103kW/125kw TDI PD Piezo Siemens injector failure thread

[nahbutsgti]

Hi Guys, new to this forum but been on the other vw forums for years. Looking at trading my MkV GTI for a Passat CC TDI 09 model (3CC MY10). Been looking around trying to see if this injector problem will affect the Passat CC TDI?
DO I steer clear or take the plunge on the Passat CC?
Any help or advice is appreciated.

[Ryeman]

I certainly wouldn't touch a PD or early CR.


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[OilBurna]

Nothing wrong with my pd after the fix more than doubled the amount of original kms without issue


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[Ryeman]

I'd like to think that the modern diesel is bullet proof like the v old ones used to be ......just dreamin I'm afraid.

[OilBurna]

If they are looked after correctly no reason why not


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[Ryeman]

If they are looked after correctly no reason why not


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'looked after' was cheap to do in the 'good ol' days' but it's far more complex for the average DIYer now.
Vastly more expensive electronic sensor based systems each one being the potential weak link making high mileage the feeling of a ticking time bomb.
They depreciate quickly as new cars keep coming down in price (in real terms) and quickly become unviable when they start giving high tech problems.

[OilBurna]

I think that is a bit harsh I am going to keep mine until it becomes uneconomic to repair


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[Ryeman]

[QUOTE=OilBurna;1098052]I think that is a bit harsh I am going to keep mine until it becomes uneconomic to repair....Quote]
And that is exactly my point.
The modern car is under pressure to achieve more and more with every succeeding model thus relying on more and more sensors acting on more and more sub-units of the entire transmission chain.
As ORC of new cars keep coming down, in adjusted terms, and retail profits keep being trimmed, the service/spare parts divisions come under even more pressure to return greater profits within a dealership.
The dealerships can't keep expensive low volume items on their shelves because they have to pay interest on them so you can be off the road for weeks/months.
The cheapness of new cars is destroying used values ......increasing component costs alone quickly meets declining trade in valuations (emission systems have a ten year design life) and that's what makes them white goods.

[Ryeman]

I meant to add
In 1994 paid $23,700 for a '93model Nissan Pulsar Q.......it had a small 'wing' on the hatch and a tacho a modern, strong, body, man AC and NOTHING else.
20years later a Golf 90 TSI DSG drive away is ~$1000 more with a list of 'extras' too much to list incl DSC/ESP and all those airbags..etc etc
with the China FTA now it's all one way for 'old' cars.

[OilBurna]

Keep my fingers crossed it gives me a few more years of reliable service had timing belt and water pump done


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