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

[sn809]

Appreciate the reply. Have contacted a few, getting a warranty by Allianz is that the one you are talking about??
2 Years 50,000 kms $1990

3 Years up to 75,000 kms $2390

Is that a good deal??

[richdave]

Last February I paid $2189 for the "VW" 3 year or 60K extended warranty which is underwritten by Allianz. At the time Alianz was a little more expensive compare to other 3rd party warranties but it appears on paper more comprehensive and better limits on specific items like tow costs etc.

Just check the fine print for things like limits on components - no point if there is a 2K limit on a transmission for example.

[vanDub]

.... I was just informed by service manager that the diesel injectors have failed but luckily this part is COVERED UNDER 7 YEAR VW WARRANTY (saving me many thousands of $$$).

Everyone who has this problem, irrespective whether or not they are getting their car serviced by VW dealers should get their injectors replaced FREE OF CHARGE on failure, if the car is less than 7 years old.....

Thought I had dodged a bullet until mine just died. Started normally and idling for 15 seconds while I put away the sun shade. Minor engine shudder and stopped and would not start again. Felt just like it had run out of fuel (it hadn't). Towed to local dealer after work friday and they looked at it Tuesday PM.

Service manager rang to advise they would be replacing all 4 injectors plus harness (needed no prompting from me at all). He also advised that VWA warranted these parts for 7 years rather than std 3 year warranty. Only cost to me will be my choice of $25 to cover air freight of parts ex Sydney as warranty only covers road freight. Not material in this case but I also have the extended warranty.

MY2008 purchased new in May 2008 and now with 50000Km

Only 4 days after a 7400 odyssey down and then up the east coast without missing a beat so very glad I was only 2Km from dealer. Cost me $144 to join RACQ which covered the tow and was cheaper than the $175 call out for non members!!!!

[cru22z]

Could this issue affect the new b7 125tdi passats??

[Greg Roles]

PD only not the latest common rail, although their injectors are failing, but far less often, as they are now external of the oil. As of 23-11-2011 there is a TPI out to all dealers about certain Siemens injectors, see the thread in the diesel section, I have a set of the supposed "bad" injectors....you can check your car on Erwin for 5 euro.

[richdave]

Cost me $144 to join RACQ which covered the tow and was cheaper than the $175 call out for non members!!!!

Didn't you get the 3 year free roadside assist with your car?

[vanDub]

Didn't you get the 3 year free roadside assist with your car?

Yes, but was at 3 years and 9 months when she died, so no roadside assist.

Just figured out why you aked question, typo in earlier post, MY 08 bought new in May 2008 (not 2009).

[richdave]

Yes, but was at 3 years and 9 months when she died, so no roadside assist.

Just figured out why you aked question, typo in earlier post, MY 08 bought new in May 2008 (not 2009).

I got a renewal sent to me and it is the cheapest full service roadside plan around at $106 per year. I have the renewal for year 5 on my desk.

[vdubbed]

It would seem I've be gouged more than most on this forum. I'm out of pocket $5,400 due to this injector debacle and VW Australia are not taking any responsibility. I think I'm at the end of the line with them so I guess the next step is to take it up with consumer protection. If anyone has any advice on this process then I'd really appreciate hearing it.

The details are below from my entry on the register:

State/City: Perth WA
Make: VW
Model: Passat
Engine code: 2.0 TDI
Build date:2007
Odometer: exact km's at the time of failure 54,000
Date when failed/broken down: day/month/year of failure 11/9/2011
Dealership name who carried out the repairs: DVG VW Melville
How many injectors were replaced? 4
Was injectors wiring also replaced? yes
Cost to you:$5,400
Date when failed second time: not yet.

[balkanac]

I've been wanting to get a passat tdi but after reading these posts i dont think i will.
Does this problem only affects 125kw versions or all passat tdis? If i get a jetta diesel should i expect the same?