff too, needed or not!! :grin:
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Mine is in with Citygate Ruislip today for a MOT and was advised the coil packs will be checked as well.
I assume they will most likely be replaced (if in stock, forgot to ask) as mine is a 56 plate MY07.
Well, lets see what the news is when I go to pick it up.
Got the car back, passed MOT no probs. Also had the coil packs replaced :happy2:
Didn't notice any difference on the short drive back but then I guess there wasn't anything wrong with my old packs.
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Had mine all changed at VW Bolton yesterday whilst i had a MOT.
Mine's a late March 07 :happy2:
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I asked at my local stealers about the recall and wether mine was affected or not (my07 - 57 plate) and there was nothing coming up on their system. Shame really, as like others have said, I like receiving free stuff too, needed or not!! :grin:
A couple months back both my local dealers (Stirling and Edinburgh) said there wasn't a recall, so ended up buying my set from the US (£80) and fitting them myself (as I had a misfiring problem). Annoying that there isn't consistency across the VAG network. My car is a 05 plate.
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just booked my car in for next monday.
dealer was wondering how i knew about the recall. but i just quoted the number 28F5 and she was happy to book it in.
they will have it for the full day, so now i get to play the loan car lottery. diesel Polo :sad1: Scirocco R :laugh:.
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I got this beauty when my car got a service and "product enhancement"...
Went from an R32 to a 1.2 :confused:
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Even came with added bird crap, cracked wing mirror and scrapped front left wheel arch...
No wonder I got the work done so cheap :love:
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just booked my car in for next monday.
dealer was wondering how i knew about the recall. but i just quoted the number 28F5 and she was happy to book it in.
they will have it for the full day, so now i get to play the loan car lottery. diesel Polo :sad1: Scirocco R :laugh:.
Youll not get anything but a base model polo... i tried to get a mk6 GTI and they wouldnt have it!
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I was offered a Scirocco TDI....but granted I did work there a few years ago :signLOL:
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I didnt even get offered a courtesy car, I had to wait while they did it! :signLOL:
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mine went in at 8 this morning got a phone call at half 9 saying it was ready thn one at 10 offering me some tyres, gotta love the dealers
mine was left with two notes in the car saying "do not wash this vehicle"
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Got my coil packs replaced this morning as part of a 2 hour "while-you-wait" service. hopefully this will fix the warm starting issues my car has been displaying over the past few months. My car is a 2006 model on a 55 plate. Whilst it's nice to get a shiny new set of coil packs, they did try to charge me £35 to fit a new oil filler cap...! I kindly offered to fit it myself, I didn't even need a workshop manual!
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got mine back, cnt say i feel any difference but did put it back to standard software for the trip to the dealers so was already abit bllaaahhhhh about the drive anyway
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Hehe, me too, just finished putting the remap back on! :grin:
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I got this beauty when my car got a service and "product enhancement"...
Went from an R32 to a 1.2 :confused:
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Even came with added bird crap, cracked wing mirror and scrapped front left wheel arch...
No wonder I got the work done so cheap :love:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
and i was offered the Golf R :P
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We just get specialist treatment Steve :jumpmove:
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took my car in for the recall today. Turns out it didn't require new coils. I was quite surprised as mine's an '05.
Asked if they could fit my revison D DV - said they were too busy! They did wash my car tho - swirls galore now! Gotta love the dealers!
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took my car in for the recall today. Turns out it didn't require new coils. I was quite surprised as mine's an '05.
Asked if they could fit my revison D DV - said they were too busy! They did wash my car tho - swirls galore now! Gotta love the dealers!
They washed mine last Friday (MOT & Recall), I didn't mind as I haven't given it a makeover yet. It was sunny that evening and I couldn't believe how many swirls there were on there, do they wash cars with wire wool! :surprised: :laugh:
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my 56 plate gti had new coil packs fitted monday after minor service told them not to wash it, wont bore you with the list of things need doing
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Took the car out for a run today, first time with the new coil packs and the remap back on. Gotta say, might be my imagination, but it feels better, definitely smoother and fuel economy is much improved as well. Mind you, my car has been playing up for a while (very reluctant warm starting, intermittent exhaust warning light etc)...
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Took the car out for a run today, first time with the new coil packs and the remap back on. Gotta say, might be my imagination, but it feels better, definitely smoother and fuel economy is much improved as well. Mind you, my car has been playing up for a while (very reluctant warm starting, intermittent exhaust warning light etc)...
Funny you say that, as I noticed that as well but I put it down to the warmer weather.
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Oh yeah, and the dealer washed it... With a bucket of sand apparently.
Monza II refurb and some expert detailing both desperately required this summer.
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Took the car out for a run today, first time with the new coil packs and the remap back on. Gotta say, might be my imagination, but it feels better, definitely smoother and fuel economy is much improved as well. Mind you, my car has been playing up for a while (very reluctant warm starting, intermittent exhaust warning light etc)...
Funny you say that, as I noticed that as well but I put it down to the warmer weather.
yeah, I got over 25mpg just driving around town last night - That NEVER happens, normally I get around the 19/20mpg mark on urban cycle, rising up to 30mpg on the motorway. Wonder if I'll see additional improvement on my next long journey?
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Took the car out for a run today, first time with the new coil packs and the remap back on. Gotta say, might be my imagination, but it feels better, definitely smoother and fuel economy is much improved as well. Mind you, my car has been playing up for a while (very reluctant warm starting, intermittent exhaust warning light etc)...
Funny you say that, as I noticed that as well but I put it down to the warmer weather.
yeah, I got over 25mpg just driving around town last night - That NEVER happens, normally I get around the 19/20mpg mark on urban cycle, rising up to 30mpg on the motorway. Wonder if I'll see additional improvement on my next long journey?
I've noticed this aswell. Normally Id get around 23 but same route and same driving style etc getting about 26/27... every little helps!
I was going downhill in 5 not accelerating and it was showing a crazy 45.1 mpg... I wish it was!!!
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Finally got a call back from Motorline VW in Tunbridge Wells after two days of trying and spoke to a lovely lady called Kelly who confirmed that my car is affected by the "recall" and she said that I had done my homework on it when I quoted the "recall" reference :grin:
I have a 56 plate (registered Feb 2007) Edition 30 and I hve been booked in for a half day session on the 29th of March :jumpmove:
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Had my car in for a service today, mine's a 2005 car. The service manager mentioned the recall before the service but upon collecting the car he said that my car was not affected by the recall.
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Had my coils replaced on my edition 30 yesterday which is an 07 registered in May. Definitely feels smoother took the car for an 80 mile drive straight after and returned 37.4 mpg for the journey which was good considering it was a spirited drive round some of my favourite biker roads (twistes).
I declined the free wash of the car, service woman asked if i was sure, lol yup i definitely was :fighting:
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Rang up Parkway (Derby) last week and got it in today.
No problem 3 off coil packs replaced free of charge.
Had to quickly put it back in the workshop as they had left the wires hanging out of the plastic cover to pack 1.
Main dealers aye I have no faith!
They left cylinder 2 as I had one go last year and replaced it myself.
Whats actually the problem with the packs's?
Anybody know?
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Im going in for a wait session at 8 saturday morning at Martins Camberley, have some new plugs to put in and they want £40 which is half hours labor charge to unscrew 4 plugs and screw 4 new ones in :sick: At least I figure if im waiting I can at least stop them from washing it, although to be fair to them last service they respected my wishes and left it un-washed I clearly wasnt specific enough though as they left some sticky fluid they spilt down the front on this I would have let them wash off!
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I just wanted to quickly say that my GT FSi is having issues at the moment, which could be down to coil pack failure. After a lot of searching (and a kind, helpful member on here) I called my local VW about this "re-call" and I was told my car is on a list to be checked, and if there is a problem, I would get them replaced FOC. I am calling them today to get it booked it for this FOC check.
I believe the recall was for Mk5, pre 07 (mines a 54 plate).
Lippy :pomppomp:
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I just called my VW dealers and as soon as I mentioned the recall she said that if my car was affected then I would have a letter from VW confirming that it needed doing.
Has anyone else heard this, and has anyone received a letter either?
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I just called my VW dealers and as soon as I mentioned the recall she said that if my car was affected then I would have a letter from VW confirming that it needed doing.
Has anyone else heard this, and has anyone received a letter either?
I think that bullsh@t to be honest. I didn't receive a letter
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VW send letters further down the recall process. Its for those that havent visited a VW dealer in a certain period of time.
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I just called my VW dealers and as soon as I mentioned the recall she said that if my car was affected then I would have a letter from VW confirming that it needed doing.
Has anyone else heard this, and has anyone received a letter either?
There won't be a letter as this is not a full recall. It is something that would flagup on the system if you took your car to a dealer.
Call again and hope you get another person or try a different dealer. The ref is: 28F5-W-Ignition Coil.
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I just called my VW dealers and as soon as I mentioned the recall she said that if my car was affected then I would have a letter from VW confirming that it needed doing.
Has anyone else heard this, and has anyone received a letter either?
I think that bullsh@t to be honest. I didn't receive a letter
I bet no one on this 26 page recall thread HAVE! Your dealer is lazy and unhelpful. When I called they didnt think there was a recall but said hold on whilst I check....5 mins later mind you, she came back and confirmed the recall. Go elsewhere. Makes my piss boil (sorry).
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Call them back and if you get the same person tell them you have a letter and tell them the reference for the campaign :grin: Useless buggers :mad:
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Call them back and if you get the same person tell them you have a letter and tell them the reference for the campaign :grin: Useless buggers :mad:
Good thinking that, cheers.
I have not used a VW garage for a good 8 years due to this kind of pi$$ poor service, (parts shop on the other hand are great as long as I speak to one of the regular staff)
Seems all the garage care about is the sale, and overpriced services, once that is done they don't give a damn.
Will call them again tomorrow and see where I get then.
Failing that, where is the closest VW garage to Wolverhampton apart from the one near to A1 wheels?!
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Call them back and if you get the same person tell them you have a letter and tell them the reference for the campaign :grin: Useless buggers :mad:
Failing that, where is the closest VW garage to Wolverhampton apart from the one near to A1 wheels?!
Doubt it's the closest but the dealer at bridgenorth is the best I've found :happy2:
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Well had to wait for an hour, but the dealer put the plugs in for free in the end :jumpmove: they also printed me off a nice bit of paper to show the work was done and I had 4 new coils so all in all very happy helped myself to a coffee and a read of VW Driver magazine while I was waiting :laugh:
Now the plugs were a grade cooler iridium ones bought off Carl so that obviously could have made a massive difference but the car feels brilliant incredibly eager to pull and on the sedate journey round the M25 last night was getting better mpg really enjoying the car at the moment bit of TLC is making it drive incredibly nicely :driver:
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how long does it take VW to change the coils? would i need to leave the car in for a full day or can they do it whilst u wait? sorry if anyones already asked but theres 26 pages to read through :grin:
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patrick i dropped my car off at 9 to get a call around 10:30 to say they replaced the coilpack but as i was also booked in for a service i left it late in the day to pick my car up. quite quick tbh as i believe its a pain in the arse to actually get to the coilpacks??
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I had a waiting appointment at the Camberley VW garage took them about an hour but I got them to change the plugs while they were in, so 45 minutes if the car goes straight in to the workshop. The pain is removing the engine cover after that its a really easy job.
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Useful thread; I've just booked mine into the dealer to get done. As it's a 56 plater, I no longer go to the dealer by default so would never have heard of this recall...
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Hi,
My first time on this i have an 06 GTI, thanks for the info on the product enhancement, or as we all call it a recall. Booked mine in with Windruch Maidenhead they were very helpful and new all about it. My engine management light came on the other day, then went off the day after, wonder if that was to do with the coil pack.
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Call them back and if you get the same person tell them you have a letter and tell them the reference for the campaign :grin: Useless buggers :mad:
Good thinking that, cheers.
I have not used a VW garage for a good 8 years due to this kind of pi$$ poor service, (parts shop on the other hand are great as long as I speak to one of the regular staff)
Seems all the garage care about is the sale, and overpriced services, once that is done they don't give a damn.
Will call them again tomorrow and see where I get then.
Failing that, where is the closest VW garage to Wolverhampton apart from the one near to A1 wheels?!
How did you get on with this al?
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Just checked the wad of paperwork that the Audi came with. Coilpacks were done under warrenty in March. :party:
Does anyone know if the 1.8T 163bhp Engine is covered by it? That said ive now replaced all four of them due to failure.
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Does anyone know if the 1.8T 163bhp Engine is covered by it? That said ive now replaced all four of them due to failure.
Don't know specifically what engine/year you have, but the Audi 1.8T 225 engine (2002) is covered, all 4 of mine were changed, and I got a refund for the one I'd already paid for when it failed.
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Scotta yes it's covered, my wife has one and got them changed a few months ago.
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Does anyone know if the 1.8T 163bhp Engine is covered by it? That said ive now replaced all four of them due to failure.
Don't know specifically what engine/year you have, but the Audi 1.8T 225 engine (2002) is covered, all 4 of mine were changed, and I got a refund for the one I'd already paid for when it failed.
Its a 54 Plate - shall be calling audi on the morrow me thinks :happy2:
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I've got a 54 plate mk5 GTI and went to the local VW dealer recently just to have 2 new tyres fitted. Whilst there they changed the coils too.
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My car is booked in VW on Monday to have the coilpacks done. The thing is they are insisting theres a software update recall to do as well and wont just change coilpacks.
They have said this will wipe my map and my revo dealer wants to charge me £35 1/2 hour to put it back on.
Have people with maps had the same situation recently! and is this my only option?
Cheers Jim
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My car is booked in VW on Monday to have the coilpacks done. The thing is they are insisting theres a software update recall to do as well and wont just change coilpacks.
They have said this will wipe my map and my revo dealer wants to charge me £35 1/2 hour to put it back on.
Have people with maps had the same situation recently! and is this my only option?
Cheers Jim
Tell them thats bollocks and you only want the coilpacks changed.
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Ring another dealer if i was you. I asked about software update and they said no just the coilpacks.
Its upto 2008 models. Anything from 1.6 upwards i think (but dont quote me on that).
I had mine done on 2006 (56) golf gti. Bit crafty how they dont tell you its only if you enquire. They still call it a recall though.
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I think someone else on here told a dealer not to do the software update and they had to sign a disclaimer saying they didn't want it to be done
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just wanted to say thanks to GTIAIN :happy2: booked my car in at VW after reading this thread, and I can 100% say this has changed the way my drives the power is total different the pick up is a load quicker that before. At the same time my car is safer and for a phone call and a 45 minute wait :happy2:
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just wanted to say thanks to GTIAIN :happy2: booked my car in at VW after reading this thread, and I can 100% say this has changed the way my drives the power is total different the pick up is a load quicker that before. At the same time my car is safer and for a phone call and a 45 minute wait :happy2:
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Glad to hear it
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Mine is a 06 55 plate, I'll get Colbournes in Guildford to check it on Monday. :scared:
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If your coil packs haven't been replaced by VW already then give them a call and ask if your car has any outstanding recalls etc... Most likely It will, they should book u in and get whatever needs replaced sorted. This is what I done and had 4 coil packs replaced along with an ecu update
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Got 4 new coilpacks fitted this morning!
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How long has the ECU update been a part of the recall? I had my coilpacks changed last year , will they have done the ECU then or will it need doing this year? I didn't ask to get mine done , my dealer told me about it and booked it in to be done without me asking. I remember the MPG seemed poorer on the MFA for a few weeks afterwards , would this be because they wiped the memory while the battery was off?
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There seems to be a lot of vw dealers that seem reluctant to do any "recalls" on cars
I can't understand why as the parts and labour charges will be covered by vw so they are turning away business because of lazy staff.
I hope anyone that has bad experiences with dealers especially with safety recalls reports it to vw.
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Finally got around to ringing my local stealers about this and according to their records the 2 recalls on the car have been done. They referred to the coil pack recall though as an ignition coil recall? Does this make sense?
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Finally got around to ringing my local stealers about this and according to their records the 2 recalls on the car have been done. They referred to the coil pack recall though as an ignition coil recall? Does this make sense?
Funnily enough, I did the exact same thing today, and got the exact same response, Ignition coil recall. I assume it's the coil packs :confused:
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I'm thinking about ringing up a different stealers just to be 100% sure but as the guy checked the system and confirmed both recalls have been completed for my vehicle i'm sure it was the coil packs done last march and it was simply the case of him calling it a slightly different name than we have been referring to it on here.
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It is the coilpacks, Ian. They'll check all which are currently fitted in your car and replace free of charge all those according to version part numbers.
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Yep as Robin says, i just rang a different stealers to cross check and they confirmed that it had been done and of course gave the same date that the previous stealers had said :happy2:
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It is the coilpacks, Ian. They'll check all which are currently fitted in your car and replace free of charge all those according to version part numbers.
Thanks Robin. :happy2:
Do you need to specify no software upgrades to protect the map? I've heard a few murmers on here about this :confused:
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Just booked mine in on Friday :happy2:
Happy days
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Thanks Robin. :happy2:
Do you need to specify no software upgrades to protect the map? I've heard a few murmers on here about this :confused:
....An official VW software update usually overrides your aftermarket remap and it's wise to have a VW update if your car shows up as being eligible as it may solve important issues or prevent them from happening. Your aftermarket remap isn't lost, it's just 'buried' and will need restoring either by your tuner or a switch (if you have Revo). Tuners are obliged to see proof of purchase if they don't already know you and may charge a nominal fee of ~£25 to cover their time.
To the best of my knowledge VW haven't released a software update for several years on the Mk5 GTI. Your VW dealer's plug-in system should display your individual car's status.
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....An official VW software update usually overrides your aftermarket remap and it's wise to have a VW update if your car shows up as being eligible as it may solve important issues or prevent them from happening. Your aftermarket remap isn't lost, it's just 'buried' and will need restoring either by your tuner or a switch (if you have Revo). Tuners are obliged to see proof of purchase if they don't already know you and may charge a nominal fee of ~£25 to cover their time.
To the best of my knowledge VW haven't released a software update for several years on the Mk5 GTI. Your VW dealer's plug-in system should display your individual car's status.
If VW flash your ECU your map is gone completely not "buried". :stupid:
For you to get the map back it will need to be flashed by the tuner or agent of the tuner depending on who's map you have. An SPS will be pointless.
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Ian, do you know if they can replace the coil packs without flashing the ECU? :confused:
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If VW flash your ECU your map is gone completely not "buried". :stupid:
For you to get the map back it will need to be flashed by the tuner or agent of the tuner depending on who's map you have. An SPS will be pointless.
....Okay, Ian (Hedge) but no need to smiley me as stupid! If the ECU flash destroys the remap then obviously the Revo SPS would be pointless.
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Ian, do you know if they can replace the coil packs without flashing the ECU? :confused:
My local dealer didn't touch the ecu map when they fitted my recall coils, instead the guy took about 1.5hrs to change 4 coils (and put a sticker on the boot floor)! :stupid: