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

[Boscobel]

Just found this forum for first time. My 07 (my08 upgrade) 125tdi died in middle of busy road last week. Still in VW workshop now, Burwin say need to replace 4 x injectors + loom. Car done around 60,000k. Lucky I purchased ext warranty . 3rd electrical problem in 12 months on this car, what else should I be expecting?

[vwrallycar]

my passat now has a recall from volkswagen to replace all injectors. i have not had a fault with them yet. maybe they have listened

[ope126]

my passat now has a recall from volkswagen to replace all injectors. i have not had a fault with them yet. maybe they have listened

That is fantastic news.
Is there any additional info you recieved on the recall notice?
Does it include build dates / engine codes etc.
Or just specific to your vehicle.

VW has stood up and taken notice, WELL DONE!!!

[mebius9]

That is fantastic news.
Is there any additional info you recieved on the recall notice?
Does it include build dates / engine codes etc.
Or just specific to your vehicle.

VW has stood up and taken notice, WELL DONE!!!

WHAT?
Recall as in Australia wide recall? or just this guy?

[Greg Roles]

Can't be....

[vwrallycar]

not 100% sure now, they seemed to think it was injectors, but now im told injector seals???!!! definately a recall though, with no urgency apparently.

[WestOiler125]

That is fantastic news.
Is there any additional info you recieved on the recall notice?
Does it include build dates / engine codes etc.
Or just specific to your vehicle.

VW has stood up and taken notice, WELL DONE!!!

Mmmmm....lets just wait and see.
Car is interesting post injector replacement and 60k service. DSG was quite rough for a day or two (jerky, rough downshifts), but is now silky smooth. However fuel consumption is in the mid 7's since injector replacement (about tank + 1/2), I hope that settles down!

[richard6037]

Hi all , have the same problem with my 08 Passat 125 tdi. VW say i need new injectors and a wiring loom. DSG very jumpy at the moment.Going to cost me a fortune as the car is just out of warranty. Any Ideas???Who do I speak to???

[mebius9]

Hi all , have the same problem with my 08 Passat 125 tdi. VW say i need new injectors and a wiring loom. DSG very jumpy at the moment.Going to cost me a fortune as the car is just out of warranty. Any Ideas???Who do I speak to???

I hope VW takes up the bill for you as your Passat is only just out of warranty...

[Greg Roles]

Hi all , have the same problem with my 08 Passat 125 tdi. VW say i need new injectors and a wiring loom. DSG very jumpy at the moment.Going to cost me a fortune as the car is just out of warranty. Any Ideas???Who do I speak to???

If your car has a full VW service history, you should have grounds to get VW to come to the party and offer to pay at least half of the repairs. In reality, if you pushed the issue, I've little doubt anyone would argue that non servicable injectors shouldn't last a "lifetime" of the engine, and that is an angle people have used to great success. VW KNOW there is a problem, but typically they don't want to alert the public as it will cost a bomb. There is also the option of having injectors reconditioned in the UK, something I am working hard to try and get an actual definative answer to. In your shoes I would contact VW directly, and shop dealer to dealer, as some will be more willing to help than others, and the dealer who serviced the car should be most likely to help.

VW are very silly ignoring this issue, as I just read about a mum who had her injectors fail on the highway, and had to pull up without power assisted brakes and the steering was lifeless, and she had her 10 month old in the car. Thankfully she is submitting a report oficially about the danger, something I think more people need to do.