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

[stickshift3000]

I wonder how sudden the engine shutdown and a stop is, I wonder If I'd have enough time to put the clutch in and just coast

I'm sure you would. When I've blown motorbike engines at the track (twice) you'd be surprised how quick you can whip the clutch inw ithout having to think about it.

It's the dsg boxes I'd be a bit worried about!

[kaanage]

It'd feel like you lifted of the accelerator completely, that's all. It's not like an engine seizing up.

Nothing to worry about (except for the traffic that can rear end you)

[benough]

Just for some experience.

For me I was going round a tight bend doing about 60km/h.

The car went "Ding!" and shut down but b/c the car's key was still switched to "ON" the ancillaries still function.

So The steering was ok (because I was still rolling), I put the clutch in and steered off the road. The brakes were fine.

I think also people should try and get into the habit of using your hazards. For me it's a reaction now if I slow down, stop, anything other than normal driving, whack em on.

[jazd]

I think also people should try and get into the habit of using your hazards. For me it's a reaction now if I slow down, stop, anything other than normal driving, whack em on.

Also use Vag-Com to set them to turn on automatically when you emergency brake. I have mine set and it hasnt come on yet, Its not as sensitive as my parents Peugeot which would turn the hazards on if you brake too hard at a red light

[munners5968]

Ok, GREAT SERVICE from Solitaire VW Adelaide. All injectors and new loom done on 2008 TD 125KW wagon, yesterday - car home again (car flat bedded to them Monday). VW Australia approved DESPITE car being out of warranty (expired Jan 2011) , we are NOT original owners and last service (45,000km) was NOT done at VW.

We have bought cars from Solitaire (Landrover) before and sericed them there so they know us - but we are rapt with this result - all done within 3 days!!!!!!!

[benough]

Sounds like VWA are changing their tune based upon the frequency of these failing.

[hippyhippy]

does this problem affect tiguan diesels?

[poyta]

Ok, GREAT SERVICE from Solitaire VW Adelaide. All injectors and new loom done on 2008 TD 125KW wagon, yesterday - car home again (car flat bedded to them Monday). VW Australia approved DESPITE car being out of warranty (expired Jan 2011) , we are NOT original owners and last service (45,000km) was NOT done at VW.

We have bought cars from Solitaire (Landrover) before and sericed them there so they know us - but we are rapt with this result - all done within 3 days!!!!!!!

Good to hear. Those guys seem to have a bit of a bad rep around these parts so its nice to see them doing something good to try and rectify their perception.

[Transporter]

does this problem affect tiguan diesels?

No, it doesn't.

[Greg Roles]

Affects ONLY the PD170 BMN engine in the VW range, but also the PD 3.0 TDI in Audi from what I am reading, plus potentially the same item used in some BMW and Merc cars 2006-2009.

GREAT to hear, good result. Still seems to be luck of the draw.

I have the revised loom coming from the UK thanks to my brother over there, and will fit it and do a writeup of the old loom and what I find. Hopefully it will keep my own injectors running a bit longer than they would have otherwise!